Owner's Manual
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... the"SRS" system. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you information on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find this something you how to use . The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section...
... the"SRS" system. Your Driving and the Road Here you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you information on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find this something you how to use . The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section...
Owner's Manual
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... not open or air break theair bag coverings. You can still inflate during improper service. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about servicing your vehicle. you are close to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for is disconnected, an air bag can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
... not open or air break theair bag coverings. You can still inflate during improper service. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about servicing your vehicle. you are close to replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for is disconnected, an air bag can be There are activated and driver's safety belt usage at...
Owner's Manual
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... restraintin the front passenger seat. Ifit is, it Vehicle Safety Standards. When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to used in a rear seat. It's better to secure the child restraint in a vehicle. even when no child is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. I A child ina rearfacing child restraint canbe passenger's air seriously injuredif the...
... restraintin the front passenger seat. Ifit is, it Vehicle Safety Standards. When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to used in a rear seat. It's better to secure the child restraint in a vehicle. even when no child is not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. I A child ina rearfacing child restraint canbe passenger's air seriously injuredif the...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-76 2-79 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake Windows Tilt SteeringWheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments %in Lift-off Roof Panels(If Equipped) Convertible Top Instrument Panel Waming Lights,Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to if you if everything is working properly-- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you havea problem. Section 2 FeaturesandControls...
... 2-76 2-79 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake Windows Tilt SteeringWheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments %in Lift-off Roof Panels(If Equipped) Convertible Top Instrument Panel Waming Lights,Gages and Indicators 2-1 and what to if you if everything is working properly-- Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you havea problem. Section 2 FeaturesandControls...
Owner's Manual
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... command has been received the remote by change the factory setting, the following: do keyless entry transmitter.) 1. parking lamps will flash when you press UNLOCK.) Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will arm itself.) Mode 4: Passive Armingand Remote Keyless Entry TransmitterPower Door Lock Switch Arming (The system willarm itself .) flash upon the first press on LOCK, your lamps will flash and your horn will sound upon the second...
... command has been received the remote by change the factory setting, the following: do keyless entry transmitter.) 1. parking lamps will flash when you press UNLOCK.) Mode 3: Horn and Lamps (Your horn will arm itself.) Mode 4: Passive Armingand Remote Keyless Entry TransmitterPower Door Lock Switch Arming (The system willarm itself .) flash upon the first press on LOCK, your lamps will flash and your horn will sound upon the second...
Owner's Manual
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... in the ignition switch as you turnit toward you can turn the you open the driver's door when the ignition is E off and the key is running ,you start your electrical power accessories and to operate your engine and release the switch. START (E): Starts the engine. Use this position if your electrical power accessories.Push in which the switch returns after you can useRUN to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission.
... in the ignition switch as you turnit toward you can turn the you open the driver's door when the ignition is E off and the key is running ,you start your electrical power accessories and to operate your engine and release the switch. START (E): Starts the engine. Use this position if your electrical power accessories.Push in which the switch returns after you can useRUN to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission.
Owner's Manual
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... safety feature. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your battery be to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key toSTART. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down -- Your engine won 't start inany other position-- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to the the floor andstart the engine...
... safety feature. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your battery be to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key toSTART. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down -- Your engine won 't start inany other position-- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to the the floor andstart the engine...
Owner's Manual
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... your engine might not perform properly. After waiting about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and let up the accelerator on pedal. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your battery to the floor l and holding it could change...
... your engine might not perform properly. After waiting about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key and let up the accelerator on pedal. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your battery to the floor l and holding it could change...
Owner's Manual
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... way into the gear you want. 5. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to tow a trailer, see "Towing If you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. If your manual (BTSI). in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-41 Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button...
... way into the gear you want. 5. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to tow a trailer, see "Towing If you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. If your manual (BTSI). in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. Turn the ignition key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can . 2-41 Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button...
Owner's Manual
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... anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure a to help avoid braking skid, this light will also come on when the systemis limiting wheel spin. LOW TRAC If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you turn the ignition key to RUN. The light will come on briefly when you should pulloff the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the light doesn't come on. Engine Coolant Temperature...
... anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure a to help avoid braking skid, this light will also come on when the systemis limiting wheel spin. LOW TRAC If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions,you turn the ignition key to RUN. The light will come on briefly when you should pulloff the road, stop your engine coolant has overheated. If the light doesn't come on. Engine Coolant Temperature...
Owner's Manual
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... current need to limit wheel spin. A lot of physics when driving curves. To turn the systemoff, press the TCS switch located at the front of the tires against the road possible for the vehicle to change its path when turn you the front wheels. The on switch willgo off . If there's traction, inertia will take curvesat a reasonable speed. Braking in tried to steera...
... current need to limit wheel spin. A lot of physics when driving curves. To turn the systemoff, press the TCS switch located at the front of the tires against the road possible for the vehicle to change its path when turn you the front wheels. The on switch willgo off . If there's traction, inertia will take curvesat a reasonable speed. Braking in tried to steera...
Owner's Manual
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... a trafficjam, shift to if the warning stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for about 10 minutes. Idle for a minute or so: 1. Turn on a hot day. 0 0 0 If you no sign steam, you can the engine of the vehicle until it cools down. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your air conditioner. Turn off your park vehicle rightaway. You may not be safe, drive slower for automatic transmissions. 5-16...
