User manual PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995

[. . . ] --2 0 , a' The 1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. [. . . ] The operator may want to see them. 5-7 . When your vehicle is being towed, havethe ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped ina straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use thecar's steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in "Neutral" and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed on the rear wheels, unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed on the rear wheels, don't go more than 35 mph (55 km/h) or m or farther than 50 miles (80 k ) your transmission will be damaged. If these limits must be exceeded, then the rear wheels have to be supported on a dolly. 5-9 Front Towing Hook-Ups NOTICE: Do not attach winch cables or hooks to "J" suspension components when using car carrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Attach T-hook chains to slots in frame rearward of front wheels on both sides. NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or fascidfog light damage will occur. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. 5-11 NOTICE: Take care notto damage thebrake pipes and ABS sensor and wiring. hoses or the NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle-to-ground or vehicle-to-wheel-lift-equipment contact. To help avoid damage, install towing dollyand raise a vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Attach a separate safetychain around outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing Hook-Ups 1 \ Attach T-hook chains in front of rear wheels in bottom of frame rail on both sides. NOTICE: Do not attach winch cables or hooks to "J" suspension components when using car garrier equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted, inthe T-hook slots. . . % h; " 5-13 NOTICE: Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear bumper valancewill be damaged. Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment. Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. 5-14 I NOTICE: Take care not to damage the brake pipes and cables. NOTICE: Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle-to-ground or vehicle-to-wheel-lift-equipment contact. To help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance obtained is between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Attach a separate safety chain around each outboard end of the rear axle. 5-15 Engine Overheating You will finda coolant temperature gage your on Pontiac's instrument panel. may also find a low You coolant warning light on your Pontiac instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 5-16 ~ ~. ~~~ . If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but seehear no or steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. [. . . ] 6-63 vehicle Damage Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv 6-74 Vehicle Dimensions Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-65 4-29 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VehicleStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]