1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 82

3. If your e n p e still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedalal the way to the floor l 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 six seconds. This clears the or extra gasolinefrom the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LS1 Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill 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 oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that how to do it tells without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 1 2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to floor, while you the hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, letgo of the key and let up the accelerator on pedal. Wait about15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery damaging or your starter. ~ 2-27