1995 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 97

To Start Your 3800 V6 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. NOTICE: Holding your key in START €or 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. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three to five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. 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 pedal all the way to the floor andholding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. the vehiclestarts If briefly but then stops 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. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat thenormal starting procedure. ~~ NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics inyour vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the fuel injectionsystem 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 tells how to it do without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-26