1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 78

Starting Your 2.4 Liter Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your let ignition keyto START. When the engine starts, go of the key.The idle speed will go down your as engine warms up. I I NOTICE: Holding your key in START longerthan for 15 seconds at a timewill cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If the engine 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 the of way down while you turn the key toSTART. Do this until the engine starts. soon as it does, let of As go the key. 3. I your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), f it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal al the way tothe floor l and holding it there you hold the key in START for as a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If the enginestill won't start or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat stepor 2, 1 depending on temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the acceleratorpedal. 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 have have your vehicle towed, to see the part of this manualthat tells how to doit without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. ~ 2-17