Open as PDFDo not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to getit started. Vehicles equipped with an automatictransmission cannot be started this way. Un-burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter andonce the engine has started, ignite and damage theconverter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-charged battery, booster cables may be used toobtain a start from a booster battery or the batteryin another vehicle. This type of start can bedangerous if done improperly. See section 6 ofthis manual for the proper jump starting proce-dures and follow them carefully. Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid intothe throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt tostart the vehicle. This could result in flash firecausing serious personal injury. If Engine Fails to StartIf the engine fails to start after you have followed the“NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor andhold it there while cranking the engine. This should clearany excess fuel in case the engine is flooded. To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank theengine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but nothave enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way tothe floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key oncethe engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en-If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedalheld to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” procedureshould be repeated. 208 STARTING AND OPERATING