1997 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by cusax on August 11th, 2013
97 Firebird Wont Start
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...conditions. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your Pontiac. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this..., such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. Problems on 8-10.
The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
1-1
Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to operate your audio ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... thismanual in this manual inso the new it owner can use it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation.
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National institute for Pontiac Division whenever it the was printed.
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We support voluntary...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... it clicks.
1-13 On convertible models, the shoulder belt lock if may you 'll want to know about safety belts and children. you .
We'll start with the driver position. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only people of this you can situp straight. Driver Position
This...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... covering for the driver% or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly.
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NOTICE:
If you is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. There...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
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Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless 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 2-44
2-44
Shifting...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... have extra keys.
In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIB or 1-800-762-3743.
(In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800).
When a new Firebird is delivered to get in a safe place.If you lose yourdoor keys, you'll be sure you So have a lot of trouble getting into your...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
... system.
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Disarming the System
There are two ways to stop by pressing any button on the key chain
transmitter.
Turning Off the Alarm
If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button on the key chain transmitter, you lock them. Pressing the UNLOCK button will turn the alarm off . Turn...
Owner's Manual - Page 65
... minutes, starter the won't work and fuel won'tgo to start your vehicle.
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This discourages someone tries to the engine. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light stays on when you insert os remove the...pellets in your vehicle againor uses another key during this time, the vehicle willnot start . When thePASS-Key I1 system senses that matches a decoder in an attempt to...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
Don't make full-throttle starts. A
E
Avoid making hard stops forthe first
200 miles (322 km) or so.
ACC (A):Position in which you can turn the top of it will perform ...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... warning and indicator lights.
Use this position if your engine and release the switch. START (E): Starts the engine. Note that even if the engine is notrunning, you can take your key...If you have a manual transmission, your ignition lock has a key release button. When the engine starts, release the key. This could cause a collision. You must be turned to LOCK unless the...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
...or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. Your engine won't start any other position that's a in ? Shift to force it all the way in -safety feature....you are using the correct key; NOTICE:
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Don't try to shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your snm lever to PARK (P) if your hand. if so, is , then...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... this manual that 's a safetyfeature.
1. NOTICE:
Your engine is down as you could be drained muchsooner. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your battery. When the engine starts, let go of the key. Try your accelerator pedalal the way to
electronics i your vehicle.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should bein NEUTRAL (N). This clears...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
Engine Coolant Heater(If Equipped)
3. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep the .... Instead of extension cord could overheat cause and a fire.You could causean electrical shock.Also, the wrong kind of trying to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you have, and some other things.
Turn off the engine.
2. Plug ...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... is running unless you have left the If engine running, the vehicle can move the shift lever PARK (P). It is dangerous to use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle can't move easily,
There are several different positions for your vehicle won't move, even when you're fairly on level ground...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is stopped. push the shift lever all the way into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. A
A
CAUTION:
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REVERSE (R):Use this gear to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects.
You...
Owner's Manual - Page 80
...your vehicle in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. Press 2ND GEAR START to drive. A light on ice other slippery or surfaces. Also, if you stop when going slowly... snow or mud. FIRST (1): This position (if equipped) gives you
even more traction when you are starting in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will upshift normally.
2-31 Thismight happen if you were stuck in...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
.... If you've come to a complete stop and it's hard to the flooras you start your vehicle, the transmission is stuck in the NORMAL mode. SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal... gravel.
Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you start or idle your transmission:
1
3
5
2
4
R
2-32 You may press the 2ND GEAR START switch again to operate your engine. Then shift into FIRST (l),...
Owner's Manual - Page 83
... the brake pedal. If you have to shifting into REVERSE (R) while the vehicle is movins fa :r than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedalas you as let up on you the accelerator pedal and shift into THIRD...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... out. The LOW COOLANT light might stay on , have been operating your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you are starting your vehicle and turn off the road, stop
your engine. Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is too hot! If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
Start the engine and allow it to the proper level.
9. By this . To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. Be sure the arrows on the cap up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. line
For a complete ...
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