Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual download pdf (Page 93)

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The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL 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.

1. With your foot off 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 warms up.

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. Wait about

15 seconds between each try to help avoid

draining your battery or damaging your starter.

2. If the engine doesn’t start in 10 seconds, or if the

weather is very cold (below

-20 F or -29 C), push

the accelerator pedal about one

-quarter of the way

down while you turn the key to START. Do this until

the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key.

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 a

maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline

from the engine. If the engine still won’t start or starts

briefly but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2,

depending on temperature. When the engine starts,

release the key and the accelerator pedal.

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.

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Oldsmobile 2001 Alero User Manual Page 93