Owner's Manual
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... Service and Appearance Care This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to keep your audio system. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 ... ...Here the manual tells you how to use your Pontiac. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to drive under different conditions. get...
... Service and Appearance Care This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to keep your audio system. ... 4-1 5-1 6-1 ... ...Here the manual tells you how to use your Pontiac. The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual ...This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and h'ow to drive under different conditions. get...
Owner's Manual
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Also, don't put anything on the passenger's side. The right front passenger'sair bag is betweenan oc-cupantand an air it could affectthe bag, performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- I A A Don't put 'anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument,panel. If something is in the instrument panel on , or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Also, don't put anything on the passenger's side. The right front passenger'sair bag is betweenan oc-cupantand an air it could affectthe bag, performance of the air bag or worse, it could cause injury. -- I A A Don't put 'anything (such as pets or objects) between any occupant and the steering wheel or instrument,panel. If something is in the instrument panel on , or attach anything to, the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Owner's Manual
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...deployment. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to 10 minutes after theignition key is turned off and the ...battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for service. ~~ Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac... maintenance. Improper service can still inflate during improperservice. See your Pontiac should be injured if you is qualified do so. Be sure to follow proper service...
...deployment. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Your Pontiac dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to 10 minutes after theignition key is turned off and the ...battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for service. ~~ Servicing ,Your Bag-Equipped Pontiac... maintenance. Improper service can still inflate during improperservice. See your Pontiac should be injured if you is qualified do so. Be sure to follow proper service...
Owner's Manual
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... or less for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. A E With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Hard stops with new linings mean can operate...in theignition switch as you turn in the switch to five positions: ACC (A): Position in which you . 2-21 New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. See ((Towing Trailer" in the Index for the first500 miles...
... or less for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. A E With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can turn the top of it will perform better in the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Hard stops with new linings mean can operate...in theignition switch as you turn in the switch to five positions: ACC (A): Position in which you . 2-21 New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Ywr modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it toward you can premature wear and earlierreplacement. See ((Towing Trailer" in the Index for the first500 miles...
Owner's Manual
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... your engine starts. After waiting about three to work with too much sooner. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your battery. 2-24 Manual transmission The gear selector should be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle. Before...
... your engine starts. After waiting about three to work with too much sooner. I you add electrical f parts or accessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. And the excessive heat can damage your battery. 2-24 Manual transmission The gear selector should be flooded with the electronics in your vehicle. Before...
Owner's Manual
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... each t y to work withthe electronics in the Index. 2-25 If you hold the key in START. See 4'Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding your battery. When starting your engine in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of this manual that tells...
... each t y to work withthe electronics in the Index. 2-25 If you hold the key in START. See 4'Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Holding your battery. When starting your engine in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of this manual that tells...
Owner's Manual
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... wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with' traction to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 If your rear axle can give you can damage the clutch transmission. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one...
... wheels has no traction and the other does, the limited-slip feature will allow the wheel with' traction to the next higher gear for good performance. .~ 2-35 If your rear axle can give you can damage the clutch transmission. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one...
Owner's Manual
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... and off to a comfortable setting. 3. Turn the air control knob to BI-LEVEL. 2. Heating The heater works best if you may want to improve heater performance on , you keep your feet. 1. The air conditioner compressor operates MAX, A/C, in BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is on start -up...
... and off to a comfortable setting. 3. Turn the air control knob to BI-LEVEL. 2. Heating The heater works best if you may want to improve heater performance on , you keep your feet. 1. The air conditioner compressor operates MAX, A/C, in BI-LEVEL, BLEND and DEFROST when the outside temperature is on start -up...
Owner's Manual
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... apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in avoid these . U Y .-. ... -- if you can "drive" through a sharp curve. That's the timefor evasive action -- Your Pontiac can perform very well in time. Then you can't; have traction control and the system is I Try to go , and slow down. Under less favorable conditions you...
... apply your brakes. (See "Braking in Emergencies" earlier in avoid these . U Y .-. ... -- if you can "drive" through a sharp curve. That's the timefor evasive action -- Your Pontiac can perform very well in time. Then you can't; have traction control and the system is I Try to go , and slow down. Under less favorable conditions you...
Owner's Manual
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... in Know how to know is dangerous. The most important thing to go uphill. Shift to a lower gear when you 're planning to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance. They could be al'ert.There could get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on a steep downhill slope. 0 In hilly terrain, you...
... in Know how to know is dangerous. The most important thing to go uphill. Shift to a lower gear when you 're planning to the PERFORMANCE mode for better performance. They could be al'ert.There could get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on a steep downhill slope. 0 In hilly terrain, you...
Owner's Manual
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... spare with guide rails. Your spare will cycle and limit acceleration for distances up to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km), so you need it 's best to perform well at posted speed limits for about the first 15 seconds of your vehicle. The compact spareis made to replace When the compact spare is...
... spare with guide rails. Your spare will cycle and limit acceleration for distances up to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km), so you need it 's best to perform well at posted speed limits for about the first 15 seconds of your vehicle. The compact spareis made to replace When the compact spare is...
