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Part Number 10410956 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i 2000 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
Part Number 10410956 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved i 2000 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A.
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Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Hatch Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cargo Cover Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag System Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Hatch Automatic Transmission (If Equipped) Manual Transmission Operation (If Equipped) Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Cargo Cover Accessory Power Outlet Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages ii
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual.
Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you want to read. You can use it to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v Please refer to quickly find something you will find an alphabetical listing of this manual.
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... Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9 vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Pontiac Division whenever it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. For vehicles first sold in it so the new owner can use it was...
... Meyerside Dr. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1B9 vi GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Pontiac Division whenever it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. For vehicles first sold in it so the new owner can use it was...
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... could hurt you if you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. If you do this, it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell... and controls for your vehicle. Then we tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this book. How to Use this book. In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." vii
... could hurt you if you what the hazard is something that could be hurt. If you do this, it in this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell... and controls for your vehicle. Then we tell you what to do this" or "Don't let this book. How to Use this book. In this manual, you'll find a number of safety cautions in this happen." vii
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.... viii But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not...
.... viii But the notice will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could be covered by your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not...
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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to. Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. Then release the lever and try to where you about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding ... the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. Move the lever located under the front seat to its original position after moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you don't want it .
Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want to. Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. Then release the lever and try to where you about reclining front seatbacks, seatback latches and the folding ... the driver's seat only when the vehicle is locked into place. Move the lever located under the front seat to its original position after moving . Manual Front Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you don't want it .
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... front of the seat and lean forward or backward. B: The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and backward. 4-Way Manual Seats 6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) There are two levers located at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and...
... front of the seat and lean forward or backward. B: The center control makes the whole seat go up and down or forward and backward. 4-Way Manual Seats 6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) There are two levers located at the front of the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat forward and...
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.... 2. In the same crash, you might not be seriously injured or killed. Folding Rear Seatback Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to its locked, upright position. 2. To fold the seatback down . And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system...
.... 2. In the same crash, you might not be seriously injured or killed. Folding Rear Seatback Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to its locked, upright position. 2. To fold the seatback down . And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system...
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... you 'll want to see how, see the part of adult size. Then pull the belt across you. Close and lock the door. 2. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. First, you more slowly. 4. Pick up...
... you 'll want to see how, see the part of adult size. Then pull the belt across you. Close and lock the door. 2. If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. First, you more slowly. 4. Pick up...
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... inflate with air bags. Safety belts help keep you 're too close to an inflating air bag, as possible while still maintaining control of this manual called "Children." 1-22 CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for young children and infants.
... inflate with air bags. Safety belts help keep you 're too close to an inflating air bag, as possible while still maintaining control of this manual called "Children." 1-22 CAUTION: Anyone who is designed for young children and infants.
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... service can 't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? Additional windshield breakage may also occur from vents in the air. The service manual for people with a history of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could cause...
... service can 't get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? Additional windshield breakage may also occur from vents in the air. The service manual for people with a history of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could cause...
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.... You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle and the air bag system. Your dealer and the service manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the driver's or... the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle should be injured if you damage the covering for the right front passenger's air...
.... You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle and the air bag system. Your dealer and the service manual have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the driver's or... the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may have information about servicing your vehicle. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places around your vehicle should be injured if you damage the covering for the right front passenger's air...
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... the instructions for children who are important, so if either one of age. You may find these is designed to do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to...
... the instructions for children who are important, so if either one of age. You may find these is designed to do that. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to...
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...Alarm System (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) 22-42 2-43 2-43 ...2-44 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-51 2-54 2-56 2-57 2-61 2-68 2-76 2-80 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel ...
...Alarm System (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) 22-42 2-43 2-43 ...2-44 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-51 2-54 2-56 2-57 2-61 2-68 2-76 2-80 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Limited-Slip Rear Axle Windows Tilt Wheel ...
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..., unless a confirming horn chirp is set on the transmitter is pressed twice within five seconds. The hatch will unlock when the REAR 2X button on a manual transmission. Operation The driver's door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. All doors will go off , either push the horn symbol button again or...
..., unless a confirming horn chirp is set on the transmitter is pressed twice within five seconds. The hatch will unlock when the REAR 2X button on a manual transmission. Operation The driver's door will unlock automatically when UNLOCK is pressed. All doors will go off , either push the horn symbol button again or...
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... panel to steal. This button only works when the ignition is in RUN, you must be sure they won't break the glass when you have a manual transmission and the ignition is in RUN, ACC or when RAP is armed, opening the hatch this way will not work while the system is...
... panel to steal. This button only works when the ignition is in RUN, you must be sure they won't break the glass when you have a manual transmission and the ignition is in RUN, ACC or when RAP is armed, opening the hatch this way will not work while the system is...
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... not you are closed , the system will arm, the horn will chirp twice and the parking lamps will flash. Locking the doors by using the manual door locks will flash, confirming that the shock sensor was set off and a door was opened , the system will arm six seconds after both doors...
... not you are closed , the system will arm, the horn will chirp twice and the parking lamps will flash. Locking the doors by using the manual door locks will flash, confirming that the shock sensor was set off and a door was opened , the system will arm six seconds after both doors...
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.... The switch stays in LOCK and you to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in ? OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic...
.... The switch stays in LOCK and you to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in ? OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic...
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... start in the LOCK position before you can take your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your shift lever to put the ignition key in any other position -- Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is... only when your key out. that 's a safety feature. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. 2-27 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your...
... start in the LOCK position before you can take your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Key Release Button If you have a manual transmission, your shift lever to put the ignition key in any other position -- Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is... only when your key out. that 's a safety feature. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the parking brake engaged. that 's a safety feature. 2-27 Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your...