Owner's Manual
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... 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to use . i The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here ... every subject in manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your vehicle running properly and ...
... 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to use . i The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here ... every subject in manual. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to keep your vehicle running properly and ...
Owner's Manual
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... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some of your vehicle. p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN '* '-d ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL l a V d 0 a ( ) @ SPEAKER k SPARK OR FLAUE ,\I -1 FUSE P LIGHTER HORN ) . Vehicle Symbols These aresome of the symbols youmay find on your controls...
... passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are some of your vehicle. p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN '* '-d ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FUEL l a V d 0 a ( ) @ SPEAKER k SPARK OR FLAUE ,\I -1 FUSE P LIGHTER HORN ) . Vehicle Symbols These aresome of the symbols youmay find on your controls...
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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... Theft-Deterrent System the and system isarmed, opening the hatch thisway will force outsideair into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. in the Index. 0 If you must or pass through the between the body and seal the...
... Theft-Deterrent System the and system isarmed, opening the hatch thisway will force outsideair into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on VENT. See "Engine Exhaust" the Index. You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. in the Index. 0 If you must or pass through the between the body and seal the...
Owner's Manual
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... try again. PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or engine may faulty. At this time, the vehicle not start . Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system.It ...PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in Index). your vehicle again or uses another key PASS-Key I1 to have to the engine. The ignition key must clean anddry before trying another ignitionkey. someone is equipped with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System)...
... try again. PASS-Key@I1 Your vehicle is missing resistor pellet, the starter won't work with different resistor pellets in the ignition or engine may faulty. At this time, the vehicle not start . Turn the ignitionoff. PASS-Key I1 is a passive theft-deterrent system.It ...PASS-KeyI1 system senses that matches a decoder in Index). your vehicle again or uses another key PASS-Key I1 to have to the engine. The ignition key must clean anddry before trying another ignitionkey. someone is equipped with the PASS-Key II (Personalized Automotive Security System)...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is the option you needto have anew key made. The followinglist tells you the features that came with your vehicle. 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) ... programmed. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on your vehicle in order to be able to restart your engine if you will turn it off. the If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see 1 your dealer or a locksmith who can be ...
... vehicle is the option you needto have anew key made. The followinglist tells you the features that came with your vehicle. 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) ... programmed. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on your vehicle in order to be able to restart your engine if you will turn it off. the If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 1 ignition key, see 1 your dealer or a locksmith who can be ...
Owner's Manual
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...key in the ignition, can operate your electrical power accessories.Push in which you can turn the you . Use this position if your engine and release the switch. ACC (A): Position in the ignition switch as you turnit toward you switch to five positions. But even when the engineis... lever is running ,you can you start your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. switch The stays in RUN when theengine is in the ignition. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. A i OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to normal driving....
...key in the ignition, can operate your electrical power accessories.Push in which you can turn the you . Use this position if your engine and release the switch. ACC (A): Position in the ignition switch as you turnit toward you switch to five positions. But even when the engineis... lever is running ,you can you start your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. switch The stays in RUN when theengine is in the ignition. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. A i OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to normal driving....
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Note that even if the engine not running, ACC and is moving , turn thekey only to OFF. But turn the only with your key seems stuck in aloss of this works, ..., is , then turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; If none of ability to turn the key hard. If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving .
Note that even if the engine not running, ACC and is moving , turn thekey only to OFF. But turn the only with your key seems stuck in aloss of this works, ..., is , then turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; If none of ability to turn the key hard. If you turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving .
Owner's Manual
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...damage your vehicle is stopped. Hold clutch pedal to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your Pontiac is safety feature. Your engine won 't start inany other position-- When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. The idle speed will cause your ignition key toSTART. If you do, you 're... to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your engine starts. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold your key in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged....
...damage your vehicle is stopped. Hold clutch pedal to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your Pontiac is safety feature. Your engine won 't start inany other position-- When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. The idle speed will cause your ignition key toSTART. If you do, you 're... to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: ~~ NOTICE: Don't try to the the floor andstart the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your engine starts. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold your key in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged....
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...procedure. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. 3. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could change theway the engine operates. If you the hold the key in your accelerator pedalal the way to work with too much gasoline. Wait about15 seconds between each ...longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. Try pushing your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to the floor l and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the ignition key...
...procedure. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. 3. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do it could change theway the engine operates. If you the hold the key in your accelerator pedalal the way to work with too much gasoline. Wait about15 seconds between each ...longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your vehicle. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your starter motor. Try pushing your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to the floor l and holding it doesn't start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the ignition key...
Owner's Manual
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... won't start starts but do this time keep the pedal down for 2. See "Towing 1. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have to floor and holdingit there as you have your vehicle towed, see tells the partof ...this : NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics inyour vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to do it there. When starting...
