1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD hood release

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2-50 Headlamp Doors
The headlamp doors are designed to open when you turn
the headlamps on and close when you turn the
headlamps off. The headlamp doors can be opened
without turning on the headlamps by turning the
headlamps on, then turning the switch back to the
parking lamps position.
The headlamp doors should be open when driving in icy
or snowy conditions to prevent the doors from freezing
closed, and when washing the vehicle to help clean
the headlamps.
To open the headlamp doors manually:
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the plastic cover from the retractor
motor knob.
3. Turn the retractor motor knob counterclockwise until the
headlamp door is fully open. The knob will get harder
to turn when the headlamp door is all the way up.
4. Replace the plastic cover on the retractor motor knob.
To manually close the headlamp doors, turn the lamps
off and turn the retractor motor knob clockwise. If the
headlamp doors aren't working properly, see your dealer
for help.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
For Canadian vehicles, a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel automatically turns the headlamps on,
so be sure it isn't covered.
The DRL system will not activate if the park brake is
engaged prior to turning the ignition on.
The DRL system will make your front turn signal lamps
come on when:

the ignition is on,

the headlamp switch is OFF,

the parking brake is released and

it is bright enough outside (on Canadian vehicles).
When the DRL are on, only your front turn signal lamps
will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps
won't be on. Your instrument panel won't be lit up
either. When you use your turn signals, the front turn
signal and the taillamp of the desired side will flash.

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6-9
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull
the handle located inside the
vehicle below the
instrument panel on the
driver's side.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
hood release located at the center of your hood.
Lift the hood.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Floor Shift
LinkageLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Rear Axle
(Standard
Differential)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No.
12378261) or equivalent meeting
GM Specification 9986115.
Rear Axle
(Limited
-Slip
Differential)
SAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12378261) or equivalent
meeting GM Specification
9986115. With a complete drain
and refill add 4 ounces (118 ml)
of Limited
-Slip Axle Lubricant
Additive (GM Part No. 1052358
or equivalent) where required.
See ªRear Axleº in the Index.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

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9-6
Hitches, Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood
Checking Things Under 6
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Reset the Oil Change Light 6-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch 6-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections
Brake System 7
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Systems 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key in the Ignition 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinders Service 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Release Button 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry
Battery Replacement 2
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps
Courtesy 2
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delayed Illumination 2-19, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exit Lighting 2-19, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fog 2-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Map 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-38 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-24, 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-81, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .