1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by jcakvjimen on September 11th, 2014
I Have A Automatic Transmission And It Wont Shift Out Of Park Until It Warm Up
why
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Owner's Manual - Page 56
...) 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) (Automatic Transmission)
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2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-52 2-55 2-57 2-58 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-79...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
... it.
You could break the glass ordamage the defogger grid (if equipped). Ifyou have an automatic transmission,your vehicle. SeeTontent Theft-Deterrent System" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake before you put thingsin the hatchback area, be in the Index.
2-12 Remote Hatch...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... key in the ignition, can turn the you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can'tbe turned to five positions. switch The stays in RUN when theengine is in the ignition.
If you switch to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). The ignition will sound if you open the driver's door...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... accelerator pedal,turn your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The idle speed will cause your starter motor.
2.
If it doesn'tstart right away, hold your key in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake engaged. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your go of the key. Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
... should you have, and some other things. Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions your rear wheels. The answer depends on the outside temperature,the kind of trying to use when start yourengine because your you the best advice for
PARK ( ) This locks your shift lever. The dealer can give you vehicle can...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... passing, you for
and you 're To already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) when your transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine
doesn... mph (56 km/h) or more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a.
Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is firmly on hilly, winding roads. Here are...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... move , even when you're on fairly level ground, use steps that the follow. Your vehicle can roll. To be injured. of the shift lever is not fully in (P) with you. Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only)
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out your vehicle if of Move the ignition key to LOCK.
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... you can be injured.
leave the vehicle with the parking brake firmly And, if you set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. This is with the engine running . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic TransmissionOnly)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are ready drive, move suddenly if...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
...equipped to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as maintain brake application. Turn the ignition key to you want.
5. Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you get out of PARK (P), ease pressure on a Trailer" in the Index. Start the vehicle and then...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
... . Exhaust with is running , the vehicle can come in theIndex.)
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It can be a blizzard. in the Index. Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It's better not to park with engine running . If you have to,here are parking on fairly level ground, always set . can (See "Blizzard" in easily. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in
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Owner's Manual - Page 124
It is recommended that you park on a level surface.
The ignition must be in cold weather, (0°F (-18OC) or lower...off the top before you may damage topcomponents.
2-69 Lower bothsun visors. Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). When if the rain can cause stains, things insideyour vehicle.
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... transmission, shift into PARK (P). Raising Your Convertible Top
1. Lower be removedfirst. Remove the middle piece the of cover by pushing in ACC, RUN or RAP must be both sun visors.
If you park on a level surface. The ignition mustbe in on . L
2-72 It is not recommended that you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R). Set the parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
Fog Lamp Switch
B. Air Vents
L. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Glove Box
0. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission)
H. Storage Console
R. Remote Hatch Release
T. Accessory Power Outlet
2-77 A. Horn E AudioSystem
G. Shift Lever
Q. Parking Brake Lever
K. Cupholders J. Comfort Controls I. Steering Wheel Controls
S. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Main Lamp Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
...3. and Release the parking brake.
2. Release the regular brakes. Have someone placechocks under the trailer wheels. 3.
of the chocks. If you're trailering, it :
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Shift into gear formanual transmission. Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will help you ever have someonepick up on a here's hill, how to do it 's a good to automatic transmission, or REVERSE...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
... hill on , you 're in traffic. Justto be too serious. Idle for automatic transmissions.
5-16 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or DRIVE (D) for long periods in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL(N); If you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and your park vehicle rightaway. You may not be safe, drive slower for a minute or so...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
...PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to your tire. If a tire goesflat, the nextpart shows how to very bumpy and noisy, but you maintain your tires properly. side f That would be go. air goes If by 2 Put an automatic transmission shift... what to a level place.r on your foot from the 1 Set the parking brakefirmly. . Get the vehicle under control by driving slowly to do:
CAUTION...
Owner's Manual - Page 359
... injured. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in each gear. On automatic transmission vehicles,try to start the engine in the Index if necessary).
3. The starter shouldwork only in any other position, your vehicle needs service. Starter Switch Check
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission)
r
A CAUTION:
When you are doing...
Owner's Manual - Page 360
... Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set the parking brake. On vehicles with the vehicle facing downhill. out Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PA-" :P) M 'nanisl k
Park on the... vehicle begin to clean thoroughly any to LOCK only when the shift lever in With an automatic transmission, the key should come only in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
... Lighter ...2-60 Audio Equipment, Adding ...3-20 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-19 Audio Systems ...3-7 Auto-Down Window ...2-45 Automatic Overdrive ...2-32 Automatic Transmission Check ...7-33 Fluid ...6-20 Operation ...2-30 Park Mechanism Check ...7-35 Shifting ...2-30 StartingYourEngine ...2-26 Axle, Limited-Slip Rear ...2-44 Axle,Rear ...6-27
Alarm.
9-1 Section 9 Index
Accessory Plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 389
... ...6-31 Windows ...2-45 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. Automatic Transmission ...2-32 Overheating Engine ...5- 15 Owner Checks and Services ...7-32 Owner Publications. Engine ...6- 12 Oil Pressure Gage ...2-88 Overdrive...
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