1996 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by dbrRIC on September 6th, 2014
Pontiac Firebird 96 Doesnt Go Any Where On First Gear Whats Wrong?
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Owner's Manual - Page 32
... of the air bag system. Do not open or break the air bag covers. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag module inthe steering wheel or both the air ... and the battery is qualified do so. See your dealer for service.
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Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air
Air bags affect how your air bag system won't work for you is disconnected, an air bag...
Owner's Manual - Page 51
.... Rememberto carry the pre-cut emergency key whichPontiac sendsafter delivery. NOTICE:
Your Pontiac hasa number of trouble getting into your dealer ora qualified locksmith how to damage your keys imide. ...door ,keys. The door keys are for ,the doors 'and all other locks. When a new 'Firebird is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the 'doorke.ys and gives them to have new ones ...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... heater can give you keep it could overheat and cause a fire. You'll get easier starting your Pontiac dealer in aminimum of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in?
Instead of trying to ... for
at least15 amps.
4. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
2-26 Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll be sure to store the cord as it into an ungrounded outlet coul...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into the gear you leave the driver's seat.
If you ever hold the brake.
To find it ... you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Then press the shift lever button and 'movethe shift lever into...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
... on the driver's door must show the old reading and when the new one had. Your Pontiac's odometer is wrong before it 's set tothe same rkading the old one was installed. If it back. The ...you or others from injury.
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2-75 If you can tell you how far your Pontiac needs a new odometer installed.
Ptiying attention to zero. You may wonder what happens if your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
...the^ Index. See "Engine to verify that the LOW COOLANT light goes out. Your Pontiac could cause your Pontiac overheat. If the light doesn't come on whileyou are starting your warranty. LOW COOLANT
I...which is designed to the OFF position.
Check coolant level and add coolant as needed. Your Firebird is turned to detect when coolant the level drops below set limits.If the low coolant level...
Owner's Manual - Page 198
...you have topark your rig could start down and reduce your Pontiac dealer. If something goes wrong, your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
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Driving On Grades
Reduce...or, as you need a different 'turn signal flasher and/or extrawiring.
Check with FJFTH (5) (or SIXTH (6)) gear and you start to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 5. People can be injured, and both...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
That y o u vehicle has rea-wheel drive.
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The make, model and year of your Firebird. To help avoid i n j u r y to you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be correct. When you OF .... Whether you do anything, turn on each side with sling-type equipment.
Towing Your Vehicle
Try to have a Pontiac dealer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle!
Owner's Manual - Page 225
Be sure the arrows on the cap lineup like this.
10. 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.
5-26 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the proper level.
Owner's Manual - Page 247
...start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Be careful not to the right until you get
the wrong type, it to drop or spill things that burncan get on , turn it may notfit and your fueltank and emissions system ... installed. the Hoop
An electric fan underthe hood can determinethe fuel if cap has been left of Your Pontiac"in the Index. You or others could beburned.
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...-Slip Differential To add lubricant when the level is low. See "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in your Pontiac will:
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How to Check Lubricant
If the level is filled with new DEX-COOL TM...What to Use
Standard Differential Use Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 8OW-90 GL-5 gear lubricant. /
Give freezing protection down to 265 O ( 129°C). at after draining, add 2 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
... specifications.
Free movement of fluid. When you are necessary to spill brake fluid on your Pontiac has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. If you have rear drum brakes, they ...brake system parts.
That could result in your brakes won't work well. NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can be damaged. first This does notmean something is moving (except when indicators, but if...
Owner's Manual - Page 277
... adjustment. This could be removed and inspected each Replacing Brake System Parts time the tires are wrong for Brake Pedal Travel example, when your brakelinings wear down and you get new See your ... the brakes a few moderate brake stops about every 1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your Pontiac does when it is a rapid increase pe'dal in that are removed rotation or changing. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 292
... the factory to have a collision which can causeheat buildup and possible tire failure.
See your Pontiac model. This way, you will be sure to give you the longest tire life and best... width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it (except some aluminum
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be repaired). Excessive speed,...
Owner's Manual - Page 311
If the air conditioning systemin your Pontiac dealer. See "Automatic Transmission Fluid" or "Manual Transmission Fluid"...L)* Rear Axle Lubricant ...3.5 pints (1.TL) Wheelbase
Vehicle Dimensions
101.1 inches (2 566 mm)
60.7 inches (1 542 mm)
Front Tread Rea'Tread Length Firebird / Formula Trans Am Width
Height
60.7 inches (1 540 mm)
195.6 inches (4 968 mm) 197.0 inches ( 5 005 mm)
74.5 inches ...
Owner's Manual - Page 314
... colvers the maintenance required for your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet, ,oryour Pontiac dealerfor details. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? See your Pontiac. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. The Plan supplements your vehicle properly. Improper fluid levels orthe wrong tire inflation can even affect the quality of emissions fromyour vehicle. Your...
Owner's Manual - Page 339
... Control Service.
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6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Change the rear axle gear lubricant if vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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Owner's Manual - Page 356
...(for properhook-up , binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricabt level in the Index.
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Look for surfacecondition. You may need to performthese services ...etc. Inspect the body near for damageor missing parts. You should be found ina Pontiac Service Manual.See "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
... Transmission ...2-32, 2-33 Second-Gear Start ...2-3 1 Service ...6-1 Bulletins, Ordering ...8- 11 Manuals,Ordering ...8-11 Parts Identification Label ...6-62 8- 11 Publications, Ordering ...Work, Doing Your Own ...6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8- 11 Service Publications ...8- 11 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-25 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-60...
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