1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 76

Starting Your Engine Move yourshift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Holding your key in START longer than for 15 seconds ata time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start within10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key andlet up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART and holdit there. When the engine starts,let go of the key. Use the accelerator if pedal to maintain engine speed, you have to, until your engine has run a while. for NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK if yourh i c k (P) is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK(P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm.