1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 91

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. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, 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 haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells howdo it to without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 3. 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 orsix seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. 2-17