ignition PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995 Owners Manual

The ignition keys are for the ignition only.
The door keys are for the
doors and
all other locks.
When a new Firebird
is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the door keys and
gives them to the first
owner.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs. Instead they have
bar-coded key tags. These tags may be removed by your
dealer or even before the car is delivered to your dealer.
Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to mike extra door keys. Keep
the plugs in a safe place.
If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made using these plugs.
If you need a new ignition key, go to your Pontiac dealer
who can obtain the correct key code. In
ab emergency,
call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at 1-800-ROADSIDD.
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There qre several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
From the outside: Use your door key.
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From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control
on
the door back.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door
lock switch
to lock or
unlock both doors at
once.
The switch only works when the ignition switch is in
RUN or ACC or when RAP is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power”
in the Index.)
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
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Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If UNLOCK is pressed again
within five seconds, the passenger door will
also unlock.
All doors will lock when DOOR is pressed. The hatch
will unlock when the opened
trunk symbol is pressed,
but only when the ignition switch is not in
RUN, and the
transmission is in
PARK (P) if you have an automatic
transmission.
If you have a manual transmission, the
parking brake must be set.
The system will turn on the interior lamps for about
40 seconds, or until the ignition switch is turned to
RUN,
or if you unlock the doors or hatch. The interior
lamps will come on for about two seconds when you
lock the doors.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when you
go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to
it.
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parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember
to keep you valuables out of sight.
Put them in a Storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park id a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and
take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable
in your vehicle?
ht your valdables in a storage area, like your glove
6 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock id1 the doors except the driver's.
Then
&e the door key with you.
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PASS-Key@II
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@%
(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft
deterrent system. PASS-Key% is a passive theft
deterrent system.
This means you don't have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key% uses
a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
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When the PASS-Key(% system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and
fuel systems. For about
three minutes, the starter won’t
work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If someone tries to
start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone
from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor
pellets in
an attempt to make a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine does not start and the
SECURITY light stays on
when you
try to start the car, the key may be dirty or
wet.
Turn the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The security light may remain on during this
time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears
to be clean
and dry, wait about three minutes and try
another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to
check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index).
If the starter won’t work with the other key, your
vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle does start, the first
ignition key may be faulty. See your Pontiac dealer or a
locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
security light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three
minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service
the PASS-Key% to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the
SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart
your engine if
you
turn it off. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
Pontiac dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key% system.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@II ignition key, see
your Pontiac dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key’II to have a new key made. In
an
emergency, call the Pontiac Roadside Assistance
Program at 1-800-ROADSIm or
1-800-762-3743.
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New Vehicle “Break-In” Ignition Switch
NOTICE:
Your modern Pontiac doesn’t need an elaborate
%break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km@) or
less for the first
500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Ayoid making hard stops for the first
2a0: miles (322 kni) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during “break-in.” See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five positions:
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you
turn the top of it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission.
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If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to
LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the PARK (P) position.
OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission, but does not send electrical
power to
any accessories. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
A warning tone will
sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is
OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): Position to which the switch returns after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the
RUN position when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can use
RUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning and indicator
lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition switch will return to
RUN
for normal driving.
Note that even if the engine is not running, ACC and
RUN allow you to operate your electrical accessories,
such as the radio and ventilation fan.
Key Release Button: If you have a manual
transmission, your ignition lock has
a key release button.
You must press the button before you can take: your key
out
of the ignition lock.
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
NOTICE: ~
If your
key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then
turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. But turn the key only with
your hand. Using
a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch.
If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
If you have power door locks, your vehicle has a feature
called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With
RAP
your power door locks, electric mirrors, power
windows, audio system and remote hatch release will
continue to work up to
10 minutes after the ignition key
is turned to
OW and neither door is opened.
If a door is opened, the audio system and power
windows will shut
off. The power door locks, electric
mirrors and remote hatch release work until you shut the
door. Once you have shut
the door, these accessories
will continue to work for approximately
35 seconds.
After this time you will not be able to use these
accessories until the next time you open
a door or turn
the ignition.
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Starting Your Engine
Engines start differently. The 8th digit of your Vehicle
Identification Number
(VIN) shows the code letter or
number for your engine. You will fiid the
VIN at the top
left of your instrument panel. (See “Vehicle
Identification Number”
in the Index.) Follow the proper
steps to start the engine.
Automatic transmission:
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position -- that’s a
safety feature.
To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N)
only.
NOTICE:
Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Pontiac is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to
PARK (P) only when your
vehicle
is stopped.
Manual transmission:
The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the
floor and start the engine. Your vehicle
won’t
start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down --
that’s a safety feature.
To start your V6 engine:
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed
will go down as your‘
engine gets warm.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer thh
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive. heat
can damage your starter motor.
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