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... find of You something you want to operate your Pontiac. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how... to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule ...
... find of You something you want to operate your Pontiac. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how... to keep your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule ...
Owner's Manual
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...Limited" for This manual includes the latestinformation at the time it appears in your Pontiac, so it willbe there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propri6taires canadiens... printed. If you 're on the road. Please keep thismanual in this manual inso the new it owner can use it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho...
...Limited" for This manual includes the latestinformation at the time it appears in your Pontiac, so it willbe there if you ever need it when you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propri6taires canadiens... printed. If you 're on the road. Please keep thismanual in this manual inso the new it owner can use it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho...
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...and Symbols You will also finda circle with a slash throughit in book. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. Thissafety symbol means"Don't,'' "Don't do this," or ..."Don't let this manual, you do to help learn about the features and you or other people. In the caution area...use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that 's in you the backof the manual.It's an alphabetical listof all that could hurt if you were to ignor;e you 'll and find it...
...and Symbols You will also finda circle with a slash throughit in book. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to endwhen they first receive their new vehicle. Thissafety symbol means"Don't,'' "Don't do this," or ..."Don't let this manual, you do to help learn about the features and you or other people. In the caution area...use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that 's in you the backof the manual.It's an alphabetical listof all that could hurt if you were to ignor;e you 'll and find it...
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... To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places f around your air bag system. I NOTICE: If you damage the covering for service. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly. See your Pontiac should be injured if ...and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice, You can mean that your vehicle.Your is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for...
... To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in several places f around your air bag system. I NOTICE: If you damage the covering for service. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly. See your Pontiac should be injured if ...and the batteryis disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improperservice, You can mean that your vehicle.Your is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for...
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.... LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL I'NFORMATION The other labelis the Certification label, found on the driver's door tells you the gross weight capacity of your rear area. rear...
.... LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL I'NFORMATION The other labelis the Certification label, found on the driver's door tells you the gross weight capacity of your rear area. rear...
Owner's Manual
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... through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 10. line For a complete drain, flush and refill, see "Service and Owner Publications" in idle for approximately four minutes. Start the engine and allow it to the proper level. 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to run... By this . Be sure the arrows on the cap up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. 8. Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap.
... through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck. 10. line For a complete drain, flush and refill, see "Service and Owner Publications" in idle for approximately four minutes. Start the engine and allow it to the proper level. 9. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to run... By this . Be sure the arrows on the cap up like this time, the coolant level inside the radiator will be lower. To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. 8. Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap.
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...hasan air bag system. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do your own service work you perform. order the proper service manual, "Service and Owner Publications" the Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. in GM We hope you'll want to get genuine GM parts and GM...receipts and list the mileageand the dateof any service work , see this manual can. tells you much more abouthow to service your Pontiac than To see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipp'edPontiac" in the Index, Delco 6-2 Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with all...
...hasan air bag system. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do your own service work you perform. order the proper service manual, "Service and Owner Publications" the Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. in GM We hope you'll want to get genuine GM parts and GM...receipts and list the mileageand the dateof any service work , see this manual can. tells you much more abouthow to service your Pontiac than To see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipp'edPontiac" in the Index, Delco 6-2 Service Your Pontiac dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with all...
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..., etc. Wear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the Index. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for surface condition. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the rear axle and add if needed . Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors Also inspect... could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. You should be may found in a GM service manual. Checkthe axle and repair it if needed .
..., etc. Wear Axle Service Check the gear lubricant level in the Index. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for surface condition. See "Service and Owner Publications" in the rear axle and add if needed . Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors Also inspect... could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. You should be may found in a GM service manual. Checkthe axle and repair it if needed .
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... changing needs our customers and of these elements combine to giving you the most product and our services, and satisfied customer in your owner's manual. the 8-3 What makes up Pontiac Cares? Our goal is committed to make you an exceptional levelof customer care throughout the ownership experience. A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000...
... changing needs our customers and of these elements combine to giving you the most product and our services, and satisfied customer in your owner's manual. the 8-3 What makes up Pontiac Cares? Our goal is committed to make you an exceptional levelof customer care throughout the ownership experience. A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000...
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... 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 Canada, you believe that your vehicle and has a safety defect, you 'll notify us. Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952
... 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 Canada, you believe that your vehicle and has a safety defect, you 'll notify us. Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952
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... MODEL ORDER FORMS Sewice Publications are written intended 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 €he 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfe:r cases. To request an order form, please specify year and model name...
... MODEL ORDER FORMS Sewice Publications are written intended 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 €he 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfe:r cases. To request an order form, please specify year and model name...
Owner's Manual
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... Methanol ...6-5 Mirrors ...2-56 Convex Outside ...2-57 Inside Day/Night Rearview ...2-56 Manual ...2-56 Manual Remote Control ...2-56 Power Remote Control ...2-57 VisorVanity ...2-60 MountainRoads ...4-23 Multifunction Lever ...2-44 Neutral. 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. Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long TripMighway Definition ...7-6 Long...
... Methanol ...6-5 Mirrors ...2-56 Convex Outside ...2-57 Inside Day/Night Rearview ...2-56 Manual ...2-56 Manual Remote Control ...2-56 Power Remote Control ...2-57 VisorVanity ...2-60 MountainRoads ...4-23 Multifunction Lever ...2-44 Neutral. 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. Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long TripMighway Definition ...7-6 Long...
Owner's Manual
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...20 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8- 12 Radiator ...5.19. 5.22 Radiator Pressure Cap ... a Crash ...1-41 SystemCheck ...7-44 Retained Accessory Power ...2-55 Reverse, Automatic Transmission ...2-29 Reverse, Manual Transmission ...2-33. 2-34 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-21 Roadside Assistance ...8-6 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ... ...6-51 9-8 4-13 Passing ' -49' * ...I1 ...2-16 PASS-Key Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-48 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Antenna Mast Care ...3-24 DoorLocks ...2-5 Option Fuses ...6-69 2-57 Remote Control Mirror ...
...20 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8- 12 Radiator ...5.19. 5.22 Radiator Pressure Cap ... a Crash ...1-41 SystemCheck ...7-44 Retained Accessory Power ...2-55 Reverse, Automatic Transmission ...2-29 Reverse, Manual Transmission ...2-33. 2-34 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-21 Roadside Assistance ...8-6 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ... ...6-51 9-8 4-13 Passing ' -49' * ...I1 ...2-16 PASS-Key Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-48 Pontiac Cares Information ...8-2 Power Antenna Mast Care ...3-24 DoorLocks ...2-5 Option Fuses ...6-69 2-57 Remote Control Mirror ...
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... Why They Work ...1-9 Safety Chains ...4-35 8-10 Safety Defects. Ordering ...8-12 Engine Soon Light ...2-84 8-12 Manuals. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-12 Service Publications ...8-12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-65 ShiftLever ...2-28 2-36 Shiftspeeds ...Shifting AutomaticTransmission ...2-28 Into Park (P) ...2-38...
... Why They Work ...1-9 Safety Chains ...4-35 8-10 Safety Defects. Ordering ...8-12 Engine Soon Light ...2-84 8-12 Manuals. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8-12 Service Publications ...8-12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-65 ShiftLever ...2-28 2-36 Shiftspeeds ...Shifting AutomaticTransmission ...2-28 Into Park (P) ...2-38...