1998 Pontiac Firebird Support Question
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Question posted by hapdon3 on February 13th, 2014
Firebird 1994 Transmission Won't Shift
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Owner's Manual - Page 56
... 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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2-42 2-43
2-44 2-45 2-46 2-46 2-52 2-55 2-57 2-58 2-62 2-69 2-76 2-79
Parking Your Vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 67
...the glass when you can use the switch.
Never slam the hatchdown. Ifyou have an automatic transmission,your vehicle. SeeTontent Theft-Deterrent System" in RUN, ACC or when RAP is the hatch ...the system armed. If you have a manual transmission the and ignition is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to unlock the hatch from inside your shift lever must set the parking brake before you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...vehicle mustbe pushed or towed. Use this position if your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. The ignition will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is
E... steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send electrical power to LOCK unless the shift lever is in PARK (P). If you have an automatic transmission, ignition the switch can you can...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... or damaging your starter. Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your engine starts. Your engine won 't ...shift PARK (P) your starter motor.
2.
The idle speed will cause your go of the key. And the excessive heat can damage your Pontiac is safety feature. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine
1.
that 's a safety feature.To restart when you could damage the transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 85
... you vehicle can give you the best advice for
PARK ( ) This locks your shift lever. The dealer can 't move easily.
2-30 the best P: It's position to...outside temperature,the kind of trying to unplug and store the cord as it could be vehicle.
4. Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions your rear wheels. If you have, and some other things. Before ...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
... running , the vehicle can roll. To You or others could damage your transmission. If you have to backup. Your vehicle hasa Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI). Then move the shift lever into PARK (P) and all also release the shift lever button on floor shift console models asyou maintain brake application. set your parking brake and P. move...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. When towing a trailer, so there is racing. or Shifting out of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) a:
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When driving on the brake pedal, your vehicle could...way down to your transmission caused shifting by out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels.
Don't shift outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is less shifting between gears. If ...
Owner's Manual - Page 88
... roads, but lower fuel economy) than 65 mph (105 kmh), or you can damage your transmission. This couldoverheat and damage the transmission. If the gear shift lever is put in very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object. Also, ... and on hills.
This might happen if you were stuck in first gear, the transmission won't shift into PARK (P) to use your speed as muchas possible.
Owner's Manual - Page 89
...on ice or other slippery surfaces. Always useNORMAL for continuous use the normal mode. The transmission will upshift normally. After startingin SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle will bein SECOND (2) ...when the road surface isslippery and is not intended for normal road conditions.
For a firmer shift and increased performance, you the engine, the start Y u vehicle is stuckin sand, mud...
Owner's Manual - Page 90
... clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If you press the accelerator pedal. Shifting to shift FIRST (l), put the shift into NEUTRAL (N). Slowly let up , press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the sameway you start or idle your transmission. NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when you do for parking your...
Owner's Manual - Page 91
... vehicle i REVERSE (R),you to NEUTRAL (N). To stop and it's hard shift into FIRST (1).Then slowly let up , press the clutch pedal and To shift into REVERSE(R) while the vehicle is your shift pattern. Press the clutch pedal down.
Your six-speed manual transmission has a feature that allows you will have turned your ignition and...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
... may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly, should downshift to you the next lower gear.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (kmlh)
Engine
1 to2 13-16 (21-25)
2 to 3
Acceleration Shlft Speed 4 to 5 3t04
5 to 6
NIA
3800 L36 (Code K)
21 -28 (34-35)
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Owner's Manual - Page 94
Shifting Into PARK (P) :Automatic Transmission Only)
A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out your vehicle if of Move the...inthe Index.
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Hold the brake pedal down with the PARK I f parking brake firmly set the parking brake.
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Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) by holding in the button onthe lever and pushing the lever all theway toward the front your vehicleis in (P) with your right...
Owner's Manual - Page 95
... driver's seat.To find it overheat andeven catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic TransmissionOnly)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are ready drive, move suddenly if the shift lever not fullyin PARK (P) is called "torque lock." of To prevent torque lock, set .
You or others could it difficult...
Owner's Manual - Page 96
... you as you can 't shift outof PARK (P), trythis: 1. the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into the gear you cannot shift out of your vehicle, put your vehicle is parking brake. If your manual (BTSI). Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock Before you get...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...or others could allow dangerous exhaust into yourvehicle evenif the fan switch at the highestsetting. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in
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2-43 One place is running . in the Index. ... If you the ever have to know. Running Your Engine WhileYou're Parked (Automatic Transmission)
It's better not to park with the climate control system off could be injured.To...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
... surface. I
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NOTICE:
Don't leave your convertible out with the top of your the vehicle is moving. Set the parking brake firmly and shift an automatic transmission into PARK (P) or a manual transmission into REVERSE (R). I NOTICE:
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Lowering Your Convertible Top
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NOTICE:
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It is not recommended to lower topif your convertible top. The ignition must...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... If the boot cover is recommended that raise or lower the you have an automatic transmission, shift into REVERSE (R).
Lower both windows at least three inches(8 cm). Remove the middle ... on a level surface. it
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It is not recommended that you have a manual transmission, shift into PARK (P). Open the hatch. If you park on the latch and lifting upon the cover. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
Fog Lamp Switch
B. Ashtray (Automatic Transmission)
H. Storage Console
R. Convertible Top Switch (If Equipped) N. Shift Lever
Q. A. Glove Box
0. Comfort Controls I. Rear Window DefoggerSwitch
M. Air Vents
L. Cigarette Lighter
P. Traction ControlSystem Switch (V8) or Second
Gear Start Switch (V6 Automatic)
D. Cupholders J. Accessory ...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
...in all the work hardon mountain roads. 0 Know how togo down to know is dangerous. Shift down hills.The most important thing to let your engineassist your vehicle good shape. Shiftto a ...or ignition off is this: let yourengine do all levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling systemand transmission.
These parts can work of the slowing down a steep long hill. ra
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