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Starting
Your
Engine
Move your shift lever to 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.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK
(P)
if
your Oldsmobile
is moving.
If
you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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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.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15
seconds at
a
time will cause your battery to
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2.
If
your engine won’t
start
(or
starts
but then stops), it could
be
flooded with’too much gasoline.
Try
pushing you
accelerator pedal
all
the
way to
the
floor and holding it
there
as
you
hold
the
key
in
START
for
up
to
15
seconds.
his
cl& the extra gasoline from
the
engine.
I
NOTICE:
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 retailer.
If
you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If
you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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