door lock PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002 Owner's Manual

2-57 Headlamps on Reminder
If you turn the ignition off and leave the lamps on, you
will hear a chime lasting up to five seconds. If the lamps
are still on when you open the driver's door, the chime
will sound again.
Headlamp Doors
The headlamp doors are designed to open when you
turn the headlamps on and close when you turn the
headlamps off. The headlamp doors can be opened
without turning on the headlamps by turning the
headlamps on, then turning the exterior lamp control
back to the parking lamps position.
The headlamp doors should be open when driving in
icy or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from
freezing closed, and when washing the vehicle to help
clean the headlamps.To open the headlamp doors manually, do the following:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the retractor
motor knob.
3. Turn the retractor motor knob counterclockwise
until the headlamp door is fully open. The knob
will get harder to turn when the headlamp door is
all the way up.
4. Reinstall the plastic cover on the retractor
motor knob.
To manually close the headlamp doors, turn the
lamps off and turn the retractor motor knob
clockwise. If the headlamp doors aren't working
properly, see your dealer.

2-60 Courtesy Lamps
When either door is opened, several interior lamps
go on. These lamps are courtesy lamps. They make it
easier for you to enter and leave your vehicle.
Courtesy lamps include two map lamps on the inside
rearview mirror and other lamps throughout the interior
of your vehicle.
To prevent battery rundown, your interior lamps will be
disabled for about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned
to OFF. The 10
-minute timer will be restarted if you do
any of the following:

Turn the ignition on.

Open either door.

Press any button on your remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).

Turn the interior lamps from off to on.

Open the hatch.
Delayed Illumination
With delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will
come on and stay on for 25 seconds after you enter
the vehicle and close the doors. They will also stay on
for five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close the
doors. Delayed illumination will be shortened if the
ignition is turned to RUN or if the power locks are
activated. To turn this feature on or off, see ªFeature
Customizationº in the Index.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see
while exiting the vehicle. To turn this feature on or off,
see ªFeature Customizationº in the Index.
Front Map Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest
to the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also come on
when a door is opened.

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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
door key to lock or unlock it. The glove box has a
lamp inside.
Front Console
To use the storage area, push in the button and
pull up on the console cover. It will open to the right.
Map Pocket
Each door has a map pocket. There may also be
a map pocket on the back of the seats.
Compact Disc Storage
You have a storage area for compact discs in
your console.
Cargo Cover
Using the Cargo Cover
The cargo cover can be closed for hidden storage in the
rear area of your vehicle. It can also help reduce noise in
the vehicle when placed in the upright position, closing
out the rear area.
When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to
open the cover and place the items in the rear area of
the vehicle.

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T-Top Roof Panels (If Equipped)
Removing the T-Top Roof Panels
CAUTION:
Don't try to remove the T-top panel while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove the T
-top
panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and
strike another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the T
-top panel only when the
vehicle is parked.
1. The door key unlocks the T-top panels. The lock
is located over each door window. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the panel.

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2. 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.3. Push the handle down to close and secure the panel
in the slot. To lock each panel in the storage area,
use your door key.

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 SEEK
: Press the down arrow while playing a CD
to go back to the start of the current track if more than
eight seconds have played. If you press it again, the
changer will go to previous tracks. Press the up arrow
and it will go to the next track on the disc.
AM/FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when
playing a compact disc.
CD/PLAY: Press this button to play a CD if you have a
magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing.
You can also press this button to switch between a CD in
the compact disc player and a CD in the trunk
-mounted
CD changer, if both are loaded.
Compact Disc Messages
If an E and a number appear on the display, an error has
occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play.
The CD changer will send an error message to the
receiver to indicate one of the following:
E30: Disc Label Side Up
E34: CD Changer Door Open
E35: CD Changer Cartridge EmptyIf an error occurs other than one listed previously while
trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer,
the following conditions may have caused the error:
The road is too rough. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.
The disc is dirty, scratched or wet.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other
reason, try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.

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The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the
driver's side of your vehicle.While refueling, allow the fuel cap to hang by the tether.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back
to the right.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Fuse and Relay Center 1
Fuse Usage
ABS BAT SOL Anti
-Lock Brake System
TCS BAT Traction Control System
COOL FAN Cooling Fan Control
PCM BAT Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
FUEL PUMP Fuel PumpFuse Usage
AIR PUMP A.I.R. Pump Relay and
Bleed Valve
LH HDLP DR Left Headlamp Door Module
RH HDLP DR Right Headlamp Door Module
HORN Horn Relay
ABS BAT
-1 Anti-Lock Brake System Module
H/L DR HORN Horn and Headlamp Doors
ABS BAT
-2 Anti-Lock Brake and Traction
Control System
COOL FAN Cooling Fan Relays
Relay Description
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn
FAN #3 Cooling Fans
FAN #2 Cooling Fans
FAN #1 Cooling Fans

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Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see ªWiper Blades,
Cleaningº in the Index.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªManual Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
Check for leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid
loss. Have the system inspected and repaired if needed.Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed.
See ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index.
A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system
and repair if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
ªHydraulic Clutch Fluidº in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, headlamp door
assemblies, rear compartment, console doors and any
folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Key
Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Clutch Linkage
Pivot PointsEngine oil.
Floor
Shift LinkageLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Rear Axle
(Limited
-Slip
Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM
Part No. 12378261) or
equivalent meeting GM
Specification 9986115. With a
complete drain and refill add
4 ounces (118 ml) of Limited
-Slip
Axle Lubricant Additive (GM Part
No. 1052358 or equivalent)
where required. See ªRear Axleº
in the Index.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).