1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 62

Manual transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start theengine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that's a safety feature. Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. to Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way the floor and holding it there as you hold the keyin 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 five or six seconds. for This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 1 I 1 Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you could change the the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith 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 manual that tells howto do it vehicle. See "Towing without damaging your Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-11