1997 PONTIAC FIREBIRD phone

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.

Understanding Radio Reception
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FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about 10 to
40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings
or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other.
AM can pick
up noise
from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble
to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until
it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes
of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions
by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before
your hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
Increase volumk slowly until you hear comfortably
an’d clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can add
what you want. If you can, it’s very important to
do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere
with the operation of your vehicle’s
engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even
damage them. Your vehicle’s sys$ems may
interfere with the operation
of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can
if your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or
more is low. It can happen if a lot
of water is standing on
the road.
If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles
or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddies or
standing water, water can come in through your
engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody
of your vehicle. If you
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following
distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared
to have your view restricted
by road spray.
“Tires” in the Index.)
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Pontiac if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and
how to report any safety defects.
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Cares
What Makes up Pontiac Cares?
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assist'ance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Pontiac Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program 8
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Information
8- 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
8-11 Reporting Safety Defects to
the
Canadian Government
8- 11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
8-11 Ordering Service and Owner Publications
in Canada
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Pontiac Cares
With PONTIAC CARES, you are never more than
a phone call away from having your concern taken
care of. The
PONTIAC CARES philosophy and elements are
designed
to make you realize that Pontiac recognizes
you as a valuable customer, appreciates your purchase
decision, and
is dedicated to taking care of the most
important person
... YOU! PONTIAC CARES is: A
valuable feature that comes with every Pontiac, a feature
that
offers a multitude of benefits that can give you
safety, security, comfort and convenience.
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title,
or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield
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Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature
of concern
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We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Pontiac,
address your inquiry to:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
One Pontiac Plaza
Pontiac,
MI 48340-2952
In Canada, write to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
booklet for addresses
of GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Pontiac, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in
the dealership, using the
dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we \
suggest
you follow Step One first if you have a concern.
L us’ )mer Assistance for Text
- !pT --e (TTY) Users
‘10 assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Pontiac
has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-PONT.
(TTY users in
Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)

Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
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Security While You Travel
I -8OO-ROADSmE (I -800-762-3743)
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Pontiac Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service
is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac's Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by
a team of technically trained advisors, who
are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take anxiety out 'of uncertain situations by providing
minor
repair information over the phone or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest
Pontiac dealer.

We will provide the following services for
3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at no expense to you:
Fuel delivery
Keys locked in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service
Change a flat tire
Jump starts
0 Courtesy Transportation -- See Pontiac Courtesy
Transportation section for details
We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the
following additional services depending on
your needs:
Hotels
0 Glass replacement
Rental vehicle or taxis
Police, fire department or hospitals
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our advisors will
explain any payment obligations you might incur. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,
please
provide the following information to give the advisor:
0 Location of vehicle
Telephone number of your location
0 Vehicle model, year and color
0 Mileage of vehicle
0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
* Vehicle license plate number
Pontiac reserves the right to limit services
or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac’s
judgement the claims become excessive
in frequency or
type of occurrence.
While we hope that you never have the occasion to use
our service,
it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call
away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance
-- 1-800-ROADSIDE
or 1-800-762-3743.
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