Owner's Manual
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...something you want to read. 7-1 8-1 9-1 It also gives you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost...Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual...
...something you want to read. 7-1 8-1 9-1 It also gives you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost...Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to start and operate your audio system. It also explains thesystem. "SRS" Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seatsyour Pontiac andhow to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-27 Seat Rear Passengers ...
You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seatsyour Pontiac andhow to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-27 Seat Rear Passengers ...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. See "AirBag Readiness Light" in position beforeand during a crash. The system checks the air bag electrical system. for more information. If you're too close an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in the Index for malfunctions. To read how, see the part of...
... instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. See "AirBag Readiness Light" in position beforeand during a crash. The system checks the air bag electrical system. for more information. If you're too close an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you in the Index for malfunctions. To read how, see the part of...
Owner's Manual
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... system to inflate while someone working on your vehicle.Your is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag modulein the steering... tape or yellow connectors. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. Improper service can be serviced. See your air bag system. Do... follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for service. The module records information are probably part of the system, when the sensors activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
... system to inflate while someone working on your vehicle.Your is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag modulein the steering... tape or yellow connectors. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. Improper service can be serviced. See your air bag system. Do... follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for service. The module records information are probably part of the system, when the sensors activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
Owner's Manual
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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.
... 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.
Owner's Manual
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... the alarm by pressing the panic button on the key chain transmitter, you must either turning the ignition switch with the proper key. For more information on thekey chain transmitter. If you use your absence. If the alarm is not enabled from thefactory. Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned...
... the alarm by pressing the panic button on the key chain transmitter, you must either turning the ignition switch with the proper key. For more information on thekey chain transmitter. If you use your absence. If the alarm is not enabled from thefactory. Passive Arming If the ignition was just turned...
Owner's Manual
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... earlierreplacement. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . This locks your speed at any one speed fast or slow for more information. D -- -- See "Towinga Trailer'' in guideline every time you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern...
... earlierreplacement. Follow this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . This locks your speed at any one speed fast or slow for more information. D -- -- See "Towinga Trailer'' in guideline every time you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch C I NOTICE: Your modern...
Owner's Manual
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.... The air bag readiness light should go out. This lightwill come on when you startyour engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. For more information on . If the driver's belt is a problem. 2-78 Have your air bag system may not work properly. If the light doesn't come on for about...
.... The air bag readiness light should go out. This lightwill come on when you startyour engine, and it will flash for a few seconds. For more information on . If the driver's belt is a problem. 2-78 Have your air bag system may not work properly. If the light doesn't come on for about...
Owner's Manual
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We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-2 4-5 4-6 4-10 4-12 4-13 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing 4- 17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 4-23 4-25 4-30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving BeforeLeaving on different kinds of Control Driving at Night 4-32 Towing a Trailer 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Hill Mountain and Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle 4- 14 4-15 Loss of roads and in varying weather conditions.
We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-2 4-5 4-6 4-10 4-12 4-13 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing 4- 17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 4-23 4-25 4-30 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads City Driving Freeway Driving BeforeLeaving on different kinds of Control Driving at Night 4-32 Towing a Trailer 4-1 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Hill Mountain and Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle 4- 14 4-15 Loss of roads and in varying weather conditions.
Owner's Manual
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... will end up with a BAC of food that counts. A person who drinksthree 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of alcohol consumed 0 same BAC by some general information on each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of time it has taken the drinker to drink alcohol then drive. Many adults -- choose never to drink alcohol...
... will end up with a BAC of food that counts. A person who drinksthree 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of alcohol consumed 0 same BAC by some general information on each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of time it has taken the drinker to drink alcohol then drive. Many adults -- choose never to drink alcohol...
Owner's Manual
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... VEHICLE CAP. RR. KG -. The Tire-Loading Information l'abel found the on Two labels on your rear area. Never exceed the GVWR for yourvehicle, or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the tires ...on the driver's door tells you should spread it may properly carry. CTR. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can carry, This weight is called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver...
... VEHICLE CAP. RR. KG -. The Tire-Loading Information l'abel found the on Two labels on your rear area. Never exceed the GVWR for yourvehicle, or theGross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the tires ...on the driver's door tells you should spread it may properly carry. CTR. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can carry, This weight is called GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the driver...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle can tow a trailer if it is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. That's the reason for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Many of these are many In time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. I you..., you can lose control when you "Weight of that appears later in section. Ask your Pontiac dealer for this section. Successful, safe traileringtakes correct equipment, and it are important for important information about towing a trailer with the 3800 and 5.7L engines and proper trailer towing equipment. it...
