trailer PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Owner's Guide

I Maintenance Schedule I I
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
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.
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I Maintenance Schedule I I
97,500 Miles (162 $00 km)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 "C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require
change.
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delivery service.
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I e Maintenance Schedule I1 I
I 22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
12
months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32” C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000 miles (166 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change. 7.
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60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
CI Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
CI Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at IO0,OOO miles (I66 000 krn).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
24 months, whichever occurs first).
delivery service.
0 Inspect engine accessory drive (or every
An Emission Control Service.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” 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.
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Maintenance Schedule I1 I
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the steering linkage. Lubricate the
transmission shift linkage (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter 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 or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at
lO0,OOO miles (166 000 km).
delivery service.
Manual transmission fluid doesn't require
change.
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Maintenance Schedule I1
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of
these conditions, change the fluid and filter
at 100,000
miles (1 66 000 km).
Manual transmission fluid doesn’t require
change.
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or
every
24 months, whichever occurs first).
See “Engine Coolant” 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.
Replace spark plugs (except 5.7L Code P
c] Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control
Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel
cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as
needed.
An Emission Control Service. T
engine). An Emission Control Service.
Service.
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Sewice.
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Second Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-25
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-25 Shifting .................................... 2-23
Axle, Rear 6-29
....................................
...................................... Battery 6-40
Replacement. Remote Lock Control ............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
Low Maintenance ............................ 6-40
BBBAutoLine
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Boot Cover, Installing ........................... 2-82
Brake
............................................
Adjustment ................................. 6-39
Fluid, Adding
............................... 6-38
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-36
System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-39
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
......................... 4- 1 1
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-14
Parking .................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................ 6-39
Trailer ..................................... 4-35
Wear ...................................... 6-38
Brakes, Trailer 4-35
.................................
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-7 1
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ................ 6-42
Front Turn Signal Lamps
...................... 6-43
Rear Sidemarker Lamps ....................... 6-45
Headlamps ................................. 6-40
RearLamps
................................. 6-44
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-72
Cassette Tape Errors .............................. 3-8
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-5
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-15
CDPlayer ..................................... 3-10
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
..................... 3-12
Center Console
................................. 2-60
Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-35
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-30
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Automatic Transmission ....................... 6-22
Brake Huid
................................. 6-37
Carbon Monoxide ......................... 4.28. 4.34
Cargocover
................................... 6-62
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Chains, Tire ................................... 6-55
Checking
.............................. Engine Coolant 6-31
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ToReduceSpeed ............................ 2-48
To Resume a Set Speed
........................ 2-47
ToSet
..................................... 2-46
UseonHills
................................ 2-48
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8- 1
Impaired ..................................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-63
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Defects. Reporting
............................... 8-4
Defensive Driving ............................... 4- 1
Defogging ..................................... 3-3
Differential. Limited Slip
......................... 6-29
Dolby 00 Noise Reduction ........................ 3-8
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-3
DriverPosition
................................. 1-13
Driving
On Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-37
Driving
AtNight ................................... 4-16
City
....................................... 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
DeadBattery ................................... 5-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-3
InaBlizzard ................................ 4- 27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-11
On
Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-26
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2-20
Winter
..................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
............................... 4-35
DrunkenDriving ................................ 4-2
Electric Mirror Control ......................... 2-54
Electrical Equipment, Adding
..................... 6-65
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
............. 6-66, 6-69
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-30
Adding .................................... 6-31
Checking
................................... 6-31
Heater
..................................... 2-21
Temperature Gage ............................ 2-72
Exhaust
.................................... 2-37
Identification
................................ 6-65
Oil ........................................ 6-12
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
.................................... 6-15
Additives
................................... 6-18
Checking
................................... 6-14
Engine
What Kind to Use (3.4L, 5.7L) .................. 6-17
What Kind to Use (3.8L)
...................... 6-16
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