Owner's Manual
Page 26
...designed threshold level. What makes an air bag inflate? [n a frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can happen in your Firebird will only inflate if the velocity of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in the ...inflator. The infktor, 210th bag, and related hardware are all part of the impact is suddenly stopping as a parked car which inflates a cloth bag. In addition, this velocity threshold depends on impact. The sensing sytem triggers a chemical teaction of the sodium azide...
...designed threshold level. What makes an air bag inflate? [n a frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can happen in your Firebird will only inflate if the velocity of the air bag inflator modules packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in the ...inflator. The infktor, 210th bag, and related hardware are all part of the impact is suddenly stopping as a parked car which inflates a cloth bag. In addition, this velocity threshold depends on impact. The sensing sytem triggers a chemical teaction of the sodium azide...
Owner's Manual
Page 34
....a3esigned :. for the child restraint. the vehicle's saGty Wit thiough &'around the re$traint. Tilt the latch plate to adjust thebelt if needed. . 33 ... U For cars first s0;Id in the child restraint as .the instructions say. 1. Pick up the latch pl,ate, and run th.e la1 and shoulder'portionsof. Use...
....a3esigned :. for the child restraint. the vehicle's saGty Wit thiough &'around the re$traint. Tilt the latch plate to adjust thebelt if needed. . 33 ... U For cars first s0;Id in the child restraint as .the instructions say. 1. Pick up the latch pl,ate, and run th.e la1 and shoulder'portionsof. Use...
Owner's Manual
Page 44
... be ableto have new ones made using these plugs. Pontiac also supplies a key card that you can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at all times. Each plug hasa code ... safe place. But you can help prevent theft. I There are several ways to the first owner. Your Pontiac has a number of new features that tellsyour dealer ora qualified locksmithhow to get in. If you lose your...'t have bar-coded key tags. If you need a new ignition key, go to your Pontiac dealer who can use if you don't have your keys, so be sure you have extra keys. Door ...
... be ableto have new ones made using these plugs. Pontiac also supplies a key card that you can obtain the correct key code. In an emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at all times. Each plug hasa code ... safe place. But you can help prevent theft. I There are several ways to the first owner. Your Pontiac has a number of new features that tellsyour dealer ora qualified locksmithhow to get in. If you lose your...'t have bar-coded key tags. If you need a new ignition key, go to your Pontiac dealer who can use if you don't have your keys, so be sure you have extra keys. Door ...
Owner's Manual
Page 83
... joints. Open the latch and closethe T-top. Features and Controls Reverse the steps above to see if there are any gaps showing. NOTICE: High pressure car washes may leak. This will cause leaks. Check to install the T-top panels. Panels incorrectly installed may cause water to the front of the sunshade...
... joints. Open the latch and closethe T-top. Features and Controls Reverse the steps above to see if there are any gaps showing. NOTICE: High pressure car washes may leak. This will cause leaks. Check to install the T-top panels. Panels incorrectly installed may cause water to the front of the sunshade...
Owner's Manual
Page 124
... cases and away from the center to touch the signal surface when handling discs. If the mast shouldever become slightly bent, you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Store them in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from direct sunlight and dust. Pickup discs by of Your...
... cases and away from the center to touch the signal surface when handling discs. If the mast shouldever become slightly bent, you can withstand most car washes without being damaged. Store them in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from direct sunlight and dust. Pickup discs by of Your...
Owner's Manual
Page 132
... the traction control system off . The light on the button should lways leave the system on the button will not limit wheel spin. If your car is equipped with your vehicle ' limit wheel spin, especially in 0 lippery road conditions, you start your traction control system. If the traction ontrol system is...
... the traction control system off . The light on the button should lways leave the system on the button will not limit wheel spin. If your car is equipped with your vehicle ' limit wheel spin, especially in 0 lippery road conditions, you start your traction control system. If the traction ontrol system is...
Owner's Manual
Page 134
An emergency like these problems by braking- steering around the problem, 1 3ff-Road Recovery fou may find stopped in yourlane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible :ollision. Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder (A) while you'...at all times and rhere are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in Your Pontiac can avoid these . example, wear safety belts properly. if you are times when steering can stop in the way, steer $0 that...
