When starting your engine in very cold weather (below
0°F
or
-18"C),
do this:
1.
With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START and hold it there. When the
engine starts, let
go
of the key. Use the accelerator
pedal to maintaiq engine speed, if you have to, until
your engine has run for
a
while.
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
car
starts
briefly but then stops again,
do
the same thing, but
this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
2.
If your engine still won't start (or starts but then
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NOTICE:
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Ir
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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 fuel injection system operates. Before adding
electrical equipment, check with your dealer.
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 Car" in the Index.
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