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 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. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2.
If your engine 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
not
more than
15
seconds at a time.
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.
Engine Coolant
Heater
In very cold weather,
0°F
(-18°C)
or colder, the engine
coolant heater,
if
your vehicle has this feature, can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy
during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater
should be plugged in a minimum
of
four hours prior
to
starting your vehicle. At temperatures above
32°F
(OOC),
use of the coolant heater is not required.
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