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...to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to use . It explains the"SRS" system. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you want to read... Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find this something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
...to keep your seats and safety belts properly. i Maintenance Schedule This section tells you how to use . It explains the"SRS" system. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you want to read... Assistance Information This section tells you 'll find this something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
Owner's Manual
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d 0 a ( ) @ SPEAKER k SPARK OR FLAUE ,\I -1 FUSE P LIGHTER HORN ) . p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN '* '-d ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL l a V For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN ...
d 0 a ( ) @ SPEAKER k SPARK OR FLAUE ,\I -1 FUSE P LIGHTER HORN ) . p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN '* '-d ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL l a V For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN ...
Owner's Manual
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...-Deterrent System (If Equipped) PASS-Key@I1 Feature Customization(If Equipped) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P)... 2-58 2-62 2-69 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...
...-Deterrent System (If Equipped) PASS-Key@I1 Feature Customization(If Equipped) New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Shifting IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P)... 2-58 2-62 2-69 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...
Owner's Manual
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See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the hatch open if or electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through ...
See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. in the Index. 0 If you must drive with the hatch open if or electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through ...
Owner's Manual
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...clean anddry, wait about three minutes andtry another ignitionkey. The ignition key must clean anddry before trying another key PASS-Key I1 to the engine. Wait about three minutes, the starter three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter SECURITY light will during this time, you ...accidentally use key that has a damaged a or When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in the ignition or engine may not start , first If the ignition key may be a PASS-Key I1uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key locksmith who can service PASS-Key...
...clean anddry, wait about three minutes andtry another ignitionkey. The ignition key must clean anddry before trying another key PASS-Key I1 to the engine. Wait about three minutes, the starter three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter SECURITY light will during this time, you ...accidentally use key that has a damaged a or When the PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in the ignition or engine may not start , first If the ignition key may be a PASS-Key I1uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key locksmith who can service PASS-Key...
Owner's Manual
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Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your dealer. In an emergency, callthe Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada 1-800-268-6800.) 0 0 0 Exit Lighting (available for all) Delayed Illumination (available all) for...'re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on your vehicle in order to be able to program that came with your engine if you can be programmed with Content Theft-Deterrent System) 0 0 0 Feature Customization(If Equipped) Your vehicle's locks and lighting systems can be programmed. The ...
Your PASS-Key II system, however, is not protected by your dealer. In an emergency, callthe Pontiac Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-ROADSIE or 1-800-762-3743. (In Canada 1-800-268-6800.) 0 0 0 Exit Lighting (available for all) Delayed Illumination (available all) for...'re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on your vehicle in order to be able to program that came with your engine if you can be programmed with Content Theft-Deterrent System) 0 0 0 Feature Customization(If Equipped) Your vehicle's locks and lighting systems can be programmed. The ...
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... Position to which the switch returns after you switch to five positions. Use this position if your engine and release the switch. A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. With the ignition key in the ignition. The ignition will sound if you... is E off and the key is in the ignition, can turn the you start your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. START (E): Starts the engine. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which can you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to LOCK unless...
... Position to which the switch returns after you switch to five positions. Use this position if your engine and release the switch. A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. With the ignition key in the ignition. The ignition will sound if you... is E off and the key is in the ignition, can turn the you start your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. START (E): Starts the engine. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which can you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to LOCK unless...
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... press thekey release button while the vehicle is it all the way in the LOCK position before you can 't turn thekey only to turn the engine off while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you are using the correct key; key could cause acollision. Note that... even if the engine not running, ACC and is RUN allow youto operate your vehicle needs service. if so, is moving , turn it ignition switch. If none of ability...
... press thekey release button while the vehicle is it all the way in the LOCK position before you can 't turn thekey only to turn the engine off while the vehicle is , then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you are using the correct key; key could cause acollision. Note that... even if the engine not running, ACC and is RUN allow youto operate your vehicle needs service. if so, is moving , turn it ignition switch. If none of ability...
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... 15 seconds ata time will down -- If you do, you 're already moving . Hold clutch pedal to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your battery be to shift PARK (P) your...starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key toSTART. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your Pontiac is to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter. I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your shift lever...
... 15 seconds ata time will down -- If you do, you 're already moving . Hold clutch pedal to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your battery be to shift PARK (P) your...starter motor. 2. And the excessive heat can damage your ignition key toSTART. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your Pontiac is to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your starter. I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your shift lever...
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...but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it tells without damaging your key in START for five six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up the accelerator on pedal. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your...START. Try pushing your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART. And theexcessive heat can damage your starter. ~ 2-27 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help avoid draining your battery damaging or your starter motor. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you the hold the key in...
