Starting A Flooded Engine - Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual

a while and then turn the ignition switch to the
" START" position again while depressing the accel-
erator pedal half way down.
6. Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have
gone out after the engine has started. The fuel injec-
tion system automatically lowers the idle speed as
the engine warms up.
While the engine is warming up, make sure that the
selector lever is at the " P" or " N" position and that
the parking brake is applied.
CAUTION
If you restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift the selector lever into the " N"
position. Do not attempt to place the selector
lever of a moving vehicle into the " P" posi-
tion.
J Starting the engine during cold
weather below – 4°F (– 20°C)
If the engine is difficult to start using the normal
method (without depressing the accelerator pedal),
turn the ignition switch to the " START" position while
slightly depressing the accelerator pedal.
J Starting a flooded engine
If the engine does not start, it may be flooded (ex-
cessive fuel in the engine).
In case of a flooded engine, turn the starter motor
for five seconds with the accelerator pedal fully de-
pressed. Repeat this two or three times until the en-
gine starts. Release the ignition switch and acceler-
ator pedal as soon as the engine starts.
Starting and operating
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