1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 84

Move your shift lever to PARK (B) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. a 2. If ,itdoesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. e Don9$try t0 shift &O (P) if YOUr CadihC is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thc floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. e 0 go of the key. The idle speed will1 go down as your engine gets warm. Your engine is designed 80 work with the f electronics in your vehicle.H YOU add electrical parts or accessories, youcould change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If YOU don't, your enginme might not perform properly. IF you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that t e h how t~ do it without damaging your vehicle. See"Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.