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also explains the "SRS" system. get It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or if overheated engine, etc. i ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you ...'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to service and owner publications. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to keep your Pontiac. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to drive under different conditions. v ... CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you when to ...
also explains the "SRS" system. get It also gives you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or if overheated engine, etc. i ProblemsontheRoad Service and Appearance Care This section tells you ...'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to service and owner publications. Maintenanceschedule ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to keep your Pontiac. It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to drive under different conditions. v ... CustomerAssistanceInformation ...This section tells you when to ...
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Where is in the Index for more information. The driver's air bag is the air bag? See "Air Bag Readiness Light"in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21 AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag's electrical systemfor malfunctions.
Where is in the Index for more information. The driver's air bag is the air bag? See "Air Bag Readiness Light"in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21 AIR BAG There is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. How the Air Bag System Works The system checks the air bag's electrical systemfor malfunctions.
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... deflates. I A CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is safe to do so. This dust could causebreathing problems for people witha history of the vehicle after an air inflates? A new system will you have breathing problems but it is dust in the air. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. bag...
... deflates. I A CAUTION: When an airbag inflates, there is safe to do so. This dust could causebreathing problems for people witha history of the vehicle after an air inflates? A new system will you have breathing problems but it is dust in the air. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. bag...
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and what to do if you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave the keys in 'a ignition key 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 canlearn about the many...
and what to do if you have a problem. 1 Leaving young children vehicle with leave the keys in 'a ignition key 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 canlearn about the many...
Owner's Manual
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..., you what to do repairs can becostly -- hs Waiting to do about it. Gages canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one o'fthe gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this happens. Often gages m d warning lights work together to let... and 2tay.m for about eight seconds to remind people t~ fasten their safety belts. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there m y be or is a problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime...
..., you what to do repairs can becostly -- hs Waiting to do about it. Gages canindicate when there may be or is a problem with one o'fthe gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you should not be alarmed when this happens. Often gages m d warning lights work together to let... and 2tay.m for about eight seconds to remind people t~ fasten their safety belts. and even dangerous. Warning lights come on when there m y be or is a problem with one of the warning lights comes on and stays on Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime...
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...ABS INOP light will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. If it reads less than 11 volts or more information on your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move...in a warning zone, turn your comfort control and audio system. Air Bag Readiness Light There is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you idle your voltmeter. See"Anti-Lock Brake...
...ABS INOP light will come on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. If it reads less than 11 volts or more information on your engine for a while, the voltmeter reading might move...in a warning zone, turn your comfort control and audio system. Air Bag Readiness Light There is running, and it stays there, you may have a problem with the electrical charging system. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you idle your voltmeter. See"Anti-Lock Brake...
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... or if the is anti-lock brake system warning light flashing is after your parking brake is flashing, have a brake problem...;; ?>- Brake System Warming Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is with the brake system warning light on can still work and stop you set your parking brake... properly be il ready to the floor. -< ., ?-L,- : . . . : Driving is divided into two parts. You may go closer to warnyou if there's a problem. If it wl be if the brake system warning lighton. If the light comes on after you are driving, pull off carefully, have it-fixedso...
... or if the is anti-lock brake system warning light flashing is after your parking brake is flashing, have a brake problem...;; ?>- Brake System Warming Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brake system is with the brake system warning light on can still work and stop you set your parking brake... properly be il ready to the floor. -< ., ?-L,- : . . . : Driving is divided into two parts. You may go closer to warnyou if there's a problem. If it wl be if the brake system warning lighton. If the light comes on after you are driving, pull off carefully, have it-fixedso...
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..., the pedal may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Then start your engine and it will be ready to warnyou if there is a problem. 2-79 You may go closer to the floor. If the light doesn't come on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle... the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. ABS INOP Your regular brake system may take longer to stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to an accident...
..., the pedal may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Then start your engine and it will be ready to warnyou if there is a problem. 2-79 You may go closer to the floor. If the light doesn't come on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle... the system. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on again while you're driving, your Pontiac needs service. ABS INOP Your regular brake system may take longer to stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to an accident...
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If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of time when the system is OW, the system will not ... stays on for an extended period of the traction control system will shut down . If your vehicle may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System'' in front the of shiftboot (Manual Transmission), the warning...
If it will be a problem with your traction control system and your brakes begin to overheat, the brake portion of time when the system is OW, the system will not ... stays on for an extended period of the traction control system will shut down . If your vehicle may be ready to warn you if there's a problem. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should go off. (See "Traction Control System'' in front the of shiftboot (Manual Transmission), the warning...
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... comes on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. ' LOW TRAC If you should pull the road, stop off your engine is too hot! In "Problems on then, have the traction control system, this light will be there to tell you turn the ignition key to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage...
