Owner's Manual
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...thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and ... Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to read. 7-1 8-1 ... gives you 'll find of You something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you ...
...thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Comfort Controls and ... Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to read. 7-1 8-1 ... gives you 'll find of You something you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you ...
Owner's Manual
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We'll start with the driver position. Close and lock thedoor. 3. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Push the latch plate ... belt.Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. for Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection.
We'll start with the driver position. Close and lock thedoor. 3. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Push the latch plate ... belt.Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. for Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection.
Owner's Manual
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...that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10 2-12 2-...Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 2-4...
...that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10 2-12 2-...Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 2-4...
Owner's Manual
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... chain transmitter to turn the alarm off, unlock the driver's door and disarm the system. 0 Disarming the System There are closed before arming, allowing you started the alarm by pressing any button on the key chain transmitter. Two chirps means that the shock sensorwas set off by either push that a door...
... chain transmitter to turn the alarm off, unlock the driver's door and disarm the system. 0 Disarming the System There are closed before arming, allowing you started the alarm by pressing any button on the key chain transmitter. Two chirps means that the shock sensorwas set off by either push that a door...
Owner's Manual
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...I1 system senses that matches a decoder in your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start your vehicle. 2-16 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you insert os remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the... Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignitio'nor the engine may not start the vehicle, the key may be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key' I1 Your vehicle is equipped 1 with different resistor pellets in...
...I1 system senses that matches a decoder in your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start your vehicle. 2-16 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you insert os remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the... Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignitio'nor the engine may not start the vehicle, the key may be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key' I1 Your vehicle is equipped 1 with different resistor pellets in...
Owner's Manual
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... for more information. a Don't tow a trailer during break-in . LOCK (B): The only position in which you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you.
... for more information. a Don't tow a trailer during break-in . LOCK (B): The only position in which you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. Don't make full-throttle starts. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you.
Owner's Manual
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...'t press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn the key only to OFF. START (E): Starts the engine. This could cause a collision. RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you start your key out the of ignition lock. Key Release Button If you have an automatic transmission, ...the ignition switch can't be pushed or towed. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays in a lossof ability to steer the vehicle. Use this position if your vehicle must press the button...
...'t press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn the key only to OFF. START (E): Starts the engine. This could cause a collision. RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you start your key out the of ignition lock. Key Release Button If you have an automatic transmission, ...the ignition switch can't be pushed or towed. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays in a lossof ability to steer the vehicle. Use this position if your vehicle must press the button...
Owner's Manual
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... your hand. Using a tool to force it all the way in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If it is it could transmission. But turn the steering wheel left... and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Your engine won't start any other position that's a in ? NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK...
... your hand. Using a tool to force it all the way in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If it is it could transmission. But turn the steering wheel left... and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Your engine won't start any other position that's a in ? NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK...
Owner's Manual
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...how without damaging your engine gets warm. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is down as you could be drained muchsooner. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Holding your battery. Try your accelerator pedalal the way to helpavoid draining your key in the ... time keep the pedal down for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your ignition key to the floor and start (or starts but then stops again, do it doesn't start if the clutch pedal not all the way is designed work with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in...
...how without damaging your engine gets warm. 3. NOTICE: Your engine is down as you could be drained muchsooner. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Holding your battery. Try your accelerator pedalal the way to helpavoid draining your key in the ... time keep the pedal down for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your ignition key to the floor and start (or starts but then stops again, do it doesn't start if the clutch pedal not all the way is designed work with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be plugged in a minimum of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be damaged. ' In very cold weather, 0°F... (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Plug it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. How long should be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular ...
.... If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be plugged in a minimum of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be damaged. ' In very cold weather, 0°F... (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Plug it was before to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. How long should be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular ...
Owner's Manual
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... others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always setyour parking brake and move suddenly. If you start your enginebecause your vehicle can't move easily, There are several different positions for your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to use...
... others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly on level ground, always setyour parking brake and move suddenly. If you start your enginebecause your vehicle can't move easily, There are several different positions for your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to use...
Owner's Manual
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... forward could lose control and hit people or objects. I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before starting the engine. NOTICE: Damage to fully apply your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing...
