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... driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. It also... comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
... driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. It also... comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
Owner's Manual
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... GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Please keep thismanual in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 Part No. 10293226 B First Edition All Rights Reserved Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in your Pontiac, so it ...willbe there if you ever need it appears in product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for This manual includes the latestinformation at the time it . AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE...
... GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Please keep thismanual in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1996 Part No. 10293226 B First Edition All Rights Reserved Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in your Pontiac, so it ...willbe there if you ever need it appears in product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethe name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for This manual includes the latestinformation at the time it . AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE...
Owner's Manual
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... you have breathing problems but not too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ When anair bag inflates, there dust in the air. The service manual for people with a history of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts andside impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is safe to What will yousee after an...
... you have breathing problems but not too hot to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions. ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ When anair bag inflates, there dust in the air. The service manual for people with a history of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts andside impacts, primarily because an occupant's motion is safe to What will yousee after an...
Owner's Manual
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... the Index, I For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places f around your vehicle and the air bag system. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and ...your dealer for the right front passenger's air bag. S ~ ring Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your air bag system. I NOTICE: If you is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to do so. rhe air bag system doesnot need regular maintenance. 1-26 The module...
... the Index, I For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places f around your vehicle and the air bag system. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and ...your dealer for the right front passenger's air bag. S ~ ring Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac Air bags affect how your air bag system. I NOTICE: If you is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to do so. rhe air bag system doesnot need regular maintenance. 1-26 The module...
Owner's Manual
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... that are especially important in place, release the are regular brakes until the trailer clear of the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle willneed service more on the brake pedal. 3. Stop and have to park your rig on a hill,here's how to doit: When You Are Ready to ...PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmiss'ion. 2. Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, a trailer with attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig could ...
... that are especially important in place, release the are regular brakes until the trailer clear of the chocks. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle willneed service more on the brake pedal. 3. Stop and have to park your rig on a hill,here's how to doit: When You Are Ready to ...PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmiss'ion. 2. Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, a trailer with attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig could ...
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...the hazard warning flashers. Dead Battery When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 12. If your vehicle cannot be correct. The make, model and year of your Pontiac. Good Battery C. The operator may not be ... a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. Take care that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Before you can still move the shift lever. Remove the cables in reverse order to have a GM dealer...
...the hazard warning flashers. Dead Battery When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 12. If your vehicle cannot be correct. The make, model and year of your Pontiac. Good Battery C. The operator may not be ... a few tries, it won't start the vehicle with sling-type equipment. 0 That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive. Take care that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. Before you can still move the shift lever. Remove the cables in reverse order to have a GM dealer...
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Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. Be sure the arrows on the cap up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. Then fill the coolant recovery ...
Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. Be sure the arrows on the cap up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. Then fill the coolant recovery ...
Owner's Manual
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... Filling Your Tank 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6- 12 Engine Oil 6-18 Air Cleaner 6-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-27 Manual Transmission Fluid 6-29 Engine Coolant 6-33 Power Steering Fluid 6-35 Windshield Washer Fluid 6-36 Brakes 6-40 Battery 6-4 1 Bulb Replacement... Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications 6-1 There also technical informationabout your Pontiac. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the ...
... Filling Your Tank 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood 6- 12 Engine Oil 6-18 Air Cleaner 6-22 Automatic Transmission Fluid 6-27 Manual Transmission Fluid 6-29 Engine Coolant 6-33 Power Steering Fluid 6-35 Windshield Washer Fluid 6-36 Brakes 6-40 Battery 6-4 1 Bulb Replacement... Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications 6-1 There also technical informationabout your Pontiac. Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the ...
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... GM parts have one of your own service work , see this manual can. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to keep your own service work , you to do your vehicle allGM. We hope you 'll want to be happy with all your service needs.You'll get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. in the Index, Delco 6-2
... GM parts have one of your own service work , see this manual can. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to keep your own service work , you to do your vehicle allGM. We hope you 'll want to be happy with all your service needs.You'll get the proper Pontiac Service Manual. in the Index, Delco 6-2
Owner's Manual
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...the filler plug. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it is cool enough for you to rest your transmission fluid. :I 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sureto follow these steps: 1. Add fluid at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Check that... changed. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to add fluid. Be sure to Check Because this operation can damage your manual transmission doesn't requirechanging. How to get a false reading. 3. If the fluid levelis low, add more fluid as described in the Index....
