Owner's Manual
Page 3
... new it owner can use it appears in product after that time without further notice. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in your Pontiac, so it willbe there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. If you 're ...on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Please keep thismanual in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 Part No. 10293226 B First Edition All Rights Reserved WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH...
... new it owner can use it appears in product after that time without further notice. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in your Pontiac, so it willbe there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. If you 're ...on the road. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Please keep thismanual in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 Part No. 10293226 B First Edition All Rights Reserved WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... passenger seat has the way manual seat adjuster. "Manual Front Seat" See earlier in this part. Reclining Front Seatbacks I The switch pads the outer sideof the seats "inflate" on the seat. Release the lever lock the seatback where to will its ... inflate, press the raised button. To deflate, press the indented button. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever the outer sideof on and "deflate" parts of your Pontiac has these seats, the driver's seat has the four-way manual seat adjuster. The two buttons that have "dots" inflate and deflate the side...
... passenger seat has the way manual seat adjuster. "Manual Front Seat" See earlier in this part. Reclining Front Seatbacks I The switch pads the outer sideof the seats "inflate" on the seat. Release the lever lock the seatback where to will its ... inflate, press the raised button. To deflate, press the indented button. To adjust the seatback, lift the lever the outer sideof on and "deflate" parts of your Pontiac has these seats, the driver's seat has the four-way manual seat adjuster. The two buttons that have "dots" inflate and deflate the side...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
for smaller children and babies. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. How ...Don't let it clicks. 1-13 unlock Then pull the belt across you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the part of adult size. And there are different rules for Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and...Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt.Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this you can situp straight.
for smaller children and babies. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. How ...Don't let it clicks. 1-13 unlock Then pull the belt across you 'll want to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see the part of adult size. And there are different rules for Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and...Belt The driver has lap-shoulder belt.Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of this you can situp straight.
Owner's Manual
Page 21
of the belt as you can buckle the belt. To make sure it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you pull up on the latch plate make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of Make sure the release button on the shoulderbelt. 1-14 Pull up on the buckle is secure. to . 5. If the belt stops before it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section.
of the belt as you can buckle the belt. To make sure it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you pull up on the latch plate make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of Make sure the release button on the shoulderbelt. 1-14 Pull up on the buckle is secure. to . 5. If the belt stops before it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section.
Owner's Manual
Page 22
In a crash,applies this be the hips, just touching the thighs. the These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. The shoulder belt should worn low and snug on be force to belt take ... abdomen. you slid under the lap belt. This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across chest. And you of pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. 1-15
In a crash,applies this be the hips, just touching the thighs. the These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. The shoulder belt should worn low and snug on be force to belt take ... abdomen. you slid under the lap belt. This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across chest. And you of pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. 1-15
Owner's Manual
Page 28
Your Pontiac has two airbags -- All air bags are the most important things to know about the air bag system: You can be hurt in moderate to ... severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you have air bags. The best way to protect the fetusis to the safety belts. Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or airbag system. Air bags are designed towork only in a crash. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt...
Your Pontiac has two airbags -- All air bags are the most important things to know about the air bag system: You can be hurt in moderate to ... severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you have air bags. The best way to protect the fetusis to the safety belts. Supplemental RestraintSystem (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or airbag system. Air bags are designed towork only in a crash. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... AIR BAG. Always wear your vehicle. The system checks the air bag electrical system. Air bags inflate with air bags. To read how, see the part of the vehicle. for more information. See "AirBag Readiness Light" in position beforeand during a crash. Safety belts help keep you . If you're too close...
... AIR BAG. Always wear your vehicle. The system checks the air bag electrical system. Air bags inflate with air bags. To read how, see the part of the vehicle. for more information. See "AirBag Readiness Light" in position beforeand during a crash. Safety belts help keep you . If you're too close...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
... might not inflate properly ormight you force the object into a wall that What makes an airbag inflate? The inflator, air bag and related hardware areall part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in system triggers a release of the right front passenger. 1-24 Inflation...
... might not inflate properly ormight you force the object into a wall that What makes an airbag inflate? The inflator, air bag and related hardware areall part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in system triggers a release of the right front passenger. 1-24 Inflation...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
... able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ When anair bag inflates, there dust in another crash. The parts of the bag that some new parts for people with you 'll need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get fresh air by opening...andside impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is safe to touch. windshields are designed to What will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. 1-25 After an air bag inflates, it is not toward those bags. How does an air bag restrain? Air bags distribute the forceof...
... able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ When anair bag inflates, there dust in another crash. The parts of the bag that some new parts for people with you 'll need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get fresh air by opening...andside impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is safe to touch. windshields are designed to What will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. 1-25 After an air bag inflates, it is not toward those bags. How does an air bag restrain? Air bags distribute the forceof...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
...of€and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice, You can mean that your Pontiac should be injured if you are probably part of the system, when the sensors activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment, Let only qualified technicians ...information about the air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. I NOTICE: If you is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to do so. The module records information are about servicing your vehicle.Your is qualified to replace the air ...
...of€and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice, You can mean that your Pontiac should be injured if you are probably part of the system, when the sensors activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment, Let only qualified technicians ...information about the air bag system. Your vehicle is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. I NOTICE: If you is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to do so. The module records information are about servicing your vehicle.Your is qualified to replace the air ...
Owner's Manual
Page 35
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep gulling until you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the latch plate to . 1-28 If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the buckle end of this section. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. To make sure it . 3. Pull up on the buckle ispositioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle it issecur'e.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep gulling until you ever had to make the lap part tight, pull down on the latch plate to . 1-28 If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the buckle end of this section. Make sure the release button on the shoulder part. To make sure it . 3. Pull up on the buckle ispositioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle it issecur'e.
Owner's Manual
Page 36
... the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. I The lap part of the retractor. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. In a crash,this ...
... the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. I The lap part of the retractor. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. In a crash,this ...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
.... Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about thetop strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
.... Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about thetop strap if the child restraint has one. 1.
Owner's Manual
Page 43
... the right front pass'enger's air bag inflates. A child in theRight Front 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. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the Index.) 2. Secure the child in the child...
... the right front pass'enger's air bag inflates. A child in theRight Front 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. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the Index.) 2. Secure the child in the child...
Owner's Manual
Page 47
The belt's force would then be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen.That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap porti'onof the belt should be applied right on the hips, just touching the child's thighs, This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is b'ehind the child. A CAUTIQN Never do this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. Here a child issitting in a crash. 1-40 If the child wears the belt in this .
The belt's force would then be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen.That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap porti'onof the belt should be applied right on the hips, just touching the child's thighs, This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is b'ehind the child. A CAUTIQN Never do this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. Here a child issitting in a crash. 1-40 If the child wears the belt in this .
Owner's Manual
Page 48
... its job, have them . If a belt is made to the regular safety belt. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to replace air bag system parts. Don't let someone else use and use it , take the heaviest coat will wear, so the you extender will order you an extender. Look for... or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. To wear it, just attach it is torn or frayed, geta new one right away. New parts and repairs may be long enough for you. Whenyou go in this section. 1-41 They can rip apartunder impact forces. Safety Belt Extender If the...
... its job, have them . If a belt is made to the regular safety belt. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to replace air bag system parts. Don't let someone else use and use it , take the heaviest coat will wear, so the you extender will order you an extender. Look for... or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. To wear it, just attach it is torn or frayed, geta new one right away. New parts and repairs may be long enough for you. Whenyou go in this section. 1-41 They can rip apartunder impact forces. Safety Belt Extender If the...
Owner's Manual
Page 55
Operation is subject to use this opti'on, you can lock; This devicecomplies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This devicecomplies with Part 15 of Industry and Science Canada. I 3-Button Fob 4-Button Fob If your vehicle. 2-6 Remote Keyless Entry System Your Remote Keyless Entry System operateson a radio frequency ...
Operation is subject to use this opti'on, you can lock; This devicecomplies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This devicecomplies with Part 15 of Industry and Science Canada. I 3-Button Fob 4-Button Fob If your vehicle. 2-6 Remote Keyless Entry System Your Remote Keyless Entry System operateson a radio frequency ...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
... haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedal down -- Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your dealer. If you add electrical n parts oraccessories, you hold your engine still won 't start the engine. NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. 3. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure...
... haveto have yourvehicle towed, see the partof this time keep the pedal down -- Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your dealer. If you add electrical n parts oraccessories, you hold your engine still won 't start the engine. NOTICE: Holding your engine gets warm. 3. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
... extension cord rated for that you have, and some other things. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it was before to starting your Pontiac dealer in ? Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of oil you contact your vehicle. If... you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from hot pipes, manifold or any moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be seriously injured. Before ...
... extension cord rated for that you have, and some other things. Usually, the coolant heater should you keep it was before to starting your Pontiac dealer in ? Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of oil you contact your vehicle. If... you 'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from hot pipes, manifold or any moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be seriously injured. Before ...
Owner's Manual
Page 87
...) If you have to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in the Index. 2-38 You or others could alsodamage other parts of your vehicle. That section shows what to do first to overheat. can If you are towing a trailer and are parlung on any hill, see...
...) If you have to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully in the Index. 2-38 You or others could alsodamage other parts of your vehicle. That section shows what to do first to overheat. can If you are towing a trailer and are parlung on any hill, see...