1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 54

NOTICE: Holding your key in "Start" for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your batteryto be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your the accelerator pedal all way to the floor and holding it there as hold you 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 fiveor six seconds.This the clears the extra gasoline from engine 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 fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If youdon'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. To start your VS engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition keyto "Start." When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. 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 2. If it doesn't start within 10 seconds, push the acceleratorpedal 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 up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid drainingyour battery. 1 53. .