An emergency like these problems by braking- steering around the problem, 1 3ff-Road Recovery fou may find stopped in yourlane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from a possible :ollision. Ease off the edge of a road onto the shoulder (A) while you'...at all times and rhere are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can from between parked cars and stops right in Your Pontiac can avoid these . example, wear safety belts properly. if you are times when steering can stop in the way, steer $0 that...
Owner's Manual
Page 135
... pass. If you're being passed, make it easy for just theright moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are far enough ahead of the right lane to turn. Passing another on two-lane roads. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it may seemto be...
... pass. If you're being passed, make it easy for just theright moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are far enough ahead of the right lane to turn. Passing another on two-lane roads. Keep back a reasonable distance. When it may seemto be...
Owner's Manual
Page 138
Tm,to slow down before you hit them. , , i 137...I Driving too fast though largk wqkx puddles or even going through &-me car washes can 't, W y to avoid puddles. [t's wiseto keep your wiping equipment .n good 'shape and keep your brakes. Replaceyour windshield wiper inserts when they sh0.w signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield, or when: strips of rubberstart :o separate from the ins'erts. But if you can cause problems, too.?l"he water m y affect your windshield washer tank fdled.
Tm,to slow down before you hit them. , , i 137...I Driving too fast though largk wqkx puddles or even going through &-me car washes can 't, W y to avoid puddles. [t's wiseto keep your wiping equipment .n good 'shape and keep your brakes. Replaceyour windshield wiper inserts when they sh0.w signs of streaking ormissing areas on the windshield, or when: strips of rubberstart :o separate from the ins'erts. But if you can cause problems, too.?l"he water m y affect your windshield washer tank fdled.
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... can climb the hill better. There could be alert. 0 Know how to go over the top ofa hill, be something in your lane, like a stalled car or'an accident. Stay in your ownlane when driving on steep hillsor mountains is this: let your engine do some tips that can work hard...
... can climb the hill better. There could be alert. 0 Know how to go over the top ofa hill, be something in your lane, like a stalled car or'an accident. Stay in your ownlane when driving on steep hillsor mountains is this: let your engine do some tips that can work hard...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
... dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting backto the battery is much less. Take care that move. If ' your Pontiac. The electrical connection is a sling-type (14) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(C) tc)w truck. Towing Your Vehicle If it won't start the vehicle with the dead I 11. to have a GM...
... dead battery, but the chance of sparks getting backto the battery is much less. Take care that move. If ' your Pontiac. The electrical connection is a sling-type (14) or a wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(C) tc)w truck. Towing Your Vehicle If it won't start the vehicle with the dead I 11. to have a GM...
Owner's Manual
Page 159
... more than 35 mph (55 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your vehicle is being towed, have to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Problems on both sides. Front Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chainsto slots in "Neutral" and the parking brake released. The transmission should be...
... more than 35 mph (55 km/h) or farther than 50 miles (80 km) or your vehicle is being towed, have to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Problems on both sides. Front Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chainsto slots in "Neutral" and the parking brake released. The transmission should be...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm. 4 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equiment or fascia/fog ... adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. I I Take care not to -wheel-lift-equipment contact. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment.
Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around outboard end of each lower control arm. 4 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equiment or fascia/fog ... adequate clearanceis obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. I I Take care not to -wheel-lift-equipment contact. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment.
Owner's Manual
Page 161
... Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels in the T-hook slgts. Problems on both sides. Additional ramping maybe required for car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Do not attach winch cablesor "J" hooks to damage the brake pipes and cables. 1 ...160 Use safety chains and wheel straps.... I NOTICE: I Take care not to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged.
... Rear Towing Hook-Ups Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels in the T-hook slgts. Problems on both sides. Additional ramping maybe required for car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Do not attach winch cablesor "J" hooks to damage the brake pipes and cables. 1 ...160 Use safety chains and wheel straps.... I NOTICE: I Take care not to suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valance will be damaged.
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... pressure regularly. This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is correctly inflated. Your spare will damage your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other vehicle. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare on the rails. Don't use your vehicle, you should be in good shape...
... pressure regularly. This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is correctly inflated. Your spare will damage your compact spare through an automatic car wash with other vehicle. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare on the rails. Don't use your vehicle, you should be in good shape...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
..., traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in addition to these Temperature -A, B, C grades, all passenger car tires must conformto Federal safety :ontrolled conditions on a specified requirements in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating ...based on the wear rate the tire of passenger car tires. (straight-ahead) traction tests and does While the tires available as a tire graded of performance significantly from highest to...
..., traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in addition to these Temperature -A, B, C grades, all passenger car tires must conformto Federal safety :ontrolled conditions on a specified requirements in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating ...based on the wear rate the tire of passenger car tires. (straight-ahead) traction tests and does While the tires available as a tire graded of performance significantly from highest to...
Owner's Manual
Page 225
...adequate protection. Dry 0 Flush with water toremove dust and the finish with lukewarm or cold water. Leave the cleaner on the blade or Pontiac windshield. The best way to enter your vehicle provides Clean the outside of blade chatters when running, wax or other material may cause scratches.... Cleaning the Outside Your of the windshield with a soft, lint-free cloth. rays of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. dish or car washing (mild-detergent) soaps. Service and Appearance Care Care of -the sun. Glass Glass should not be cleaned often. Avoid placing decals on...
...adequate protection. Dry 0 Flush with water toremove dust and the finish with lukewarm or cold water. Leave the cleaner on the blade or Pontiac windshield. The best way to enter your vehicle provides Clean the outside of blade chatters when running, wax or other material may cause scratches.... Cleaning the Outside Your of the windshield with a soft, lint-free cloth. rays of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. dish or car washing (mild-detergent) soaps. Service and Appearance Care Care of -the sun. Glass Glass should not be cleaned often. Avoid placing decals on...
Owner's Manual
Page 226
... from more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants'' in the Index.) "VENT" with the fan speed set your Pontiac may damage the paint finish. Apply silicone grease with the cleaner. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft brush. NOTICE: They...to the painted surface of your top. The clearcoat gives prevent high pressure water from When using an automatic car wash, your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and set to Your Pontiac has a "basecoatjclearcoat" the second highest speed. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners,...
... from more frequent application may be required. (See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants'' in the Index.) "VENT" with the fan speed set your Pontiac may damage the paint finish. Apply silicone grease with the cleaner. Use a mild soap, lukewarm water and a soft brush. NOTICE: They...to the painted surface of your top. The clearcoat gives prevent high pressure water from When using an automatic car wash, your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and set to Your Pontiac has a "basecoatjclearcoat" the second highest speed. Don't use strong soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners,...
Owner's Manual
Page 240
... AtEachFuelFill ...248 At Least Once a Month ...248 ...248 At Least Twice a Year ...At Least Once a Year ..., . . 249 C. The Plan supplements your Pontiac. See your GM dealer for your new car warranties. Periodic Inspections Maintenance ...251 D. Recommended and Fluids Lubricants ...253 E. MaintenanceRecord ...255 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Your vehicle needs...
... AtEachFuelFill ...248 At Least Once a Month ...248 ...248 At Least Twice a Year ...At Least Once a Year ..., . . 249 C. The Plan supplements your Pontiac. See your GM dealer for your new car warranties. Periodic Inspections Maintenance ...251 D. Recommended and Fluids Lubricants ...253 E. MaintenanceRecord ...255 Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? Your vehicle needs...
Owner's Manual
Page 248
.... Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly) for your vehicle under any damage. Replace parts as found in taxi, police car or delivery service. SERVICE 11 Rear Axle Fluid Change - If your vehicle is not used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricantchanged once...
.... Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly) for your vehicle under any damage. Replace parts as found in taxi, police car or delivery service. SERVICE 11 Rear Axle Fluid Change - If your vehicle is not used to pull a trailer, have the rear axle gear lubricantchanged once...