1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

I3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops),it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Trypushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floorand holding it there as you hold the key START in forabout three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly butthen stops again, do the same thing, but this time keepthe pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears theextra gasoline fi-om the engine. After waiting about15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.NOTICE:Your engine is designed to work with theelectronics in your vehicle. If you add electricalparts or accessories, you could change the waythe engine operates. Before qdding electricalequipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,your engine might not perform properly.If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, seethe part of this manual thatells how to do itwithout damaging your vehicle. See “TowingYour Vehicle” in the Index.Engine Coolant Heater (Option)In very cold weather, .Oo F (- 18 O C) or colder, the enginecoolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting andbetter fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually,the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum offour hours prior to starting your vehicle.To use the coolant heater:1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt AC outlet.Plugging the cord’into an ungrounded outletcould cause an electrical ,shock. Also, the wrongkind of extension cord could overheat and causea fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug thecord into a properly grounded three-prong110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use aheavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps.2-22