1997 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 76

Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start inany other position -- that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idlespeed will go down as your engine getswarm. I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a 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 right away, hold your key in START for aboutthree to fiveseconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 3. If your engine still won't start starts but then stops), (or it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the to the floor way and holdingit there as you hold the keyin 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 forfive or six seconds.This clears the extra gasolinefkom the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. NOTICE: Don't try to shift PARK (P) if your Chevrolet to is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Manual Transmission The gearselector should be in NEUTRAL (N). Hold the clutch pedal to the floor start the engine. Your and vehicle won't start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down -- that's a safety feature. 2-26