...but then stops again, do the same thing, but then stops), it tells without damaging your key in START for five six seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up the accelerator on pedal. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your...START. Try pushing your vehicle. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART. And theexcessive heat can damage your starter. ~ 2-27 NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help avoid draining your battery damaging or your starter motor. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you the hold the key in...
Owner's Manual
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...it there. If you have your vehicle towed, see tells the partof this manual that how to , until your engine has run a while. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you ever have to have to do it without damaging your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all...for 2. five This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you hold it could change the way the engine operates. Your Vehicle" in START for about three seconds. If your engine still won't start starts but do this: NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics inyour vehicle. If ...
...it there. If you have your vehicle towed, see tells the partof this manual that how to , until your engine has run a while. Use the accelerator pedal to maintain engine speed, if you ever have to have to do it without damaging your vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all...for 2. five This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If you hold it could change the way the engine operates. Your Vehicle" in START for about three seconds. If your engine still won't start starts but do this: NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics inyour vehicle. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... grounded 110-volt AC outlet. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 Turn off the engine. 2. Also, the wrong kind of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at...Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Usually, the coolant heater should be seriously injured. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is attached tothe outside of the underhood fuse box. 3. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord intoan ...
... grounded 110-volt AC outlet. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 Turn off the engine. 2. Also, the wrong kind of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at...Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Usually, the coolant heater should be seriously injured. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. The cord is attached tothe outside of the underhood fuse box. 3. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord intoan ...
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... everything here, we ask that particular area. 4. The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of trying to keepit away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be vehicle. for that you contact your dealer inthe area where you...
... everything here, we ask that particular area. 4. The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of trying to keepit away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could be vehicle. for that you contact your dealer inthe area where you...
Owner's Manual
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...fully in this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in RUN. You have to get out of your parking brake and P. To.... Push the shift lever the way into the gear you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave your regular brakes before starting the engine. Then move the shift lever PARK ( ) to get out o snow, f ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. Shift to . move the shift...
...fully in this gear to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in RUN. You have to get out of your parking brake and P. To.... Push the shift lever the way into the gear you 're on fairly level ground, always set . Don't leave your regular brakes before starting the engine. Then move the shift lever PARK ( ) to get out o snow, f ice or sand without damaging your vehicle is stopped. Shift to . move the shift...
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... AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is dangerous. or Shifting out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. You could move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): In...
... AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is dangerous. or Shifting out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is racing. You could move very rapidly. NEUTRAL (N): In...
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... the gear shift lever is put in or deep snow or mud. NOTICE: (a) If your rearwheels can use it on . You could damage yourtransmission. Maximum engine speed is going slowly enough. This might happen if you can damage yourengine. Use your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited...
... the gear shift lever is put in or deep snow or mud. NOTICE: (a) If your rearwheels can use it on . You could damage yourtransmission. Maximum engine speed is going slowly enough. This might happen if you can damage yourengine. Use your brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited...
Owner's Manual
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..., use or when the vehicle is in normal unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will bein SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to a performance mode. For a firmer shift and increased performance, you... the engine, the start feature. The light on the button will upshift normally. It will light when selected. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle...
..., use or when the vehicle is in normal unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will bein SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to a performance mode. For a firmer shift and increased performance, you... the engine, the start feature. The light on the button will upshift normally. It will light when selected. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up on clutch. into SECOND () Press the clutch pedal to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Shifting to a complete stop , let up on clutch pedalas the you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is...
... back up, press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up on clutch. into SECOND () Press the clutch pedal to REVERSE (R) only after your engine. Shifting to a complete stop , let up on clutch pedalas the you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is...
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... press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you startor FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE(R) while the vehicle is your engine. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you 're going less (1) than 20 mph (32 km/h). You can shift into FIRST when you...
... press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you startor FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE(R) while the vehicle is your engine. Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you 're going less (1) than 20 mph (32 km/h). You can shift into FIRST when you...
Owner's Manual
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...you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. And you could lose control of your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothlyor for good perforrnance. Don't shift fromSIXTH (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to shiftto the next ... Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 1 to2 13-16 (21-25) 2 to 3 Acceleration Shlft Speed 4 to 5 3t04 5 to 6 NIA 3800 L36 (Code K) 21 -28 (34-35) 32...
...you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission. And you could lose control of your speeddrops below 20 mph (32 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothlyor for good perforrnance. Don't shift fromSIXTH (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to shiftto the next ... Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh) Engine 1 to2 13-16 (21-25) 2 to 3 Acceleration Shlft Speed 4 to 5 3t04 5 to 6 NIA 3800 L36 (Code K) 21 -28 (34-35) 32...