1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 96

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the way in. Ifit is, then turn the steering wheel leftanldright while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Theidle speed will go down as your engine gets warrn. NOTICE: Holding your keyin START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. Andthe excessive heat can damage your starter motor. ~~~ ~ ~~~~~ St'artingYour Engine Move your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start in any other position that's a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. -- 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn't stamt in three seconds (or starts but then stops), push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts. 3. If y o u engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it coul'dbe flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) your Pontialc if is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Wait 15 seconds to let the startermotor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal the way to the all floor. Hold it there. Then holdthe key in START. This clears the extra gasolinefiom the engine. When the engine starts, letgo of the key and the accelerator start, wait another pedal. If the engine still doesn't 15 seconds and repeat this step. 2-24