1995 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 63

To start your 5.7 Liter LTl engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idlespeed will go down your as engine getswarm. pedal to maintain engine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for awhile. I I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe drained much sooner. And excessive heat can the damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go the key and let up on the accelerator of pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. When startingyour engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: 1 2. If your engine stillwon't start (or starts but then stops), itcould be flooded withtoo 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 from the engine. I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the f electronics inyour vehicle. I you add electrical the parts or accessories, you could change way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see do the part of this manual that tells how to it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START andhold it there.When the engine starts, let go the key. Use the accelerator of 2-20