Owner's Manual
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...lubricants to do if 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 operate your audio system. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ... and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. It...
...lubricants to do if 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 operate your audio system. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 ... and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. It...
Owner's Manual
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and the Answers How to use your Pontiac and how to Wear SafetyBeltsProperly Driver Position Safety Use Belt During Pregnancy Right Passenger Front Position 1-22 1-28 1-31 1-34 1-44 1-47 1-47 1-47 Supplemental ... Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- also the You can learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should do with air bags and safety belts.
and the Answers How to use your Pontiac and how to Wear SafetyBeltsProperly Driver Position Safety Use Belt During Pregnancy Right Passenger Front Position 1-22 1-28 1-31 1-34 1-44 1-47 1-47 1-47 Supplemental ... Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People AskAbout Safety Belts -- also the You can learn about some things you 'll find information about seats in your safety belts properly. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you should do with air bags and safety belts.
Owner's Manual
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... labels on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for more information. 1-23 This istrue even with great force,faster than the blink of the vehicle.
... labels on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for more information. 1-23 This istrue even with great force,faster than the blink of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... coverings. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. You may have information about servicing your vehicle shouldserviced. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readinessof the system, when the sensors are close to You inflate...~~ CAUTION: I If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 module records The information about the air bag system. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery is equipped with yellow tape...
... coverings. Theyare probably part of the air bag system. You may have information about servicing your vehicle shouldserviced. Avoid wires wrapped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readinessof the system, when the sensors are close to You inflate...~~ CAUTION: I If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27 module records The information about the air bag system. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery is equipped with yellow tape...
Owner's Manual
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... what to if you if everything is working properly-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learnabout the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... what to if you if everything is working properly-- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learnabout the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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.... keep Pressing the REAR 2X button twice will unlock disarm the hatch only. and 0 Pressing the panic button will turn the alarm off. For more information on r m t keyless entrytransmitter, you press. Passive Arming If the ignition was turned off and a door was just opened . 0 Turn the ignition to RUN with the...
.... keep Pressing the REAR 2X button twice will unlock disarm the hatch only. and 0 Pressing the panic button will turn the alarm off. For more information on r m t keyless entrytransmitter, you press. Passive Arming If the ignition was turned off and a door was just opened . 0 Turn the ignition to RUN with the...
Owner's Manual
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... aren't yet broken in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information.
... aren't yet broken in the Index for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information.
Owner's Manual
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... on when you are driving, you start your engine for tells you if there is running, and it reads less than 11 volts or more information on when you may not work properly. engine or comes on If the air bag readiness light stays after you may not be it checked...
... on when you are driving, you start your engine for tells you if there is running, and it reads less than 11 volts or more information on when you may not work properly. engine or comes on If the air bag readiness light stays after you may not be it checked...
Owner's Manual
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... frontof the console, the warning light will anti-lock brakes. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-83 When this warning light the ignitionoff. turn it more information.) ready to reset the is a problem. If the off by pressingthe TCS button isn't on,you still have brakes, but don't have you located in...
... frontof the console, the warning light will anti-lock brakes. Adjust your vehicle needs service. 2-83 When this warning light the ignitionoff. turn it more information.) ready to reset the is a problem. If the off by pressingthe TCS button isn't on,you still have brakes, but don't have you located in...
Owner's Manual
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... different kinds of Control 4-17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-30 Driving in varying weather conditions. Section 4 Your Driving and theRoad Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle 4- 15 Driving at Night 4-32 Towing a Trailer 4-1
... different kinds of Control 4-17 4-20 4-2 1 4-22 4-23 4-23 4-25 4-30 Driving in varying weather conditions. Section 4 Your Driving and theRoad Here you'll find information about driving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Loading Your Vehicle 4- 15 Driving at Night 4-32 Towing a Trailer 4-1
Owner's Manual
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...can you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for either thefront or rear axle. Never exceed theGVWR for additional tire information Two labels on your vehicle, calledGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the driver's door. And, if you...the Certification label, found on the rear edge driver's door tells of you carry. tells you should spreadit out. Loading Your Vehicle DATE TIRE- LOADING INFORMATION CAf VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GG W R AM FRT !a THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL VEHICLE S F BUMPER,QPT Am b~ THE ON...
...can you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for either thefront or rear axle. Never exceed theGVWR for additional tire information Two labels on your vehicle, calledGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the driver's door. And, if you...the Certification label, found on the rear edge driver's door tells of you carry. tells you should spreadit out. Loading Your Vehicle DATE TIRE- LOADING INFORMATION CAf VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP GG W R AM FRT !a THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL VEHICLE S F BUMPER,QPT Am b~ THE ON...
Owner's Manual
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... trailering capacity for time-tested, important traileringtips and safety rules. But trailering is required to be coveredby your dealerfor advice Ask and information about towing trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. Successful,safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to operate relatively at ... well or even at higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. For example, if the trailer is should read the information "Weight of your vehicle; You may not work harder against the drag the added of weight. Pull atrailer only if you is ...
... trailering capacity for time-tested, important traileringtips and safety rules. But trailering is required to be coveredby your dealerfor advice Ask and information about towing trailer with the proper trailer towing equipment. Successful,safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to operate relatively at ... well or even at higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. For example, if the trailer is should read the information "Weight of your vehicle; You may not work harder against the drag the added of weight. Pull atrailer only if you is ...
Owner's Manual
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..., having to is driven. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 0 There are all important. A good sourcefor this information can be too heavy. Don't tow a trailer at all during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80km/h) and...
..., having to is driven. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 0 There are all important. A good sourcefor this information can be too heavy. Don't tow a trailer at all during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over mph (80km/h) and...
Owner's Manual
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...gross it , riding in 4-34 You can ask your dealer our trailering informationor for advice, or you can writeus at: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H... you must add thetongue load to get them right be carrying that weight, too. "Loading Your See Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle will it or weight of your vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you havea weight-distributing hitch, the trailer...
...gross it , riding in 4-34 You can ask your dealer our trailering informationor for advice, or you can writeus at: Pontiac Division Customer Assistance Center One Pontiac Plaza Pontiac, MI 48340-2952 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H... you must add thetongue load to get them right be carrying that weight, too. "Loading Your See Vehicle" in the Indexfor more information about your vehicle will it or weight of your vehicle. And if you tow a trailer, you havea weight-distributing hitch, the trailer...
Owner's Manual
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... the trailer clear of these is 4. Apply your engine; Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to do it 's a good to review idea this information before you : 0 Start your regular brakes, but don'tshift into PARK (P) yet, or into a gear; Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you...
... the trailer clear of these is 4. Apply your engine; Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to do it 's a good to review idea this information before you : 0 Start your regular brakes, but don'tshift into PARK (P) yet, or into a gear; Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while you...
Owner's Manual
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... weather, water can be dangerous. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be burned. If the are engine is set for more information.) catch fire and you at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in get too hot but the coolant level coolant mixturewill. If they aren...
... weather, water can be dangerous. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is overheating, both fans should be burned. If the are engine is set for more information.) catch fire and you at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in get too hot but the coolant level coolant mixturewill. If they aren...
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: You can be burned if spill coolant on hot you see a stream of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) engine parts. is 5-22 Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . If you 3. Remove the pressure cap. is located on a hot ...
A CAUTION: You can be burned if spill coolant on hot you see a stream of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) engine parts. is 5-22 Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it . If you 3. Remove the pressure cap. is located on a hot ...
Owner's Manual
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... wire. The speaker wire may have speakers in the ti panel over the rm spare tire. (See "Compact Spare Tire" laterin this section for more information about the compact spare.) Use a coin or a key to disconnect thewire from the speaker. If you have to turn screw heads until the the slots...
... wire. The speaker wire may have speakers in the ti panel over the rm spare tire. (See "Compact Spare Tire" laterin this section for more information about the compact spare.) Use a coin or a key to disconnect thewire from the speaker. If you have to turn screw heads until the the slots...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal while you may need to be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. 5-42 If you do need to be towed out. For information about using chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission in gear. If your vehicle has traction control, you can destroy parts of your steering...
... pedal while you may need to be towed out, see "Tire Chains" in the Index. 5-42 If you do need to be towed out. For information about using chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission in gear. If your vehicle has traction control, you can destroy parts of your steering...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants This section begins with service and information, fuel and thenit shows how to its appearance care. 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...
... Maintenance Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants This section begins with service and information, fuel and thenit shows how to its appearance care. 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...