heater PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1994 Owners Manual

How to Use This Manual
Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilating Fan
Bi-
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Vent
Heater Blend
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator lights:
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Battery Charging System
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Fuel
Engine
Oil Pressure w,
Brake (Canada) (0) (8)
Anti-Lock Brake System
(Canada) Low Coolant
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are some other symbols you may see:
Hatchnrunk Release a
Hood Release
Lighter
Horn
Speaker Convertible Top Switch
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TRANSMISSION
INDEEAR@ START
Fecond-Gear Start
‘our vehicle may be equipped with a
econd-Gear Start feature. Press
“2ND
;EAR START” to provide more traction
vhen you are starting on ice or other
lippery surfaces. The transmission will
le in second gear when the vehicle begin;
3 move. After starting in second gear, tht
rehicle will upshift normally.
’his feature
is only for improved traction
then the road surface is slippery and is
lot intended for continuous use. Always
.se “NORMAL” for normal road
onditions.
You may press “2ND GEAR
;TART’’ again to turn off this feature.
Yhenever you start your vehicle, the
ransmission is in the “NORMAL” mode.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine
Block Heater)
(OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18 “C) or
colder,
the engine coolant heater can help.
You’ll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be
plugged in a minimum of four hours prior
to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.
NOTICE:
After you’ve used the coolant heater,
be sure to store the cord
as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If
you don’t, it could be
damaged.
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Features and Controls
How long should you keep the coolant
heater plugged in? The answer depends
on the weather, the kind
of oil you have,
and some other things. Instead
of trying to
list everything here, we ask that you
contact a Pontiac dealer in the area where
you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer
can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Autamatic Transmission
There are several different positions for
your shift lever.
P (Park)
This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you start your
engine because your vehicle can’t move
easily.
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Part 3
In this part you’ll find out how
o operate the comfort control
iystems and audio systems
Iffered with your Pontiac
. Be
ure to read about the particular
iystem supplied with your
lehicle
.
Comfort Controls & Audio
Systems
Comfort Controls ................................................ 104
Heater Controls
............................................... 104
Heating
...................................................... 104
Bi-Level Heating
.............................................. 105
Ventilation ................................................... 105
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
............................... 105
Air Conditioner Controls
........................................ 106
Cooling
...................................................... 106
Rear Window Defogger
......................................... 107 __
Flow-Through Ventilation System .................................
Audiosystems ..................................................
107
108
Settingtheclock
.............................................. 109
AMPM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
........................... 109
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Graphic Equalizer
........ 112
AM/FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Graphic Equalizer
........ 118
AM/FM
Stereo with Compact Disc Player
.......................... 115
Understanding Radio Reception
.................................. 121 .
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................................
Care of Your Compact Discs .....................................
FixedMastAntenna ............................................
122
123
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Comfort Controls
With this system, you can control the
heating and ventilation in your Pontiac. If
you have the air conditioning option, you
can also control cooling.
Your vehicle also has the flow-through
ventilation system described later in this
section.
Heater Controls
Fan Control Knob
8 : Turn this knob to select the force of
air you want.
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Temperature Control Knob
Turn the knob to change the temperature
of the air flowing from the heating
system. Turn it to the right for warmer air
and to the left for cooler air. The
temperature of the air can not be less than
the temperature of the outside air.
Air Control Knob
OFF:
The system is off.
2 : Air flows through the upper air
vents.
-3 : Air is directed through the upper air
vents and the heater ducts.
.A : This setting directs most of the air
through the heater ducts and some
of the
air through the windshield defroster vents.
3 : Air is directed through the
windshield defroster vents and the heater
ducts.
9 : This setting directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster vents and some of the air through the heater
ducts.
Heating
The heater works best if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
1. Turn the air control knob to ./J .
2. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
3. Turn the temperature control knob to a
comfortable setting.
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During initial start-up only, if your
vehicle is eduipped with an optional
engine coolant heater, you can
use i't in
cold weather (around
+20°F/-8" C or
lower) to heat the passenger areq better
than without it. Because an engine coolant
heater warms the engine coolant, your
vehicle's Heating system can more
efficiently provide heat for the passenger
area
of your vehicle. See "Engine Coolant
Heater" in the Index.
