1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 72

Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Theidle speed will go down your as engine gets warm. -. ~~ NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. And theexcessive heat can damage your starter motor. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with much gasoline. too Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the waythe to floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds.This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. the vehicle starts briefly If do but then stops again, the same thing, but this time keep the pedal about one-quarter the way down of for five or six seconds. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start right away, and the weather is if very cold (below-20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down of while you turn the key to START. this until the Do engine starts, As soon it does, let go of the key. as 2-17