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The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service and owner publications. can use your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells ...fluids and lubricants to keep your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find of You something you want to read...
The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to get service and owner publications. can use your Pontiac. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells ...fluids and lubricants to keep your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find of You something you want to read...
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... know about safety belts and children. Adjust the seat (to it properly. 1. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. for smaller children and babies. And there are different rules for Be aware that there are special things to know which...
... know about safety belts and children. Adjust the seat (to it properly. 1. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. for smaller children and babies. And there are different rules for Be aware that there are special things to know which...
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and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and warning systems that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- ...Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 2-4 1 2-41 ...
and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and warning systems that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- ...Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 2-4 1 2-41 ...
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... system. 0 Disarming the System There are closed , whether or not you unlock the car, the alarm sounded in theignition. Turning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the key chain transmitter. Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened...
... system. 0 Disarming the System There are closed , whether or not you unlock the car, the alarm sounded in theignition. Turning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the key chain transmitter. Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned off and a door was opened...
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...the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel won'tgo to start your vehicle. 2-16 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you insert os remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the PASS...matches a decoder in your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start the vehicle, the key may not start. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in an attempt to start . The ignitionkey must be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key I1 uses...
...the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and fuel won'tgo to start your vehicle. 2-16 If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you insert os remove the key from randomly trying different keys with the PASS...matches a decoder in your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start the vehicle, the key may not start. This discourages someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in an attempt to start . The ignitionkey must be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key I1 uses...
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... turn the switch to five positions. a Don't drive at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. This locks your speed at any one speed fast or slow for more information. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern...
... turn the switch to five positions. a Don't drive at 55 mph (88 kmh) or less for the first500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. This locks your speed at any one speed fast or slow for more information. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern...
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... but doesnot send electrical power to RUN €or normal driving. This could cause a collision. You must be turned to steer the vehicle. START (E): Starts the engine. The ignition switch will return to any accessories. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is in the ignition.... RUN (D): Position to OFF. When the engine starts, release the key. Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn g the key to LOCK will sound if you have...
... but doesnot send electrical power to RUN €or normal driving. This could cause a collision. You must be turned to steer the vehicle. START (E): Starts the engine. The ignition switch will return to any accessories. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is in the ignition.... RUN (D): Position to OFF. When the engine starts, release the key. Don't press the key release button while the vehicleis moving , turn g the key to LOCK will sound if you have...
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...is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your snm lever to force it could transmission. But ...way in? If you do, you are using the correct key; Shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped.... 2-25 Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . NOTICE: If your key...
...is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile youturn the key hard. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your snm lever to force it could transmission. But ...way in? If you do, you are using the correct key; Shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: ~~ Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped.... 2-25 Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . NOTICE: If your key...
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... see the partof this time keep the pedal down -- Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to electronics i your engine starts. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. 2. After waiting about three tofive seconds...the excessive heat can damage your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is down for about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and start (or starts but this manual that 's a safetyfeature. 1. Hold the clutch pedal to helpavoid draining your battery to do the same thing, but...
... see the partof this time keep the pedal down -- Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to electronics i your engine starts. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. 2. After waiting about three tofive seconds...the excessive heat can damage your dealer. NOTICE: Your engine is down for about 15 seconds between each try to the floor and start (or starts but this manual that 's a safetyfeature. 1. Hold the clutch pedal to helpavoid draining your battery to do the same thing, but...
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Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged To Use the Coolant Heater 1 . Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. in the area where you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? If the cordwon't reach, use ... cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep it could be plugged in a minimum of trying to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of...
Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged To Use the Coolant Heater 1 . Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. in the area where you contact your Pontiac dealer in ? If the cordwon't reach, use ... cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you keep it could be plugged in a minimum of trying to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you have, and some other things. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of...
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... have left the If engine running unless you 're fairly on level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). If you start your enginebecause your vehicle can't move suddenly. To be injured. It's the best position to . to getout of your shift lever. Your vehicle can move...
... have left the If engine running unless you 're fairly on level ground, always setyour parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). If you start your enginebecause your vehicle can't move suddenly. To be injured. It's the best position to . to getout of your shift lever. Your vehicle can move...
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...REVERSE (R) only after your transmission. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. Then move rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on the very brake pedal, your transmission caused by ... shift lever all the way into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your regular brakes before starting the engine. I NOTICE: Shifting to your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK, (P) in this...
...REVERSE (R) only after your transmission. NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your vehicle is stopped. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. Then move rapidly. Unless your foot is firmly on the very brake pedal, your transmission caused by ... shift lever all the way into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your regular brakes before starting the engine. I NOTICE: Shifting to your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Don't shift out of PARK, (P) in this...
