1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD door lock

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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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 in the switch back to the
parlung 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.
You can open the headlamp doors manually:
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. Replace the plastic cover on the retractor motor
knob.
To manually close the headlamp doors, turn the lamps
off and turn the
knob clockwise. If the headlamp doors
aren’t working properly, see your Pontiac dealer for
help.
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Twin Lift-off Roof Panels (Option)
If you have this option, you can remove one or both
lift-off roof panels.

The door key unlocks the panels. The lock is over the
front door window. Turn the key to the left to unlock the
panel.
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Reverse the steps above to install the T-top panels.
When installing panels, be sure to align weatherstrips
properly. Panels incorrectly installed may leak.
Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key. NOTICE:
High pressure car washes may cause wat& to
enter your vehicle. Never spray water dikectly at
the roof panel joints. This
will cause leak&
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Storage and Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
door
key to lock and unlock it. The glove box has a
lamp inside.
Map Pocket
Each door has a map pocket. There may also be a map
pocket
on the back of the seats.
Front Console
To use the storage area, push the tab and pull up on the
front end of the console. There is a cupholder and lamp
in the console.
The console will also have a storage area for either
cassette tapes or compact discs. There is also an extra
wiring harness that can be used for addition electrical devices. See your dealer for more information.
Close-Out Panel
The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in
the rear area of your vehicle.
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Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate
easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will
get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself
with it first. Find out what
your Delco@systerh can do
and how to operate
all its controls, to be sure you’re
getting the most out of the advanced engineering that
went into it.
If you have power door locks, your vehicle has a feature
called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP you
can play your audio system even after the ignition is
off.
See the Index under “Retained Accessory Power.”
Setting the Clock
The clock may be set with the ignition on or off.
1. Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears.
2. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
NOTE: There will be a two second delay before the
clock goes into the time-set mode, and the colon in the
display will blink while in this mode’.
AmM Stereo Radios with Cassette Tape
Player or Compact
Disc Player
If your Pontiac has a radio with either a cassette tape
player, a compact disc player or a graphic equalizer, the
instructions below will explain how
to use the radio. For
other features,
see the instructions for the feature your
radi.0 has.
To Play the Radio
Push POWER to turn the system on or off.
VOLUME: Turn the VOLUME knob to adju.st the
sound.
RECALL: Press RECALL to recall the station being
played or the clock display. You can also press
RECALL
to display the time when the ignition is off.
Finding a Station
AM-FM: Press A” to get AM, FMI or FM~. The
lighted display shows yout selection.
TUNE: Press TUNE to release the knob. Tuk the knob
to choose radio stations. Push TUNE back in to store it
when not tuning.
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5. PCM IGN: Powertrain Control Module; Fuel Pump
Re1ay;Theft Deterrent Module; Engine Mass Air
Flow Sensor (V8 Engine)
6. STOP/HAZARD: Brake Light/Cruise Release
Switch; Hazard Flasher
7. PWR ACCY: Power Door Locks; Power Mirrors;
Hatch Release Switch; Auxiliary Accessory Wire
8. COURTESY: Audio Alarm Module; Courtesy
Lamps: Console Compartment, Glove Box, Dome,
Trunk, Rear Courtesy, Rearview Mirror; Radio;
Theft Deterrent Module; SECURITY Indicator;
Hatch Release Relay; Keyless Entry Receiver
9. GAGES: Audio Alarm Module; Daytime Running
Lamps Module (Canada); Diagnostic Energy
Reserve Module; Instrument Cluster; Keyless Entry
Receiver; Brake Switch Assembly; Auxiliary
Accessory Wire
10. TAIL LTS: Exterior Lighting
11.
CIGAR/HORN: Cigarette Lighter; Horn Relay;
12. DEFOGBEATS: Power Seats; Rear Defogger
13.
IP DIMMER: Brightness Control
14.
WIPEWASH: Windshield Wipermasher
15. WINDOWS: Power Windows, Convertible Top
Data Link Connector
Switch (Circuit Breaker); Cooling Level Latching
Module
16. CRANK: Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module
17.
RADIO: Radio Amplifier; Steering Wheel Controls
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