1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 73

Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your 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 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 manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle, See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index, NOTICE: 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. 2. If your engine won't start (or starts then stops), it but could be flooded withtoo much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal the way tothe all floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18