1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 67

Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to STAI2T. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idlespeed will go down asyour engine gets warm. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle startsbriefly but then stops again, dothe same thing,but this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of the way down for five or six seconds. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time cause yourbattery to will be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 1 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, cheek with your dealer. If you dan't, your engine might not perform properly. I you ever have to have f your vehicle towed, see to the partof this manual th,at tells how do it without damagingyour vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below -20°F or -29"C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the keyto START.Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could beflooded with too much gasoline. 2-14