1998 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 79

Starting Your 2.4Liter Engine 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 getswarm. 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 your starter motor. L 3. 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 allthe way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra start gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won't or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat step 1 or 2, depending on temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you could change the the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. you don't, If your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2. If the engine doesn't start right away, and if the weather is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the acceleratorpedal 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. 2-15