1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 66

L NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way parts or accessories, you could change the the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer.you don't, If 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. 2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or sixseconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-13