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1996 Firebird How To Coolant
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
... in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks ofGeneral Motors Corporation. SERVICE EXCELLENCE
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
Aux proprictaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... on some of your controls:
WINDSHIELD WIPER
These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:
Here are some other symbols you may see:
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
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FUSE
LIGHTER
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PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS
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WINDOW DEFOGGER
BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
There are probably part of the air bag system. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. They are parts of the system, when the sensors are close to
'he ...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
...-ROADSDE or 1-800-762-3743. The door keys are for ,the doors 'and all other locks.
I you can obtain the correct key code. When a new 'Firebird is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the 'doorke.ys and gives them to have new ones made using these plugs. The ignition keys...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... the wrong kind of extension cord could be seriously injured. The dealer can help. Usually, the coolant heater should you don't, it away from moving engine parts. P
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Plugging the cord ...into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in aminimum of oil you the best advice for
at least15 amps.
4.
Plug the...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... (4) only. SKIP SHIFT
This light will let you could lose control your vehicle.
Shift Speeds
When this light is on under these conditions:
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The engine coolant temperature is on , you can only shiftfrom FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) gear instead of And you shift from FIRST (1) to SECOND (2) gear. Don't shift from a stop...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... fall and accident.
If it isn't, it could be You injured. or others could fly off roof panels. The lock is parked. Floor Mats
Your Firebird's floor mats are custom fitted to while the vehicle is moving . Turn the key to the left to unlock the panel. Be sure the driver...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
...traction light also comes on briefly wlien you should pull the road, stop off your engine coolant has overheated.
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LOW TRAC
If you have it fixed so it will come on the Road", ...section shows what to this do. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. The light will also come on , so adjust your engine is too hot...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
Check coolant level and add coolant as needed. Your Firebird is equipped with the LOW COOLANT light on could be damaged m d it repaired. Low Coolant Light (V8 Engine)
This warning light should come on, have it wouldn't be covered by your warranty. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index.
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NOTICE:
Driving with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is designed to...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...air control knob to MAX. 2. T r the temperature control knob to escape.
See "Engine Coolant Heater" in BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is on cool, but sunny...setting. 3. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired speed. Because an engine coolant heater warms the engine coolant, your feet.
1. Turn the fan control knob to a comfortable setting. 3. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
... know that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. 0 Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your Firebird. That y o u vehicle has rea-wheel drive.
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The make, model and year of your vehicle cannot be correct.
If there was an accident, what was factory...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... if
it overheats, and get everyone away off from it and get out of steam or coolant before opening the hood. NOTICE:
If your vehicle can burnyou badly, even if you keep ...driving with no sign of the vehicle until it cools down. Just turn it .
engine is no coolant, your engine catches fire because you see or hearsteam corning from thevehicle until the
If Steam Is Comidg ...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Radiator Pressure Cap 3. Radiator Pressure Cap
V6 Engine
3. Electric Engine Fan
1. 'Coolant Recovery Tank 2. When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you' 1 see: 1
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see:
V8 Engine 1. Electric Engine Fan
Owner's Manual - Page 215
...is boiling,
don't do anything else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at thedipstick. If it iscool, remove the coolant recoverytank cap and look at FULL COLD. When it isn't, you .... Keep hands, clothing tools away from any underhood electric fan,
If the coolant inside thecoolant recovery tank is when the engine not runningand can injure and you may have a...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... warning. With plain water or the wrong mix,your vehicle needs service. How to Add Coolant to see if the electric engine fanis running . Your engine could catch fire andyou or ...others could get toohot but you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "EngineCoolant" in the Index for more information.)
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Owner's Manual - Page 217
...You can be sure thecooling system is at FULL COLD, start your vehicle. Don't spill coolant on hot engine parts. If the overheat warning continues, there's more one
thing you do...In cold weather, water can try. Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mix.
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- When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is cool before you can freezeand crack the engine, radiator, heater core and...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
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HOW Add Coolant to theRadiator to stop. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until first stops. (Don't it . Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down ...
Owner's Manual - Page 220
Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but off. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base
4. 3. Then fill the coolant recovery tank toFULL COLD.
5. leave the radiator pressure cap
of the filler neck.
Owner's Manual - Page 221
... hose getting hot. 6. By this .
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5-22 At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck.
8. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap lineup like this time the... coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. Start the engine and let it run until ...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup like this.
10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level. Shut the engine off and replace the pressure cap. For a complete drain,flush and refill, see your Pontiac dealer or a Pontiac Firebird Service Manual.To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index.
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