service schedule PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1999 Owner's Manual

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Scheduled Maintenance
7-15
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)

Inspect spark plug wires.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.

If you haven't used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed
previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid,
change both the fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn't
require change.
ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE
ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-16
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)

Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service.ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

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7-25
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the
boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from ªOwner Checks and Servicesº or
ªPeriodic Maintenanceº can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
DATEODOMETER
READINGSERVICED BYMAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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8-10
Courtesy Transportation
Pontiac has always exemplified quality and value in its
offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership
experience, we and our participating dealerships are
proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer
support program for new vehicles.
The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail
purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the Bumper
to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Several transportation options are available
when warranty repairs are required. This will reduce your
inconvenience during warranty repairs.
Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising your
service consultant of your transportation needs, your
dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If it is
determined that your vehicle cannot be scheduled into
the service department immediately and is still
operative, you are encouraged to drive the vehicle until
scheduling can be accomplished.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle
off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the
work day as possible to allow for same day repair.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait Pontiac helps
minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealerships can provide you with shuttle
service to get you to your destination with minimal
interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one
way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from
the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,
reimbursement up to $30 per day (five days maximum)
may be available for the use of public transportation
such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange
transportation through a friend or relative,
reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses up to
$10 per day (five day maximum) may be available.
Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be
supported by original receipts.

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8-14
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1999 PONTIAC
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00
TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE
UNIT REPAIR MANUAL
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments and specifications for the
1999 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
SERVICE BULLETINS
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the
diagnosis and service of your vehicle.OWNER'S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and
intended to provide basic operational information about the
vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance
Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $20.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS
Service Publications are available for current and past
model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please
specify year and model name of the vehicle.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON
THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM ± 6:00 PM Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA±MasterCard±Discover)
1999 PONTIAC SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out
the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,
or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

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9-7
Check Gages 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatch Ajar 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-82, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Change 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-9, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Off Warning 2-81, 4-9 . . . . . . . . .
Limited-Slip Rear Axle 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Prevention 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Light 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main, Fuse Block 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual
Control, Climate System 3
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Way Seat 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully Articulating Sport Seat 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission
Check 7
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Five-Speed 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Speed 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift Light 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map Pocket 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Manual Adjustable 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-10
Safety Belts (Continued)
Smaller Children and Babies 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Light 1-9, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance 7
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback Latches 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback, Reclining Front 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Folding Rear 1
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Way Manual 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully Articulating Sport 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Four-Way Lumbar, Driver's 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Way Power 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Way Power with Lumbar/Lateral Control 1-4 . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Manual Transmission 2-32, 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 8-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 8-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Publications 8-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 8-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle Light 2
-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 8-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transmission 2
-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shock Sensor 2-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sixth Gear, Manual Transmission 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift Light 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Wheel Controls 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .