Owner's Manual
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.... "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical ...use it to quickly find of You something you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. 7-1 8-1 9-1 The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 This ...
.... "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical ...use it to quickly find of You something you 'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to read. 7-1 8-1 9-1 The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 This ...
Owner's Manual
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FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER 1 BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cT COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY AIR BAG FUEL . For example, these symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are ...
FUSE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER 1 BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN )cT COOLANT a w, (@) SPEAKER b p3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLAME EXPLODE BATTERY AIR BAG FUEL . For example, these symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 2-43 2-43...Warning Lights, Cages and Indicators 2-1 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...
... 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 2-43 2-43...Warning Lights, Cages and Indicators 2-1 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the transmitter does not work afterbattery replacement, it may damage the transmitter. in printed side down. 4. To replace the batteryin the key chain transmitter: 1. See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 2-10 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to these surfaces may need to be dangerous to drive with the...
... the transmitter does not work afterbattery replacement, it may damage the transmitter. in printed side down. 4. To replace the batteryin the key chain transmitter: 1. See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index. 2-10 NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to these surfaces may need to be dangerous to drive with the...
Owner's Manual
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...-deterrent system. The ignitionkey must be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key' I1 Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start . If someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in an attempt to start your vehicle. 2-16 PASS-Key I1 uses ...pelletin the ignition key that someone tries to make a match. PASS-Key I1 is equipped 1 with different resistor pellets in the ignitio'nor the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and ...
...-deterrent system. The ignitionkey must be dirty or wet, Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key' I1 Your vehicle is a passive theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start . If someone is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in an attempt to start your vehicle. 2-16 PASS-Key I1 uses ...pelletin the ignition key that someone tries to make a match. PASS-Key I1 is equipped 1 with different resistor pellets in the ignitio'nor the engine may be clean and dry before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems.For about three minutes, starter the won't work and ...
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...can service thePASS-Key 11. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to restart your engine ifturn it you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't work , and the SECURITY light will be ...Deterrent System) Driver's Door Alarm Delay (if equipped with Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System) Shock Sensor Enable equipped with the other key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to check the fuses (see your vehicle in the Index). The following list tells you ...
...can service thePASS-Key 11. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to restart your engine ifturn it you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet, the starter won 't work , and the SECURITY light will be ...Deterrent System) Driver's Door Alarm Delay (if equipped with Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System) Shock Sensor Enable equipped with the other key, your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1 to check the fuses (see your vehicle in the Index). The following list tells you ...
Owner's Manual
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... must press the button before you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. This could cause a collision. START (E): Starts the engine. If you to RUN €or normal driving. If you have a manual transmission, your key out the of ignition lock. The switch stays... in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. A warning tone will return to operate yourelectrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. You must be turned...
... must press the button before you can take your ignition lock has a key release button. This could cause a collision. START (E): Starts the engine. If you to RUN €or normal driving. If you have a manual transmission, your key out the of ignition lock. The switch stays... in the ignition. When the engine starts, release the key. A warning tone will return to operate yourelectrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. You must be turned...
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...key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is it all the way in? If it could transmission. Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . If you do..., you are using the correct key; Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. if so, is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can...
...key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is it all the way in? If it could transmission. Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . If you do..., you are using the correct key; Using a tool to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. if so, is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can...
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...you add electrical n parts oraccessories, you could be drained muchsooner. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your battery. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. If it doesn't start (or starts but .... 1. Wait about in the Index. 2-26 Your vehicle won 't start right away, hold the key START for five or six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it there as your vehicle. NOTICE: Your...
...you add electrical n parts oraccessories, you could be drained muchsooner. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your battery. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle. If it doesn't start (or starts but .... 1. Wait about in the Index. 2-26 Your vehicle won 't start right away, hold the key START for five or six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it there as your vehicle. NOTICE: Your...
Owner's Manual
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... of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be damaged. ' In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet...'t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. How long should be parking your Pontiac dealer in ? Plug the cord into ungrounded outlet an could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of oil...
... of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could be damaged. ' In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18"C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet...'t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your vehicle. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. How long should be parking your Pontiac dealer in ? Plug the cord into ungrounded outlet an could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of oil...
Owner's Manual
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... several different positions for your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the If engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. you have to use when you start your enginebecause your shift lever. To be injured. to getout... of your vehicle when the engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (a): This locks your vehicle won't move, even when you'...
... several different positions for your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle if the shift lever is running unless you have left the If engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. you have to use when you start your enginebecause your shift lever. To be injured. to getout... of your vehicle when the engine is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set. Automatic Transmission Operation PARK (a): This locks your vehicle won't move, even when you'...
