1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 58

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 ofthe way down while you turn the key to "Start." Do this until the engine starts. Assoon as it does, let go of the key. 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 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 how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Pontiac" in the Index. 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. 3. If your engine still won't start(or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedalall the way to the floor and holding there as it you hold the key in "Start".for about three seconds. This clears theextra gasoline fromthe engine. If the car starts briefly but then stops again,do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of the way down for fiveor six seconds. . If your engine 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 car starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keepthe pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. To Start Your V6 Engine (Code M): 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to "Start." When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm.