1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 79

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 speedwill go down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engineis designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical the parts or accessories, you could change way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your enginemight not perform properly. If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to 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 yourbattery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. If your enginewon't start (orstarts but then stops), it r could beflooded with too much gasoline.Ty pushing your accelerator pedal the way to the all floor andholding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-18