1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ECU

When carrying large or heavy items, it is a good idea to
open
the panel and place the items in the rear area.
I A CAUTION:
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.
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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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 a T-top 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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Push the handle closed to secure the panel in the slot. To
lock each panel in the storage area, use your door key.
' /5 CAUTION:
An improperly installed panel may fall into or fly
off the vehicle. You or others could be injured.
After
installing a T-top panel, always check that
it is firmly attached by pushing up on the
underside
of the panel.
Reverse the steps to install the T-top panels.
When installing the panels to the roof, keep the outboard
edge
of the panel raised about three inches (8 cm) above
the roof while placing the inboard edge of the panel
under the center roof.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
THEFTLOCK@ is designed
to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed.
The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or
ignored.
If ignored, the system plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK is
activated, your radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK
is activated, the radio will display
LOC to indicate
a locked condition anytime battery
power is removed.
If your battery loses power for any
reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret
code
before it will operate.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter your
secret code
to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is
recommended that you read through all nine steps
before starting the procedure.
NOTE: If you allow more than
15 seconds to elapse
between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to
time and you must start the procedure over at Step
4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from
the vehicle.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
--- shows on the display. Next you will use the
secret code number which you have written down.
5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display will show REP to let you know that you
need to repeat Steps 5 through 7 to
confirm your
secret code.
9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show
SEC to let you know that your radio
is secure.
Note that with the ignition off, the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash, indicating a secured radio.
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. LOC appears when the ignition is on.
2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display
will show SEC, indicating the radio is
now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times,
INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to
wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can
try again. When you
try again, you will only have three more chances (eight
tries per chance) to enter the correct code before
INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down
until
SEC shows on the display.
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written down.
The display
will show ---, indicating that the radio is
no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect,
SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code
is entered.
When battery power
is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio won’t turn
on and LOC will
appear
on the display.
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To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After
a Power Loss” earlier
in
this section.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio and compact disc functions using
the buttons on
your steering wheel.
VOLUME: Press the up or down arrow to increase or
decrease volume.
PLAY: Press this button to play a cassette tape or
compact disc when the radio is playing.
MUTE: Press this button to silence the system. Press
it again to turn on the sound.
SEEK: Press the up arrow to tune to the next radio
station and the down arrow to tune to the previous radio
station.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the
player will advance with the up arrow and rewind with
the down arrow.
PRESET: Press this button to hear the radio stations
that are set on
your pushbuttons. Pressing this button
while playing a tape
will cause the tape to change sides.
If it is pressed while playing a CD, the CD random
feature can be turned
off and on.
AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the tape or
disc will stop playing
and the radio will play. If this
button is pressed with a
CD in the CD changer, the disc
will go to the next selection.
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Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a
smdi bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure
you properly secure
these items
in your vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have
good traction.
However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have
a very slippery situation. You’ll
have
a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be
very careful.
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If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
1 /d CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause
you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle. Things
you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or
in a crash.
0 Put things in the rear area of your vehicle.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
I. When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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