1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 71

Starting Your 3.1 Liter 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 down as your go engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical f equipment, check with your dealer. I 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 how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause yourbattery tobe drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If your engine won't start (or startsbut then stops), Try it could be flooded with too much gasoline. pushing your accelerator pedal all way to the the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to15 seconds, This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.