1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 71

To start your 3.8 Liter (Code L) engine: 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your engine. In some other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle's computer systems, you don't. 2. Turn your ignition key to "Start." When the engine starts, let go of the key, The idle speed will go down as your enginegets warm. 3. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in "Start" for about three seconds at time until your engine a starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid drainingyour battery. 4. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in "Start" for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Holding your key in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. electronics in your vehicle. If you addelectric parts or accessories, you couldchange the way the fuel injectionsystem operates. Before adding I electrical equipment, check with your dealer ' . you don't, your engine might not perform properly. h hicle towea, you If ever h the part of this Manual that tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle. See "To YourVehicle" in the Index, :, ' . 69