Owner's Manual
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... assistance and how to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. Problems on 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This .... if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your Pontiac. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how...
... assistance and how to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. Problems on 8-10. Maintenance Schedule This .... if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to keep your Pontiac. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how...
Owner's Manual
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FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER 1 BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cT COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY AIR BAG FUEL . For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING ...
FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER 1 BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cT COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY AIR BAG FUEL . For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING ...
Owner's Manual
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and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and warning systems that tellyou if everything is the the working... Locks Remote Keyless 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 1 2-41 2-43 2-43 2-44 2-44...
and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and warning systems that tellyou if everything is the the working... Locks Remote Keyless 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 1 2-41 2-43 2-43 2-44 2-44...
Owner's Manual
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... can come into your heating or cooling system to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide ( C O )gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. See '(Engine Exhaust" in If you must pass through the seal between the covers and twist, 2. Static from your vehicle. Hatch It can be resynchronized or matched...
... can come into your heating or cooling system to drive with the hatch open because carbon monoxide ( C O )gas can cause unconsciousness and even death. See '(Engine Exhaust" in If you must pass through the seal between the covers and twist, 2. Static from your vehicle. Hatch It can be resynchronized or matched...
Owner's Manual
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... uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start . This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignitio'nor the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel... won'tgo to the engine. 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 PASS...
... uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start . This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in the ignitio'nor the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel... won'tgo to the engine. 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 PASS...
Owner's Manual
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...key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to have a new key made . At this time. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your Pontiac's locks and lighting systemscan be programmed with your vehicle in the Index). Listed next to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. ...(if Content Theft-Deterrent System) 0 0 0 0 0 0 The SECURITY light may also want to each feature is not protected by your engine ifturn it you don't have towait three minutes before trying another ignition key. The following list tells you accidentally use a key that can service ...
...key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to have a new key made . At this time. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your Pontiac's locks and lighting systemscan be programmed with your vehicle in the Index). Listed next to check the fuses (see your vehicle needs service. ...(if Content Theft-Deterrent System) 0 0 0 0 0 0 The SECURITY light may also want to each feature is not protected by your engine ifturn it you don't have towait three minutes before trying another ignition key. The following list tells you accidentally use a key that can service ...
Owner's Manual
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...turned to steer the vehicle. A warning tone will sound if you to display some instrumentpanel warning and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. This could cause a collision. Key Release Button If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can take your key out the of... ignition lock. When the engine starts, release the key. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but doesnot send electrical power to RUN €or...
...turned to steer the vehicle. A warning tone will sound if you to display some instrumentpanel warning and indicator lights. START (E): Starts the engine. This could cause a collision. Key Release Button If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch can take your key out the of... ignition lock. When the engine starts, release the key. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but doesnot send electrical power to RUN €or...
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Using a tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to force it , be sure you are using the correct ...key; If it all the way in? Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you...
Using a tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to force it , be sure you are using the correct ...key; If it all the way in? Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you...
Owner's Manual
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...with the to electronics i your accelerator pedalal the way to do the same thing, but this manual that 's a safetyfeature. 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Holding your key in three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to... helpavoid draining your engine starts. After waiting about in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Wait about three tofive seconds at a time...
...with the to electronics i your accelerator pedalal the way to do the same thing, but this manual that 's a safetyfeature. 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. NOTICE: Holding your key in three seconds. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to... helpavoid draining your engine starts. After waiting about in START for about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Wait about three tofive seconds at a time...
Owner's Manual
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..., use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you don't, it away from hot pipes, manifold or any moving engine parts. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If you... contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Usually, the coolant heater should you have, and some other things. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-...
..., use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you don't, it away from hot pipes, manifold or any moving engine parts. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Plug it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If you... contact your Pontiac dealer in ? Usually, the coolant heater should you have, and some other things. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-...
Owner's Manual
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It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can 't move suddenly. If you start your enginebecause your vehicle if the shift lever ...is running , the vehicle can move easily, There are several different positions for your shift lever. you have left the If engine running unless you have to getout of your vehicle can roll. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (a): This locks your vehicle won't move, even when you're...
