2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 88

Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine 1. With your foot off 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. 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. Notice: 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. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your batteryor damaging your starter. 2. If it doesn't start, wait about 15 seconds and try again to start the engine by turning the ignition key to START. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. Nofice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. With your foot off 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 warms up. When your engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, your vehicle is ready to be driven. Don't "race" your engine when it's cold. If the weather is below freezing (32°F or O'C), let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could beflooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to the iioor and hoiding it there as you noia the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts Notice: 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. Wait about 15 seconds between eachtry to help avoid draining your battery or damagingyour starter. 2. If the engine doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of thn 11vz L n n , nGy. 2-19