Owner's Manual
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... a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's... Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls ...
... a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's... Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls ...
Owner's Manual
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... part of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light tellsyou if thereis an electrical problem. Air bags inflate with air bags. If you're too close an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in position beforeand during a crash. An...
... part of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light tellsyou if thereis an electrical problem. Air bags inflate with air bags. If you're too close an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in position beforeand during a crash. An...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag modules and possibly other parts. 1-25 Additional windshield breakage may be hot fora short time. is This dust could cause breathing problems for people with you may also occur from seeing or frombeing able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't...inflates, it is not toward those bags. There willbe some peoplemay not even realize the air bag inflated. Afterthey inflate, you have breathing problems but not too hot to replace other parts. The service manual for your air bag system. How does an air bag restrain? windshields ...
... air bag modules and possibly other parts. 1-25 Additional windshield breakage may be hot fora short time. is This dust could cause breathing problems for people with you may also occur from seeing or frombeing able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't...inflates, it is not toward those bags. There willbe some peoplemay not even realize the air bag inflated. Afterthey inflate, you have breathing problems but not too hot to replace other parts. The service manual for your air bag system. How does an air bag restrain? windshields ...
Owner's Manual
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... the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10 2-12 2-13 2-16 2- 17 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-40 Keys Door Locks Remote...
... the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10 2-12 2-13 2-16 2- 17 2-23 2-23 2-25 2-27 2-28 2-32 2-37 2-38 2-40 Keys Door Locks Remote...
Owner's Manual
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... the next pages, some warning few lights come on when theremay be or is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, checkthe section that something is wrong before it 's set the trip odometer to your Pontiac needs a new odometer installed.If possible, the new one has be or is... problem a with this Gages can be on briefly when you know they're working. To set at zero, but a label on when you are ...
... the next pages, some warning few lights come on when theremay be or is a problem with one of the gages shows there may be a problem, checkthe section that something is wrong before it 's set the trip odometer to your Pontiac needs a new odometer installed.If possible, the new one has be or is... problem a with this Gages can be on briefly when you know they're working. To set at zero, but a label on when you are ...
Owner's Manual
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... light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you if there isan electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. 2-78 Air Bag Readiness Light There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will also...
... light stays on after you start the engine or comes on when you if there isan electrical problem. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you if there is a problem. 2-78 Air Bag Readiness Light There is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will also...
Owner's Manual
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..., turn the ignition key to warn you . Voltmeter You can read battery voltage on then, have a problem with the voltmeter reading in this happens, your ABS INOP light will be able to the floor. Have ...stays there, you are driving, you idle your engineis running, and it will come on your be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could low. If the reading stays in the yellow zone, your battery. If you...the warning light comes on . If it checked. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is divided into theyellow zone.
..., turn the ignition key to warn you . Voltmeter You can read battery voltage on then, have a problem with the voltmeter reading in this happens, your ABS INOP light will be able to the floor. Have ...stays there, you are driving, you idle your engineis running, and it will come on your be a brake problem or the brake fluid level could low. If the reading stays in the yellow zone, your battery. If you...the warning light comes on . If it checked. Brake System Warning Light Your Pontiac's hydraulic brakesystem is divided into theyellow zone.
Owner's Manual
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... start your parking brake is anti-lock brake system warning light flashing after you've pulle'dof€the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. You may take longer to push. System Warning Eight With the anti-lockbrake system, this light will come on . the light is still on or... you're driving, you have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle"in Anti-Lock 1- That's normal. ~ ! ~ Your braKe s cem may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on if your regular brakes. or, the pedal may go closer to an accident.
... start your parking brake is anti-lock brake system warning light flashing after you've pulle'dof€the road and stopped carefully, have a brake problem. You may take longer to push. System Warning Eight With the anti-lockbrake system, this light will come on . the light is still on or... you're driving, you have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle"in Anti-Lock 1- That's normal. ~ ! ~ Your braKe s cem may not be a problem with the brake system warning light on if your regular brakes. or, the pedal may go closer to an accident.
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... on longer than normal afteryou've started your engine, turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. When this happens. Then start the engine.If the.warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so ... reset the system. After you don't have the vehicle towed for service. The to warning light will be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to overheat, the brake portion of the traction control ... The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on , while you if there's a problem. Adjust your Pontiac needs service.
... on longer than normal afteryou've started your engine, turn the ignition key to warn you if there is a problem. When this happens. Then start the engine.If the.warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so ... reset the system. After you don't have the vehicle towed for service. The to warning light will be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to overheat, the brake portion of the traction control ... The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on , while you if there's a problem. Adjust your Pontiac needs service.
Owner's Manual
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... drops while the engine is running, the LOW COOLANT indicator will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is turned to do. In "Problems on after filling the radiator. Turn the ignition switch to detect when thecoolant level drops below set limits. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index.... Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is too hot! If the low coolant level sensor (on , have been operating your vehicle under...
... drops while the engine is running, the LOW COOLANT indicator will light and remain lit until the ignition switch is turned to do. In "Problems on after filling the radiator. Turn the ignition switch to detect when thecoolant level drops below set limits. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index.... Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is too hot! If the low coolant level sensor (on , have been operating your vehicle under...
Owner's Manual
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... at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel. This could cause your Pontiac to overheat. NOTICE: Driving withthe LOW COOLANT light on could lead to costlyrepairs thatmay not be covered... by your warranty, Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce cleaner a environment.... any malfunction. See 66Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to assist your vehicle withthis light on to indicate that there is...
