1995 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 69

Manual transmission: The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that's a safety feature. To start your V6 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 downas your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. Andthe excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your keyin START. If it doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way down for 5 seconds, oruntil it starts. 3. If your engine still won't start, wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down and do it all again. When the engine starts, go of the key and the let accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics inyour vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don't, your engine mightnot perform properly. If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see part of this the manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in Index. the 2- 17