Pontiac 1998 Trans Sport Owner's Manual page 139

2, I f it doesn't start
right
away,
hold your key
in
START. If it doesn't start in three seconds (or starts
but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about
one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or
until it starts.
3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try this:
Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down.
Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the
floor.
Hold it there. Then hold the key in START.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the
engine. When
the engine
starts,
let go of the key and the accelerator
pedal. If the engine still doesn't start, wait another
15 seconds and repeat this step.
NOTICE:
~~
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. I f you add electrical
pasts
OF
accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't,
your engine might not perform properly.
If yo'u ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of
this manual that tells
how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing
Your Vehicle" in the Index.
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