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STARTING AND OPERATING
accelerator pedal, crank the engine
by
turning the key to
"Start".
Release
key
when engine starts.
• ENGINE CODES A ( certified for California emission standards as
noted
on
the emissions label
on
the radiator support under the
hood) and K:
• COLD
ENGINE-
Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and
slowly release it. With your foot
off
the
pedal.
crank the engine
by
turning the ignition key to
"Start".
Release key when engine
starts.
If the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat this procedure.
When the engine
is
running smoothly (about 30 seconds), you
can reduce the engine idle speed
by
pressing down slightly on the
accelerator pedal and then slowly releasing it.
NOTICE: Extended running
of
the engine (5 minutes or more)
without pressing down the accelerator pedal could cause damage
to the engine and exhaust system due to overheating.
Do not leave your car unattended with the engine running.
If
the
engine should overheat you would not be there to react to the
temperature warning light or gage. This could result
in
costly
damage to your car and its contents.
• WARM ENGINE - Do not press down the accelerator pedal.
With your foot off the pedal, crank the engine
by
turning the
ignition key to
"Start".
Release key when engine starts.
• Very Cold Weather (Below
OaF
or.,.18°q
Or After
Car
Has
Been
Standing Idle Several Days - Before cranking the engine, fully
depress and release the accelerator pedal one or two times more
than for "Cold Engine" start. Then, with your foot
off
the
accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to
"Start".
Release key when engine starts .
• ENGINE CODES W, Y
ANDZ:
• COLD ENGINE - Press the accelerator pedal to the floor and
slowly release it. With your foot off the
pedal,
crank the engine
by
turning the ignition key to
"Start".
Release
key
when engine
starts.
If
the engine starts, but fails to run, repeat this procedure.
When the engine
is
running smoothly (about 30 seconds), you
can reduce the engine idle speed by pressing down slightly on the
accelerator pedal and then slowly releasing it.
NOTICE: Extended running
of
the engine (5 minutes or more)
without pressing down the accelerator pedal could cause damage
to the engine and exhaust system due to overheating.
Do not leave your car unattended with the engine running.
If
the
engine should overheat you would not be
there
to react to the
temperature warning light or gage. This could result
in
costly
damage to your car and its contents.
• WARM ENGINE - Press down the accelerator pedal
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