Manual
transmission
The
gear selector should be in NEUTRAL (N).’Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your
vehicle won’t start
if
the clutch pedal is not all the way
down
--
that’s
a
safety feature.
Starting
Your
3800
Engine
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.
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 excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
2.
If
it
doesn’t
start
right away,
hold
your
key
in
START
for about
three
to five seconds at a time until
your engine starts. Wait about
15
seconds between
each
try to
help
avoid
draining
your
battery.
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, but
this
time keep the’ pedal down for five
or
six
seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline
from
the engine.
After waiting about
15
seconds, repeat the
normal
starting procedure.
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 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.
I
See
c6To~g
Your Vehicle”
in
the Index.
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