... forward could lose control and hit people or objects. I NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your regular brakes before starting the engine. NOTICE: Damage to fully apply your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels can use it on ice other slippery or surfaces. a Maximum enginespeed is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with a second-gear start is put in deep snow or mud. A light on the switch will be equipped with only the accelerator pedal. After... the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins tomove. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your transmission. If the selector lever is selected. Also, if you were stuck in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle...
... wheels can use it on ice other slippery or surfaces. a Maximum enginespeed is going uphill, don't hold your vehicle there with a second-gear start is put in deep snow or mud. A light on the switch will be equipped with only the accelerator pedal. After... the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins tomove. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your transmission. If the selector lever is selected. Also, if you were stuck in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... for continuous use o when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or r gravel. To Stop, let up on the clutch pedal as you start your transmission: 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-32 Manual Transmission 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern. Slowly let up on the clutch,Press the clutch pedal back down. You may ...press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to turn off this position when you press the accelerator pedal. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you...
... for continuous use o when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or r gravel. To Stop, let up on the clutch pedal as you start your transmission: 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-32 Manual Transmission 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern. Slowly let up on the clutch,Press the clutch pedal back down. You may ...press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to turn off this position when you press the accelerator pedal. Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you...
Owner's Manual
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... the clutch pedal as press the accelerator pedal. Slowly letup on the clutch pedal you will than 5 mph (8 km/h). ' NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your car in REVERSE (R), you as let up on the clutch pedal. Let up on the clutch pedalas you do for SECOND (2). to...
... the clutch pedal as press the accelerator pedal. Slowly letup on the clutch pedal you will than 5 mph (8 km/h). ' NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your car in REVERSE (R), you as let up on the clutch pedal. Let up on the clutch pedalas you do for SECOND (2). to...
Owner's Manual
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... uphill to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Start the vehicle andthen shift to drive, movethe shift lever out PARK (P) before you can shift from the parking pawl in the Index, 2-40...
... uphill to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). If you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Start the vehicle andthen shift to drive, movethe shift lever out PARK (P) before you can shift from the parking pawl in the Index, 2-40...
Owner's Manual
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..., this light on at all when you signal aturn, check the fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to low, pull the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. An arrow on . Then release it . 2-45 To...
..., this light on at all when you signal aturn, check the fuse (see your lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to low, pull the turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. An arrow on . Then release it . 2-45 To...
Owner's Manual
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... it there until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to clear ice and snow fromthe wiper blades before using them until the wipers start, then let go. Windshield Wipers You can bevery useful in light rain or snow. To avoid damage, be sure to prevent an overload. 2-46 The...
... it there until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to clear ice and snow fromthe wiper blades before using them until the wipers start, then let go. Windshield Wipers You can bevery useful in light rain or snow. To avoid damage, be sure to prevent an overload. 2-46 The...
Owner's Manual
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... fit every time you can stick the Velcro@buttons on a table or bench, Take care not to scratch the glass. 2-66 T-Top Sunshades i DRIVER FRONT. 1, Start with the vinyl side to the glass)between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front...
... fit every time you can stick the Velcro@buttons on a table or bench, Take care not to scratch the glass. 2-66 T-Top Sunshades i DRIVER FRONT. 1, Start with the vinyl side to the glass)between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front...
Owner's Manual
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Convertible Top Switch (Automatic) (If Equipped) N. Cupholder 0. Parking Brake Lever K. Shift Lever Q. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) R. Convertible Top Switch (Manual) (If Equipped) S. Remote Hatch Release Rear Window Defogger Switch M. Traction Control System Switch or Second Gear Start Switch (If Equipped) D. Cigarette Lighter P. Storage Console T. Horn E Audio System G. Instrument Cluster E. Main Lamp Control C. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) B. Glove Box H. Air Vent L. Steering Wheel Controls J. Comfort Controls I. A.
Convertible Top Switch (Automatic) (If Equipped) N. Cupholder 0. Parking Brake Lever K. Shift Lever Q. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) R. Convertible Top Switch (Manual) (If Equipped) S. Remote Hatch Release Rear Window Defogger Switch M. Traction Control System Switch or Second Gear Start Switch (If Equipped) D. Cigarette Lighter P. Storage Console T. Horn E Audio System G. Instrument Cluster E. Main Lamp Control C. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) B. Glove Box H. Air Vent L. Steering Wheel Controls J. Comfort Controls I. A.