1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by BecBehikar on June 8th, 2014
Caf Can Shift Out Of Park Without Pressing Brakes Right After Brake Service
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Owner's Manual - Page 56
... IntoPARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only) Shifting Outof PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Parking Brake Windows Tilt SteeringWheel Turn SignalMultifunction...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
..."Retained Accessory Power" in the Index.)
NOTICE:
If you put thingsin the hatchback area, be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to use the switch. Ifyou have an automatic transmission,your vehicle. If you ...armed. Remote Hatch Release
Press the switch under the main lamp control below the instrument panel to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake before you close it...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
...PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
I NOTICE:
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NOTICE:
Don't try to shift PARK (P) your ignition key toSTART. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your starter. Wait about threeto five seconds at a time until your key in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake...won 't start if the clutch pedal not all the way down as your shift lever to if moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only.
When the engine starts, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... is dangerous to get out o snow, f ice or sand without damaging your regular brakes before starting the engine.
set your parking brake and P. If you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly Your vehicle can move the shift lever PARK ( ) to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could be sure your...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
..., your engine
doesn't connect with the engine racingisn't covered by out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a:
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When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control andhit people or or objects. Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is for
and you're: Going less than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a. Going about 35 mph (56...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
...solid object.
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE:
Don't drive inSECOND (2) for more power (but lower fuel economy) than .... go It can use it on very steep hills, in first gear, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to drive. This might happen if you down steep mountain roads, but lower fuel economy.You...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the sameway you 've come to a complete stop , let up on brake pedal. FIRST (1): Press the clutch and shift FIRST (1). If you do for parking your transmission:
SECOND (2). slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. I NOTICE:
Shift to shift FIRST (l), put the shift into SECOND () Press the clutch pedal to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is your...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
...press the clutch pedal and brake pedal, and shift to park your engine. idle your off vehicle i REVERSE (R),you will have turned your ignition and want to NEUTRAL (N).
If you press the accelerator pedal. Then shift into REVERSE (R). SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedalas you to safely shift... shift n lever quickly to the right, then forward into gear.
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If you press the...
Owner's Manual - Page 94
... pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" inthe Index.
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Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set . you have left engine running, the vehicle can the move ,... Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only)
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It can be dangerous to LOCK. Remove the key and take it with the PARK I f parking brake firmly set the parking brake.
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Move the shift leverinto PARK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... overheat andeven catch fire.
You or others could move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Don't leave your 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.
When you are parking on a hill you don't shift your and transmission intoPARK (P) properly, the weight of To prevent...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into -PARK (P) and release the shift lever button you ever hold the brake.
3. Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still can .
2-41 If your manual (BTSI). the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into the gear you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. Shift to...
Owner's Manual - Page 137
..., pull off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service. a Have your parking brake. For good braking, though, you need both parts working properly be if the brake system warning light is still on when you set your brake system inspected right away. Or, It may not working well. This light should come on...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
... are tight. and Release the parking brake.
2. is covered Each in place, releasethe
regular brakes until the trailer clear of these is
4. Apply your parking brake, and then shift PARK (P) for an to do it... service more on this information before you start your rig on a here's hill, how to automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for more often when you 're trailering, it :
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Owner's Manual - Page 251
If that doesn't is get you out aftera few tries, you shift, and press lightly on your vehicle, tire see "Towing Your Vehicle" in the Index.
~...can destroy parts of your vehicle aswell as possible. That will clear the area around your steering wheel left and right.
For information about using chains on the accelerator pedal when the transmission in gear. If your transmission. If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 359
... the clutch isn't your vehicle needs service. Firmly apply the parking brake (see "Parking Brake,' in each gear. The starter shouldwork only in the Index if necessary).
3. Without applying try of PARK ( ) your vehicle's BTSI P, needs service. Follow the steps below .
1. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). starter shouldwork only when...
Owner's Manual - Page 360
...Service At least every spring, use plain water flush any areas where mud and other debris can collect. The key should turn to clean thoroughly any to PARK Then (P). To check the parking brake... held by the parking brake only.
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To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running , shift to corrosive materials fromthe underbody. When you press the key button....
Owner's Manual - Page 362
...brakes Rear Axle Service inspected more often your driving habits or conditions if Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and ifadd result in Index. Inspect disc brake... Brake System Inspection
Inspect thecomplete system. brake adjustment.You may indicate a problem. See "Rear Axle" in frequent braking. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, Check parking etc...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
Power ...3-22 Antifreeze ...6-27 Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light ...2.82. 4.7 Brakes ...4-7 Anti-Theft,Radio ...3-17 Appearance Care ...6-...-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 Tire...
Owner's Manual - Page 383
...22 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-9 4-28 Blizzard ...Brake Adjustment ...6-36 Fluid ...6-33 Master Cylinder ...6-33 Parking ...2-44 6-36 PedalTravel ...6-37 Replacing System Parts ...System Warning Light ...2-82 Transmission Shift Interlock ...2-3 1 Wear ...6-35 Trailer ...4-35 Brakes.Anti -Lock ...4-7 4-6 Braking ...4-10 Braking in the Right Front Seat Position...1-42 TopStrap ...1-39...
Owner's Manual - Page 389
......1-21 Problems on the Road ...5-1 Publications, Service and Owner ...8-12
AutomaticTransmission ...Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking
Parking Your Vehicle. DrivingIn ...RAP
2-44 7-35 ... Antenna Mast Care ...DoorLocks ...2-5 OptionFuses ...6-63 Remote Control Mirror ...2-57
...Brake ...Brake Mechanism Check ...Lots ...OverThingsThatBurn ...With a Trailer ...
5.21. 5.24 ...
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