1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 72

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: NOTICE: Your engine is designed work withthe to electronics inyour vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical f equipment, check withyour dealer. I 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 howto do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. For your convenience and to avoid damage to your starter, your vehicle is equipped with a starter interlock feature. This feature will not allow you to crank the engine when the vehicle is already running. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Use the accelerator pedal to maintainengine speed, if you have to, until your engine has run for a while. 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 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. 2-23