1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 65

2. If your engine won'tstart (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way to the all floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. the car starts If 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. ~ ~ To start your 5.7 Liter LT1 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed go down as your will engine getswarm. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And excessive heat the can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If it doesn't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the to the floor, while you way hold the ignition in START. When the engine key starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work withthe to f electronics inyour vehicle. I you add electrical parts oraccessories9 you could change way the the fuel in&tion system operates. Before adding If electrical equipment, check with your dealer. you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have have your vehicle towed, see to it the part of this manual that tells how to do without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Car" in 'Index. the 2-18