1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD lock

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 go on when a
door is opened.
Retained Acce,ssory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power
(RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work
up to 10 minutes
after the ignition key
is turned to OFF.
Your convertible top, power windows, and audio system
will work when the ignition key is in the
RUN or ACC
positions. Once the key is turned from RUN to OFF,
these features will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
or until either door
is opened.
Your power door unlock and remote hatch release
features will work when the ignition key
is in the RUN
or ACC positions or if either door is open. Once the key
is turned to OFF, these features will continue to work for
up to 10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition
key is OFF, these features will continue to work until
both doors have been closed for about 30 seconds or
until the theft-deterrent system
arms. At that time, both
the power door unlock and remote hatch release features
will be disabled to enhance the security of the vehicle.
The power door lock function will work at all times
except during Lockout Prevention (if this feature is
enabled). See “Lockout Prevention’’
in the Index.
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Power Remote Control Mirror (Option)

The power mirror control is on the driver’s door. To
adjust either mirror, move the center switch to left (L) or
right (R). Then use the touch pad to adjust the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles)
look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Storage 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.
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Sun Visors
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To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them to the side.
The elastic bands on
your visor provide extra storage for maps or papers.
Covered Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
Accessory Plug
This plug is located inside the front section ahead of the
shift lever in the console. The plug can be used to
connect electrical'equipment such as a cellular phone or
CB radio. Be sure to follow the installation instructions
included with the equipment.
The plug has three separate wires:
The orange wire'connects to the battery.
0 The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only
available in RUN.
The black wire connects to the ground.
When using the accessory plug:
The maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed
3 amps.
Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not
in use. Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods
can drain your battery.
We recommend that you see a qualified technician
or your dealer for the proper installation of
your equipment.
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Floor Mats
Your Firebird’s floor mats are custom fitted to the
floor wells. Be sure the driver’s floor mat is in place.
If it isn’t, it could interfere with the accelerator or
brake pedal.
lhvin Lift-off Roof Panels (Option)
If you have this option, you can remove one or both
lift-off roof panels.
Don’- __ to remove the T-top panels while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remotre 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
T-top panel only when the
vehicle is parked.
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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Open the close-out panel completely. 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.
Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.
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3. Open the latch and close the T-top. Cheek to see if
there are any gaps showing. Unlatch the T-top and
adjust the sunshade as required.
stick the Velcro@ buttons on
the glass for a proper fit
every time you install the sunshades. To do this, first
remove the T-top with the sunshade installed and
place it upside down
on a table or bench. Take care
not to scratch the glass.
4. Once the sunshade is installed properly, you can
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5. Pull the sunshade back a little and remove the
backing paper from the Velcro buttons. Push the
sunshade back into place, sticking the Velcro to
the glass.
6. Install the T-top, close the latch and lock
the T-top. Repeat the above steps for the
passenger-side sunshade.
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2. Unlock the front of the convertible top by pushing
on the smaller
part of the latch, then pulling down
on the larger part of the latch. Be sure the hook
on the latch that attaches into the hole at. the
windshield releases.
Installing the Boot Cover
After lowering the convertible top, you may want to
install the boot cover.
The three-piece boot cover is
stored in a bag in the trunk.
3. Be sure no one or nothing is on or around the top.
Push and hold the bottom of the convertible top
switch.
The switch is on the left side of your
console.
The top will automatically lower into the
storage area.
1. Open the tnank and remove the two side covers from
2. Install the two side covers by engaging the tab
the
storage bag.
into the fhnt seatbelt cover. Lower the covers onto
the vehicle.
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5. Push and hold the top
of the convertible
top switch.
6. Pull down on center opening and align hooks with
holes. Push forward on the larger part of the latch until
it clicks.
Do not force the latch. If it is hard to
lock, the top is not properly aligned.
If
your vehicle suffers a power loss, such as a dead
battery, you can still raise or lower the top manually by
rotating the valve in the left side
of the trunk.
Open the
trunk and find the tab along the left side trim
panel. Lift up the tab and turn the valve clockwise to
release the hydraulic pressure. Turn the ignition
key to
the LOCK position. You can now raise or lower your top
manually. Be sure to close
the valve after installing your
top
so you can raise or lower it electronically later.
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