1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD heater

NOTICE:
In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the
engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant.
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engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene gly
and it will burn if the engine narts arp hnt
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at
WLL COLD, start your vehicle.
If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more
thing you can
try. You can add the proper coolant mix
directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is 1
cool before you do it.
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1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the
pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you
turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 3. After the engine cools, open the air bleed valves on
the heater return hose and water pump inlet.
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Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Pontiac dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop and go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need
to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
comes first.
your car.
Engine Coolant Heater
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0 OF (- 1 8 O C) or
colder.
If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or
a local recycling
center for help.
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Engine 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 “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
The proper coolant for your Pontiac will:
Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 O C).
Give boiling protection up to 262 “F ( 128 ” C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they should.
What to Use
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM
Specification
1825-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825-M with a complete coolant flush
and refill. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add
anything else.
NOTICE:
If you use an improper coolant mix, your engine
could overheat and be badly damaged. The
repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Too much water in the mix can freeze
and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts.
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Replacement Bulbs
Ashtray* ............................. 194
Automatic Transmission Indicator
.......... 73
Backup .............................. 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
........... 92 1
161
Dome
................................. 906
Door Courtesy
.......................... 74
Fog
.................................. 885
Front Parking and Turn Signal
........... 3057
Headlamp .......................... H-6545
Cluster ...............................
Console .............................. 194
GloveBox ............................ 194
Heater and A/C Control ................... 37
Indicator Lights ....................... PC74
Interior Door Handle
..................... 74
License ............................... 144
Reading
............................ 212-2
Rear Courtesy
......................... 562
Sidemarker
............................ 194
Tailonly
............................. 194
TaiVStopEurn ........................ 2057
Turn Signal-hdicators ................... 161
Thd~ ................................ 562
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Engine Oil .................................. 6-14
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................ 6-29
Manual Transmission Fluid
.................... 6-27
Power Steering Fluid
......................... 6-34
Restraint Systems
............................ 1-40
Things Under the Hood
........................ 6-8
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-63
Child Restraints
....................................
Securing in st Rear Seat Position ................. 1-33
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-34
TopStrap
................................... 1-32
WheretoPut
................................ 1-31
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-63
Circuit Breaker. Power Windows and Other
Power Options ................................ 6-67
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-19
Cleaning
Aluminurnwheels ........................... 6-62
Fabric
..................................... 6-57
Glass
...................................... 6-59
Leather
.................................... 6-59
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
....... 6-60
Special Problems
............................ 6-58
Stains
...................................... 6-58
The Inside
of Your Pontiac ..................... 6-56
The Outside
of Your Pontiac .................... 6-60
Tires
...................................... 6-62
Your Convertible Top ......................... 6-62
Vinyl
...................................... 6-58
Top of the Instrument Panel .................... 6-59
Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-5
Close-OutPanel
................................ 2-60
Clutch Adjustment
.............................. 6-28
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-28
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-16
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-42
Console. Front
................................. 2-60
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Control.
Loss of ................................ 4-14
Convertible Top
................................ 2-80
Convertible Top Cleaning
........................ 6-62
CornfortControls ................................ 3-1
Convertible Top. To Lower Your ................... 2-80
Convertible Top.
To Raise Your .................... 2-83
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-54
Coolant
....................................... 6-30
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2-21
Coolant Recovery Tank
.......................... 5-20
Coolant Temperature Gage
.................. ; .... 2-73
Coolant. How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank
... 5-20
Coolant. How to Add
to the Radiator (LT1 Engine) .... 5-26
Coolant.
How to Add to the Radiator (V6 Engine) ..... 5-23
Cooling System
................................ 5-18
Coudesy Lamps ................................ 2-52
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror ...................... 2-61
Cruise Control
Erasing Speed Memory
........................ 2-49
Passing Another Vehicle While Using ............ 2-48
Getting Out of ............................... 2-48
To Increase Speed ............................ 2-47
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ToReduceSpeed ............................ 2-48
To Resume a Set Speed
........................ 2-47
ToSet
..................................... 2-46
UseonHills
................................ 2-48
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8- 1
Impaired ..................................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-63
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-50
Defects. Reporting
............................... 8-4
Defensive Driving ............................... 4- 1
Defogging ..................................... 3-3
Differential. Limited Slip
......................... 6-29
Dolby 00 Noise Reduction ........................ 3-8
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-3
DriverPosition
................................. 1-13
Driving
On Grades. With a Trailer .................. 4-37
Driving
AtNight ................................... 4-16
City
....................................... 4-20
Defensive
................................... 4-1
Drunken
.................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
DeadBattery ................................... 5-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-3
InaBlizzard ................................ 4- 27
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-11
On
Hill and Mountain Roads ................... 4-23
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-26
Through Deep Standing Water
.................. 2-20
Winter
..................................... 4-25
With a Trailer
............................... 4-35
DrunkenDriving ................................ 4-2
Electric Mirror Control ......................... 2-54
Electrical Equipment, Adding
..................... 6-65
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
............. 6-66, 6-69
Engine Coolant
................................. 6-30
Adding .................................... 6-31
Checking
................................... 6-31
Heater
..................................... 2-21
Temperature Gage ............................ 2-72
Exhaust
.................................... 2-37
Identification
................................ 6-65
Oil ........................................ 6-12
Engine Oil
.................................... 6-12
Adding
.................................... 6-15
Additives
................................... 6-18
Checking
................................... 6-14
Engine
What Kind to Use (3.4L, 5.7L) .................. 6-17
What Kind to Use (3.8L)
...................... 6-16
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