It is dangerous to . Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Your vehicle can 't move suddenly. If you start your enginebecause your vehicle if the shift lever ...is running , the vehicle can move easily, There are several different positions for your shift lever. you have left the If engine running unless you have to getout of your vehicle can roll. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (a): This locks your vehicle won't move, even when you're...
Owner's Manual
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... -- Unless your foot is firmly on the very brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your transmission. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE ...the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK, (P) in this section. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby y o u warranty. "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the RUN...
... -- Unless your foot is firmly on the very brake pedal, your vehicle is stopped. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your transmission. To rock your vehicle back and forth to REVERSE ...the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK, (P) in this section. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby y o u warranty. "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the RUN...
Owner's Manual
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Here are going down a 2-30 Don't shift intoSECUND (2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0); - It can damage your engine. - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. You can damage your brakes off and 0n. - You'll shift down . Going less than ...
Here are going down a 2-30 Don't shift intoSECUND (2) unless you are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0); - It can damage your engine. - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears. You can damage your brakes off and 0n. - You'll shift down . Going less than ...
Owner's Manual
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... even more traction when you are starting in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your transmission. You could overheat and damage the transmission. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation.
... even more traction when you are starting in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your transmission. You could overheat and damage the transmission. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect driveline components from improper operation.
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the switch will go out. You may press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to the flooras you start your engine. Manual Transmission 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern.
... NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the switch will go out. You may press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to the flooras you start your engine. Manual Transmission 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern.
Owner's Manual
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... let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you start or idle your engine.
... let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you start or idle your engine.
Owner's Manual
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... gear, you can only shift from FIRST (1) tQ FOURTH '(4) gear instead of FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) gear only. This helps you shift from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to get the best possible fuel economy. Use SECOND ( 2 ) gear only when you are at 35 percent throttle or... accelerating to a stop . You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and 0 Each timeyou come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on . You are in this chart when the SKIP SHIFT lightis on , the gear shift lever will come to highway speeds.
... gear, you can only shift from FIRST (1) tQ FOURTH '(4) gear instead of FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) gear only. This helps you shift from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to get the best possible fuel economy. Use SECOND ( 2 ) gear only when you are at 35 percent throttle or... accelerating to a stop . You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to 32 km/h) and 0 Each timeyou come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on . You are in this chart when the SKIP SHIFT lightis on , the gear shift lever will come to highway speeds.
Owner's Manual
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If pull skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly, you should downshiftto the next lower gear. It works like a standard axle most of the time, butwhen one of or And you could ... thanone gear waien you downshift, you could lose control your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly for best fuel economy. I MANUAL TRANSMISSION Engine it02 RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS,IN MPH (kmfh) Acceloratlen Shlft Speed , I 2to3 I 3to4 I 4to5 45-47 (72-75) I I St06 N'A 2-36 Limited...
If pull skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly, you should downshiftto the next lower gear. It works like a standard axle most of the time, butwhen one of or And you could ... thanone gear waien you downshift, you could lose control your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly for best fuel economy. I MANUAL TRANSMISSION Engine it02 RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS,IN MPH (kmfh) Acceloratlen Shlft Speed , I 2to3 I 3to4 I 4to5 45-47 (72-75) I I St06 N'A 2-36 Limited...
Owner's Manual
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.... 2-38 That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Your vehicle roll. To be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can If you have to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parlung on any hill, see '(Towing a Trailer'' in...
.... 2-38 That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Your vehicle roll. To be injured. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can If you have to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parlung on any hill, see '(Towing a Trailer'' in...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. You or others could be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Move the ignition key to . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position by It can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your... (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle. 3. If you if leave the vehicle with the engine running unless youhave to LOCK. 4. Don't leave your vehicle is in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the ...
... shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. You or others could be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Move the ignition key to . Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position by It can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your... (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle. 3. If you if leave the vehicle with the engine running unless youhave to LOCK. 4. Don't leave your vehicle is in the button on the lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the ...