1994 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 81

3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops); it could be flooded -with much gasoline. too Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to the the floor and holding there as you hold the key in it "Start" for about three seconds. This clears extra the gasoline fromthe engine. If the car starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same'thing,but this time keep the pedalabout one-quarter of the way down for five or six seconds. To start your V6 engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition keyto "Start." When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down your as engine gets warm., NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery be to drained much sooner. And the excessive 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 couldchange the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Buick" in the Index. ' 2. If your engine won't start (orstartsbut then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding there as you hold the key in it If "Start" for about three seconds. the car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keepthe pedal down forfive or six seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from engine. the