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.... can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on 8-10. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or...section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of You something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort...
.... can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on 8-10. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or...section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to use . The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of You something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort...
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... systems that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10...2-38 2-40 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting...
... systems that tellyou if everything is the the working properly -- and what to doif you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 Features and Controls ~~ ~ ~ Here you have a problem. 2-2 2-4 2-6 2- 10...2-38 2-40 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting...
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... works at all times except during "Lockout Prevention"(if that Locking hasbeen activated. This a lets you from the factory the on , see "Feature Customization" in the ignition and door is shipped from locking your inside. a If the power lock switchis pressed when a door is enabled). This feature ... Locking feature for delayed lockingof the doors. Then get out and door and set the locks from the factory in off , see "Feature Customization" in you 've pressed thepower door lock switch. The unlock switch only works when the ignition switch in the Index.) Last Door Closed ...
... works at all times except during "Lockout Prevention"(if that Locking hasbeen activated. This a lets you from the factory the on , see "Feature Customization" in the ignition and door is shipped from locking your inside. a If the power lock switchis pressed when a door is enabled). This feature ... Locking feature for delayed lockingof the doors. Then get out and door and set the locks from the factory in off , see "Feature Customization" in you 've pressed thepower door lock switch. The unlock switch only works when the ignition switch in the Index.) Last Door Closed ...
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... it to the vehicle. To adjust, remove the label covering adjustment the knob on , when the hatch i open, when the alarm is disarmed, when is customized it when detects ablow to is located over the right rear wheelhouse near the sparetire in the hatch area.
... it to the vehicle. To adjust, remove the label covering adjustment the knob on , when the hatch i open, when the alarm is disarmed, when is customized it when detects ablow to is located over the right rear wheelhouse near the sparetire in the hatch area.
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... button on thekey chain transmitter. If the alarmis sounding due to get into the vehicle and put the key in theignition. For more information on customizing the features Pressing the LOCK button will turn the alarmoff, unlock and disarm the hatch only. If the alarm is not enabled from thefactory. Pressing...
... button on thekey chain transmitter. If the alarmis sounding due to get into the vehicle and put the key in theignition. For more information on customizing the features Pressing the LOCK button will turn the alarmoff, unlock and disarm the hatch only. If the alarm is not enabled from thefactory. Pressing...
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... again. II If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to check the fuses (see your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can program depend upon the options that particular feature. 0 0 0 Exit Lighting (available for all) Delayed Illumination (available for all...comes and the on stays on during this time, you off. Your vehicle is the option you can service thePASS-Key 11. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your Pontiac's locks and lighting systemscan be able to have towait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
... again. II If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in order to check the fuses (see your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can program depend upon the options that particular feature. 0 0 0 Exit Lighting (available for all) Delayed Illumination (available for all...comes and the on stays on during this time, you off. Your vehicle is the option you can service thePASS-Key 11. Feature Customization (If Equipped) Your Pontiac's locks and lighting systemscan be able to have towait three minutes before trying another ignition key.
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... the following; 1, Turn the ignition on your interior lamps will be shortened if the ignition is opened, severalinterior lamps go on or off , see "Feature Customization" in the Index. These lamps are activated. The 10 minute timer will stay on or off , see "Feature Customizatian" in the Index, 2-54 Interior Lamps...
... the following; 1, Turn the ignition on your interior lamps will be shortened if the ignition is opened, severalinterior lamps go on or off , see "Feature Customization" in the Index. These lamps are activated. The 10 minute timer will stay on or off , see "Feature Customizatian" in the Index, 2-54 Interior Lamps...
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... vehicle is moving could be used to lose control, or itcould fly off any electrical equipment when not in use. of Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor matsare custom fitted to the ignition. The pink wire connects to thefloor wells. Be sure the driver's floor mat is in RUN. You or others could...
... vehicle is moving could be used to lose control, or itcould fly off any electrical equipment when not in use. of Floor Mats Your Firebird's floor matsare custom fitted to the ignition. The pink wire connects to thefloor wells. Be sure the driver's floor mat is in RUN. You or others could...
