1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by kdfr on March 8th, 2014
Firebird Won't Shift Out Of Park
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Owner's Manual - Page 56
...@I1 Feature Customization(If Equipped) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
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Owner's Manual - Page 67
You could break the glass ordamage the defogger grid (if equipped). SeeTontent Theft-Deterrent System" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake before you can use the switch. Never slam the hatchdown. On vehicles with theContent Theft-Deterrent System, not is in RUN...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...release the key. If you open the driver's door when the ignition is
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off and the key is in PARK (P).
switch The stays in RUN when theengine is in the ignition. The ignition will sound if you have an automatic... driving.
2-24 A warning tone will return RUN for to LOCK unless the shift lever is running ,you switch to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights.
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...engine gets warm. Holding your keyin START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) your starter. Manual Transmission
The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15...starter motor.
2. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine
1.
The idle speed will cause your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
that 's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
... the engine, be damaged.
the best P: It's position to use when start yourengine because your you the best advice for
PARK ( ) This locks your shift lever. How long should you 'll parking your dealer inthe area where you keep coolant heater plugged the in? Instead of oil you don't, it could be sure...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... fully in RUN. REVERSE (R): Use this section. To rock your vehicle backand forth to get out of PARK (P), ease pressure the shift on lever. Shift to . be injured. move the shift lever into PARK (P) and all also release the shift lever button on fairly level ground, always set . If you have to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... offers more , push the accelerator all the way down to your transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn't covered by your engine
doesn't connect...(N): In this position, your warranty.
2-32 Unless your foot is less shifting between gears. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object. NOTICE:
(a)
If your rearwheels can damage your brakes off and on. If the gear shift lever is put in first gear, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive.
This might happen if you can 't rotate, don'ttry to hold your brakes or...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... accelerator pedal and press the on clutch. into SECOND () Press the clutch pedal to shift FIRST (l), put the shift into NEUTRAL (N). Shifting to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle.
2-35 Then, slowly let up on clutch pedalas the you do for parking your vehicle i s stopped. You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you press the accelerator pedal...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... to the right, then forward into SECOND Then, (2).
If you have to movethe shift n lever quickly to park your off vehicle i REVERSE (R),you let upon the accelerator pedal and shift into gear.
2-36 You can shift into FIRST when you shift from SIXTH(6),into REVERSE (R). Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... Transmission Only)
A CAUTION:
It can the move , even when you . Your vehicle can leave the vehicle with the PARK I f parking brake firmly set the parking brake.
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Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) by holding in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicleis in your hand, the your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... the Index. Don't leave your vehicle with the
engine running. It can pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). You or others could it difficult topull the shift lever out PARK (P). When you are parking on a hill you don't shift your and transmission intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... brake pedal down but still can't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you want.
5. If your manual (BTSI). Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you ever hold the brake...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle evenif the fan switch at the highestsetting. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in a garage with the is parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It's better not to park with the climate control system off could be injured.To be sure your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 117
...try to remove the T-top panels while the vehicleis moving could be used to remove the T-top panel whilethe vehicle is parked.
2-62 Trying to connect electrical equipment such a cellular phone or as CB radio. Leaving electrical equipment on for the ... to turn off Roof Panels (fEquipped) I NOTICE:
When usingthe accessory plug: 0 The maximum load of shift lever in the console.
Owner's Manual - Page 124
... your convertible out with the top of your seat material and other the topis down for any long periods time. Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). I NOTICE:
It is not recommended to lower topif your the vehicle is damp orwet. I
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It is...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
Set the parking brake firmly. Lower both windows at least three inches(8 cm). Open the hatch. Remove the middle piece the... be both sun visors. If the boot cover is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). If you park on a level surface. Lower be removedfirst. It is recommended that raise or lower the you have a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
Main Lamp Control C. Horn E AudioSystem
G. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission)
H. Parking Brake Lever
K. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second
Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic)
D. Storage Console
...I. Fog Lamp Switch
B. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch
M. Glove Box
0. Steering Wheel Controls
S. Remote Hatch Release
T. Shift Lever
Q. A. Instrument Panel Cluster E.
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... a hill.
Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes, Then apply your rig could startto move. If something goes wrong, your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P) for an to review idea this information before you 're pulling a trailer. Stop and have to Leave After...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
If the warning doesn't come back on, you 're parked, to NEUTRAL(N);
Idle for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to if the warning stops. You may not be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Turn on a hot day.
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