1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 70

Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, your turn ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed go down as your will engine gets warm. . floor and holding it there as hold the keyin you START for about three seconds. the vehicle starts If briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but six seconds. this time keep the pedal down for five or This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the m d no starting procedure. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics in your y,ehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, 2. I€ it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine might not perform properly. your enginestarts. Wait about 15 seconds between If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see each try to help avoid draining your battery. the partof this manualthat tells how to do it 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Your Vehicle" m the Index. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all 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. NOTICE: I