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... them right simply by moving some items around thetrailer. If they aren't, you can write us at: : Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The...
... them right simply by moving some items around thetrailer. If they aren't, you can write us at: : Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 A B Weight of the Trailer Tongue The...
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... you need assistance. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assist'ance for Telephone Text (TTY) Users Pontiac RoadsideAssistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation 8- 10 8- 10 8-11 8- 11 8-11 Warranty Information ReportingSafetyDefectsto the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ReportingSafetyDefects to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-3 8-3 8-5 8-6 8-8 8-8 Pontiac Cares What Makesup Pontiac Cares? Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation...
... you need assistance. Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assist'ance for Telephone Text (TTY) Users Pontiac RoadsideAssistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Pontiac Courtesy Transportation 8- 10 8- 10 8-11 8- 11 8-11 Warranty Information ReportingSafetyDefectsto the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ReportingSafetyDefects to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-3 8-3 8-5 8-6 8-8 8-8 Pontiac Cares What Makesup Pontiac Cares? Section 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation...
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PONTIAC CARES is dedicated to make you realize that cangive you safety, security, comfort and convenience. With PONTIAC CARES, you are designed to taking care of . 8-2 Pontiac Cares The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are nevermore than a phone call away from having your purchase decision, and is : A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer, appreciates your concern taken care of the most important person ...YOU!
PONTIAC CARES is dedicated to make you realize that cangive you safety, security, comfort and convenience. With PONTIAC CARES, you are designed to taking care of . 8-2 Pontiac Cares The PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are nevermore than a phone call away from having your purchase decision, and is : A valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature that offers a multitude of benefits that Pontiac recognizes you as a valuable customer, appreciates your concern taken care of the most important person ...YOU!
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What makes up Pontiac Cares? A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper Warranty CustomerAssistance RoadsideAssistance 0 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation All of is to create total customer enthusiasm our in make driving your experience an enjoyable one,and are discussed in ...detail further in world. Our goal is committed to make you an exceptional levelof customer care throughout the ownership experience. the 8-3 Pontiacis focusing on the changing needs our customers and of these elements combine to giving you the most product and our services...
What makes up Pontiac Cares? A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper Warranty CustomerAssistance RoadsideAssistance 0 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Courtesy Transportation All of is to create total customer enthusiasm our in make driving your experience an enjoyable one,and are discussed in ...detail further in world. Our goal is committed to make you an exceptional levelof customer care throughout the ownership experience. the 8-3 Pontiacis focusing on the changing needs our customers and of these elements combine to giving you the most product and our services...
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... with sales, serviceor parts the manager, contact the owner the dealershipor the of General Manager. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Canada at that level. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 STEP ONE -- If after contactinga member of dealership management,it... have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: For help , contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 ...
... with sales, serviceor parts the manager, contact the owner the dealershipor the of General Manager. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Canada at that level. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 STEP ONE -- If after contactinga member of dealership management,it... have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: For help , contact the Pontiac Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 ...
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...1-800-263-3830.) '10 assist T --e (TTY) Users p Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at the top left of the instrument panel and... visible through the windshield .) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date andpresent mileage Nature of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel...
...1-800-263-3830.) '10 assist T --e (TTY) Users p Pontiac Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Pontiac has TTY equipment available at the top left of the instrument panel and... visible through the windshield .) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date andpresent mileage Nature of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel...
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... limitations and/or to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement the nature of your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are not satisfied after following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc... your complaint. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Pontiac voluntarily participates in this section is very successful. Our experience has shown that, a situation if arises where you are completely satisfied your to customers who currently or lease a own GM vehicle. Canadian owners refer your ...
... limitations and/or to provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a statement the nature of your Pontiac dealer are committed to making sure you are not satisfied after following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc... your complaint. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Pontiac voluntarily participates in this section is very successful. Our experience has shown that, a situation if arises where you are completely satisfied your to customers who currently or lease a own GM vehicle. Canadian owners refer your ...
