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If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
"Normal Starting" procedure, and has not experienced an
extended park condition as identified in "Extended Park
Starting" procedure it may be flooded. Push the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the
engine for no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition in
RUN mode, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the
vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious
personal injury.
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the
vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious
personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or
the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump
Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further infor-
mation.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time. Wait
60 seconds before trying again.
WARNING! (Continued)
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