1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD Owners Manual

Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
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An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield.
The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it.
You can adjust the minor for day or night driving. Pull
the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the tab for
daytime driving.
Outside Manual Adjustable Mirror
Adjust the passengefs side outside mirror by hand so
that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the lever on
the door. Adjust the mirror so that you just see the side
of
your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
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Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)
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The power mirror control is on the driver’s door. To
adjust either mirror, move the center switch to left (L) or
right
(R). (The Center position is “OFF”). 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.
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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lev'er. Use your
door key to lock and unlock it, The glove b'ox has a
lamp inside.
Front Console
To use the storage are'a, push the tab and pull up
on the front end of the console. There is a cupholder
on the console,
The console will also have
a storage area.
Cassette and Compact Disc Storage
If you have a compact disc player, the console can be
used for storing your compact discs.
Map Pocket (If Equipped)
Each door has a map pocket. There may also be a map
pocket on the back of the seats.
Close-Out Panel
The close-out panel can be closed for hidden storage in
the rear area of your vehicle.
To remove the 'close-out panel
1. Close the panel. If the close-out panel is not closed
and resting
on the trim panel, it cannot be removed.
2. Pull the panel toward you to unsnap it. Then slide the
close-out panel along the groove
in the trim panel.
Reverse the steps
to install the panel.
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When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to
open the panel and place the items in the rear area.
I An improperly stored close-out panel could be
thrown about the vehicle during
a collision or
sudden maneuver. You
or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
outside your vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Ashtray and Lighter
Lift up the cover to open the ashtray. To remove it, lift
up on either side
of the ashtray. If you have an automatic
transmission, the ashtray
is near the front of your
console.
If you have a manual transmission, the ashtray
is near your cupholder.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on
fire,
causing damage.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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Sun Visors
I NOTICE:
Don? hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating.
If you do, it won9t be able to
back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
If you plug accessories into your cigarette lighter, such
as heating devices or air ~ompressors, these accessories
should have a rated current of less than 15 amps.
Exceeding this limit will result in a blown fuse.


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
Full down the sun visor and lift the cover to expose the
vanity mirror.
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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.
The pink wire connects to the ignition. Power is only
The black wire connects to the ground.
available
in
RUN.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory plug:
The maximum load of any electrical
equipment should not exceed
3 amps.
0 Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical
equipment on for extended periods can
drain your battery.
We recornend that you see a qualified technician or your
dealer for the proper installation of your equipment.
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.
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels
(If Ecvir-ed)
Don't try try to remove the T-top panels while
the vehicle
is moving. Trying to remove the T-toy
panel while the vehicle
is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle anc
cause you to lose control, or it could
fly off and
strike another vehicle.
You or others could be
injured. Remove T-top panels 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. Then
push on
the release handle to unlatch the panel. Lift
the outer edge
of the panel and pull it toward you. Then
carry the panel
to the rear of the vehicle for storage.
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If the T-top panel is not stored properly, it could
be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever
you store the roof panel in the vehicle,
always be sure that
it is stored securely in the
correct storage slot with the T-top handle closed.
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.
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