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...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Index Here's an ...
...section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . if tire 6-1 Service and Appearance Care ...Here the manual tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Index Here's an ...
Owner's Manual
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... is turned on, your driving so accordingly. The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to prevent damage from overheating. If you turn the system off by pressing the switch located at the front the console the of the throttle control b'eginsto rise, the system...
... is turned on, your driving so accordingly. The low traction light also comes on briefly when you turn the ignition key to prevent damage from overheating. If you turn the system off by pressing the switch located at the front the console the of the throttle control b'eginsto rise, the system...
Owner's Manual
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.... If the light doesn't come on , have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should come on while you have it repaired. Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is turned to the OFF position, then restart the engine toverify that your engine is too hot! If... OFF position. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows engine the coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolanthas overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-83
.... If the light doesn't come on , have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should come on while you have it repaired. Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is turned to the OFF position, then restart the engine toverify that your engine is too hot! If... OFF position. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows engine the coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine coolanthas overheated. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. 2-83
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle, helping to produce cleaner a environment. (In Canada, OBD 1 is replaced by your warranty, Your Pontiac is also designed to assist your service technician in the Index. NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you keep driving...the fuel. This may not run as smoothly. ignition and emission control systems. 2-84 This could cause your Pontiac to overheat. NOTICE: Driving withthe LOW COOLANT light on , after a while, your emission controls may not... that there is a problem and service is apparent. See 66Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required.
...the vehicle, helping to produce cleaner a environment. (In Canada, OBD 1 is replaced by your warranty, Your Pontiac is also designed to assist your service technician in the Index. NOTICE: SERVICE ENGINE SOON If you keep driving...the fuel. This may not run as smoothly. ignition and emission control systems. 2-84 This could cause your Pontiac to overheat. NOTICE: Driving withthe LOW COOLANT light on , after a while, your emission controls may not... that there is a problem and service is apparent. See 66Engine Overheating" in correctly diagnosing any problem is required.
Owner's Manual
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.... If you don't shift down a long or steep downgrade. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Signal well in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transmission overheating. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will also flash, telling other objects. Do this so your trailer won't strikesoft shoulders, curbs...
.... If you don't shift down a long or steep downgrade. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Signal well in THIRD (3) instead of engine and transmission overheating. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will also flash, telling other objects. Do this so your trailer won't strikesoft shoulders, curbs...
Owner's Manual
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Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that canoccur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-26 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-26 Changing a Flat Tire 5-38 Compact Tire Spare 5-39 If You're Stuck:InSand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that canoccur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5-14 Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-26 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-26 Changing a Flat Tire 5-38 Compact Tire Spare 5-39 If You're Stuck:InSand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-1
Owner's Manual
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...driving when your Pontiac instrument panel (V8 Engine only). You or others could be badly damaged. Just turn it cools down. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until it and get of the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids... your vehicle can be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Wait until the out engine is cool. Stop your Pontiac's instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a LOW COOLANT warning lighton your engine is no coolant, your warranty. 5-...
...driving when your Pontiac instrument panel (V8 Engine only). You or others could be badly damaged. Just turn it cools down. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from the vehicle until it and get of the vehicle until there is overheated, the liquids... your vehicle can be badly burned. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheated engine can catch fire. Wait until the out engine is cool. Stop your Pontiac's instrument panel. Engine Overheating You will find a LOW COOLANT warning lighton your engine is no coolant, your warranty. 5-...
Owner's Manual
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... dangerous. you can be burned. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. If you do, you run theengine if there is overheating, both fans should be running.If they aren't,your warranty. Adding onlyplain water to your engine could get toohot but the coolant level isn't at...
... dangerous. you can be burned. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. If you do, you run theengine if there is overheating, both fans should be running.If they aren't,your warranty. Adding onlyplain water to your engine could get toohot but the coolant level isn't at...
