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Popular 1998 Pontiac Firebird Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to read. It explains the"SRS" system. Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
1-1
2-1
Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use .
Owner's Manual - Page 84
... Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. You could be pluggeda in minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle.
2-29 Usually, the coolant heater should be seriously injured.... Use the Engine Coolant Heater
1. A CAUTION:
Plugging thecord intoan ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire.
Owner's Manual - Page 87
...
and you're: Going less than about 35 mph(56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a. You'll shift down to your transmission caused shifting by your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is for normal
driving, however...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...to hold your speed as muchas possible. NOTICE:
Don't drive inSECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 kmh), or you were stuck in very deep sandor mud or were up...drive. This couldoverheat and damage the transmission. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy.You can use SECOND (2) on very steep hills, in or deep snow or mud. go It...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothlyor for good perforrnance. And you the next lower gear. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh)
Engine
1 to2 13-16 (21-25)
2 to 3...FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to shiftto the next higher gear f r best fuel economy.
Shift Speeds
A CAUTION:
If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 116
... compressors, these accessories should havea rated current of less than 15 amps.
Exceeding this limit will result ain blown fuse. You can swing down the sun visor and lift the cover to back away from the heating element when it won't be able to expose the vanity mirror.
2-61 If you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... sun visors. Open the hatch. The ignition mustbe... in on . Lower be removedfirst. It is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). Set the parking brake firmly. Raising Your Convertible Top
1. If you top while the vehicleis moving.
2. L
2-72 it
I NOTICE:
I
It is recommended that raise or lower the you have a manual...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
... light should come on, have it is check working, when the ignition is on your fuel economy not be required. An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on , as well, your vehicle. This could lead to costly repairs that there is a problem and service is prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
...engine, the oil pressure should be a problem withyour engine oil pressure. may You notice this asstalling after start-up .) is lowon oil, or that may vary with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the ...VS Engine .L
One of these conditions, of the above the red area show the normal operating range. The engine oil pressure gage shows the engine pressure oil in psi (pounds per square inch)n the U i e ...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
.... On very days, open the windows hot
just long enough for normal cooling on andf to A/C for long periods time, of desired cooling and help fuel economy.
the
2. This is normal because the system is above freezing. The a r conditioning system uses the same controls i as
the heating system, except that the air...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... pedestrians or other drivers going to t e yourself. such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for Rear-end collisionsare about driving can even cause a collision, with a very important safety device your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" the Index.) in Defensive driving really means "be ready anything." for On city streets...
Owner's Manual - Page 191
...What's the weather outlook work -- If you keep it for 0 Lamps: Are they in advance. Pontiac dealershipsall across North America. They'll be ready and willing to lane well in good shape? Expect to... long trip? Are Is the next exit. The exit ramp can be well rested. is 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you 're not fresh -- If you r must start when you checked Reduce...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
... such the engine, as transmission, rear axle, wheel assemblies tires are and...work harder against the drag the added of weight. the resulting repairs would not be used properly. Successful,safe trailering takes correct equipment,...followed the all steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. by Trailering means changes in this section.
That's the reason this part. So...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
...is best for your vehicle. PREFERRED
SAEw i3 0
WEATHER
DONOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED
5 7 V8 Engine .L
6-15 HOT WEATHER
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL
As shown in the ... on oil container show its an viscosity, or thickness.Do not use SAE 1OW-30 if it's going to be (-18°C) or 0°F above.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND ...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE EH61NE OILS
HWI BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTIWB, SELECT THE LOWEST S4€ YISCBSITT 8RllM OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERANURE RANGE. However, you should useS A E 5W-30. Do or not use the recommended oil can useSAE 5W-30 if it 's very cold, you can result engine damage not in an area...
Owner's Manual - Page 298
... or 38 psi to the 0 Bad handling cold inflation pressures shown on the for driver's door, shows the correct inflation pressures
NOTICE:
your tires when they're cold. "Cold" means... is legal, set the inflation pressure you end this high-speed driving, return to 0 Tire overloading (265 Wa), whichever is on the Tire-Loading Bad fuel economy. Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading ...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
... ...3057
Capacities and Specifications
Engine
Type VINEngineCode K ...3800 V6 VIN Engine Code G ...5.7L V8 Fuel Delivery ...Fuel Injection Valve Arrangement ...In-Head Piston Displacement VIN Engine CodeK ...231 CID (3791 cc) VIN Engine Code G ...350 CID (5735 cc) Firing Order VIN Engine Code K ...1-6-5-4-3-2 VIN Engine Code G ...1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3 Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N-m) Windshield...
Owner's Manual - Page 375
... Canada, please consult yourGM dealer for up to to five days. If the vehicle requires multiple day repairs, you receive. So Pontiac has come up witha way to eliminate any frustrations you 1998 Pontiac in warranty service. Pontiac Courtesy Transportation
It applies to giveyou a worry-free ownership of your vehicle, and we realize the inconveniencebeing...
Owner's Manual - Page 379
... year and model name of your vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by...
Owner's Manual - Page 402
... to the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
This information replaces the "Removing Spare Ere and Tools" text located in Section 5 on page 28 and "Storing the a Flat or Spare ?ire and Tools"in Section on page 39 in the right (passenger)twoscrew knobs under the trunk.edge a quarter turn rear area behind the ti panel. I See...
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