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 It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to read. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...Seats and Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you'll ...explains the "SRS" system. can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad Service...
get It also gives you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to service and owner publications. i It FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how to read. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...Seats and Restraint Systems . . 1-1 2-1 3-1 Your Driving and the Road ...Here you'll ...explains the "SRS" system. can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. . The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad Service...
Owner's Manual
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... lights: Here are on some of the symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Fd I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW...
... lights: Here are on some of the symbols you may see: n ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER Fd I-1 FUSE LIGHTER m PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS pf WINDOW DEFOGGER BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cr COOLANT POWER WINDOW...
Owner's Manual
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...can also learn about some things you aboutthe seats -- Be sure the lever returns to its original position after moving . 1-1 Manual Front Seat A CAUTION: I Here you want to. Slide the seat to where you 'll find information about the seats in your You Pontiac and howto use your body to make you... push a pedal when you try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. ...
...can also learn about some things you aboutthe seats -- Be sure the lever returns to its original position after moving . 1-1 Manual Front Seat A CAUTION: I Here you want to. Slide the seat to where you 'll find information about the seats in your You Pontiac and howto use your body to make you... push a pedal when you try to move the seat with air bags and safety belts. ...
Owner's Manual
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...body to where r you want it. The driver's seat has three controls on the left lever adjusts the seat forward and back. To raise or lower theentire seat, lift the lever under the left front the seat. The center control makes the whole seat go up and down . The front control makes ...and down or forward and backward. To adjust the seats forward and rearward, lift the lever of under the right front ofthe seat and lean forward or backward. 1-2 4-Way Manual Seat 6-Way Power Seat (Option) There are two levers at the front of the seat, The left side. The right lever adjusts the...
...body to where r you want it. The driver's seat has three controls on the left lever adjusts the seat forward and back. To raise or lower theentire seat, lift the lever under the left front the seat. The center control makes the whole seat go up and down . The front control makes ...and down or forward and backward. To adjust the seats forward and rearward, lift the lever of under the right front ofthe seat and lean forward or backward. 1-2 4-Way Manual Seat 6-Way Power Seat (Option) There are two levers at the front of the seat, The left side. The right lever adjusts the...
Owner's Manual
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... side of the seats "inflate" and "deflate" parts of your Pontiac has these seats, the driver's seat has the four-waymanual seat adjuster. T O deflate, Press the hdented button. See "Manual Front Seat" earlier in this part. To deflate, press the indented button. See "4-Way Manual Seat" earlier in this...that have "dots" inflate and deflate the outer parts of the seatback) support. To inflate, press the raised button. FullyArticulating Spori Seat(Option) If your seatback. The two buttons without dots inflate and deflate the lumbar (lower part of the seatback. To inflate, ...
... side of the seats "inflate" and "deflate" parts of your Pontiac has these seats, the driver's seat has the four-waymanual seat adjuster. T O deflate, Press the hdented button. See "Manual Front Seat" earlier in this part. To deflate, press the indented button. See "4-Way Manual Seat" earlier in this...that have "dots" inflate and deflate the outer parts of the seatback) support. To inflate, press the raised button. FullyArticulating Spori Seat(Option) If your seatback. The two buttons without dots inflate and deflate the lumbar (lower part of the seatback. To inflate, ...
Owner's Manual
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Reclining Front Seatbacks If you want it. Pull up on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to its original upright position. 1-4 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to lock the seatback where you have fully articulatingsport seats, your recliner lever looks like this.
Reclining Front Seatbacks If you want it. Pull up on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to its original upright position. 1-4 To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to lock the seatback where you have fully articulatingsport seats, your recliner lever looks like this.
Owner's Manual
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... n to original position, its The make sure the seatback is locked. . Always press rearward on the seatback to be down to work properly. Have in Pontiac folds down for the seat to provide your more storage space. I €the seatback isn'tlocked, it up to let people getinto the back... seat. Pull forward on the lower backside of the seatback. To fold the seatback down . To raise the seatback: 1. Pull it codd move forward i a sudden stop ...
... n to original position, its The make sure the seatback is locked. . Always press rearward on the seatback to be down to work properly. Have in Pontiac folds down for the seat to provide your more storage space. I €the seatback isn'tlocked, it up to let people getinto the back... seat. Pull forward on the lower backside of the seatback. To fold the seatback down . To raise the seatback: 1. Pull it codd move forward i a sudden stop ...
Owner's Manual
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... the driver's restraint system. If this manual called " h l r n "Follow those rules for smaller chldren and babies. And there areMerent rules for everyone's protection. Adjust the seat (to see how, see thepart of adult size. Don't let it . How to know which restraint systems your...
... the driver's restraint system. If this manual called " h l r n "Follow those rules for smaller chldren and babies. And there areMerent rules for everyone's protection. Adjust the seat (to see how, see thepart of adult size. Don't let it . How to know which restraint systems your...
Owner's Manual
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... wearing safety belts. Pick up ! If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it gettwisted. i' 1-27 l. Rear Seat Passengers It's very imprtant for rear seat passengers to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Then.pul1the belt across you very quickly. Don't let... it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Push'thelatch plate...
... wearing safety belts. Pick up ! If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it gettwisted. i' 1-27 l. Rear Seat Passengers It's very imprtant for rear seat passengers to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Then.pul1the belt across you very quickly. Don't let... it . Lap-Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Push'thelatch plate...