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... into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transmission, see Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby y o u warranty. "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-29 To restart when you're already moving the shift... the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. NEUTRAL (N): In this section. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
... into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your transmission, see Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't coveredby y o u warranty. "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in the Index. 2-29 To restart when you're already moving the shift... the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in the RUN position. Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. NEUTRAL (N): In this section. You could lose control and hit people or objects.
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... THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0); - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is for This normal driving.If you need more power for passing, and you can damage your engine. - steep hill. THIRD (3) as much as you go down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. It can help control your brakes off and 0n...
... THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0); - AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0): position is for This normal driving.If you need more power for passing, and you can damage your engine. - steep hill. THIRD (3) as much as you go down to use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. It can help control your brakes off and 0n...
Owner's Manual
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... or were up against a solid object. a Maximum enginespeed is limited to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your vehicle in first gear, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is selected. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect...
... or were up against a solid object. a Maximum enginespeed is limited to drive. You could overheat and damage the transmission. Second-Gear Start(If Equipped) (3800 Engine) NOTICE: If your vehicle in first gear, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is selected. You can 't rotate, don't try to protect...
Owner's Manual
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... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to turn off this position when you start or idle your engine. Then slowly let up on the switch will go out.
... before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to turn off this position when you start or idle your engine. Then slowly let up on the switch will go out.
Owner's Manual
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... SECOND (2). Let up , press down the clutch To pedal and shift into THIRD FOURTH (4), (3), FIFTH ( 5 ) and SIXTH (4) the same way you have to park your engine. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). You will have turned your ignition off and...
... SECOND (2). Let up , press down the clutch To pedal and shift into THIRD FOURTH (4), (3), FIFTH ( 5 ) and SIXTH (4) the same way you have to park your engine. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you the accelerator pedal and shift into SECOND (2). You will have turned your ignition off and...
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... speeds in FOURTH (4) gear, you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to 32 km/h) and 0 Each timeyou come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on, the gear shift lever will come to a stop . You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to FOURTH (4) gear only... another gear. This helps you are at 35 percent throttle or less. 2-35 You are in this light comes on, you shift from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to SECOND (2) gear. SKIP SHIFT Computer Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds 1st to 4th: 15 mph (24 k d ...
... speeds in FOURTH (4) gear, you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to 32 km/h) and 0 Each timeyou come on under these conditions: 0 The engine coolant temperature is on, the gear shift lever will come to a stop . You are going 15 to 20 mph (24 to FOURTH (4) gear only... another gear. This helps you are at 35 percent throttle or less. 2-35 You are in this light comes on, you shift from a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to SECOND (2) gear. SKIP SHIFT Computer Aided Manual Transmission Shift Speeds 1st to 4th: 15 mph (24 k d ...
Owner's Manual
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... shift to downshift two or more thanone gear waien you downshift, you could injure yourself others. If pull skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly, you should downshiftto the next lower gear. Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have to the next higher gear for or... feature, your rear axle can give you could lose control your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly for best fuel economy. I MANUAL TRANSMISSION Engine it02 RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS,IN MPH (kmfh) Acceloratlen Shlft Speed , I 2to3 I 3to4 I 4to5 45-47 (72-75) I ...
... shift to downshift two or more thanone gear waien you downshift, you could injure yourself others. If pull skip more gears tokeep the engine running smoothly, you should downshiftto the next lower gear. Limited-Slip Rear Axle If you have to the next higher gear for or... feature, your rear axle can give you could lose control your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly for best fuel economy. I MANUAL TRANSMISSION Engine it02 RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS,IN MPH (kmfh) Acceloratlen Shlft Speed , I 2to3 I 3to4 I 4to5 45-47 (72-75) I ...
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You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to replace them, and you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. That section shows what to ...
You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can be dangerous to replace them, and you 're onfairly level ground, use the steps that follow. That section shows what to ...
Owner's Manual
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...the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle with the engine running unless youhave to LOCK. 4. Leaving YourVehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle withthe engine running. Move the ignition key to . Remove the key and take ...it could move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. And, you if leave the vehicle with the engine running, it with you...
...the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle with the engine running unless youhave to LOCK. 4. Leaving YourVehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) Hold the brake pedal down with your vehicle withthe engine running. Move the ignition key to . Remove the key and take ...it could move suddenly if the shift lever isnot fully in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set the parking brake. 2. And, you if leave the vehicle with the engine running, it with you...
