Starting
Your
Engine
Automatic Transmission
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
Pontiac
is
moving.
If
you
do,
you
could damage the
transmission. Shift to
PARK
(P)
only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in
NEUTRAL
(N)
and the
parking brake engaged. 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
Series
I1
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.
I
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 or
damaging your starter.
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