1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD brake

Underhood Electrical Center
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INJECTOR
D7.52 I INJECTOR I
Relays
B: Air Conditioning Compressor
C: Anti-Lock Brake System
D: Coolant Fan Number 1
E: Air Pump
F: Coolant Fan Number 2
G: Traction Control System
H: Fog Lamps
J: Cooling Fan Number 3
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Fuses
1. ABS BAT Electronic Brake Control Module
2. FOG LTS: Fog Lamps
3. R HDLP DR: Headlamp Doors Module
4. L HDLP DR: Headlamp Doors Module
5. ABS IGN: Anti-Lock Brake System
6. FANS/ACTR: Coolant Fan Relays; EVAP Canister
Purge So1enoid;Exhaust Gas Recirculation; Reverse
Lockout So1enoid;Skip
Shift Solenoid; Heated
Oxygen Sensors
(V8 Engine)
7. AIR PUMP: Air Pump Relay
8. PCM: Powertrain Control Module
9. INJECTOR: Fuel Injectors
10. INJECTOR: Fuel Injectors
11. IGNITION: VIN Engine Code S: Camshaft Position
Sensor;Crankshaft Position Sensor; Ignition Control
Modu1e;Automatic Transmission; Ignition Coil (V-8 Engine); Ignition Coil Module (V-8 Engine)
12. A/C-CRUISE: Air Conditioning Compressor Relay;
Cruise Control Switches and Module
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At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication
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.
Starter Switch
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn
off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine
in each gear. The starter should work only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL
(N), push the clutch down halfway
and
try to start the engine. The starter should work
only when the clutch
is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed
all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
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On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
turn to LOCK only with the key button depressed. parking brake.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. 0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK foot pressumfrom the regular brake pedal. Do this
(P) Mechanism Check until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly
any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed.
Manual Transmission
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Manual Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if
needed.
Rear Axle Service
Check the gear lubricant level in the rear axle and add if
needed. See “Rear Axle” in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the axle and repair it if
needed.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for
surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for
wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The
parking brake
is self-adjusting and no manual
adjustment is required.
You may need to have your
brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or
conditions result in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Coolant
Supplement
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably
distilled) and good quality
ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part No. 1052753 or
equivalent) conforming to GM
Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Specification 1825M.
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent.
USAGE
Hydraulic Brake
System
Hydraulic Clutch
System
Power Steering
System
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Key Lock
Cylinders
Automatic
Transmission
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Delco Supreme 11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part
No. 12345347 or equivalent).
GM Hydraulic Power Steering
Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or
equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
DEXRON@
-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Lubricate with Multi-Purpose
Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345 120) or synthetic
SAE 5W-30 engine
oil.
Engine oil. ~~
Engine oil.
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Section 9 INDEX
Adding. Automatic Transmission Fluid ............. 6-26
Adding. Brake Fluid
............................. 6-38
Adding. Electrical Equipment
..................... 6-65
Adding. Engine Coolant
.......................... 6-31
Adding. Engine Oil
............................. 6- 15
Adding. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.................... 6-26
Adding. Manual Transmission Fluid
................ 6-27
Adding. Power Steering Fluid
..................... 6-35
Adding. Sound Equipment
........................ 6- 14
Adding. Windshield Washer Fluid
............. 2-44. 6-35
AirBag
....................................... 1-19
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1-21.2. 69
Air Bag System
................................ 1-19
Air Bag. How Does it Restrain
.................... 1-23
Air Bag.
How it Works ........................... 1-21
Air Bag Location
............................... 1-22
Air Bag. Servicing
.............................. 1-25
Air Bag. What
Makes it Inflate .................... 1-23
Air Bag. What Will You See After It inflates
......... 1-23
Air Bag. When Should it Inflate
................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-19
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Alignment and Balance. Tires
..................... 6-54
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-62
Antenna. Fixed Mast
............................ 3-16
Antenna. Power Mast Care
....................... 3-17
Anti-Lock
..................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.71. 4.6
Anti-Lock Brakes
............................... 4-6
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-30
Antifreeze Adding
.............................. 6-31
Antifreeze Checking
............................ 6-31
Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock
..................... 3-12
Appearance Care
............................... 6-55
Appearance Care and Materials .................... 6-64
Ashtray and Lighter
............................. 2-62
Ashtray. Front
................................. 2-62
Audio System. Steering Wheel Touch Controls
....... 3-18
Audio System. Tips About Your
................... 3-14
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Transmission
......................... 2-23
Automatic Overdrive Position .................. 2-25
First Gear
(1) Position ........................ 2-26
Neutral (N) Position
.......................... 2-24
Park (P) Position
............................. 2-23
Reverse (R) Position
.......................... 2-24
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Second Gear (2) Position ...................... 2-25
Third Gear (3) Position
........................ 2-25 Shifting .................................... 2-23
Axle, Rear 6-29
....................................
...................................... Battery 6-40
Replacement. Remote Lock Control ............... 2-8
Warnings
................................ 5.2. 5.4
Low Maintenance ............................ 6-40
BBBAutoLine
................................. 8-3
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Boot Cover, Installing ........................... 2-82
Brake
............................................
Adjustment ................................. 6-39
Fluid, Adding
............................... 6-38
Master Cylinder
............................. 6-36
System Parts, Replacing ....................... 6-39
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Transmission Shift Interlock
.................... 2-36
System Warning Light
........................ 2-69
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Braking, In Emergencies
......................... 4- 1 1
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-14
Parking .................................... 2-32
PedalTravel
................................ 6-39
Trailer ..................................... 4-35
Wear ...................................... 6-38
Brakes, Trailer 4-35
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Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-7 1
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ................ 6-42
Front Turn Signal Lamps
...................... 6-43
Rear Sidemarker Lamps ....................... 6-45
Headlamps ................................. 6-40
RearLamps
................................. 6-44
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-72
Cassette Tape Errors .............................. 3-8
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-5
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-15
CDPlayer ..................................... 3-10
CD Player Anti-Theft Feature
..................... 3-12
Center Console
................................. 2-60
Certificatioflire Label .......................... 4-30
Chains, Safety
................................. 4-35
Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-30
Check Gauges Light
............................. 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-40
Automatic Transmission ....................... 6-22
Brake Huid
................................. 6-37
Carbon Monoxide ......................... 4.28. 4.34
Cargocover
................................... 6-62
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Chains, Tire ................................... 6-55
Checking
.............................. Engine Coolant 6-31
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