... comes on , so adjust your engine coolant has overheated. ' LOW TRAC If you should pull the road, stop off your engine is too hot! In "Problems on then, have the traction control system, this light will be there to tell you turn the ignition key to RUN. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage...
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...your vehicle. Malfunctions often willbe indicated by 1 Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is not running:If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on , after a while, your...before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Pontiac is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is equipped with a computer which may be as good and...
...your vehicle. Malfunctions often willbe indicated by 1 Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is not running:If the light doesn't come on, have it is working, when the ignition is on , after a while, your...before any malfunction. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Your Pontiac is required. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may prevent more serious damage to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is equipped with a computer which may be as good and...
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... off , have developed. Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is running. See "Engine Oil" in the Index). Oil pressure should be a problem with your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Engine Oil Pressure Gage This gage tells you if there could be between 20 and... above the red area show the normal operating range. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that you might have some other oil problem. It may have your engine oil pressure.
... off , have developed. Readings in the red area tell you that the engine is running. See "Engine Oil" in the Index). Oil pressure should be a problem with your dealer or qualified service center check the vehicle. Engine Oil Pressure Gage This gage tells you if there could be between 20 and... above the red area show the normal operating range. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that you might have some other oil problem. It may have your engine oil pressure.
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..., your engine oil Level may need to your warranty. You may be too low. Your vehicle is covered by not your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it repaired. LOW OIL NOTICE: I Damage to add oil. When you do, your Check youroil as soon as possible and have...
..., your engine oil Level may need to your warranty. You may be too low. Your vehicle is covered by not your engine from neglected oil problems can become hot that it repaired. LOW OIL NOTICE: I Damage to add oil. When you do, your Check youroil as soon as possible and have...
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... of the W cassette are so thin they may be damaged and should not be corrected, please contact your dealer.If your dealer when reporting the problem. When the down arrow to stop searching. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can 't turn easily,your player is playing. The tape...
... of the W cassette are so thin they may be damaged and should not be corrected, please contact your dealer.If your dealer when reporting the problem. When the down arrow to stop searching. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can 't turn easily,your player is playing. The tape...
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... . Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is broken. Try a new tape to work . Ell: The tape is built to make sure your dealer when reportingthe problem. Try anew tape. 0 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can 't turn counterclockwise with tapes that are playing.
... . Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is broken. Try a new tape to work . Ell: The tape is built to make sure your dealer when reportingthe problem. Try anew tape. 0 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can 't turn counterclockwise with tapes that are playing.
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... playing. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button or the SEEK down and provide it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this knob lightly so it . TREBLE: Slide the lever tothe right or left or right speakers. Use the middle position to increase or...
... playing. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button or the SEEK down and provide it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this knob lightly so it . TREBLE: Slide the lever tothe right or left or right speakers. Use the middle position to increase or...
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... anumber may not play the passage. FWD (6): Press and hold the button or press it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. The display will work withthe radio off random play. seconds have played. Press RDM again to quickly advance within a track (song). EJECT will show elapsed...
... anumber may not play the passage. FWD (6): Press and hold the button or press it could be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. The display will work withthe radio off random play. seconds have played. Press RDM again to quickly advance within a track (song). EJECT will show elapsed...
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...drink alcohol and then drive. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with more than many might hk n. The obvious way to solve this hghway safety problem is a natiQna1 tragedy. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associatedwith the use of alcohol, with drinking and...involve alcohol. e The amount of food that anyone needs to drive? The person would reach the same BAC by some general information on the problem. I Alcohol affects four things that is "too much" if the driver plans to drive a vehicle: @- In most cases, these laws.
...drink alcohol and then drive. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with more than many might hk n. The obvious way to solve this hghway safety problem is a natiQna1 tragedy. In recent years, some 18,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associatedwith the use of alcohol, with drinking and...involve alcohol. e The amount of food that anyone needs to drive? The person would reach the same BAC by some general information on the problem. I Alcohol affects four things that is "too much" if the driver plans to drive a vehicle: @- In most cases, these laws.
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When you start your engine, or when you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If there's a problem with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you begin to drive away, your brakes. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do , ...
When you start your engine, or when you will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. If there's a problem with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you begin to drive away, your brakes. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do , ...
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... it senses that one or both of fhese conditions include a hard acceleration a turn, or an in a acceleration when this is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your brakes if that limits wheel spin. See"Low Traction Light" in front of you, you won't have time to apply your vehicle. LOW...
... it senses that one or both of fhese conditions include a hard acceleration a turn, or an in a acceleration when this is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your brakes if that limits wheel spin. See"Low Traction Light" in front of you, you won't have time to apply your vehicle. LOW...