1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 81

Starting Your 5.7 Liter LTl -ngine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed,if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will'causeyour battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start within 10 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 and let upon the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. When starting your engine invery cold weather (below 0°F or -€8"C),do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there. When the 2. 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 the 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, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clearsthe extra gasolinefrom the engine. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to 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. 2-26