Conditions for Meeting a Cold Start

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Yukon, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The ignition voltage is between 10-15 V.
The barometric pressure (BARO) is more than 75 kPa.
The engine coolant temperature (ECT) at start-up is less than 42°C (108°F).
The intake air temperature (IAT) is between 2-32°C (36-90°F).
The engine is OFF for greater than 6 h or the following conditions must be met:
- The start-up IAT minus start-up ECT are within 12°C (22°F).
- The start-up ECT minus start-up IAT are within 50°C (90°F).
Fuel level is between 25-75 %.