1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 71

briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey 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. 2. If it doesn't start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below-20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon asit does, let go of the key. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way Before adding electrical the engine operates. equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle, See "Towing Your Vehicle" in theIndex. Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When theengine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedalabout one-quarter of the way down for fiveor six seconds. 2-13