1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 73

Starting Your 2.2 Liter Engine 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your engine gets warm. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with the to electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engineoperates. Before adding electrical If equipment, check with your dealer. you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index. r I NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery be to drained muchsooner. Andthe excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 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 thekey in START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but thenstops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.