Owner's Manual
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...safety belts properly. i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It explains the"SRS" system. Problems on the Road This... how to use your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information on It also gives you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
...safety belts properly. i Customer Assistance Information This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. The 1998 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It explains the"SRS" system. Problems on the Road This... how to use your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you information on It also gives you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
Owner's Manual
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your dealer for the right front passenger's bag. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your... still inflate during improper service. You may have information about the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for driver's or the the ~ right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. Do not open or air break theair bag coverings....
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your dealer for the right front passenger's bag. Your dealer and the Firebird Service Manual have to minutes after the 10 ignition key is turned off and thebattery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your... still inflate during improper service. You may have information about the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for driver's or the the ~ right frontpassenger's air bag, the bagmay not work properly. Do not open or air break theair bag coverings....
Owner's Manual
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... or 500 slow for the first miles (805 km). During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . See "Towinga Trailer'' in ." But itwill perform betterin the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . Leaving Programming Mode When programming is opened with your...
... or 500 slow for the first miles (805 km). During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in . See "Towinga Trailer'' in ." But itwill perform betterin the long run if you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in . Leaving Programming Mode When programming is opened with your...
Owner's Manual
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... accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART. And theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. If you the hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Wait about15 seconds between each try to floor, while you don't, your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed...
... accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key toSTART. And theexcessive heat can damage your dealer. If you the hold the key in your engine might not perform properly. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START. Wait about15 seconds between each try to floor, while you don't, your vehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is designed...
Owner's Manual
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... holdingit there as you hold it could change the way the engine operates. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold the key in the Index...
... holdingit there as you hold it could change the way the engine operates. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine might not perform properly. Before adding electrical equipment, checkwith your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold the key in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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... you are starting on . with a second-gear start buttonon the console to normal mode. Always useNORMAL for continuous use the normal mode. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. The transmission will ... is not intended for normal road conditions. For general driving in normal unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. You may choose thePERFORM mode. When ...
... you are starting on . with a second-gear start buttonon the console to normal mode. Always useNORMAL for continuous use the normal mode. Performance Mode Switch Second-Gear Start(V6 Auto: This switch letsyou change from a normal driving mode (If Equipped) to move. The transmission will ... is not intended for normal road conditions. For general driving in normal unlessyou select thePERFORM feature. The switch will up then remainin performance mode until the engine is equipped or switch will turn on ice or other slippery surfaces. You may choose thePERFORM mode. When ...
Owner's Manual
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... fan controlknob to a comfortable setting. 3. Heating Ventilation or The heater works best if you can useit in the Index. You may want to improve heater performance on cool, but sunny days. Turn the air control knob to the desired speed. Turn the fan control knob to vent. 2. Turn the fan control...
... fan controlknob to a comfortable setting. 3. Heating Ventilation or The heater works best if you can useit in the Index. You may want to improve heater performance on cool, but sunny days. Turn the air control knob to the desired speed. Turn the fan control knob to vent. 2. Turn the fan control...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3. MonsoonTM AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (If Equipped) RECALL: Display the time with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer are high 10 performance speakers and powerful 8 channel a amplifier. The display shows your dealer details. Press and hold one of six numbered buttons until the SET appears onthe display...
.... 3. MonsoonTM AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer (If Equipped) RECALL: Display the time with Cassette Tape Player and Equalizer are high 10 performance speakers and powerful 8 channel a amplifier. The display shows your dealer details. Press and hold one of six numbered buttons until the SET appears onthe display...
Owner's Manual
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... betweenAM, FM1 and FM2. for a few seconds. Turn it choose radio stations. Monsoon AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer are high 10 performance speakers and powerful 8 channel a amplifier. SEEK: Press the upor down arrowto go to select the band. 3. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you set upto...
... betweenAM, FM1 and FM2. for a few seconds. Turn it choose radio stations. Monsoon AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Equalizer are high 10 performance speakers and powerful 8 channel a amplifier. SEEK: Press the upor down arrowto go to select the band. 3. PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you set upto...
Owner's Manual
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... to Wait accelerate until you are adjust your speed as you approach a or right depending on the in condition of What should Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencieslike are out the curve, and then of those places. Try to reduce your speed. to do on good weather and road...
... to Wait accelerate until you are adjust your speed as you approach a or right depending on the in condition of What should Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencieslike are out the curve, and then of those places. Try to reduce your speed. to do on good weather and road...
Owner's Manual
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... GM 6-2 I Your vehicle hasan air bag system.Before attempting to use the proper Pontiac ServiceManual. See "Maintenance Record" in You should keep your GM vehicle all the mileage and the date of your own service work you perform. in Index. Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be...
... GM 6-2 I Your vehicle hasan air bag system.Before attempting to use the proper Pontiac ServiceManual. See "Maintenance Record" in You should keep your GM vehicle all the mileage and the date of your own service work you perform. in Index. Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be...
Owner's Manual
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... have the5.7L engine (VIN Code G), use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may cause wind noise and affect windshieldwasher performance. At a minimum, the gasoline you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure touse the propernuts, boltsand other gasolines. 6-3 Fuel You can... and system protection compared to your instrument panel. The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) showsthe code letter for best performance.You may use premium unleaded gasoline rated 91 octane or at octane or higher. 87 If you might add to outside of...