...the filler plug. Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it is cool enough for you to rest your transmission fluid. :I 3. If the fluid level is good, install the plug and be sureto follow these steps: 1. Add fluid at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. Check that... changed. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to add fluid. Be sure to Check Because this operation can damage your manual transmission doesn't requirechanging. How to get a false reading. 3. If the fluid levelis low, add more fluid as described in the Index....
Owner's Manual
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Replace filter if necessary. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require chanqe. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: i An Emission Control Servic'e. (See footnote"f.) 0Change 'automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven I !T9000Miles (25 000.km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or ...every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ler one or more of f these conditions: - In hilly or mountainous terrain. An,Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at ~00,000 miles...
Replace filter if necessary. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require chanqe. ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: i An Emission Control Servic'e. (See footnote"f.) 0Change 'automatictransmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven I !T9000Miles (25 000.km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or ...every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ler one or more of f these conditions: - In hilly or mountainous terrain. An,Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at ~00,000 miles...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. When doing frequent trailer towing. - An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) these conditions: - I f you do notuse your vehicle under one or more of any damage. Replace air cleaner filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and-filter at 100,000 miles (166 000...
... fuel cap gasket for damage or leaks. When doing frequent trailer towing. - An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) these conditions: - I f you do notuse your vehicle under one or more of any damage. Replace air cleaner filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and-filter at 100,000 miles (166 000...
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Replace filter if necessary. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Cl Change the ... Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote...
Replace filter if necessary. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in dusty conditions. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Cl Change the ... Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote...
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... o f these conditions, change . 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km) (Continued) - I 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for properrotation pattern ...and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see hotnote ++.) Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in taxi...
... o f these conditions, change . 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Replace air cleaner filter. Uses such as needed. An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 60,000 Miles (I00 000 km) (Continued) - I 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for properrotation pattern ...and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see hotnote ++.) Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation'' in taxi...
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...towing. - An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-23 ie 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Uses such as found in dusty conditions. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change... the fluid and filter ut 100,000 m l s (166 000 km). An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ...
...towing. - An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-23 ie 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Uses such as found in dusty conditions. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change... the fluid and filter ut 100,000 m l s (166 000 km). An Emission Control Service. 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven ...
Owner's Manual
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 ... fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Sewice. - An Emission Control Service. (See fOOtnOte-f..) 7-26 In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fur damage or leaks. When doing frequent trailer...
Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 ... fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - An Emission Control Sewice. - An Emission Control Service. (See fOOtnOte-f..) 7-26 In hilly or mountainous terrain. - Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fur damage or leaks. When doing frequent trailer...
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... pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 7-33 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). If you do not use your vehicle under of any these conditions..., change . 17 Rotate tires. Uses such as found in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,...
... pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 7-33 See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in taxi, police or delivery service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). If you do not use your vehicle under of any these conditions..., change . 17 Rotate tires. Uses such as found in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 0Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months,...
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... may needto have your brakes inspected more often your GM dealer's service department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,...hoses have high effort or excessive wear. Inspect other qualified service center do these services be performed at least twice a year (for instance,.... Inspect the near body the exhaust system. Wear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and ...chafing, etc. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. You should be may...
... may needto have your brakes inspected more often your GM dealer's service department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers,...hoses have high effort or excessive wear. Inspect other qualified service center do these services be performed at least twice a year (for instance,.... Inspect the near body the exhaust system. Wear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and ...chafing, etc. Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. You should be may...
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...or write: The toll-free telephone number for all are current and past model General Motors vehicles. 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... Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals,service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature available forpurchase for ordering information in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada ...
...or write: The toll-free telephone number for all are current and past model General Motors vehicles. 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... Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals,service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature available forpurchase for ordering information in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada ...
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... information to Helm, /ncorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS directly for Owners and Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are available for currentand past rno'del GM vehicles. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out...
... information to Helm, /ncorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS directly for Owners and Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are available for currentand past rno'del GM vehicles. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out...