Owner's Manual
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...get It also gives you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to service and owner publications. i ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you what to do you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to drive ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...Seats and Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you want to keep your Pontiac. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to use . also explains the "SRS" system. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how ...
...get It also gives you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to service and owner publications. i ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you what to do you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to drive ... Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...Seats and Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you want to keep your Pontiac. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to use . also explains the "SRS" system. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how ...
Owner's Manual
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The right front passenger'sair bag is betweenan oc-cupantand an air it could affectthe bag, performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- I A A Don't put 'anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is in the instrument panel on , or attach anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument,panel. Also, don't put anything on the passenger's side.
The right front passenger'sair bag is betweenan oc-cupantand an air it could affectthe bag, performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- I A A Don't put 'anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel. If something is in the instrument panel on , or attach anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument,panel. Also, don't put anything on the passenger's side.
Owner's Manual
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... air bag module and the instrument panel for service. ~~ Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air Air bags affect how your dealer for the right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to an air bag when it inflates. You can mean that your...may not work for you are parts of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure' the person performing work properly.You may have information about the air bag system. Improper service can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Seririce and...
... air bag module and the instrument panel for service. ~~ Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air Air bags affect how your dealer for the right front passenger's air bag. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to an air bag when it inflates. You can mean that your...may not work for you are parts of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure' the person performing work properly.You may have information about the air bag system. Improper service can be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Seririce and...
Owner's Manual
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... in. A E With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don...
... in. A E With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will perform better in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you get new brake linings. 0 Don...
Owner's Manual
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... with too much sooner. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you don't, your starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly.
... with too much sooner. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you don't, your starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your engine might not perform properly.
Owner's Manual
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... the engine starts, let go of this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your vehicle. With your starter motor. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could be drained much...
... the engine starts, let go of this manual that tells howto do the same thing, but then stops), it without damaging your engine might not perform properly. If you don't, your vehicle. With your starter motor. 2. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could be drained much...
Owner's Manual
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... can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. NOTICE: If you skip more gears to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 This chart shows when to shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to move the vehicle.
... can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. NOTICE: If you skip more gears to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 This chart shows when to shift to keep the engine running smoothly, you should downshift to move the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... conditioner compressor operates MAX, A/C, in the Index. When the air conditioner is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you may want to improve heater performance on , you can more efficiently provide heat for the passenger area of your vehicle's 'heatingsystem can use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny days...
... conditioner compressor operates MAX, A/C, in the Index. When the air conditioner is equipped with an optional engine coolant heater, you may want to improve heater performance on , you can more efficiently provide heat for the passenger area of your vehicle's 'heatingsystem can use bi-level heating on cool, but sunny days...
Owner's Manual
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..., you come over ahill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems bybraking -- But sometimes you suddenly accelerate. That's the timefor evasive action -- Your Pontiac can perform very well in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this ever happens? Then steer around the problem. You can stop in a curve...
..., you come over ahill and find a truck stopped in emergencies like these problems bybraking -- But sometimes you suddenly accelerate. That's the timefor evasive action -- Your Pontiac can perform very well in your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in this ever happens? Then steer around the problem. You can stop in a curve...
Owner's Manual
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... I Coasting downhill in your own lane when driving on mountain roads. If you don't shift down a hill. The most important thing to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance. The lower gears help cool engine your vehicle gear when yougo downhill. You would then have poor braking or even none going down , your...
... I Coasting downhill in your own lane when driving on mountain roads. If you don't shift down a hill. The most important thing to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance. The lower gears help cool engine your vehicle gear when yougo downhill. You would then have poor braking or even none going down , your...
Owner's Manual
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..., the optional traction control system will last longer and be 60 psi (420 Wa). Your spare will cycle and limit acceleration for distances up to perform well at posted speed limits for about the first 15 seconds of your vehicle was fully inflated when your spare with guide rails. of driving...
..., the optional traction control system will last longer and be 60 psi (420 Wa). Your spare will cycle and limit acceleration for distances up to perform well at posted speed limits for about the first 15 seconds of your vehicle was fully inflated when your spare with guide rails. of driving...
Owner's Manual
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... Record" in the Index. Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks: You should keep your Pontiac than this manual can. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care I Here you perform. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. To order... the proper service manual, see ''SenicingYWr Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your dealer for all partsreceipts...
... Record" in the Index. Genuine GM parts have oneof these marks: You should keep your Pontiac than this manual can. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care I Here you perform. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. To order... the proper service manual, see ''SenicingYWr Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your dealer for all partsreceipts...
