1997 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Where Is The Transmission Dipstick On A 1997 Pontiac Firebird
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your audio system. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. if tire
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Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Owner's Manual - Page 33
...module, which records information about servicing your air bag system. S
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Air bags affect how your vehicle. There areparts s the air bag system in the Index,
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For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to do so.
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If you is equipped with yellow ...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are...-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
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Owner's Manual - Page 52
... the first owner.
Each plug has a code onit that can obtain the correct key code.
When a new Firebird is delivered to carry the pre-cut emergency key which Pontiac sends after delivery. In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIB or 1-800-762-3743.
(In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800). The...
Owner's Manual - Page 61
...is big business, especially in the Ignition
If you leave your key from the ignition and take your transmission. NOTICE:
If you put it can help.
You could break the Never slam the grid (if...Par ng ,ots
If you park in a lot where someone will be sure
you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your keys. What if you they won't break the glass when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
... hard stops forthe first
200 miles (322 km) or so. New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Switch
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NOTICE:
Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the switch to five positions....ignition key in theignition switch, you followthese guidelines: a Keep your steering wheel, ignition an'd automatic transmission.
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Owner's Manual - Page 74
...shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped.
2-25 Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your snm lever to force it could transmission.
If it , be sure you could break the key or the ignition ...using the correct key; Shift to PARK (P) if your key seems stuck in ? NOTICE:
If your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. if so, is it all the way in LOCK...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
... (N) while your vehicle is stopped. A
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CAUTION:
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REVERSE (R):Use this position, your transmission caused by shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle is being towed. push... Shift to REVERSE (R) while your regular brakes before starting the engine.
Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. You could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also ...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
...Transmission)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock. Shifting Out of When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever out PARK (P) before you can shift from the parking pawl in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake.
3. If torque lock does occur, you may put your manual transmission in transmission...(P), ease pressure on the transmission. To find itdifficult to pull...
Owner's Manual - Page 190
lower gears help cool your The engine and transmission, andyou can climb the hill better.
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Winter Driving
Stay in your own lane when driving on mountains ...
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You may want to shift down to a lower gear. You may see highway signs on two-lane roads in your Pontiac in yourlane, like a stalled car or an accident. As you stay in hills or mountains. There could be alert. Drive at...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... run down, you may want to use thefollowing steps to burn you have an automatic transmission, it could result in costly damage to start that can hurt you . They contain gas that way.
Trying to your Pontiac by your turn off the flashers, pull out on , your warranty.
NOTICE:
Ignoring these things...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
... base of the filler neck.
10. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to run in the Index.
5-25 To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. line
For a complete drain, flush and refill, see "Service and Owner Publications" in idle for approximately four minutes. By this . Be sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
When you open the hood of the 3800 engine you'll see:
A, Engine Coolant Reservoir B. Engine Fan F. Clutch Reservoir Fluid (if equipped) K. Oil Fill Cap D. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped)
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
I, Brake Fluid Reservoir J. Windshield Washer Reservoir G. Air Cleaner
6-10 Battery C. Power Steering Reservoir H.
Owner's Manual - Page 256
Engine Oil Fill Cap
F. Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Dipstick (if equipped)
I. Windshield Washer Reservoir H. D. Engine Coolant Reservoir Power Steering Reservoir Engine Oil Dipstick Battery E. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) K. C. Fan G. Brake Fluid Reservoir J. When you open the hood of the 5.7L engine you'll see:
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Owner's Manual - Page 268
...your of the fluid level. Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
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only as a reference.
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Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. While pulling a...176;F (lO"C), you could come out and fallhot engine on the dipstick.
F At high speed for 10 minutes.
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
... lever through each range. Let the engine runat idle for about three seconds in each gear range, pausing for three minutes or more.
3800 Engine Transmission Dipstick
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Checking the Fluid Hotor Cold I ) Park your foot on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps...
Owner's Manual - Page 270
The transmission fluid handle is the red loop near the back of the engine. or
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1. Pullout the dipstick and wipe it back out again.
5.7L Engine Transmission Dipstick Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it with a clean rag paper towel.
Owner's Manual - Page 271
..., recheck the fluid level as a reference.) If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all theway.
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3800 Transmission Dipstick
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4, If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring...
Owner's Manual - Page 387
... providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to knowledgeably service General Motors carsand trucks. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, /ncorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC
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