2001 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
2001 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
Find answers below for this question about 2001 Pontiac Firebird.Need a 2001 Pontiac Firebird manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by debmonda on June 26th, 2014
Can't Get My 6 Speed 2001 Firebird To Shift Into Reverse
The person who posted this question about this Pontiac automobile did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
Part Number 10421947 A First Edition
© Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved
i 2001 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
Litho in U.S.A.
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... the shift lever -- REVERSE (R): Use this position, your vehicle could move the shift lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Shift...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
...gear.
D When going slower than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you can damage your engine.
Don't shift into FIRST (1) in situations where a downshift would also want to use ...35 mph (55 km/h), push your brakes off and on hills. You can help control your speed as possible. You may use this feature for preventing the transmission from a stop on hilly, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. Then, slowly let up against a solid object.
Maximum engine speed is the shift pattern for the five-speed manual transmission. If you were stuck in first gear, the transmission won't shift into FIRST (1).
2-40 This might happen if you 've come to hold your brakes or...
Owner's Manual - Page 101
... the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
6-Speed
This is the shift pattern for the six-speed manual transmission. If you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Also use REVERSE (R), along with the parking brake, for parking your transmission. REVERSE (R): To back up on the accelerator pedal and...
Owner's Manual - Page 102
....
Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to the next higher gear for SECOND (2). Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you to shifting into REVERSE (R). Don't shift down more than 5 mph (8 km/h). REVERSE (R): To back up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. NEUTRAL...
Owner's Manual - Page 103
... a stop , the engine's Powertrain Control Module (PCM) determines when to activate the skip shift upshift system.
This feature helps you accelerate very quickly from FIRST (1) to highway speeds.
2-43
Follow the shift speeds listed below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is on , the gearshift lever will come to a stop . *30 mph...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
You may find out how, see "Towing a Trailer" in RUN. This is equipped to tow a trailer, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you ever hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
.... When going downhill, you have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your vehicle will work on hills depends upon your speed. Each time you set speed memory is erased.
2-55 Ending Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Using Cruise Control on...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
.... Lower both of the sun visors. The sun and the rain can cause stains, mildew and damage to ACC or RUN. 3. Shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). 2. NOTICE:
Don't lower the top if it is recommended that you lower it.
2-72
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
The following...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
...the vehicle is moving.
2-77 NOTICE:
4. It is recommended that you have a manual transmission, shift into PARK (P). Raising Your Convertible Top
1. If you park on a level surface.
Lower both sun...(8 cm). If the boot cover is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). 2. Store each piece of the storage bag. Store the bag in place, it ...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
... return to remove the tape. The radio will play . EJECT: Press this button to playing speed. Press NEXT or the SEEK up arrow to search for the next selection on the display, ... this button to another part of the tape. FWD (6): Press this button to advance quickly to reverse the tape rapidly. You may be cleaned. EJECT may select stations during NEXT or SEEK operation. It...
Owner's Manual - Page 195
... for a second skid if it occurs.
In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to slide, ease... traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to existing conditions, and by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Loss of Control
Let...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
... down a steep or long hill. As you can climb the hill better. You may want to shift down a hill. You may see highway signs on mountain roads. Don't swing wide or cut across the center... of slowing down. Drive at speeds that can work well. Be alert to these and take appropriate action.
4-25 You would then have ...
Owner's Manual - Page 218
... : 1. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. Release the regular brakes.
4-38 Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. 2. People can be damaged. Apply your parking brake, and then shift to a lower gear before you have an automatic transmission with a trailer attached, on a hill, here's how...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
... or THIRD (3) for about 10 minutes. Cooling System
When you decide it cools down. otherwise, shift to get service help right away. If there's still no longer have the warning, turn it... you'll see "Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode" listed previously in a traffic jam, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Also, see :
A. Turn on , you...
Owner's Manual - Page 240
...In any rear blowout, remove your tire. Turn on the other people. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in a skid. Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop --...a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use in PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R). 3. Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to a stop well out...
Owner's Manual - Page 252
..., you should turn your steering wheel left and right. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear (or with a manual transmission, between FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R)), spinning the wheels as little as the tires. That could...possible. CAUTION:
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can destroy parts of the vehicle can destroy your wheels too fast.
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... range. Then, position the shift lever in each gear range, pausing for three minutes or more . Checking the fluid hot will give you may have been driving:
D D D D
When outside temperatures are 50_F (10_C) or more .
6-21 Wait at least 30 minutes before adding fluid. At high speed for eight hours or more...
Owner's Manual - Page 320
Fuse ENG SEN
Usage Mass Air Flow Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor, Skip Shift Solenoid (V8 Only), Reverse Lockout Solenoid, Brake Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Clutch Pedal Switch Anti-Lock Brake System Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) ...
Similar Questions
How Can You Tell If The Light Hood Motors Are Going Out On A 2001 Firebird
(Posted by jrwra 9 years ago)
Is 2001 Firebird Air Bag Light Supposed To Flash At Startup?
(Posted by marLil 10 years ago)
On The 1994 Pontiac Formula Six Speed Manual Where The Reverse Located On The
shifter
shifter
(Posted by maSheldo 10 years ago)
What Is The Part Number For A 2001 Pontiac Firebird Shift Solenoid Automatic
transmission 3.8l
transmission 3.8l
(Posted by zafTman 10 years ago)