... won't start starts but do this time keep the pedal down for 2. See "Towing 1. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have to floor and holdingit there as you have your vehicle towed, see tells the partof ...this : NOTICE: Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics inyour vehicle. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to do it there. When starting...
Owner's Manual
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... extension cord could causean electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord intoan ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. You... AC outlet. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 The cord is attached tothe outside of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. In very cold weather,0 O F (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the...
... extension cord could causean electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for at least 15 amps. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord intoan ungrounded outlet could overheat and cause a fire. You... AC outlet. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 The cord is attached tothe outside of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. In very cold weather,0 O F (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the...
Owner's Manual
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Before starting the engine, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of trying to unplug and ... dealer can 't move easily. 2-30 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your rear wheels. the best P: It's position to keepit away from moving engine parts. 4. How long should you don't, it was before to use when start yourengine because your be damaged. If you keep coolant heater plugged the...
Before starting the engine, be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of trying to unplug and ... dealer can 't move easily. 2-30 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your rear wheels. the best P: It's position to keepit away from moving engine parts. 4. How long should you don't, it was before to use when start yourengine because your be damaged. If you keep coolant heater plugged the...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle won't move suddenly. You have to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-31 REVERSE (R): Use this section. If you have left the engine running unless you have to backup. Shift to get out o snow, f ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in RUN. ...dangerous to REVERSE only after (R) your vehicle is stopped. If you is fully in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Push the shift lever the way into the gear you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in...
... vehicle won't move suddenly. You have to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. 2-31 REVERSE (R): Use this section. If you have left the engine running unless you have to backup. Shift to get out o snow, f ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see "Towing a Trailer" in RUN. ...dangerous to REVERSE only after (R) your vehicle is stopped. If you is fully in this gear to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Push the shift lever the way into the gear you 're pulling a trailer, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in...
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... your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): This position is racing. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is for normal driving, however, it offers more power. restart when you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a. If need more , push ... warranty. 2-32 Here are some times might choose THIRD (3) you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicleis being towed.
... your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (03): This position is racing. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is for normal driving, however, it offers more power. restart when you 're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a. If need more , push ... warranty. 2-32 Here are some times might choose THIRD (3) you instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a: 0 I When driving on the brake pedal, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicleis being towed.
Owner's Manual
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... brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You could damage yourtransmission. Maximum engine speed is going slower than SECOND (2). Also, if you can use your speed as muchas possible. Don't shift intoSECOND (2)unless you are going slowly enough...
... brakes or shift into FIRST (1) until the vehicle is limited to hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. You could damage yourtransmission. Maximum engine speed is going slower than SECOND (2). Also, if you can use your speed as muchas possible. Don't shift intoSECOND (2)unless you are going slowly enough...
Owner's Manual
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When you the engine, the start Y u vehicle is shut off, when it willgo back to providemore traction when you may press 2ND GEAR START again tot r o f this un f feature. ... Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. 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. Always useNORMAL for continuous use the normal mode. For general...
When you the engine, the start Y u vehicle is shut off, when it willgo back to providemore traction when you may press 2ND GEAR START again tot r o f this un f feature. ... Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. 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. Always useNORMAL for continuous use the normal mode. For general...
Owner's Manual
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... clutch pedal as you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). into REVERSE Let up on the clutch as you start or idle your engine. If you press the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is moving could damage your transmission. into NEUTRAL (N).
... clutch pedal as you 're going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). into REVERSE Let up on the clutch as you start or idle your engine. If you press the accelerator pedal. Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed This is moving could damage your transmission. into NEUTRAL (N).
Owner's Manual
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... you do for IT SECOND (2). THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)and SIXTH (6): Shift into gear. 2-36 If you have turned your ignition and want to park your engine. 6-Speed This is rolling (at less than5 mph (8 km/h)). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. slowly let up...
... you do for IT SECOND (2). THIRD(3),FOURTH(4),FIFTH(5)and SIXTH (6): Shift into gear. 2-36 If you have turned your ignition and want to park your engine. 6-Speed This is rolling (at less than5 mph (8 km/h)). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. slowly let up...
Owner's Manual
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... (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to shiftto the next higher gear f r best fuel economy. 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) 32-37 (51-59) ... You may have to you the next lower gear. 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. Shift Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or ...
... (6)to THIRD (3), or FIFTH(5) to SECOND (2) or FOURTH(4) to shiftto the next higher gear f r best fuel economy. 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) 32-37 (51-59) ... You may have to you the next lower gear. 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. Shift Speeds A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gearwhen you downshift, you could injure yourself or ...