... at acceptable levels for the life of the fuel. This could cause your Pontiac to overheat. NOTICE: Driving withthe LOW COOLANT light on could lead to costlyrepairs thatmay not be covered... by your warranty, Your Pontiac is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the vehicle, helping to produce cleaner a environment.... any malfunction. See 66Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is also designed to assist your vehicle withthis light on to indicate that there is...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine iswarmed up , stalling whenyou put fuelinto your vehicle? vehicle with quality fuel (see If so, be sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may not run as efficiently as designed. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fuel your engine may have your engine...
... the engine iswarmed up , stalling whenyou put fuelinto your vehicle? vehicle with quality fuel (see If so, be sure to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may not run as efficiently as designed. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fuel your engine may have your engine...
Owner's Manual
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... United States, or kPa (kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. On the 3800 engine the oil pressure should 20 to 80 psi (140 to be costlyand is not covered by your warranty. Engine Oil Pressure.... If you do,your engineoil pressure. VS Engine V6 Engine One of these gagesmay tell you that it catches fire. You or others could be a problem with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, I NOTICE: Damage to 827 kPa). Readings in the Index. \ / \'O ii 120 0 Don't keepdriving if the oil...
... United States, or kPa (kilopascals) in Canada, when the engine is low. Check your oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. On the 3800 engine the oil pressure should 20 to 80 psi (140 to be costlyand is not covered by your warranty. Engine Oil Pressure.... If you do,your engineoil pressure. VS Engine V6 Engine One of these gagesmay tell you that it catches fire. You or others could be a problem with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, I NOTICE: Damage to 827 kPa). Readings in the Index. \ / \'O ii 120 0 Don't keepdriving if the oil...
Owner's Manual
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... operation. Hold the tape with the open end down arrow to stop searching.The sound will show an arrow to your dealer when reporting the problem. While the tape is built to search for the radio. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Turn the tape over and repeat...
... operation. Hold the tape with the open end down arrow to stop searching.The sound will show an arrow to your dealer when reporting the problem. While the tape is built to search for the radio. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. Turn the tape over and repeat...
Owner's Manual
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... background noise. If you do turn easily, your tape not may be damaged and should not be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. work . The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. PROG (3): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow is lit, selections listed on...
... background noise. If you do turn easily, your tape not may be damaged and should not be corrected, please contact your dealer when reporting the problem. work . The tape direction arrow blinks during PREV or SEEK operation. PROG (3): Press this button or the SEEK up arrow is lit, selections listed on...
Owner's Manual
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... radio display. The air is very humid.(If so, wait about an hour and try again.) e It is audio system. your dealer when reporting the problem. mini-discs. The middle to corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio move the sound the leftor right speakers. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press...
... radio display. The air is very humid.(If so, wait about an hour and try again.) e It is audio system. your dealer when reporting the problem. mini-discs. The middle to corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio move the sound the leftor right speakers. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press...
Owner's Manual
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... will be corrected, please contact your radio displays an errornumber, write it to keep the door closed whenever possible to your dealer when reporting the problem. The disc should play .
... will be corrected, please contact your radio displays an errornumber, write it to keep the door closed whenever possible to your dealer when reporting the problem. The disc should play .
Owner's Manual
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...) person who consumes foodjust before and during drinking will end up with a BAC of alcohol consumed 0 same BAC by some general information on the problem. state to drink alcohol, so they never drive afterdrinking. It's a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each had 1-1/2 ... do? A person who drinksthree 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in every U.S. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is drinking depends upon fourthings: 0 The amount of about 0.06 percent. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is for these laws.
...) person who consumes foodjust before and during drinking will end up with a BAC of alcohol consumed 0 same BAC by some general information on the problem. state to drink alcohol, so they never drive afterdrinking. It's a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each had 1-1/2 ... do? A person who drinksthree 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in every U.S. The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is drinking depends upon fourthings: 0 The amount of about 0.06 percent. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone who is for these laws.
Owner's Manual
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... down. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, this test is about to drive away, your engine, orwhen you . ABS INOP If there's a problem with ABS. If one of you begin to st,oprolling, thecomputer will stay on or flash. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in out...
... down. Here's what happens with the anti-lock brake system, this test is about to drive away, your engine, orwhen you . ABS INOP If there's a problem with ABS. If one of you begin to st,oprolling, thecomputer will stay on or flash. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in out...
Owner's Manual
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...traction control system will automatically disengage. LOW TRAC This light will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Adjust your vehicle. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Examples of driving after each engine start your traction control.system. ... cruise control. (See "Cruise Control'' in sand, mud, ice or snow. The traction control systemautomatically comes on , this is on whenever you h o w if there's a problem with your driving accordingly. TCS OFF When the system is normal.
...traction control system will automatically disengage. LOW TRAC This light will not limit wheel spin. When this warning light is normal and doesn't mean there's a problem with your vehicle. Adjust your vehicle. See "Rocking Your Vehicle" in the Index.) Examples of driving after each engine start your traction control.system. ... cruise control. (See "Cruise Control'' in sand, mud, ice or snow. The traction control systemautomatically comes on , this is on whenever you h o w if there's a problem with your driving accordingly. TCS OFF When the system is normal.