Chevrolet avalanche 2002 用户手册
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When starting your engine in very cold weather
(below 0
(below 0
_F or
-
18
_C), do this:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition key to START and hold it there up to
15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
2. 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 all the way to
the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,
but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to
the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. When the engine
starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle
starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,
but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.
This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
In very cold weather,
0
0
_F (
-
18
_C) or colder,
the engine coolant
heater can help. You’ll
get easier starting and
better fuel economy
during engine warm
heater can help. You’ll
get easier starting and
better fuel economy
during engine warm
-
up.
Usually, the coolant
heater should be
plugged in a minimum
of four hours prior to
starting your vehicle.
heater should be
plugged in a minimum
of four hours prior to
starting your vehicle.
At temperatures above 32
_F (0_C), use of the coolant
heater is not required.