1998 PONTIAC FIREBIRD steering wheel

TAIL LPS HVAC
PWR ACCY
COURTESY
GAUGES
Fuse Usage
RADIO ACCY Delco Monsoon Radio Amplifier, Power Antenna, Remote CD
Player (trunk)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Headlamp Switch
HVAC Selector Switch, Rear
Defogger Switch/Timer
Park Lamp Relay, Hatch
Release Relay, Power Mirror Switch, Radio,
Shock Sensor,
Instrument Cluster
Body Control Module (BCM)
Body Control Module (BCM),
Brake Switch Assembly
(BTSI),
Instrument Cluster, Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) Module
AIR BAG Air Bag, Dual Pole Arming Sensor
CIGAFUACCY Cigar Lighter, Data Link
Connector (DLC), Auxiliary
Accessory Wire
Defogger Timermelay, Power Seats
DEFOGBEATS Rear Defogger Switch/Timer, Rear WINDOWS
I/p DIMMER
RADIO
Usage
Steering Wheel Controls
Fuse
STG WHEEL
CNTRL
WIPEWASH Wiper Motor Assembly,
Wiper/Washer Switch
Power Windows Switch
(RH, LH),
Express-Down Module, Coolant
Level Latching Module, Convertible Top Switch
Door Illumination Lamp
(RH,
LH), Headlamp Switch, Fog Lamp
Switch, Instrument Cluster,
HVAC
Control Assembly, PRNDL
Illumination Lamp, Ashtray Lamp,
Radio, Steering Wheel
Controls-Radio, Rear Window
Defogger Switch/Timer, Traction
Control Switch
(TCS) and 2nd
Gear Start Switch
Body Control Module (BCM),
Radio, Amplifier, Steering
Wheel
Controls-Radio
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Plug ............................... 2-62
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
Air Bag ....................................... 1-22
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-26
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Location .................................... 1-24
Readiness Light ......................... 1.23. 2.81
Servicing ................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-26
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-25
Aircleaner .................................... 6-18
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-70
Aircontrol ..................................... 3-2
Air Filter Replacement ........................... 6- 19
Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent System ............. 2- 14
AlarmPanicMode ............................... 2-8
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-51
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-59
Antenna. Power ................................ 3-22
Antifreeze ..................................... 6-27
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.82. 4.7
Anti-Theft, Radio .............................. 3-17
Appearance Care ............................... 6-53
Appearance Care Materials Chart .................. 6-61
Arbitration Program .............. ............ 8-9
Ashtray and Lighter ........................... 2-60
Audio Equipment, Adding ........................ 3-20
Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-19
Audio Systems .................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window ............................ 2-45
Automatic Overdrive ............................ 2-32
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-33
Fluid ....................................... 6-20
Operation ................................... 2-30
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-35
Shifting ..................................... 2-30
StartingYourEngine .......................... 2-26
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Axle, Limited-Slip Rear ......................... 2-44
Axle, Rear .................................... 6-27
9-1

Second Gear. Automatic Transmission .............. 2-33
Second-Gear
Start .............................. 2-34
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering ............................ 8-12
Engine Soon Light ............................ 2-85
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8-12
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-62
Publications. Ordering ......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 12
Servicehblications ............................. 8-12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac ........... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-59
Shift Speeds ................................... 2-37
shifting Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-30
Into
PARK (P) ............................... 2-39
out of PARK (P) ............................. 2-41
Shifting. Manual Transmission .................... 2-35
SignalingTurns ................................ 2-46
Six-Way Power Seat ............................. 1-3
Skidding ...................................... 4-14
Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-20
Spare Tire. Compact ............................. 5-40
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-68
Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-68
Sportseat ...................................... 1-4
ShiftLever .................................... 2-30
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-5
Speedometer ................................... 2-79
SRS ......................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-55
Standard Differential. Rear Axle ................... 6-26
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-34
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-26
Steam ........................................ 5-15
Steering ...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies ............................... 4-11
Power ...................................... 4-10
Tips ........................................ 4-10
Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-46
Wheel Touch Controls ......................... 3-19
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-58
Storage.
Vehicle ................................ 6-37
Stuck In Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-41
Sunshades. T-Top ............................... 2-67
Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-22
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-21
Temperature Control Knob ........................ 3-2
Theft Arming Method ........................... 2-21
Theft Arming Verification ........................ 2-22
Theft-Deterrent System. Content ................... 2-14
Arming the System ............................ 2-15
Disarming the System ......................... 2-16
Turning Off the Alarm ......................... 2-16
Sunvisors .................................... 2-61
Tachometer .................................. 2-79
Theft ......................................... 2-13
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THEFTLOCK TM (Theft-Deterrent Feature) ........... 3- 17
Thermostat .................................... 6-3 1
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission ................ 2-32
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-46
Tire. Storing Tire and Tools
....................... 5-38
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-52
TireLoading ................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-44
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-51
Buying New ................................. 6-49
Chains
..................................... 6-52
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-27
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Compact Spare
............................... 5-40
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflation Check
............................... 7-32
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-46
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Temperature
................................. 6-5 1
Traction .................................... 6-50
Treadwear
................................... 6-50
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-50
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-48
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-5 1
When It’s Time for New ....................... 6-48
TopStrap
..................................... 1-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-40 Torque. Wheel Nut
....................... 5.37. 6.68
TowingaTrailer
................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Control System ................................ 4-8
Backing Up with
............................. 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Engine Cooling When Towing
................... 4-38
Following Distance
........................... 4-36
Hitches ..................................... 4-35
If You Do Decide To Pull
A ..................... 4-33
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-38
Traction
Control
Off Button ............................. 4-10
Control System Warning Light
.............. 2.83. 4.9
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-35
Drivingwith
................................. 4-36
Passing with
................................. 4-36
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-33
Automatic ................................... 6-20
Manual
..................................... 6-24
Transmitters, Remote Keyless Entry
................. 2-6
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