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...The entire dispute resolution procedure should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the courts. We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction LINE, but you file a claim until a decision is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be will bound by that safety defect exists... time you Procedure beforeyou resort to AUTO may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-PM-CARES . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, may open an it investigation, andif it may present their...
...The entire dispute resolution procedure should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the courts. We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction LINE, but you file a claim until a decision is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be will bound by that safety defect exists... time you Procedure beforeyou resort to AUTO may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-955-5100 or the Pontiac Customer Assistance Centerat 1-800-PM-CARES . If NHTSA receives similar complaints, may open an it investigation, andif it may present their...
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Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTIS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you ... write to: In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) us or 1-800-263-7854 (French).Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre,163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in...
Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTIS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you ... write to: In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) us or 1-800-263-7854 (French).Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre,163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in...
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...Errors ...3- 15 Trunk Mounted Player ...3-16 Compact Spare Tire ...5-38 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2- 13 AlarmRanicMode ...2-7 Feature Customization ...2- 17 4-5 Control of a Vehicle ...Convertible Top ...2-68 2-57 Convex Outside Mirror ...Coolant ...6-29 Bleed ... Tank ...5-17 Cooling System ...5- 16 Courtesy Lamps ...2-54 Courtesy Transportation ...8-8 Cruise Control ...2-47 Customer Assistance for Text TelephoneUsers ...8-5 Customer Assistance Information ...8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-3 Damage, Finish ...Damage, Sheet Metal ...Daytime Running Lamps ...Dead Battery ...Defects...
...Errors ...3- 15 Trunk Mounted Player ...3-16 Compact Spare Tire ...5-38 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2- 13 AlarmRanicMode ...2-7 Feature Customization ...2- 17 4-5 Control of a Vehicle ...Convertible Top ...2-68 2-57 Convex Outside Mirror ...Coolant ...6-29 Bleed ... Tank ...5-17 Cooling System ...5- 16 Courtesy Lamps ...2-54 Courtesy Transportation ...8-8 Cruise Control ...2-47 Customer Assistance for Text TelephoneUsers ...8-5 Customer Assistance Information ...8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-3 Damage, Finish ...Damage, Sheet Metal ...Daytime Running Lamps ...Dead Battery ...Defects...
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... Gear. Manual Transmission ...2-32. 2-33 5-2 Flashers. Changing ...5-26 2-61 FloorMats ...Fluids and Lubricants ...7-50 FogLamps ...2-53 Folding R a Seatback ...er 1-7 Foreign Countries. Climate Control System ...3-2 Feature Customization ...2- 17 ...2-18 Delayed 11.lumination Driver's Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ...2-22 Exit Lighting ...2-18 Last Door Closed Locking ...2-19 Lockout Prevention ...2-19 Remote...
... Gear. Manual Transmission ...2-32. 2-33 5-2 Flashers. Changing ...5-26 2-61 FloorMats ...Fluids and Lubricants ...7-50 FogLamps ...2-53 Folding R a Seatback ...er 1-7 Foreign Countries. Climate Control System ...3-2 Feature Customization ...2- 17 ...2-18 Delayed 11.lumination Driver's Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable ...2-22 Exit Lighting ...2-18 Last Door Closed Locking ...2-19 Lockout Prevention ...2-19 Remote...
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2-5 1 Headlamps ...2-45 HighLow Beam Changer ...On Reminder ...2-51 6-69 Wiring ...Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ...8-5 Heating ...3-4 High-Beam Headlamps ...2-45 Gages Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 2-83 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Engine ( k h n t Temperature ...Engine oil P r a ~ r e ...2-87Hitches.Trailer ...4-35 Fuel ...2-89 ...
2-5 1 Headlamps ...2-45 HighLow Beam Changer ...On Reminder ...2-51 6-69 Wiring ...Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ...8-5 Heating ...3-4 High-Beam Headlamps ...2-45 Gages Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 2-83 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-23 Engine ( k h n t Temperature ...Engine oil P r a ~ r e ...2-87Hitches.Trailer ...4-35 Fuel ...2-89 ...