center console PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 Owners Manual

Performance Mode Switch
This switch lets you change from a normal driving mode
to
a performance mode. When you start the engine, the
switch will be
in normal mode. For general driving
conditions, use the normal mode. It will
remain in
normal unless you select the PERFORM feature.
For a firmer shift and increased performance, you may
choose the
PERFORM mode. The light in the center of
the switch will light up when selected. The switch will
then remain
in performance mode until the engine is
shut
off, when it will go back to normal mode.
Second-Gear Start (V6 Auto:
(If Equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped
with a second-gear start
feature. Press the
2ND gear
start button on the console
to provide more traction
when you are starting on ice
or other slippery surfaces.
The light on the button will turn on. The transmission
will be
in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to
move. After starting
in SECOND (2) gear, the vehicle
will upshift normally.
This feature is only for improved traction only when the
road surface is slippery and is not intended for continuous
use
or when the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow or
gravel. Always use
NORMAL for normal road conditions.
You
may press 2ND GEAR START again to turn off this
feature. Whenever you start your vehicle, the transmission
is
in the NORMAL mode.
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
Each wheel has one locknut in place of the standard
wheel nut.
A special wheel lock key (removal tool) and
instructions are located in the center console. Attach
the wheel lock key to the socket of the wheel
wrench. Remove the locking wheel
nut by turning
to the left (counterclockwise).
1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them
yet.
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