... have the5.7L engine (VIN Code G), use middle grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but your vehicle may cause wind noise and affect windshieldwasher performance. At a minimum, the gasoline you attempt anyvehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure touse the propernuts, boltsand other gasolines. 6-3 Fuel You can... and system protection compared to your instrument panel. The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number (VIN) showsthe code letter for best performance.You may use premium unleaded gasoline rated 91 octane or at octane or higher. 87 If you might add to outside of...
Owner's Manual
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... engine needs service. If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealerfor diagnosis to determine the cause of the conditionis the typeof fuels used , ' I spark plug life may be reducedand your emission control system performance may be affected.The malfunction indicator lamp your instrument panel on ... operate on your vehicle may geta heavy knocking noise when you may fail a smog-check test.If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealerfor service. 6-4 In the eventit is less than 87, you drive. If fuels containing " 'are not available in states adopting California...
... engine needs service. If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealerfor diagnosis to determine the cause of the conditionis the typeof fuels used , ' I spark plug life may be reducedand your emission control system performance may be affected.The malfunction indicator lamp your instrument panel on ... operate on your vehicle may geta heavy knocking noise when you may fail a smog-check test.If this occurs, return to your authorized Pontiac dealerfor service. 6-4 In the eventit is less than 87, you drive. If fuels containing " 'are not available in states adopting California...
Owner's Manual
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...). If you have the5.7LV8 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as high performance operation. When doing frequent trailer towing. in taxi, police or delivery service. 0 front of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches90...
...). If you have the5.7LV8 engine (with the WS6 option), your air cleaner will be located over the radiator near the Uses such as high performance operation. When doing frequent trailer towing. in taxi, police or delivery service. 0 front of these conditions: 0 In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches90...
Owner's Manual
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Checking TransmissionFluid Cold A cold check is used only as a reference. Should the fluid level low be during a cold check, must perform a hot check you before adding fluid.This will give you may have to idle theengine longer. If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more ...
Checking TransmissionFluid Cold A cold check is used only as a reference. Should the fluid level low be during a cold check, must perform a hot check you before adding fluid.This will give you may have to idle theengine longer. If it's colder than50°F (lO°C), you a more ...
Owner's Manual
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... have to have to beof top quality and work properly. You can change for longer storage periods. See "Jump Starting" in -- Battery Every new Pontiac has an ACDelco Freedom@battery. Contact your brakes may no longer work well together if the vehicleis to drive your brake linings wear down . ~ A...can burn and gas you 've come expect can be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts.you if aren't careful. The braking -performance you that has the replacement number shownon the original battery's label. be badly hurt you If don't, your dealer to learn how to add water...
... have to have to beof top quality and work properly. You can change for longer storage periods. See "Jump Starting" in -- Battery Every new Pontiac has an ACDelco Freedom@battery. Contact your brakes may no longer work well together if the vehicleis to drive your brake linings wear down . ~ A...can burn and gas you 've come expect can be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts.you if aren't careful. The braking -performance you that has the replacement number shownon the original battery's label. be badly hurt you If don't, your dealer to learn how to add water...
Owner's Manual
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... tire your c LI If you don't haveP245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires orP27Y4OZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1-GS tires, use the rotation pattern shown above for performance. your in a certain direction the best overall for tires. 1 If you have P245/50ZR16Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires or P275/4OZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1-GS tires...
... tire your c LI If you don't haveP245/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires orP27Y4OZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1-GS tires, use the rotation pattern shown above for performance. your in a certain direction the best overall for tires. 1 If you have P245/50ZR16Goodyear Eagle GS-C tires or P275/4OZR17 Goodyear Eagle F1-GS tires...
Owner's Manual
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It was new had it a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the f wheel rim flanges could have an all wheels. A tire and/orwheel could cause you ever replace ...
It was new had it a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your vehicle, the f wheel rim flanges could have an all wheels. A tire and/orwheel could cause you ever replace ...
Owner's Manual
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... relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded the sidewallsof most passenger on car tires.The...on the government course as well on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- The relative performance tires of depends upon the actual conditions of use spare tires,tires with respect to these vary grades, they represent the tire's ability...
... relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded the sidewallsof most passenger on car tires.The...on the government course as well on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. -- The relative performance tires of depends upon the actual conditions of use spare tires,tires with respect to these vary grades, they represent the tire's ability...
Owner's Manual
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...corresponds to a levelof performance which can failure. Excessive speed, underinflation,or excessive loading, either separately or combination, in can cause the material of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. See your Pontiac model. Each new ...tire that bent, cracked,or badly rusted is established for your dealer if anyof these conditions exist. If you will know kind of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. This way, you need . Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is or corroded. ...
...corresponds to a levelof performance which can failure. Excessive speed, underinflation,or excessive loading, either separately or combination, in can cause the material of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. See your Pontiac model. Each new ...tire that bent, cracked,or badly rusted is established for your dealer if anyof these conditions exist. If you will know kind of performance on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. This way, you need . Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is or corroded. ...