1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 74

Starting Your 2.4 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. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the you floor and holding it there as hold the key in START for about three seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stopsagain, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal aboutone-quarter of the way down for fiveor six seconds. I NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for lon&!r than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained muchsooner. And theexcessive heat can damage your starter motor. I NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If it doesn't start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below-20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as itdoes, let go of the key. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with much gasoline. too