1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 64

this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will causeyour battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't startright away, and if the weather is very cold (below -20" F, or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter the way down of while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. 3. If your engine stillwon't start (or starts but then stops), it could be floodedwith too much gasoline. Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as hold the key in you START for about threeseconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal about one-quarter of the way down for five or seconds. six NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with the to electronics in your vehicle. you add electrical If 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 haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in the Index. To start your 2.3 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 will go down as your engine gets warm. 2-11