boot PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1994 Owners Manual

Features and Controls
1. Park on a level surface. Set the
parking brake firmly, shift an
automatic transmission into
“P’ (Park:
or a manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). The ignition must be in the
“Acc” or “Run” position. Lower both
sun visors.
NOTICE:
Don‘t lower the top if it is damp or
wet. When the top is down, trapped
water can cause stains, mildew and
damage to the inside of your vehicle.
Be sure to dry
off the top before you
lower it.
NOTICE:
It is not recommended to lower the
top
if your vehicle is out in cold
weather,
0°F (-18°C) or lower.
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NOTICE:
Before lowering the convertible top
into the storage qrea, be sure there
are no objects in
the way of the
folded, stored top. The weight
of a
stored top on items in the storage
area
will cause the convertible top
back glass to break.
Unlock the front of the convertible to;
by pushing on the smaller part of the
latch, then pulling down
on the larger
part
of the latch. Be sure the hook on
the latch that attaches into the hole at
the windshield releases.
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1. Be sure no one or nothing is on or
around the top. Push and hold the
bottom of the convertible top switch.
The switch is
on the left side of your
console. The top will automatically lower into the storage area.
nstalling the Boot Cover
ifter lowering the convertible top, you
nay want to install the boot cover. The
hree-piece boot cover
is stored in a bag
n the trunk.
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2. Open the
trunk and remove the
two
side covers from the storage bag.
Install the two side covers by
engaging the tab into the front seatbelt
cover. Lower the covers onto vehicle. 3. Install middle section of cover by
sliding tabs into slots on right side
cover. Lower cover and engage latch.
4. Close the trunk.
To Raise Your Convertible Tap
1. Park on a level surface. Set the
parking brake firmly. If you have an
automatic transmission, shift into
“P”
(Park). If you have a manual
transmission, shift into
“R7 (Reverse).
The ignition must be in the “ACC”
or “Run” position. Lower both sun
visors. Lower both windows at least
three inches. If the boot cover is
in
place, it must be removed first.
2. Open the trunk. Remove the middle
piece
of the cover by pushing in on
the latch and lifting up on the cover.
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B. Remove the two side pieces of the
boot cover by lifting
rear cover and
sliding them out
of their slots.
4. Store each piece of the cover in its
separate compartment
in the storage
bag. Store in the trunk and close the
trunk.
5. Push and hold the top of the
convertible top switch.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
6 Transmission Service - For
manual transmissions, fluid
doesn’t require changing. See
“Periodic Maintenance
Inspections.”
For automatic transmissions,
change both the fluid and filter
every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km)
if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one
or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the
outside temperature regularly
reaches
90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous
terrain.
When doing frequent trailer
towing.
Uses such as found in taxi,
police car or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle
under any of these conditions,
change both the fluid and
filter every
100,000 miles
(166 000 km).
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
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Spark Plug Replacement* -
Replace spark plugs with the
proper type. See “Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
Spark Plug Wire InsPection*t
-
Inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs.
Replace wires as needed.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement”
- Replace every 30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or more often under
dusty conditions. Ask your
dealer for the proper replacement
intervals for your driving
conditions.
Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines
Inspection*-/-
- Inspect fuel tank,
cap and lines (including fuel rails
and injection assembly) for
damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for an even filler neck
imprint or any damage. Replace
parts as needed. Periodic
replacement of the fuel filter is
not required.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
11 Rear Axle Fluid Change - If your
vehicle is used to pull a trailer,
have the rear axle gear lubricant
changed every
7,500 miles
(12 500 km).
If your vehicle is not used to pull
a trailer, but has a limited-sli,p
differential, have the rear axle
gear lubricant changed once, after
the first
7,500 miles (12 500.h).
* An Emission Control Service.
j- The US. Environmental Protection Agency
or the California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to pe$orm this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission
warranty
or limit recall liability prior to the
completion
of vehicle useful life. General
Motors, however, urges that all recommended
maintenance services be performed at the
indicated intervals and the maintenance be
recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”
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Index
Cassette Tape Player and Graphic
Cassette Tape Player. AM/FM
Cassette Tape Player.
Equalizer. AM/FM
Stereo with
. . 1 12
Stereo with
.................. 109
Care of Your
................. 122
Chains. Tire
................... 221
Changing a Flat Tire
............. 171
Check Gages Light
.............. 97
Checlung Things under
the Hood . . 18
Checlung Your Restraint Systems
. . 40
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 226
Child Restraints
................ 31
Rear Seat
................... 33
Right Front Seat
.............. 35
Top Strap ................... 32
Where to Put the
.............. 31
Children (Safety Belts)
........... 30
Children. Larger (Safety Belts)
.... 38
Cigarette Lighter
............... 86
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and
....... 229
City Driving
................... 138
Cleaner. Air
................... 195
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............ 225
Convertible Top
.............. 225
Fabric
...................... 222
Glass
....................... 224
Inside of Your Pontiac
......... 222
Instrument Panel. Top of
....... 223
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Cleaning
Leather
..................... 223
Outside of Your Pontiac
........ 224
Problems. Special
............. 223
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
...... 224
Vinyl
...................... 223
Windshield and Wiper Blades
... 224
Clock. Setting the
............... 109
Close-Out Panel
................ 84
Clutch. Hydraulic
............... 20 1
Comfort Controls ............... 104
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
.................... 103
Compact Disc. To Play a
...... 116. 1 19
Compact Disc Player and Graphic
Equalizer. AM/FM Stereo with
. . 118
Compact Disc Player. AM/FM Stereo with
.................. 115
Compact Discs. Care of Your
...... 122
Compact Spare Tire
............. 180
Compartments. Storage and
....... 83
Control of a Vehicle
............. 128
Controls
Console. Front
................. 84
Control. Loss of
................ 135
Air Conditioner
.............. 106
Brightness
.................. 76
Comfort
.................... 104
Features and
................. 41
Heater
...................... 104
Main Light
.................. 76 Controls
Remote Lock
................ 44
Seat
........................ 8
Convertible Top
................ 98
Installing the Boot Cover
....... 99
To Lower
................... 98
To Raise
.................... 100
Convex Outside Mirror
.......... 79
Coolant Adding
..................... 202
Engine
..................... 201
Heater. Engine
............... 55
How to Add to the Coolant
Recovery Tank
............. 164
How to Add to the Radiator
. . 165. 167
Temperature Gage. Engine
...... 94
Cooling
....................... 106
Cooling System
................ 162
Courtesy Lights
................ 78
Courtesy Transportation
.......... 263
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
...... 85
Cruise Control
................. 72
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
............... 75
To Erase Speed Memory
....... 75
To Get Out of
................ 75
To Increase Speed While Using . . 74
To Reduce Speed While Using
. . 74
To Resume a Set Speed
........ 73
ToSet
...................... 72
Traction Control System and
.... 75
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