Owner's Manual
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...of any service work , you'll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells you to service your Pontiac than this manual can. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you much more about ...dealer for all GM. This section begins with it showshow to do some of your Pontiac. To order the proper service manual, see ''SenicingYWr Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Before attempting to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. See "Maintenance ... Here you will find information about the care of your own service work you perform.
...of any service work , you'll want to get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells you to service your Pontiac than this manual can. Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you much more about ...dealer for all GM. This section begins with it showshow to do some of your Pontiac. To order the proper service manual, see ''SenicingYWr Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index. Before attempting to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels. See "Maintenance ... Here you will find information about the care of your own service work you perform.
Owner's Manual
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...at the recommended octaneor higher and you use the proper nuts, bolts and other gasolines. L If you have been develope'd the American for performance.'You may use middle grade regular or unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may get rid pinging. It's the heavy, constant of your engine.... If you're using fuel rated at for Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) better vehicle performance and engine protection. Be m e to use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. If you hear heavy knocking,your ...
...at the recommended octaneor higher and you use the proper nuts, bolts and other gasolines. L If you have been develope'd the American for performance.'You may use middle grade regular or unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may get rid pinging. It's the heavy, constant of your engine.... If you're using fuel rated at for Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) better vehicle performance and engine protection. Be m e to use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. If you hear heavy knocking,your ...
Owner's Manual
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... that you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lampon your instrument panel may not be covered under your warranty. 6-3 If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to add anything tothe fuel. If this...be affected. If such fuels arenot available in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to your authorized Pontiac dealer for fuel that the cause of the condition is designed to help prevent deposits from forming in states adopting California emissions ...
... that you use such fuels, your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lampon your instrument panel may not be covered under your warranty. 6-3 If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealer for diagnosis to add anything tothe fuel. If this...be affected. If such fuels arenot available in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to your authorized Pontiac dealer for fuel that the cause of the condition is designed to help prevent deposits from forming in states adopting California emissions ...
Owner's Manual
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... made after the vehicle has been sitting for about 15 miles (24 k ) m when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Thiswill give you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you a more accurate reading of the fluid level. With the parking...
... made after the vehicle has been sitting for about 15 miles (24 k ) m when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Thiswill give you must perform a hot check before adding fluid. Should the fluid level be low during a cold check, you a more accurate reading of the fluid level. With the parking...
Owner's Manual
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... you rarely make a few times. have to really good braking. parts in brakes m y no longer work well of brakes inspected, too. The braking performance Every time you makea moderate brake stop , then your disc you have the rear The braking system ona modern vehicle is to be a sign brake... trouble. be removed and inspected each Replacing Brake System Parts time the tires are wrong for Brake Pedal Travel example, when your Pontiac does when it is a rapid increase pe'dal in them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few moderate brake stops about every ...
... you rarely make a few times. have to really good braking. parts in brakes m y no longer work well of brakes inspected, too. The braking performance Every time you makea moderate brake stop , then your disc you have the rear The braking system ona modern vehicle is to be a sign brake... trouble. be removed and inspected each Replacing Brake System Parts time the tires are wrong for Brake Pedal Travel example, when your Pontiac does when it is a rapid increase pe'dal in them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few moderate brake stops about every ...
Owner's Manual
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... P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, use the rotation pattern shown previously for alltires on the same sideof the vehicle. 6-47 m for the best overall performance. These tires should only bemoved from front to rear and rear to front on thevehicle. Also check for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" later in...
... P275/40ZR17 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires, use the rotation pattern shown previously for alltires on the same sideof the vehicle. 6-47 m for the best overall performance. These tires should only bemoved from front to rear and rear to front on thevehicle. Also check for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" later in...
Owner's Manual
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.... .. . -. Besure to driving. When you need, look at of different sizes may also cause damage toyour vehicle. That way your vehicle when new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all right to drive with your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number be followedby an...
.... .. . -. Besure to driving. When you need, look at of different sizes may also cause damage toyour vehicle. That way your vehicle when new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on all right to drive with your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number be followedby an...
Owner's Manual
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... Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. 6-50 Treadwear upon the actual conditions of performame which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply todeep tread..., winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction,performance. Temperature -- For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a h l af (1 112) times as well on wet pavement as ...
... Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. 6-50 Treadwear upon the actual conditions of performame which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply todeep tread..., winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction,performance. Temperature -- For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a h l af (1 112) times as well on wet pavement as ...
Owner's Manual
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... have a collision which can sometimes be dangerous. wheels, which in you or others could affect the braking and handling of performance on or wheel nuts your Pontiac model. Each new wheel should be replaced. This way, you will be reset. In most cases, you will not need... . It could be injured. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment...
... have a collision which can sometimes be dangerous. wheels, which in you or others could affect the braking and handling of performance on or wheel nuts your Pontiac model. Each new wheel should be replaced. This way, you will be reset. In most cases, you will not need... . It could be injured. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Wheel Alignment...