Owner's Manual
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...restraint in it go. Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in secure the child restraint the rear seat. Or, in the rear seat. even when no child is in the rear seat. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, butthe child also hasto be seriously injuredif ...the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Before you install it will front passenger seat far back as it . 1-32 I i 1 I Where to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-- an Keep in the vehicle....
...restraint in it go. Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in secure the child restraint the rear seat. Or, in the rear seat. even when no child is in the rear seat. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, butthe child also hasto be seriously injuredif ...the right front passenger's air bag inflates. Before you install it will front passenger seat far back as it . 1-32 I i 1 I Where to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-- an Keep in the vehicle....
Owner's Manual
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... of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. The child restraint instructions .will s h w you how. 1-34 Put the restraint on the seat. If the shoulder b'eltgoes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or Tilt'the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. Secure the... child in a Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt: See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has, one. 1. Follow the...
... of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. The child restraint instructions .will s h w you how. 1-34 Put the restraint on the seat. If the shoulder b'eltgoes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or Tilt'the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. Secure the... child in a Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt: See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has, one. 1. Follow the...
Owner's Manual
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... the child restraint as it will show you how. The child restraint instructions will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in a rear-facing child restraint be can seriously injured if the right passenger's air front bag inflates,This is because the back a ... the instmctions for the child restraint. 3. Never i put a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. A child in theIndex.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in this seat. 1 :e's why: 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of ...
... the child restraint as it will show you how. The child restraint instructions will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in a rear-facing child restraint be can seriously injured if the right passenger's air front bag inflates,This is because the back a ... the instmctions for the child restraint. 3. Never i put a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. A child in theIndex.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Always secure a rearfacing child restraint in this seat. 1 :e's why: 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of ...
Owner's Manual
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... up can be crushed together and seriously injured. Here two children are wearing the same belt. Children who are. But they are restrained inthe rear seat. I I Never do this. In a crash, the two children can 't properly spread the impact forces. A belt must be usedby only oneperson at a time. &.' A: What if a child...
... up can be crushed together and seriously injured. Here two children are wearing the same belt. Children who are. But they are restrained inthe rear seat. I I Never do this. In a crash, the two children can 't properly spread the impact forces. A belt must be usedby only oneperson at a time. &.' A: What if a child...
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Never do this way, in a crash. Here a child is sitting i a seat thathas a n lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind in the child.If the child wears the belt this . This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash thechild might slide under the belt. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fataligjuries. The belt's forcewodd then b'eapplied right on the hips, just tou'ching the child's thighs.
Never do this way, in a crash. Here a child is sitting i a seat thathas a n lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind in the child.If the child wears the belt this . This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash thechild might slide under the belt. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fataligjuries. The belt's forcewodd then b'eapplied right on the hips, just tou'ching the child's thighs.
Owner's Manual
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But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten,, your vehicle that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. When you go in your dealer will order you an extender. If you see anything that you choose. If an air ...baginflates, you'll need newbelts? It's free. The extender will 'bejust for you, and just for the seat in to have it repaired. To wear it, justattach it . 1 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you . See ...
But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten,, your vehicle that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. When you go in your dealer will order you an extender. If you see anything that you choose. If an air ...baginflates, you'll need newbelts? It's free. The extender will 'bejust for you, and just for the seat in to have it repaired. To wear it, justattach it . 1 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you . See ...
Owner's Manual
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...Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle is in the Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you ever hold the brake. If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer"... Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. When you are parlung on the shift lever -- You may needto have to fully apply your transmission into the gear you wish. push...
...Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Before you get out of your vehicle is in the Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. If you ever hold the brake. If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer"... Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you leave the driver's seat. When you are parlung on the shift lever -- You may needto have to fully apply your transmission into the gear you wish. push...
Owner's Manual
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A convex mirror's surface is convex. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you can see more from the driver's seat. \ A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. The power mirror control is on your right. Then use ...
A convex mirror's surface is convex. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you can see more from the driver's seat. \ A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. The power mirror control is on your right. Then use ...
Owner's Manual
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There is a cupholder in your console. There may also bea map pocket on the front end of the seats. Front Console Cassette and Compact Disc Storage To use the storage area, push the tab and pull up on the back of the console. If you have a compact disc player, you will also have a storagearea for compact discs in the console. Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket. The console will have a storage area for cassette tapes. You have a storage area.
There is a cupholder in your console. There may also bea map pocket on the front end of the seats. Front Console Cassette and Compact Disc Storage To use the storage area, push the tab and pull up on the back of the console. If you have a compact disc player, you will also have a storagearea for compact discs in the console. Map Pocket Each door has a map pocket. The console will have a storage area for cassette tapes. You have a storage area.
Owner's Manual
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... the rear of time. The ignition must be in their storage slots, store the sunshades on a level surface. The sun and the raincan damage your seat material and other You can store the sunshades two different ways: 0 0 When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in the ACC or RUN...
... the rear of time. The ignition must be in their storage slots, store the sunshades on a level surface. The sun and the raincan damage your seat material and other You can store the sunshades two different ways: 0 0 When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in the ACC or RUN...
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle when the blower fan is moving. Turn the air control knob to the desired speed. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows. 0 When you can stilldirect outside air through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is running.... Ventilation System Your Pontiac's flow-through your vehicle. 1. Turn the fan control knob to VENT. 2. Turn the air control knob to the right for a few moments...
...the vehicle when the blower fan is moving. Turn the air control knob to the desired speed. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of your windows. 0 When you can stilldirect outside air through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is running.... Ventilation System Your Pontiac's flow-through your vehicle. 1. Turn the fan control knob to VENT. 2. Turn the air control knob to the right for a few moments...