Bi-Level Heating
You may want to use bi-level heating on
cool, but sunny days. This setting directs
cool air toward your body and warmer air
toward your feet.
1. Turn the air control knob to ,d .
2. Turn the temperature control knob to
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
a
comfortable setting.
VentiMon
?or mild outside temperatures when little
leating or cooling
is needed, you can still
iirect outside air through your vehicle.
I. Turn the air control knob to 2 .
2. Turn the temperature control knob to a
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right.
comfortable setting.
3efogging and Defrosting
Windows
I. Tui-n
the air control knob to
!. Turn the temperature control knob all
1. Turn the fan control knob to the: right.
P.
the way to the right.
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Air Conditioner Controls (OPTIoN)
The air conditioning system uses the same
controls
as the heating system, except that
the air control knob has two extra
settings, described below. For
an
explanation of all the controls, see
“Heater Controls” earlier in this part.
MAX: Provides maximum cooling or
quick cool-down on very hot days. This
setting recirculates most of the air inside
your vehicle. If it is used for long periods
of time, the air may become
dry. This
setting directs air through the upper air
vents.
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A/C: Use for normal cooling on hot days
This setting cools outside air and directs
through the upper air vents.
The air conditioner comtxessor oDerates
in
“MAX,” “NC” and ii VJ , ,% and
9 when the outside temperature is
a6&e freezing. When the air conditioner
is on, you may sometimes notice slight
changes in your vehicle’s engine speed
and power. This is normal because the
system is designed
to cycle the
compressor on and
off to keep the desirec
cooling and help fuel economy.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best
if you keep
your windows closed. On very hot days,
open the windows just long enough for
the hot air to escape.
1. Turn the air control knob to “NC” for
normal cooling. For faster cooling
move the knob to
‘“AX.”
2. Turn the temperature control knob to
3. Turn the fan control knob to the right. a comfortable setting.
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Rear Window Defogger (OPTION)
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog from the rear
window.
Press the switch to turn on the defogger.
An indicator light will come on to remind
you that the defogger is on.
The defogger
will turn
off automatically after about ten
minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the
defogger will operate for about five
minutes only. You can also turn the
defogger
off by pressing the switch again.
Do not attach anything like a temporary
vehicle license
or a decal across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something
else sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty.
:low-Through Ventilation
;ystem
‘our Pontiac’s flow-through ventilation
ystem supplies outside air into the
ehicle when it is moving. Outside air
fill also enter the, vehicle when the heater
r the air conditioning fan is running.
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Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducin
the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
When you enter a vehicle
in cold
weather, turn the fan control knob to
the right for a few moments before
driving off. This helps clear the intak
ducts of snow and moisture, and
reduces the chance of fogging the
inside
of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seat
clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
Audio Systems
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four Delco@ audio system has been
lesigned to operate easily and give years
>f listening pleasure. But you will get the
nost enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself with it first..Find out what your
Delco’ system can do and how to operate
111 its controls, to be sure you’re getting
he most out of the advanced engineering
:hat went into it.
[f you have power door locks, your
vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power
(RAP). With RAP you
:an play your audio system even after the
ignition is
off. See the Index under
“Retained Accessory Power.”
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment
to your vehicle
- like a tape player,
CB radio, mobile telephone or
two-way radio
- be sure you can
add what you want. If you
can, it’s
very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may inter-
fere with the operation of your
vehicle’s engine, Delco@ radio or
other systems, and even damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of
sound equipment that has been added
improperly
So, before adding sound equipment,
check with your dealer and be sure to
check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Your Driving and the Road
You can run the engine to keep warm, but
be careful.
Run your engine only as long as you
must. This saves fuel. When you run the
engine, make it
go a little faster than just
idle. That
is, push the accelerator slightly.
This uses less fuel for the heat that you
get and it keeps the battery charged.
You
will need a well-charged battery to restart
the vehicle, and possibly for signaling
later on with your headlights. Let the
heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine
off and close the
window almost
all the way to preserve-the
heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable
from the cold. But do it as little
as
possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you
can. To help keep warm, you can get out
of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous
exercises every half hour or
so until help
comes.
Towing a Trailer
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