traction control PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002 Owners Manual

PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002 Owners Manual FIREBIRD 2002 PONTIAC PONTIAC https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/50/40809/w960_40809-0.png PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002 Owners Manual

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 2-53
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, dont use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Cruise Control
With cruise con

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 2-83
The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Fog Lamp Switch
B. Exterior Lamp Control
C. Air Vents
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Horn
F. Audio System
G. Glove Box
H. Remote

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 2-90 Traction Control System Warning 
Light (Option)
This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine. If the warning
light doesnt come on then,
have it fixed so it will be
ready to

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 4-
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Here youll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. Weve also
included many other useful tips on drivi

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 4-6
Control of a Vehicle
You have three systems that make your vehicle go where
you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and
the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work
at the

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 4-9
Remember: Anti-lock doesnt change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you wont hav

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 4-10
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control  
system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will
automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you
to safely use i

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Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer 
but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Cur

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Loss of Control
Lets review what driving experts say about what happens
when the three control systems (brakes, steering and
acceleration) dont have enough friction where the tires
meet the roa

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PONTIAC FIREBIRD 2002  Owners Manual 4-27 Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the
road, you can have a
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