1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 139

2, I it doesn't start right away, hold your key in f START. If it doesn't start 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. NOTICE: ~~ 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then hold the key in START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. If the engine still doesn't start, wait another 15 seconds and repeat this step. Your engine is designed towork with the f electronics in your vehicle. I you add electrical pasts OF accessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If yo'uever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells to do it how without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-28