2003 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 96

2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, hold your key in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). each try. Your engine won't start in any other position - that's a 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. use NEUTRAL (N) only. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the Notice: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle floor and holding it there as you hold the key in is moving. If you you could damage the transaxle. do, START for about three seconds. If the vehicle is Shift toPARK (P) only when your vehicle stopped. starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This time keep the pedal down for five 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your or six seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the normal starting procedure. your engine gets warm. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than parts or accessories, you could change the way the 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine can damage your starter motor. Wait about might not perform properly. 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. Starting Your Engine 2-27