Owner's Manual
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...Driving and the Road ...Here you'll find You something you want to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you when...manual tells you what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Pontiac. ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This ...
...Driving and the Road ...Here you'll find You something you want to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to use. CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you when...manual tells you what to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Pontiac. ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This ...
Owner's Manual
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... Push the latch plate into the buckle until it gettwisted. First, you more slowly. 2. How to know about safety belts add children. We'll start with the driver position. Pick-up straight. 4. Adjust the seat (to wear it . Don't let it clicks. Cide. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver... has a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see thepart of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to unlock it properly. 1. Driver Position This part describes the driver's...
... Push the latch plate into the buckle until it gettwisted. First, you more slowly. 2. How to know about safety belts add children. We'll start with the driver position. Pick-up straight. 4. Adjust the seat (to wear it . Don't let it clicks. Cide. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver... has a lap-shoulder belt. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see thepart of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to unlock it properly. 1. Driver Position This part describes the driver's...
Owner's Manual
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... be badly injured or even killed. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave...
... be badly injured or even killed. and what to do if you if everything is dangerous for many standard and optional features on your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel andthe warning systems that tell you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave...
Owner's Manual
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...System) theft-deterrent system. Pressing the LOCK button will unlock the driver'sdoor and disarm the system. If you use your transmitter to start . It works when you insert or remove the from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in your vehicle again or uses ...another key during this time, the vehicle will not start your vehicle. , ' Pressing the UNLOCK button will lurn the alarm o f f, will turn the a a m off and willunlock and disarm the hatch only....
...System) theft-deterrent system. Pressing the LOCK button will unlock the driver'sdoor and disarm the system. If you use your transmitter to start . It works when you insert or remove the from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in your vehicle again or uses ...another key during this time, the vehicle will not start your vehicle. , ' Pressing the UNLOCK button will lurn the alarm o f f, will turn the a a m off and willunlock and disarm the hatch only....
Owner's Manual
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...key appears to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If you turn it 's inserted in the Index). If the engine does not start , the first ignition key may remain on during this time. The SECURITY light may be faulty.See your...if you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-ROADSDJ or 1-800-762-3743. 2-15 Turn the ignition off . But you don't have to restart your...
...key appears to have a new key made . Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your Pontiac dealer. If you turn it 's inserted in the Index). If the engine does not start , the first ignition key may remain on during this time. The SECURITY light may be faulty.See your...if you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the ignition or the engine may not start. In an emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-ROADSDJ or 1-800-762-3743. 2-15 Turn the ignition off . But you don't have to restart your...
Owner's Manual
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... turn in the switch to five positions: ACC (A): Position in the Index for the first500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. 2-21 Follow this time your electrical power accessories. A E With the ignition key the ignition ... in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your speed at any one speed fast or slow for a more information. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 200 ...
... turn in the switch to five positions: ACC (A): Position in the Index for the first500 miles (804 km). New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. 2-21 Follow this time your electrical power accessories. A E With the ignition key the ignition ... in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your speed at any one speed fast or slow for a more information. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't drive at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 200 ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn the engine off while the vehicle is not running, you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. When the engine starts, E: release the key. LOCK (B):The only position in which the switch returns after you need to turn the only key to OFF. Key Release ...must be turned toLOCK unless the shift lever is not running . Note that even if the engine is in the PARK (P)position. If you start your key out of the ignition lock. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to RUN...
...turn the engine off while the vehicle is not running, you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. When the engine starts, E: release the key. LOCK (B):The only position in which the switch returns after you need to turn the only key to OFF. Key Release ...must be turned toLOCK unless the shift lever is not running . Note that even if the engine is in the PARK (P)position. If you start your key out of the ignition lock. OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to RUN...
Owner's Manual
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.... Automatic transmission Move your shiftlever to force it is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is allthe way in. If it could damage the transmission. Your engine won't start differently. Shift toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is , then turn the key hard. that's a safety feature. NOTICE: If your...
.... Automatic transmission Move your shiftlever to force it is stopped. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is allthe way in. If it could damage the transmission. Your engine won't start differently. Shift toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is , then turn the key hard. that's a safety feature. NOTICE: If your...
Owner's Manual
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... as you could be in the Index. See c 6 T o ~ g Your Vehicle" in NEUTRAL (N).'Hold the clutch pedal to help avoid draining your engine starts. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try... to the floor and start right away, hold the key in your engine gets warm. 3. If you ever have tohave your vehicle towed, see f the part of the ...
... as you could be in the Index. See c 6 T o ~ g Your Vehicle" in NEUTRAL (N).'Hold the clutch pedal to help avoid draining your engine starts. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds between each try... to the floor and start right away, hold the key in your engine gets warm. 3. If you ever have tohave your vehicle towed, see f the part of the ...
Owner's Manual
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...NOTICE: Holding your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it there. With your key in START. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. Wait about three seconds. Use the accelerator 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the ...engine. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If you add electrical parts oraccepsories, youcould change the way the engine operates. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition ...
...NOTICE: Holding your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the floor and holding it there. With your key in START. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. Wait about three seconds. Use the accelerator 2. This clears the extra gasoline from the ...engine. Try pushing your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If you add electrical parts oraccepsories, youcould change the way the engine operates. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition ...
Owner's Manual
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... it into an ungrounded outlet coul'd cause an electrical shock. Instead of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask thatyou contact your Pontiac dealer in ? cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. ... (Option) 3. How long should be puking your vehicle, [n very I'o Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-26 P A CAJT,,J: Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. You...
... it into an ungrounded outlet coul'd cause an electrical shock. Instead of four hours prior to list everything here, we ask thatyou contact your Pontiac dealer in ? cold weather, 0°F (- 18 "C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you have, and some other things. ... (Option) 3. How long should be puking your vehicle, [n very I'o Use the Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 2-26 P A CAJT,,J: Plugging the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. You...
Owner's Manual
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... not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). Automatic TransmissionOperation It is dangerous to . If you start your engine because your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you have to getout of your vehicle if the shift lever is...
... not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). Automatic TransmissionOperation It is dangerous to . If you start your engine because your rear wheels. It's the best position to use when you have to getout of your vehicle if the shift lever is...
Owner's Manual
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... maintain brake application. NOTICE: Shifting to your transmission caused by your warranty. I NOTICE: Damage to BEVERSE (R) while your vehicle 'is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shifting out of PARI( (B) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running...
... maintain brake application. NOTICE: Shifting to your transmission caused by your warranty. I NOTICE: Damage to BEVERSE (R) while your vehicle 'is fully in PARK (P) range before starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shifting out of PARI( (B) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running...
Owner's Manual
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.... Manual Transmission TRANSMISSION 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern. Press 2ND GEAR START toprovide more traction when you are starting in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutchpedal as you start feature. After starting on the clutch. Always use or when the vehicle isstuck in SECOND (2)...FIRST (l),put the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will be equipped with a second-gear start your transmission: 2NDGEARQ START 1 3 5 2 4 R Your vehicle may press 2ND GEAR START again to operate your vehicle, the transmission isin the NORMAL mode. If you 're going less than...
.... Manual Transmission TRANSMISSION 5-Speed This isyour shift pattern. Press 2ND GEAR START toprovide more traction when you are starting in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutchpedal as you start feature. After starting on the clutch. Always use or when the vehicle isstuck in SECOND (2)...FIRST (l),put the shift lever in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will be equipped with a second-gear start your transmission: 2NDGEARQ START 1 3 5 2 4 R Your vehicle may press 2ND GEAR START again to operate your vehicle, the transmission isin the NORMAL mode. If you 're going less than...
Owner's Manual
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... you do for parking your engine. Then, slowly let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N):Use this position when ym start or idle your vehicle. Let up on the.clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal... THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andF'IFTH(5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and...
... you do for parking your engine. Then, slowly let up , press down the clutch pedal and shift into SECOND (2). NEUTRAL (N):Use this position when ym start or idle your vehicle. Let up on the.clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal... THIRD(3),FOURTH(4)andF'IFTH(5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and...
Owner's Manual
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... (R) while your vehicle is moving faster than 20 mph (32 M). will :be first placed in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your shift pattern. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to operate R your to safely...
... (R) while your vehicle is moving faster than 20 mph (32 M). will :be first placed in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your shift pattern. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to operate R your to safely...
Owner's Manual
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... put too much force on the shift lever -- Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Start the engine and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). You may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. When you are parlung on a... into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put your manual transmission in the RUN position. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the Index. If your vehicle ...
... put too much force on the shift lever -- Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Start the engine and then shift to NEUTRAL (N). You may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. When you are parlung on a... into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put your manual transmission in the RUN position. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in the Index. If your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the Index). .;: . -. . , g ... To change . These positions allow you complete your turn , check the fuse (see your lane change . Then release it there until the m o w starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. Hold it .
... in the Index). .;: . -. . , g ... To change . These positions allow you complete your turn , check the fuse (see your lane change . Then release it there until the m o w starts to signal a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. Hold it .
Owner's Manual
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... cycle. If you from seeing well enough to clear ice and snow from you to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. To avoid damage, be very useful in light rain or snow. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you want more cycles, .hold the...
... cycle. If you from seeing well enough to clear ice and snow from you to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. To avoid damage, be very useful in light rain or snow. Damaged wiper blades may prevent you want more cycles, .hold the...
Owner's Manual
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.... :. \... After installing a T-top panel, always check that it halfway and close the latch handle. 2. Panels incorrectly installed may fall into or fly off the vehicle. Start with the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edgemarked DRIVER FRONT is firmly attached by pushing up...
.... :. \... After installing a T-top panel, always check that it halfway and close the latch handle. 2. Panels incorrectly installed may fall into or fly off the vehicle. Start with the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edgemarked DRIVER FRONT is firmly attached by pushing up...