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 the key
in
START for about three seconds.
If
the vehicle starts
briefly but then stops again, do the same thing.
This time keep the pedal down for five or six
seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine.
After waiting about
15
seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
Nofice:
Your engine
is
designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine
might not perform properly.
Engine
Coolant
Heater
If your vehicle has this feature, 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
required.
&D\!P
32°F
(““c),
of
the
con!ant
heater
is
not
To
Use
the Engine Coolant Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2.
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
The engine coolant heater cord is located on the
passenger’s side of the vehicle, above the
headlamp assembly.
3.
Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt
AC
outlet.
I
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also,
the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a fire. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt
AC
outlet. If the cord
won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
I
4.
Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts.
If
you don’t, it could be
damaged.
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