Owner's Manual
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... other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can damage your engine.You will for find theVIN at least 89 for middle grade and for performance.'You may use regular unleaded gasoline rated at87 octane or higher. It's the heavy, constant of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number... nuts, bolts and other gasolines. If the 87 octane is at least 91 for Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) better vehicle performance and engine protection. That's normal, and you may not accelerate as well. Be m e to get a heavy knocking 87, noise whenyou drive.
... other fasteners. "English" and "metric" fasteners can damage your engine.You will for find theVIN at least 89 for middle grade and for performance.'You may use regular unleaded gasoline rated at87 octane or higher. It's the heavy, constant of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number... nuts, bolts and other gasolines. If the 87 octane is at least 91 for Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) better vehicle performance and engine protection. That's normal, and you may not accelerate as well. Be m e to get a heavy knocking 87, noise whenyou drive.
Owner's Manual
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...not designed for fuel that will operate satisfactorily on fuelsmeeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. That damage wouldn't be covered under your authorized Pontiac dealer for service. If this happens, return to your instrument panel may turn on and/or... not have to add anything tothe fuel. Therefme, you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lampon your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. If you use these gasolines if they comply...
...not designed for fuel that will operate satisfactorily on fuelsmeeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. That damage wouldn't be covered under your authorized Pontiac dealer for service. If this happens, return to your instrument panel may turn on and/or... not have to add anything tothe fuel. Therefme, you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lampon your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure. If you use these gasolines if they comply...
Owner's Manual
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... longer. Then follow these steps: Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is used only as a reference. If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Thiswill give you a more . If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the enginetemperature gage...
... longer. Then follow these steps: Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is used only as a reference. If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Thiswill give you a more . If it 's colder than 50°F (lO"C), drive the vehicle in DRIVE (D) until the enginetemperature gage...
Owner's Manual
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...Parts time the tires are wrong for Brake Pedal Travel example, when your brakelinings wear down and you rarely make a few times. The braking performance Every time you makea moderate brake stop , then your front and rear brakes can change many parts have to be sure you 've cometo...the front brakes replaced, have tohave new ones put in brakes adjustfor wear. make a moderateor heavier stop , your disc you get new See your Pontiac does when it is a rapid increase pe'dal in that are removed rotation or changing. someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. for the ...
...Parts time the tires are wrong for Brake Pedal Travel example, when your brakelinings wear down and you rarely make a few times. The braking performance Every time you makea moderate brake stop , then your front and rear brakes can change many parts have to be sure you 've cometo...the front brakes replaced, have tohave new ones put in brakes adjustfor wear. make a moderateor heavier stop , your disc you get new See your Pontiac does when it is a rapid increase pe'dal in that are removed rotation or changing. someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. for the ...
Owner's Manual
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... sideof the vehicle. 6-47 If you have P245/50ZR16or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, use the rotation pattern shown previously for the best overall performance. If you don't have P245/50ZR16 or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, they should be rotated as possible and check wheel alignment. m for alltires...
... sideof the vehicle. 6-47 If you have P245/50ZR16or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, use the rotation pattern shown previously for the best overall performance. If you don't have P245/50ZR16 or P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, they should be rotated as possible and check wheel alignment. m for alltires...
Owner's Manual
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... developed for mud and snow). Using tires of the Tire-Loading Information label. It was The tires installed on your vehicle when new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all right to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal serviceon your vehicle...
... developed for mud and snow). Using tires of the Tire-Loading Information label. It was The tires installed on your vehicle when new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all right to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal serviceon your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... grade is based on the government course as measured under controlled co'nditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The relative performance of tires depends representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled ...National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which all passenger car tires must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. A, B,C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they must meet under the Federal Motor ...
... grade is based on the government course as measured under controlled co'nditionson a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. The relative performance of tires depends representing the tire's resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled ...National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which all passenger car tires must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. A, B,C The temperature grades are A, B, and C, and they must meet under the Federal Motor ...
Owner's Manual
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...will be injured. If the wheel leaksair, replace it (except some aluminum Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts on a smooth road, your Pontiac dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and ... wheelnuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. Wheel Replacement Replace any of wheel you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. If you notice unusual tire w ...
...will be injured. If the wheel leaksair, replace it (except some aluminum Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts on a smooth road, your Pontiac dealer if any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and ... wheelnuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. Wheel Replacement Replace any of wheel you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. If you notice unusual tire w ...