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The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and ... how to read. It explains the"SRS" system. also Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your audio system. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index...
The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and ... how to read. It explains the"SRS" system. also Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to keep your audio system. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index...
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... describes the driver's restraint system. you pull the belt across very quickly. for Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Pick up straight. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. 1-14 First, you can sit up the latch plate...
... describes the driver's restraint system. you pull the belt across very quickly. for Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Pick up straight. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. 1-14 First, you can sit up the latch plate...
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...Entry System Hatch Theft Content Theft-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) ... you can learnabout the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly-- and what to if you havea problem.
...Entry System Hatch Theft Content Theft-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) ... you can learnabout the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you if everything is working properly-- and what to if you havea problem.
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... minutes. Pressing the LOCK button willturn the alarm off, keep If the alarm is not enabled from the factory. 'hrning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button the on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you time to the shock sensor ora due door or...
... minutes. Pressing the LOCK button willturn the alarm off, keep If the alarm is not enabled from the factory. 'hrning Off the Alarm If you started the alarm by pressing the panic button the on the remote keyless entry transmitter. If you time to the shock sensor ora due door or...
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... key, it 's be a PASS-Key I1uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key locksmith who can service PASS-Key 1 . At this time, the vehicle not start . will flash. your key, vehicle needs service. But you may faulty. won't workand fuel won 't work, and the key appears to be dirty or ...someone If See your dealer or locksmith who can service the a tries to the engine. If the the engine does not start andthe SECURITY light stayson when youtry to start , first If the ignition key may also want to wait and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter three minutes...
... key, it 's be a PASS-Key I1uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key locksmith who can service PASS-Key 1 . At this time, the vehicle not start . will flash. your key, vehicle needs service. But you may faulty. won't workand fuel won 't work, and the key appears to be dirty or ...someone If See your dealer or locksmith who can service the a tries to the engine. If the the engine does not start andthe SECURITY light stayson when youtry to start , first If the ignition key may also want to wait and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter three minutes...
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Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. During thistime your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). 0 Don't ...
Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for more information. During thistime your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). 0 Don't ...
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... your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. switch The stays in which you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to five positions. START (E): Starts the engine. This locks your engine and release the switch. But even when the engineis not running . If you have an automatic transmission,.... Use this position if your electrical power accessories.Push in PARK (P). A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which the switch returns after you...
... your vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. switch The stays in which you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to five positions. START (E): Starts the engine. This locks your engine and release the switch. But even when the engineis not running . If you have an automatic transmission,.... Use this position if your electrical power accessories.Push in PARK (P). A warning tone will return RUN for to any accessories. Whenthe engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions C 1 LOCK (B):The only position from which the switch returns after you...
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... Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to drained much sooner. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. Holding your keyin START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) your Pontiac is to if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a... is stopped. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold your starter. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down --...
... Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to drained much sooner. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine 1. When the engine starts, let go engine gets warm. Holding your keyin START for about 15 seconds between each try to shift PARK (P) your Pontiac is to if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a... is stopped. If it doesn'tstart right away, hold your starter. Manual Transmission The gear selector shouldbe in START for longer than 15 seconds ata time will down --...
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... you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down as you hold the ignition key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your battery to work with too much gasoline. I NOTICE: Holding your starter. ~ 2-27 And ...theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LS1 Engine 1. Wait about15 seconds between each try to do the same thing, but then stops), it tells without damaging your engine might...
... you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this time keep the pedal down as you hold the ignition key in START for longer than 15 seconds a t a timewill cause your battery to work with too much gasoline. I NOTICE: Holding your starter. ~ 2-27 And ...theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. Starting Your 5.7 Liter LS1 Engine 1. Wait about15 seconds between each try to do the same thing, but then stops), it tells without damaging your engine might...
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... then (or stops), it could change the way the engine operates. If you ever have to have to, until your engine has run a while. When starting your enginein very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do this manual that how to workwith the... electronics inyour vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way the to START and hold the key in the Index. 2-28 five This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn...
... then (or stops), it could change the way the engine operates. If you ever have to have to, until your engine has run a while. When starting your enginein very cold weather (below 0°F or -18"C), do this: NOTICE: Your engine is designed to do this manual that how to workwith the... electronics inyour vehicle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way the to START and hold the key in the Index. 2-28 five This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn...
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...of the underhood fuse box. 3. In very cold weather,0 O F (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn... off the engine. 2. You could be pluggeda in minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord ...
...of the underhood fuse box. 3. In very cold weather,0 O F (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You'll geteasier starting your vehicle. 2-29 Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn... off the engine. 2. You could be pluggeda in minimum of four hours priorto starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine CoolantHeater (Canada Only) To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. A CAUTION: Plugging thecord ...
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Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your be vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it was before to use when start yourengine because your rear wheels. for that you contact your dealer inthe area where you vehicle can give you keep coolant heater plugged the in? ...,the kind of trying to unplug and store the cord as it could be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 4. Before starting the engine, be damaged.
Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions your be vehicle. Instead of oil you don't, it was before to use when start yourengine because your rear wheels. for that you contact your dealer inthe area where you vehicle can give you keep coolant heater plugged the in? ...,the kind of trying to unplug and store the cord as it could be sure to list everything here, we ask that particular area. 4. Before starting the engine, be damaged.
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... brake application. Shift to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Ensure theshift lever is stopped. I NOTICE: Shifting to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to backup. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle...
... brake application. Shift to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Ensure theshift lever is stopped. I NOTICE: Shifting to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. You have to backup. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle...
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... ice, snow or gravel. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will light when selected. You may choose thePERFORM mode. When you the engine, the start feature. For general driving in conditions, use or when the vehicle is equipped or switch will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. The lightin... the centerof the switch will upshift normally. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to providemore traction when you may press 2ND GEAR...
... ice, snow or gravel. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will light when selected. You may choose thePERFORM mode. When you the engine, the start feature. For general driving in conditions, use or when the vehicle is equipped or switch will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. The lightin... the centerof the switch will upshift normally. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to providemore traction when you may press 2ND GEAR...
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Then, slowly let up on brake pedal. FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift FIRST (1). You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you start or idle your engine. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is your shift pattern. To stop and it's hard to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. 2-...
Then, slowly let up on brake pedal. FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift FIRST (1). You can shiftinto FIRST (1) when you start or idle your engine. Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is your shift pattern. To stop and it's hard to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle. 2-...
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... of PARK (P), ease pressure on a Trailer" in the Index. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application. If you ever hold the brake. 3. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you can . 2-41 in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. the shift lever push the...
... of PARK (P), ease pressure on a Trailer" in the Index. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application. If you ever hold the brake. 3. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you can . 2-41 in RUN.See "Automatic Transmission" in the Index. the shift lever push the...
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... it . 2-47 The lever will flash in the Index). Then release it . Headlamp High/Low Beam To signal a turn a lanechange. Hold there until the arrow starts to help avoid an it accident. or If a bulb is finished, the lever will be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit...
... it . 2-47 The lever will flash in the Index). Then release it . Headlamp High/Low Beam To signal a turn a lanechange. Hold there until the arrow starts to help avoid an it accident. or If a bulb is finished, the lever will be burned out and other drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit...
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... or short delay between wipes. The closer to drive safely. Damaged wiper blades may prevent from the wiper blades before using them until the wipers start, then let go. If you well enough to LO, the shorter the delay. Hold turn For steady wiping at low speed, the band away from...
... or short delay between wipes. The closer to drive safely. Damaged wiper blades may prevent from the wiper blades before using them until the wipers start, then let go. If you well enough to LO, the shorter the delay. Hold turn For steady wiping at low speed, the band away from...
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Start with the vinyl side to front of the sunshade panel (with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT. Unlatch the driver's side T-top, raise halfway and it ...
Start with the vinyl side to front of the sunshade panel (with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT. Unlatch the driver's side T-top, raise halfway and it ...
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Main Lamp Control C. Cigarette Lighter P. Remote Hatch Release T. Fog Lamp Switch B. Air Vents L. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Comfort Controls I. Parking Brake Lever K. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Cupholders J. Glove Box 0. Steering Wheel Controls S. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever Q. Storage Console R. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Horn E AudioSystem G. A. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H.
Main Lamp Control C. Cigarette Lighter P. Remote Hatch Release T. Fog Lamp Switch B. Air Vents L. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch M. Comfort Controls I. Parking Brake Lever K. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic) D. Cupholders J. Glove Box 0. Steering Wheel Controls S. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever Q. Storage Console R. Accessory Power Outlet 2-77 Horn E AudioSystem G. A. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission) H.