tires PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1997 Owner's Guide

Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the
wheel leaks air, replace
it (except some aluminum
wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your
Pontiac dealer if any
of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of wheel you need.
Each new
wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
CM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel. bolts and wheel nuts
for
your Pontiac model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires
lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for
replacement.
NOTICE:
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The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance
and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
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Used Replacement Wheels
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how
it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your Pontiac has P235/55R16, P245/50ZR16 or
P275/40ZR17 size tires, don’t use tire chains.
They can damage your vehicle.
If you have other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for
your tires. Install them on the rear tires and
tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them.
If the contact continues,
slow down until
it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage
your vehicle.
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Tires Sheet Metal Damage
To clean
your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted
surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair
or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly
and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas
of finish damage can be corrected
in your dealer's body and paint shop.

Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE DESCRIPTION SIZE
994954 Exterior
Polish
Polishing Cloth - Wax Treated 23 in. x 25 in. -
1050004
Exterior wash
Wash and Wax
Concentrate 16
02. (0.473 L) 1052870 Cleans
grease, grime and smoke
film Glass Cleaner 23 oz. (0.680 L) I050427
Spot and stain removal
Vinyl
Cleaner 32 oz. (0.946 L) 1050214 Exterior
cleaner and polish
Magic Mirror Cleaner Polish
1 gal. (3.785 L) 1050200
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
16 02. (0.473
L)
1050 174 Removes rust and corrosion
Chrome Cleaner and Polish 16
oz. (0.473
L)
10501 73
Also removes old waxes and polishes
Tar and Road Oil
Remover 16 oz. (0.473 L) 10501 72 Shines vehicle without scratching Chamois
2.75
sq. ft.
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10529 18**
16 02. (0.473 L) 1052925 Protects vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor
All TM Protector 8 oz. (0.237 L)
Attracts and absorbs soils Capture Dry Spot Remover
8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052930 Spray
on wheel cleaner
Wheel Cleaner
16 oz. (0.473
L)
1052929 Cleans
vinyl, cloth,
tires and mats Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
12345002**
16 oz. (0.473 L) Armor All TM Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
12345725
Spot cleans paint and gives high luster
Finish Enhancer
16
oz. (0.473
L)
12377966 Protects finish and removes
fine scratches
Cleaning
Wax
16
02. (0.473 L)
12377964 Shines tires
Silicone Tire
Shine 12
oz. (0.354 L)
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. *‘N Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See
“Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Ernissi’on Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +,)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer or has
limited-sliD differential.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY -

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.) (Also see footnote ++.)
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
CI Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull
a trailer.
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
0 Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.) (Also see footnote ++.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY -
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
I I
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1 Short TripKity Maintenance lSchedule I
30,000 MiZes (50 000 km) (Continued)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation”
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern
and additional information,
(See footnote +.)
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote
#.)
Change the rear axle gear lubricant if
vehicle is used to pull a trailer.
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information.
(See footnote
+.) (Also see footnote ++.)
39,000 Miles (45 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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