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.
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, See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Starting
Your
2.4
Liter 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.
3.
If
it doesn’t start right away, and 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.
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. This clears the extra
gasoline from the engine. If the vehicle starts briefly
but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time
keep the pedal about one-quarter
of
the way down
for five
or
six seconds.
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