... a trafficjam, shift to if the warning stops. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for about 10 minutes. Idle for a minute or so: 1. Turn on a hot day. 0 0 0 If you no sign steam, you can the engine of the vehicle until it cools down. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your air conditioner. Turn off your park vehicle rightaway. You may not be safe, drive slower for automatic transmissions. 5-16...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-8 6-12 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-24 6-26 6-27 6-3 1 6-32 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-37 6-38 6-44 6-53 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-68 6-68 6-70 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of your...
.... 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-8 6-12 6-18 6-19 6-20 6-24 6-26 6-27 6-3 1 6-32 6-33 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes 6-37 6-38 6-44 6-53 6-56 6-56 6-57 6-59 6-60 6-6 1 6-62 6-62 6-68 6-68 6-70 Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Care of Safety Belts Cleaning Glass Surfaces Cleaning the Outside of your...
Owner's Manual
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Add enough lubricant DEX-COOL extended life coolant. of The following explains your vehicleis filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. If you have a problem it . "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. To completely refill after draining, add ounces (118 ml) 4 of the filler plug hole with engine overheating or you needto add coolant to if your vehicle 5 years or 150,000 miles for (240 000 whichever occurs...
Add enough lubricant DEX-COOL extended life coolant. of The following explains your vehicleis filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. If you have a problem it . "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. To completely refill after draining, add ounces (118 ml) 4 of the filler plug hole with engine overheating or you needto add coolant to if your vehicle 5 years or 150,000 miles for (240 000 whichever occurs...
Owner's Manual
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... replaced.Don't let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may noteven work at all when you do need brake fluid, use the proper brake fluid. Be careful not to be damaged. This could cause a crash. Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel...
... replaced.Don't let someoneput in the wrong kind of fluid in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may noteven work at all when you do need brake fluid, use the proper brake fluid. Be careful not to be damaged. This could cause a crash. Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel...
Owner's Manual
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...-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires all right to are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. ' A, CAUTION: I you use on each tire's sidewall. It was new had it a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the f wheel rim...
...-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size and type tires all right to are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. ' A, CAUTION: I you use on each tire's sidewall. It was new had it a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the f wheel rim...
Owner's Manual
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... fuse. Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARD H z r Flasher, Brake aad Switch Assembly TURN B/U ControVSecond Traction Gear Start Switch, Back/Up Lamp Switch, Turn Flasher, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module Steering Wheel Controls STG WHEEL CNTFU 6-64 Main Fuse Block FUSE USAGE CHART STOPIHAZARD TURN STG CNTRL BIU WHL RADIO ACCY I I I u 2 0 3 5 HVAC TAIL LPS 4--l BAG AIR 7 - If you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use itsfuse, if it is broken or melted, replace fuse...
... fuse. Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARD H z r Flasher, Brake aad Switch Assembly TURN B/U ControVSecond Traction Gear Start Switch, Back/Up Lamp Switch, Turn Flasher, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module Steering Wheel Controls STG WHEEL CNTFU 6-64 Main Fuse Block FUSE USAGE CHART STOPIHAZARD TURN STG CNTRL BIU WHL RADIO ACCY I I I u 2 0 3 5 HVAC TAIL LPS 4--l BAG AIR 7 - If you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use itsfuse, if it is broken or melted, replace fuse...
Owner's Manual
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... Switch/Timer PWR ACCY Park Lamp Relay, Hatch Release Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Radio,Shock Sensor, Instrument Cluster COURTESY Body Control Module (BCM) GAUGES Body Control Module (BCM), Brake Switch Assembly (BTSI), Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module AIR Air Dual Arming BAG Bag, Pole Sensor CIGAFUACCY Cigar Lighter, Link Data Connector (DLC), Auxiliary Accessory Wire DEFOGBEATSRearDefoggerSwitch/Timer,Rear Defogger Timermelay, Power Seats Fuse STG WHEEL CNTRL WIPEWASH WINDOWS Usage Steering WheelControls Wiper Motor Assembly, Wiper/Washer Switch Power Windows Switch...
... Switch/Timer PWR ACCY Park Lamp Relay, Hatch Release Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Radio,Shock Sensor, Instrument Cluster COURTESY Body Control Module (BCM) GAUGES Body Control Module (BCM), Brake Switch Assembly (BTSI), Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module AIR Air Dual Arming BAG Bag, Pole Sensor CIGAFUACCY Cigar Lighter, Link Data Connector (DLC), Auxiliary Accessory Wire DEFOGBEATSRearDefoggerSwitch/Timer,Rear Defogger Timermelay, Power Seats Fuse STG WHEEL CNTRL WIPEWASH WINDOWS Usage Steering WheelControls Wiper Motor Assembly, Wiper/Washer Switch Power Windows Switch...
Owner's Manual
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and cap the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I I 1 SERVICED BY: I 7-31 Clean radiator, pressuretest neck. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every months since last service, 60 whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant"in the Indexfor what to use. Inspect condenser,Pressure hoses.
and cap the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE I I 1 SERVICED BY: I 7-31 Clean radiator, pressuretest neck. 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every months since last service, 60 whichever occurs first).See "Engine Coolant"in the Indexfor what to use. Inspect condenser,Pressure hoses.
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for all models. The owner's manualwill include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks.
... the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. OWNER'S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for all models. The owner's manualwill include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks.
