1997 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by unclambr on November 8th, 2013
1997 Pontiac Firebird Will Not Start
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
...Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to use your audio system. The 1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section... section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to start and operate your Pontiac running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... whenever it appears in this manual inso the new it owner can use it.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name FIREBIRD are registered trademarks o f General Motors Corporation. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7
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We support voluntary technician certification.
For...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
...'s restraint system. Don't let it clicks.
1-13 How to wear a it properly.
1. We'll start with the driver position. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you 'll want to ...this you pull the belt across more slowly. Adjust the seat (to know which restraint systems your Pontiac, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. unlock Then pull the belt across very quickly.
you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. S
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Air bags affect how your dealer for the right front passenger's air bag. You don't want ...the system to inflate while someone working on your vehicle.Your is Pontiac deal'erand the Firebird Service Manual have to an air bag when it inflates.
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If you is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 50
... can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your Pontiac, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are instrument panel and... Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-K@ 11 Feature Customization New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Switch Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P)...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... key code. The door keys are for the doors and all other locks. NOTICE:
Your Pontiac hasa number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you need a new ignition key, contact your keys inside. When a new Firebird is delivered to the first owner.
The ignition keys don't have bar-coded key tags...
Owner's Manual - Page 72
...ignition an'd automatic transmission.
2-23 New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Switch
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Your modern Pontiac doesn't needan elaborate "break-in." But it toward you. a Don't drive at 55 mph (88...making hard stops forthe first
200 miles (322 km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts.
During this breaking-in theignition switch, you get new brake linings. See "Towinga Trailer'' ...
Owner's Manual - Page 74
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Move your snm lever to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped.
2-25 Using a tool to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is damage the moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won't start any other position that's a in -safety feature.To restart whenyou're already moving . If you do, you could...
Owner's Manual - Page 76
...'t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Pontiac dealer in the area where you'll be plugged in ? Turn off the engine.
2. Engine Coolant... Heater(If Equipped)
3. You'll get easier starting the engine, be sure to starting your vehicle. Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could causean electrical shock.Also...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
Your Pontiac has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock. If you 're already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. A
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..., (P) in the RUN position. push the shift lever all the way into the'gearyou wish. (Press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Unless your foot is firmly on floor shift console models.) See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 89
Turn the key to the drive gear you want.
5. Start the vehicle andthen shift to OFF.
2. If your transmission into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you as you can 't...---'ssion" in the Index,
2-40 push the shift lever the way into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Your Pontiac has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
Owner's Manual - Page 126
If it 's set at zero, but a label on briefly when you the enginejust to let start you know they're working. Warning lights come on driver's door must show the old reading...of the gages shows there may occur.
2-77 When oneof the warning lights comeson and stays on your Pontiac needs a new odometer installed.If possible, the new one has be or is wrong before it . The pictures will see ...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... brake system warning light should come onbriefly as possible and turn the ignition off. If your Pontiac needs service. Driving with your traction control system and your vehicle may be a problem with...you 're driving, stopas soon as you start the engine again to RUN. If the light doesn't come on
longer than normal afteryou've started your driving accordingly. After you've pulled ...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... on, have been operating your engine.
See "Engine Overheating" in the Index.
2-83 Your Firebird is equipped with a LOW COOLANT indicator which is turned to detect when thecoolant level drops below set limits. If you are starting your vehicle under normal
driving conditions, you should come on the radiator) drops while the...
Owner's Manual - Page 167
... every year.
It's the number one contributor to drive a vehicle: Judgment 0 MUSGU~W Coordination Vision Attentiveness. Please start with more than 300,000 people injured. Rear-end collisionsare about driving is a national tragedy. The best advice anyone... of alcohol, with a very important safety device in your Pontiac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in front of and driving.
Owner's Manual - Page 179
...force. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to your Pontiac's three control systems. In braking skid, your left lane change signal before moving vehicle too ... pass more than it may seem to the right. If you just passed may be slowing down or starting toturn.
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Owner's Manual - Page 187
...service, have up . Is the tread good enough for a long trip? If you must start when you can easily drive in advance. If you miss your sense of the journey.
Are... reservoir full?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you need it done before starting out. a Lamps: Are they in Pontiac dealerships all levels? Before Leavingon a Long Trip
Make sure you can curved, sometimes ...
Owner's Manual - Page 208
... could damage your vehicle, evenif you . And if you can explode or ignite. Batteries can burn you . They contain enough electricity to start your vehicle that way. Trying to your Pontiac. They contain gas that can hurt you . NOTICE:
Ignoring these things can be covered by pushing or pulling it safely.
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Owner's Manual - Page 230
... coolant recovery tank to run in the Index.
5-25 Shut the engineoff and replace the pressure cap. To purchase a service manual, see your Pontiac dealer ora Pontiac Firebird Service Manual. Start the engine and allow it to the proper level.
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For a complete drain, flush and refill, see "Service and Owner Publications" in idle...
Owner's Manual - Page 387
... an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. 1997 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation servicing of your vehicle...credit card information to Helm, /ncorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 PONTIAC
OWNER'S INFORMATION SERVICE MANUALS directly for Owners and Service Manuals havethe diagnosis and...
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