...vehicle can tow a trailer if it is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. That's the reason for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Many of these are many In time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. I you..., you can lose control when you "Weight of that appears later in section. Ask your Pontiac dealer for this section. Successful, safe traileringtakes correct equipment, and it are important for important information about towing a trailer with the 3800 and 5.7L engines and proper trailer towing equipment. it...
Owner's Manual
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... is driven. It should never weigh It more , the trailer adds considerably wind to with trailering. What's more than the maximum posted speed for this information canbe state or provincial police. the weight of the trailer, the weight of your rig. Make sure do , here are some important points: 0 There aremany...
... is driven. It should never weigh It more , the trailer adds considerably wind to with trailering. What's more than the maximum posted speed for this information canbe state or provincial police. the weight of the trailer, the weight of your rig. Make sure do , here are some important points: 0 There aremany...
Owner's Manual
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..., and the people who will be able to see if the weights are proper. 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...trailer and then thetongue, separately, to get them right simply by moving some items around thetrailer. After you can ask your dealer for more information about your vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you have a weight-distributing hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent ...
..., and the people who will be able to see if the weights are proper. 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...trailer and then thetongue, separately, to get them right simply by moving some items around thetrailer. After you can ask your dealer for more information about your vehicle. And if you will tow a trailer, you have a weight-distributing hitch, thetrailer tongue (A) should weigh 12 percent ...
Owner's Manual
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... engine fire, and you could get toohot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine, Coolant'' in the Index for more information.) NOTICE: Engine damage from running .If they aren't,your cooling system can be dangerous. If you haven't found a problemyet, but you run theengine if there...
... engine fire, and you could get toohot but the coolant level isn't at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine, Coolant'' in the Index for more information.) NOTICE: Engine damage from running .If they aren't,your cooling system can be dangerous. If you haven't found a problemyet, but you run theengine if there...
Owner's Manual
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..., and press lightly on your vehicle, while you can destroy parts your front wheels. If that doesn't in the Index. Release the accelerator pedal For information about using tire chains on the accelerator see "Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index.)Then shift as possible. vehicle If your Spinning your wheels can...
..., and press lightly on your vehicle, while you can destroy parts your front wheels. If that doesn't in the Index. Release the accelerator pedal For information about using tire chains on the accelerator see "Towing Your Vehicle'' in the Index.)Then shift as possible. vehicle If your Spinning your wheels can...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-63 6-64 4-65 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Pontiac of Care of Safety Belts of with and then it shows how to its appearance care. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care your is vehicle, and a part devoted to... check imDortant fluid and lubricant levels. This section begins service and fuel information, of Cleaning the Outside Your Pontiac Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Tires 6-66 6-67 6-68 6-68 6-68 6-73 6-73 Underbody Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle ...
... 6-63 6-64 4-65 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside Your Pontiac of Care of Safety Belts of with and then it shows how to its appearance care. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care your is vehicle, and a part devoted to... check imDortant fluid and lubricant levels. This section begins service and fuel information, of Cleaning the Outside Your Pontiac Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Tires 6-66 6-67 6-68 6-68 6-68 6-73 6-73 Underbody Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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In order to get fuel. For more information, see Index. Engine Oil LOW Th,eengine oil dipstick is an added reminder. 6-12 Then just pull the hood down and close firmly. You should ...
In order to get fuel. For more information, see Index. Engine Oil LOW Th,eengine oil dipstick is an added reminder. 6-12 Then just pull the hood down and close firmly. You should ...
Owner's Manual
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If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant to spill it. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index information. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. If this lightcomes on, it will almost never have to add coolant at recovery tank, but be burned if ...
If the tank is very low or empty, also add coolant to spill it. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index information. Don't spill coolant on engine coolant. If this lightcomes on, it will almost never have to add coolant at recovery tank, but be burned if ...
Owner's Manual
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...have enough air (underinflation), can get thefollowing: Too much flexing 0 Too much air (overinflation), you that underinflationor overinflation is on the Tire-Loading Information label. When you 'll be driving at least three hours or driven no more than 100 mph (160 k d h ) where it is ... end this very high-speed driving, reducethe cold inflation pressures to 35 psi (240 kPa). It's not. Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is all right. Inflation -- If your tires If don't have too much heat 0 Tireoverloading 0 Badwear 0 Bad handling 0 B,ad fuel economy...
...have enough air (underinflation), can get thefollowing: Too much flexing 0 Too much air (overinflation), you that underinflationor overinflation is on the Tire-Loading Information label. When you 'll be driving at least three hours or driven no more than 100 mph (160 k d h ) where it is ... end this very high-speed driving, reducethe cold inflation pressures to 35 psi (240 kPa). It's not. Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is all right. Inflation -- If your tires If don't have too much heat 0 Tireoverloading 0 Badwear 0 Bad handling 0 B,ad fuel economy...