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...and the Road Here you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in manual. on It also gives you information on...Service Appearance and Care Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
...and the Road Here you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Problems on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in manual. on It also gives you information on...Service Appearance and Care Here the manual tellsyou how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Owner's Manual
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Ifyou sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. Part No. 10417104 A Second Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 . ?)::Y-.; ! All Rights Reserved , ii . ~. ~~ ~~-~ GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name F'IREBIRD are registered trademarks General of Division ... We reserve the right to make changesin the product after that time without further notice. Pleasekeepthismanual in this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN ...
Ifyou sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. Part No. 10417104 A Second Edition 'Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 . ?)::Y-.; ! All Rights Reserved , ii . ~. ~~ ~~-~ GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name F'IREBIRD are registered trademarks General of Division ... We reserve the right to make changesin the product after that time without further notice. Pleasekeepthismanual in this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . We support voluntary technician certification. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN ...
Owner's Manual
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...the page number where you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Then we we tell you 'll find In the caution area, tell you about... were to ignore if you learn about things that could hurt is . In this , it will also finda circle with a slash through in this Manual Many people read these cautions. These mean there something that could be hurt. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. iii If you do...
...the page number where you needis the Indexin for your vehicle. find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Please read their owner's manual beginning from to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Then we we tell you 'll find In the caution area, tell you about... were to ignore if you learn about things that could hurt is . In this , it will also finda circle with a slash through in this Manual Many people read these cautions. These mean there something that could be hurt. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. iii If you do...
Owner's Manual
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... the system to an air bag when f it inflates. To air purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see Publications'' in several places around your dealer for the right front passenger's bag. See your vehicle. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery...
... the system to an air bag when f it inflates. To air purchase a service manual, "Service and Owner see Publications'' in several places around your dealer for the right front passenger's bag. See your vehicle. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery...
Owner's Manual
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... seat. Ifit is, it will go. child restraintin the front passenger seat. Always air secure arearfacing child restraint in it Vehicle Safety Standards. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions important, are restrained in a vehicle. even when no child is in a rear seat. When choosing a child restraint, be will have...
... seat. Ifit is, it will go. child restraintin the front passenger seat. Always air secure arearfacing child restraint in it Vehicle Safety Standards. Both the owner's manual and the child restraint instructions important, are restrained in a vehicle. even when no child is in a rear seat. When choosing a child restraint, be will have...
Owner's Manual
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For a complete drain, flush refill, see your Pontiac and dealer or a Pontiac FirebirdService M n a .To aul purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. 5-26 Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. Then fill the coolant recovery tankto the proper level. Be sure the arrows on the capline up like this. 8. 7.
For a complete drain, flush refill, see your Pontiac and dealer or a Pontiac FirebirdService M n a .To aul purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. 5-26 Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. Then fill the coolant recovery tankto the proper level. Be sure the arrows on the capline up like this. 8. 7.
Owner's Manual
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... have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do some of any service work , "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications" in Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. the Genuine GM 6-2 I You'll get genuine parts and l GM GM-trained and supported ...service people. al your vehicle than this manual can.To order theproper service manual,see Bag-Equipped Vehicle" the Index. It tells you 'll want keep a record with We hope you'll go to use the proper...
... have one of these marks: Doing Your Own Service Work If you wantto do some of any service work , "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications" in Index. See "Maintenance Record" in the Index. the Genuine GM 6-2 I You'll get genuine parts and l GM GM-trained and supported ...service people. al your vehicle than this manual can.To order theproper service manual,see Bag-Equipped Vehicle" the Index. It tells you 'll want keep a record with We hope you'll go to use the proper...
Owner's Manual
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... and use itsfuse, if it is broken or melted, replace fuse. u 8 U COURTESY 0 4 0 ACCY PWR 1-9 GAUGES lin 11 21 CIGIACCY DEFOGISEATS RADIO DIMMER ACCY IP SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION PRINTED IN U.S.A The other two in theengine compartment. Open the are of your car thatyou can . Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARD H z r Flasher, Brake...
... and use itsfuse, if it is broken or melted, replace fuse. u 8 U COURTESY 0 4 0 ACCY PWR 1-9 GAUGES lin 11 21 CIGIACCY DEFOGISEATS RADIO DIMMER ACCY IP SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION PRINTED IN U.S.A The other two in theengine compartment. Open the are of your car thatyou can . Fuse Usage STOP/HAZARD H z r Flasher, Brake...
Owner's Manual
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You should be may found ina service manual. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at least twice a year (for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack lubrication. Proper procedures ... are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks. See "Service and Owner Publications" in See the Index. Clean the outside of -position partsas well as needed. cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect the power steering of lines and hoses...
You should be may found ina service manual. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at least twice a year (for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack lubrication. Proper procedures ... are inspections and services which should let your dealer's service department or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up , binding, leaks. See "Service and Owner Publications" in See the Index. Clean the outside of -position partsas well as needed. cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect the power steering of lines and hoses...
Owner's Manual
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Our goal is committedto giving you the most satisfied customer in your ownership experience. A 8-3 Pontiac is focusing onthe changing needsof our customers and is to make you an exceptional level of these elements combine to ...and make your driving experience an enjoyable one, and discussed in are greater detail further in the world. What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? 0 Customer Satisfaction Procedure A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 k ) m Bumper to Bumper Warranty CustomerAssistance RoadsideAssistance CourtesyTransportation 0 All of customer care throughout your owner's manual.
Our goal is committedto giving you the most satisfied customer in your ownership experience. A 8-3 Pontiac is focusing onthe changing needsof our customers and is to make you an exceptional level of these elements combine to ...and make your driving experience an enjoyable one, and discussed in are greater detail further in the world. What Makes Up Pontiac Cares? 0 Customer Satisfaction Procedure A 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 k ) m Bumper to Bumper Warranty CustomerAssistance RoadsideAssistance CourtesyTransportation 0 All of customer care throughout your owner's manual.
Owner's Manual
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...ordering information for past model General Motors vehicles. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT In Canada, please callus at 1-800-PM-CARES or write: Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available purchase forall current and...notifying General Ordering Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Service and Owner Publications in Canada REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like ...
...ordering information for past model General Motors vehicles. Box 436008 Pontiac, MI 48343-6008 8-11 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT In Canada, please callus at 1-800-PM-CARES or write: Service manuals, owner's manuals and other service literature are available purchase forall current and...notifying General Ordering Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Service and Owner Publications in Canada REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like ...
Owner's Manual
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..., axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin containsinstructions to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks. The owner's manualwill include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model...
..., axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Each bulletin containsinstructions to knowledgeably service GeneralMotors cars and trucks. The owner's manualwill include the Maintenance Schedule for Owners and intended to CURRENT PUBLICATIONSFOR 1998 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for current and past model...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Six Speed ...Starting Your Engine ...MapPocket ...Methanol ...Mirrors Convex Outside ...Inside Daymight Rearview ...Manual Remote Control...Outside Manual Adjustable ...Power Remote Control ...Visorvanity ...MountainRoads ...Multifunction Lever ... 2-36 2-26 2-58 6-5 ... Normal Replacement Parts ...6-70 MaintenanceRecord ...7-40 Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long Trip/Highway Definition ...7-6 Long TripMghway Intervals ...7-6 Owner Checks and Services...7-32 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-36 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-38 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Short TripKity ...
... ...Six Speed ...Starting Your Engine ...MapPocket ...Methanol ...Mirrors Convex Outside ...Inside Daymight Rearview ...Manual Remote Control...Outside Manual Adjustable ...Power Remote Control ...Visorvanity ...MountainRoads ...Multifunction Lever ... 2-36 2-26 2-58 6-5 ... Normal Replacement Parts ...6-70 MaintenanceRecord ...7-40 Maintenance Schedule ...7- 1 Long Trip/Highway Definition ...7-6 Long TripMghway Intervals ...7-6 Owner Checks and Services...7-32 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-36 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-38 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-4 Short TripKity ...
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... ...5- 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7-32 Owner Publications. Engine ...6- 12 Oil Pressure Gage ...2-88 Overdrive. Ordering ...8- 12 pi t (P) Chemical ...an Spotting. Manual Transmission ...2-41 Passenger Position ...1-22. 1-28 Passing ...4-13 PASS-Key (8, II ...2-17 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-36 Pontiac Cares Information...Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-21 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 AutomaticTransmission ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Parking Your Vehicle. Coolant ...5-19 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-70
... ...5- 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7-32 Owner Publications. Engine ...6- 12 Oil Pressure Gage ...2-88 Overdrive. Ordering ...8- 12 pi t (P) Chemical ...an Spotting. Manual Transmission ...2-41 Passenger Position ...1-22. 1-28 Passing ...4-13 PASS-Key (8, II ...2-17 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-36 Pontiac Cares Information...Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-21 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12 AutomaticTransmission ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Parking Your Vehicle. Coolant ...5-19 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-70
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...Identification Label ...6-62 Publications. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8- 12 Servicehblications ...8-12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-27 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-59 ShiftLever ...2-30 Shift Speeds ...2-37 shifting AutomaticTransmission ...2-30...61 Sunshades. Automatic Transmission ...2-33 Second-Gear Start ...2-34 6-2 Service ...Bulletins. Ordering ...8-12 Engine Soon Light ...2-85 Manuals. Adding ...3-20 Spare Tire. Cleaning ...6-55 Standard Differential. Vehicle ...6-37 Stuck In Sand, Mud. T-Top ...2-67 ...
...Identification Label ...6-62 Publications. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service and Owner Publications ...8- 12 Servicehblications ...8-12 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ...1-27 Sheet Metal Damage ...6-59 ShiftLever ...2-30 Shift Speeds ...2-37 shifting AutomaticTransmission ...2-30...61 Sunshades. Automatic Transmission ...2-33 Second-Gear Start ...2-34 6-2 Service ...Bulletins. Ordering ...8-12 Engine Soon Light ...2-85 Manuals. Adding ...3-20 Spare Tire. Cleaning ...6-55 Standard Differential. Vehicle ...6-37 Stuck In Sand, Mud. T-Top ...2-67 ...
Owner's Manual
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rm counterclockwise to the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual This information replaces the "Removing Spare Ere and Tools" text located in Section 5 on page 28 and "Storing the a Flat or Spare ?ire and Tools"in Section on page 39 in your owner's manual. 5 On convertiblemodels, you must dso removethe trunk access panel. L . See "Close-OutPanel''in the right...
rm counterclockwise to the 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual This information replaces the "Removing Spare Ere and Tools" text located in Section 5 on page 28 and "Storing the a Flat or Spare ?ire and Tools"in Section on page 39 in your owner's manual. 5 On convertiblemodels, you must dso removethe trunk access panel. L . See "Close-OutPanel''in the right...