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... in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins tomove. A light on hill. The transmission will be equipped with only the accelerator pedal. Press 2ND GEAR START to protect driveline components from improper operation. a Maximum enginespeed is going uphill, don't hold your brakesor shift intoPARK (P) to drive. You can 't rotate... normally. 2-31 If the selector lever is selected. FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) gives you even more traction when you are starting in deep snow or mud. Your vehicle may be in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object.
... in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins tomove. A light on hill. The transmission will be equipped with only the accelerator pedal. Press 2ND GEAR START to protect driveline components from improper operation. a Maximum enginespeed is going uphill, don't hold your brakesor shift intoPARK (P) to drive. You can 't rotate... normally. 2-31 If the selector lever is selected. FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) gives you even more traction when you are starting in deep snow or mud. Your vehicle may be in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object.
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... is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or r gravel. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for normal road conditions. Whenever you start your transmission: 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-32 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to NEUTRAL (N), NEUTRAL (N):...improved traction only ,when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use NORMAL for SECOND (2). You may press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to operate your vehicle, the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the switch will go out. If you press the...
... is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or r gravel. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you do for normal road conditions. Whenever you start your transmission: 1 3 5 2 4 R 2-32 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you 've come to a complete stop and it's hard to NEUTRAL (N), NEUTRAL (N):...improved traction only ,when the road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous use NORMAL for SECOND (2). You may press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to operate your vehicle, the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N) and let up on the switch will go out. If you press the...
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... the clutch pedal you as let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To Stop, let up on the clutch pedalas you start or idle your car in NEUTRAL position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) prior to park your engine. You will have turned your ignition off and...
... the clutch pedal you as let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. To Stop, let up on the clutch pedalas you start or idle your car in NEUTRAL position centered between SECOND (2) and THIRD (3) prior to park your engine. You will have turned your ignition off and...
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...your transmission into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You may need to have tofully apply your vehicle is equipped to take some of PARK (P), try this: 1....yours a little uphill to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but can . Start the vehicle andthen shift to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer"...
...your transmission into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You may need to have tofully apply your vehicle is equipped to take some of PARK (P), try this: 1....yours a little uphill to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but can . Start the vehicle andthen shift to pull the shift lever outof PARK (P). If torque lock does occur, you may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer"...
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... will return by itself when you release it to low, pull the turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to signal aturn or a lanechange. If a bulb is finished, the lever will be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in...
... will return by itself when you release it to low, pull the turn or lane change , just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to signal aturn or a lanechange. If a bulb is finished, the lever will be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in...
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... light rain or snow. Turn the band to OFF. To avoid damage, be sure to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. This can set the wiper speed for a long or shortdelay between wipes. The wipers will stop the wipers, move the band to...
... light rain or snow. Turn the band to OFF. To avoid damage, be sure to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them until the wipers start, then let go. This can set the wiper speed for a long or shortdelay between wipes. The wipers will stop the wipers, move the band to...
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... any gaps showing, Unlatch the T-top and adjust the sunshade as required. 4, Once the sunshadeis installed properly, you install the sunshades. T-Top Sunshades i DRIVER FRONT. 1, Start with the vinyl side to the glass)between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front...
... any gaps showing, Unlatch the T-top and adjust the sunshade as required. 4, Once the sunshadeis installed properly, you install the sunshades. T-Top Sunshades i DRIVER FRONT. 1, Start with the vinyl side to the glass)between the glass and plastic trim, making sure the edge marked DRIVER FRONT is pointing to the front...
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Instrument Cluster E. Comfort Controls I. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) R. Remote Hatch Release Air Vent L. Parking Brake Lever K. Storage Console T. A. Traction Control System Switch or Second Gear Start Switch (If Equipped) D. Convertible Top Switch (Manual) (If Equipped) S. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) B. Rear Window Defogger Switch M. Glove Box H. Cupholder 0. Steering Wheel Controls J. Main Lamp Control C. Convertible Top Switch (Automatic) (If Equipped) N. Horn E Audio System G. Cigarette Lighter P. Shift Lever Q.
Instrument Cluster E. Comfort Controls I. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) R. Remote Hatch Release Air Vent L. Parking Brake Lever K. Storage Console T. A. Traction Control System Switch or Second Gear Start Switch (If Equipped) D. Convertible Top Switch (Manual) (If Equipped) S. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped) B. Rear Window Defogger Switch M. Glove Box H. Cupholder 0. Steering Wheel Controls J. Main Lamp Control C. Convertible Top Switch (Automatic) (If Equipped) N. Horn E Audio System G. Cigarette Lighter P. Shift Lever Q.