warning lights PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1999 Owners Manual

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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
SPEAKER
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-11 Hatch
2
-12 Theft
2
-13 Content Theft-Deterrent System (Option)
2
-16 PASS-Key
II
2
-22 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-23 Ignition Positions
2
-25 Starting Your Engine
2
-28 Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
2
-29 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-32 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-36 Parking Brake
2
-37 Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission Only)
2
-39 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)2
-40 Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
2
-40 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-41 Engine Exhaust
2
-41 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-42 Windows
2
-43 Tilt Wheel
2
-44 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-49 Exterior Lamps
2
-52 Interior Lamps
2
-54 Mirrors
2
-55 Storage Compartments
2
-59 Twin Lift-Off Roof Panels (If Equipped)
2
-66 Convertible Top (If Equipped)
2
-74 The Instrument Panel--Your
Information System
2
-78 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Ignition Positions
CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or
others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't
leave the keys in the vehicle with children.
With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the
switch to five positions.
ACC (A): Position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. Push in the ignition switch
as you turn it toward you.
LOCK (B): The only position from which you can
remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition
and automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can't be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in PARK (P).
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 RUN 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.

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Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 70 seconds. If the
driver's belt is already
buckled, neither the chime
nor the light will come on.

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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
DEX
-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed
to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles
(240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only
DEX
-COOL extended life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating or if you need to add coolant to your
radiator, see ªEngine Overheatingº in the Index.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX
-COOL coolant will:

Give freezing protection down to
-34F (-37C).

Give boiling protection up to 265F (129C).

Protect against rust and corrosion.

Help keep the proper engine temperature.

Let the warning lights and gages work as
they should.
NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is important that you use
only DEX
-COOL (silicate-free) coolant.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater core or
radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the
engine coolant will require change sooner
-- at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage caused by the use
of coolant other than DEX
-COOL is not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and
one
-half DEX-COOL coolant which won't damage
aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you
don't need to add anything else.

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Hitches, Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood
Checking Things Under 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Reset the Oil Change Light 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Release Button 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry
Battery Replacement 2
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Courtesy 2
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Illumination 2-19, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-19, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Map 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-38 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-24, 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-81, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trailer (Continued)
Towing 4-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid, Automatic 6-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid, Manual 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip
Before Leaving On A Long 4
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Reset 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer 3-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 8-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 2-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Twin Lift-Off Roof Panels 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing 2-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
T-Top Sunshades 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Flushing Service 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Electrical Center 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Control 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensions 6
-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification Number 6
-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor
Sun 2
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity Mirrors 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Devices 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Information 8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer Fluid, Windshield 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing Your Vehicle 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weatherstrips 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel
Alignment 6
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nut Torque 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench 5-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer 2-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Level Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wipers 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blade Replacement 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter Driving 4-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blades, Cleaning 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring, Headlamp 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wrench, Wheel 5-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .