PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Owners Manual

Electric Mirror Control (Option) Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from the driver’s seat.
The electric mirror control is on the driver’s door. To
adjust either mirror, move the center switch to
LEFT (L)
or RIGHT (R). Then use the touch pad to adjust the
mirror.
The control only works when the ignition switch is in
RUN or ACC, or when RAP is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power’’ in the Index.)
Floor Mats
Your Firebirds floor mats are custom-fitted to the floor
wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is
in place. If it
isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or brake
pedal.
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Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (Option)
If you have this option, you can remove one or both
lift-off roof panels.

The door key unlocks the panels. The lock is over the
front door window. Turn the key to the left to unlock the
panel.
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Then push on the release handle to unlatch the panel.
Lift the outer edge
of the panel and pull it toward you. Open the close-out panel completely. Place the panel in
the correct slot
(DRIVER) or (PASSENGER) in the rear
area
of your vehicle. Make sure the handle is open and
facing you when you put it
in the storage slot.
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Reverse the steps above to install the T-top panels.
When installing panels, be sure to align weatherstrips
properly. Panels incorrectly installed may leak.
Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key. NOTICE:
High pressure car washes may cause wat& to
enter your vehicle. Never spray water dikectly at
the roof panel joints. This
will cause leak&
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T-Top Sunshades 2. With the top rajsed and resting on the center roof
rail, slide the flat edge of the sunshade panel (with
the vinyl side to the glass) between the glass and
plastic trim, making sure the edge marked
DRIVER
FRONT is pointing to the front of the vehicle.
1. Start with the panel marked DRIVER FRONT.
Unlatch the driver-side T-top, raise it halfway and
close the latch handle.
3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Check to see if
there are any gaps showing. Unlatch the T-top and
adjust the sunshade as required.
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4. Once the sunshade is installed properly, you can
stick the Velcro' buttons on the glass for a proper fit
every time you install the sunshades. To do this, first
remove the T-top
with the sunshade installed and
place it upside down on
a table or bench. Take care
not to scratch the glass.
5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the backing
paper from the Velcro@ buttons. Push the sunshade
back into place sticking the Velcro@ to the glass.
6. Install the T-tops, close the latch and lock the T-top.
Repeat the above steps for the passenger-side sunshade.
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You can store the sunshades two different ways:
1. When the T-tops are in use, store the sunshades in their
storage area
in the rear of the car, and make sure the
close-out panel is
in its closed, upright position.
2. When you have the T-tops off and in their storage
slots, store the sunshades on the T-tops, in their
installed position.
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Storage and Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
door
key to lock and unlock it. The glove box has a
lamp inside.
Map Pocket
Each door has a map pocket. There may also be a map
pocket
on the back of the seats.
Front Console
To use the storage area, push the tab and pull up on the
front end of the console. There is a cupholder and lamp
in the console.
The console will also have a storage area for either
cassette tapes or compact discs. There is also an extra
wiring harness that can be used for addition electrical devices. See your dealer for more information.
Close-Out Panel
The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in
the rear area of your vehicle.
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To remove the close-out panel:
1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed
and resting on the trim panel, it cannot be removed.
2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it. Then slide the
close-out panel along the groove in the trim panel.
Reverse the steps to install the panel.
When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to
open the panel and place the items in the rear area.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side. The elastic bands on
your visor provide extra storage for maps or papers.
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror I
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Ashtray and Lighter
Front Ashtray
Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it, lift
up on either side
of the ashtray. If you have an automatic
transmission, the ashtray is near the front of your
console. If you have
a manual transmission, tfie ashtray
is near your cupholder.
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NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire, causing
damage.
Cigarette Lighter
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To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter, such
as heating devices
or air compressors, these accessories
should have a rated current of less than
15 amps.
Exceeding this limit will result in a blown fuse.
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