Owner's Manual
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... engineis cool. I 6-32 Turning the raalator pressure cap when the hot engine and radiator are can be careful the not to spill it. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index information. With the coolant recovery tank, you will burn if the engine parts are hot, -- -- 5 7 Engine Only .L Adding Coolant to blow out...
... engineis cool. I 6-32 Turning the raalator pressure cap when the hot engine and radiator are can be careful the not to spill it. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index information. With the coolant recovery tank, you will burn if the engine parts are hot, -- -- 5 7 Engine Only .L Adding Coolant to blow out...
Owner's Manual
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... to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.Be sure the arrows the cap on line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Havethe system inspected and repaired. 6-33 The...
... to Check Power SteeringFluid It is not necessary to pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating.Be sure the arrows the cap on line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. Havethe system inspected and repaired. 6-33 The...
Owner's Manual
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See "Loading Your Vehicle" in this section for details. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of may flash their high beams atyou if your tire warranty and where to maintain the recommended pressure. If your... have been damaged, replace them. Checkall tires frequently to obtain service, see yourPontiac Warranty booklet for inflation pressure adjustment forhigher speed driving. 0 -9 Tires Your new Pontiac comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact such as overloaded tires. It is much friction. P a - - CAUTION: (Continued, Underinflated tires pose...
See "Loading Your Vehicle" in this section for details. Worn, old tires can cause overheating as a result of may flash their high beams atyou if your tire warranty and where to maintain the recommended pressure. If your... have been damaged, replace them. Checkall tires frequently to obtain service, see yourPontiac Warranty booklet for inflation pressure adjustment forhigher speed driving. 0 -9 Tires Your new Pontiac comes with high-quality tires made by a sudden impact such as overloaded tires. It is much friction. P a - - CAUTION: (Continued, Underinflated tires pose...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine ...6-10. 6-11 Coolant ...6-29 Coolant Heater ...2-27 Coolant Level Check ...7-44 2-83 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-41 Exhaust ...FuseBlocks ...6-70 Identification ...6-68 OilLevelCheck ...7-44 5-14 Overheating ...RunningWhileParked ...2-42 Specifications ...6-73 StartingYour ...2-25 Engineoil ...6-12 6-14 Adding ...Additives ...6-1'7 Checking ...6-13 2-87 Pressure Gage ...Used ...6-18 Whentochange ...6-17 Ethanol ...6-5 Exhaust.
... Engine ...6-10. 6-11 Coolant ...6-29 Coolant Heater ...2-27 Coolant Level Check ...7-44 2-83 Coolant Temperature Gage ...2-41 Exhaust ...FuseBlocks ...6-70 Identification ...6-68 OilLevelCheck ...7-44 5-14 Overheating ...RunningWhileParked ...2-42 Specifications ...6-73 StartingYour ...2-25 Engineoil ...6-12 6-14 Adding ...Additives ...6-1'7 Checking ...6-13 2-87 Pressure Gage ...Used ...6-18 Whentochange ...6-17 Ethanol ...6-5 Exhaust.
Owner's Manual
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... ...4-23 Multifunction Lever ...2-44 Neutral. Manual Transmission ...2.32.2.34 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...2-23 4-16 Night Vision ...2-77 Odometer ...Odometer. Engine ...Overdrive, Automatic Transmission ...2-30 Overheating Engine ...5-14 7-44 Owner Checks and Services ...Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-12 ...6-66 P a i n t Spotting. Automatic Transmission ...2-29 Neutral. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transmission ...2-28 Shifting Into ...2-38...
... ...4-23 Multifunction Lever ...2-44 Neutral. Manual Transmission ...2.32.2.34 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...2-23 4-16 Night Vision ...2-77 Odometer ...Odometer. Engine ...Overdrive, Automatic Transmission ...2-30 Overheating Engine ...5-14 7-44 Owner Checks and Services ...Owner Publications, Ordering ...8-12 ...6-66 P a i n t Spotting. Automatic Transmission ...2-29 Neutral. Chemical ...Park Automatic Transmission ...2-28 Shifting Into ...2-38...