1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 62

Features & Controls NOTICE: Holding yourkey 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 yourstarter motor. 2 If your engine . won't start (or starts NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle.If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could changethe way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. you don't, your If engine might not perform properly. If I you ever have to have your vehicle towed, seethe part of this manual (OPTION) that tells howto do it without In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or Towing damaging your vehicle. See colder, the engine coolant heater can Your Vehicle in the Index. help. You'll get easierstarting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater I should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: NOTICE: 1. Turn off the engine. If you drive too quickly through 2. Open thehood and unwrap the deep puddles or standing water, electrical cord. water can come in through your 3 Plug it into a normal, grounded 110. engine's air intake badly damage and volt outlet. your engine. If you can't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through themvery slowly. but then stops),it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to the the floor and holding it there asyou hold the key in Start for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do thesame thing, but this time keep the pedal down for fiveor six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. Engine Coolant Heater (EngineBlock Heater) Driving 27irough Deep Standing Water I 60