1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD towing

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-8
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90F (32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)ACTUAL
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DATE

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-10
45,000 Miles (75 000 km) (Continued)
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)

If you haven't used your vehicle under severe conditions listed previously and,
therefore, haven't changed your automatic transmission fluid, change both the
fluid and filter. Manual transmission fluid doesn't require change.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Scheduled Maintenance
7-11
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90
F (32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
(Continued)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

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Scheduled Maintenance
7-13

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly
driven under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90
F (32
C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

Scheduled Maintenance
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7-14
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)

Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of these conditions:
± In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
90F (32C) or higher.
± In hilly or mountainous terrain.
± When doing frequent trailer towing.
± Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the
fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km).
Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)ACTUAL
SERVICED BY:MILEAGE
DATE

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9-4
Door
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Closed Locking 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive, Automatic Transmission 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving
City 4
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defensive 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway 4-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In the Rain 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Night 4-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Curves 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Hill and Mountain Roads 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Snow and Ice 4-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Through Water 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wet Roads 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter 4-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With a Trailer 4-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DRL 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drunken Driving 4-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Equipment, Adding 3-20, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical System 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 6-10, 6-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner/Filter 6-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages Light 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Heater 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coolant Level Check 7
-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gage 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust 2-11, 2-41, 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheated Protection Operating Mode 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Power Light 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Running While Parked 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additives 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking 6-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Kind to Use 6-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to Change 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust, Engine 2-11, 2-41, 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric/Carpet Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feature Customization 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's Door Alarm Delay/Shock Sensor Enable 2-21 . . .
Entering Programming Mode 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting/Delayed Illumination 2-19, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed Locking/Lockout Prevention 2-19 . . . . .
Leaving Programming Mode 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Keyless Entry Verification 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Arming Method 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-7
Check Gages 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hatch Ajar 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Fuel 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Traction 2-82, 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Change 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-9, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Vehicle 2-88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction Control System Off Warning 2-81, 4-9 . . . . . . . . .
Limited-Slip Rear Axle 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Last Door Closed 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lockout Prevention 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Coolant Warning Light 2-83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Oil Light 2-87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main, Fuse Block 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Owner Checks and Services 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7
-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Underbody 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual
Control, Climate System 3
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Four-Way Seat 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fully Articulating Sport Seat 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission
Check 7
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Five-Speed 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Your Vehicle 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Speeds 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six-Speed 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skip Shift Light 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Map Pocket 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methanol 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Remote Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Manual Adjustable 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Remote Control 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visor Vanity 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MMT 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mountain Roads 4-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-9
Radiator 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-6, 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Axle Service 7
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Cover 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Position 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 6-27, 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lamps Bulb Replacement 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview, Inside Day/Night Mirror 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power Light 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Hatch Release 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restraints
Checking 1
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Manual Transmission 2-33, 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-48, 1-49 . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-15, 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-9, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .