2003 Pontiac Montana Owner's Manual - Page 139

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 excessiveheat can damage your starter motor. Wait about15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key. Engine Coolant Heater 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 and holding it there as you hold thekey in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won't start or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way the parts or accessories, you could change the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required. 2-32