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Instrument Panel
after shutting off my engine my instrument panel lights and cooler/heater panel lights will not shut...
after shutting off my engine my instrument panel lights and cooler/heater panel lights will not shut...
(Posted by mysteryt76 6 years ago)
Not Getting Fuel. Can Not Hear Fuel Pump. Where Is Relay And How To Replace Pump
(Posted by tcnscan 8 years ago)
By Passing The Security System
I have a 97 Pontiac grand am and on Friday my boyfriend pulled off the road and I put the car in dri...
I have a 97 Pontiac grand am and on Friday my boyfriend pulled off the road and I put the car in dri...
(Posted by jaymehigel 9 years ago)
Won't Stay Running
Did a security bypass car starts but won't stay running
Did a security bypass car starts but won't stay running
(Posted by kctat4u 9 years ago)
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Popular 1997 Pontiac Firebird Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
...doyou have a problem while driving, such as a flat or overheated engine, etc. if tire
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Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to keep your Pontiac.
Customer Assistance Information This section tells you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page on the Road
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This section tells what fluids and...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... braking. Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Hatch Theft Vehicle and Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 56
... or snow.
2-7 See the instructions for any Remote Keyless Entry system. The hatch will turn the ignition to work if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if the parking brake is set on the interior lampsfor about 3 feet (1 m) up to the RUN position), when you lock the doors. AlarmRanic Mode If your vehicle is equipped with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 66
... to check the fuses (see your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can beprogrammed. The SECURITY light may be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. But you may also want to have a new key made . If your vehicle needs service.
Wait about three minutes and try again. At this time. If the starter won't work...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
... new brake linings. Press in long the run if you followthese guidelines: a Keep your steering wheel, ignition an'd automatic transmission.
2-23 LOCK (B): The only position in which you can turn the top of it toward you. New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Switch
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NOTICE:
Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the ignition switch as...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
... be flooded with the to the floor and l holding it could change the way the engine operates. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to helpavoid draining your battery to the floor and start (or starts but this manual that 's a safetyfeature.
1. Wait about three tofive seconds at a time will...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... the ignition key to RUN. Have your air bag system may not work properly. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you are driving, your vehicle serviced right away. The system check includes the air sensors, theair bag modules, bag the wiring and the crashsensing and diagnostic module. Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turnedto RUN or START...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... running, and it checked. While the voltmeter reads in a warning zone coulddrain your ABS INOP light will be ready to stop carefully. Have itchecked right away. Or, the pedal may have the vehicle towed for service. (See "Anti-Lock Brake Have your voltmeter.
Voltmeter
You can read battery
voltage on your be brake system inspected right away. Driving with the electrical...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
NOTICE:
SERVICE ENGINE SOON
If you keep driving your vehicle withthis light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This may not run as smoothly. ignition and emission control systems.
2-84 Your Pontlac could by your warranty,
Your Pontiac is apparent. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... compressor on , you keep the desired cooling and help fuel economy. On very hot days, open the windows just long enough for normal cooling. MAX: Provides maximumcooling or quickcool-down on hot days. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired speed.
Thissetting recirculates most of time, the air may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle. Move the fan control...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... sharp or on to turn it is on the rear window. NOTICE:
Don't use . If you do, you that the defogger is moving. Press the switch to remind you could cutor damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered your warranty. Rear Window Defogger(If Equipped)
The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... contain gas that can burn you have an automatic transmission, it won 't work. They contain enough electricity to burn you may want to use thefollowing steps to do it could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn't be dangerous because: They contain acid that can explode or ignite.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down...
Owner's Manual - Page 315
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TURN B-U
PCM BATT
RADIO ACCY
Usage Hazard,Flasher, Brake Switch Assembly Traction ControlJ2nd Gear Start Switch, Back-up Lamp Switch, Turn Flasher, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Fuel Pump Relay Delco Audyssey Radio Amplifier, Power Antenna, Remote CD Player (trunk)
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Owner's Manual - Page 316
..., Power Mirror Switch, Radio, Shock Sensor, Instrument Cluster Body Control Module (BCM) Body Control Module (BCM), Brake Switch Assembly (BTSI), Instrument Cluster, Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM), Dual Pole Arming Sensor Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector (DLC), Auxiliary Accessory Wire Rear Defogger Switch/Timer, Rear Defogger Timer/Relay,
Power Seats...
Owner's Manual - Page 317
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Compressor Relay;
Underhood Electrical Center
Fuse
ABS BAT (5A) AIR PUMPFAN (25A)
Usage
Electronic Brake Control Module AIR Pump (V8) Relay, Pump, Bleed Valve and Cooling Fan Horn Relay Fuel Injectors
HORN (20A) INJECTOR (15A)
ENG SEN (20A)
Fuse
ABS IGN (SA) ACTUATORS (15A)
Usage
Anti-Lock Brake System Daytime RunningLamp Module, Headlamp Switch, Cooling Fan Relay, Exhaust, Gas...
Owner's Manual - Page 326
...maintenance services. Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any of these conditions is true foryour vehicle:
Most trips include extensive idling(such as frequent driving in dusty conditions. Every 6,000 Miles(10 000 km) of Trailering: Rear Axle Fluid Change (Vehicles Towing Trailers). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Fuel Tank, Cap and...
Owner's Manual - Page 327
... (12500 km): Rear Axle Fluid Change (Limited-Slip Differential), Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Spark Plug Replacement. Use the ShortTrip/City schedule for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used for these conditions. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Driving a vehicle with n fully warmed engine under highway conditions...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
... service. Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Uses such as needed. v y o u do not use your vehicle under one or more of these conditions: - When doing frequent trailer towing. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines fur damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any oj these conditions, change...
Owner's Manual - Page 390
... ...2-28 Park Mechanism Check ...7-47 Shifting ...2-28 Starting Your Engine ...2-25 Axle. Radio ...Appearance Care ...6-58 Appearance Care Materials ...6-67 Arbitration Program ...8-9 Ashtrays ...2-59 Audio Controls. Climate Control System ...3-2 Alarm. Cleaning ...6-64 Antenna. Limited-Slip Rear ...2-36 Axle.Rear ...6-29 Battery ...6-40 Jump Starting ...5-3 Replacement. Content Theft...
Owner's Manual - Page 394
... ...7-48 Hazard Warning Flashers ...5-2 Radiator Heater Hose ...and 7-48 Head Restraints ...1-6 RearAxle ...7-48 Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...6-4 1 Steering ...7-48 Headlamp Doors ...2-52 Suspension ...7-48 Throttle Linkage ...7-48
Fuel ...6-3 Filling Your Tank ...6-6 Gage ...2-89 In Foreign Countries ...6-5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...6-69
9-5 Gear Manual Transmission ...Horn 2-32.2-33. 2-34...
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