User manual PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1996

[. . . ] 1996 v . . . . The1996'PontiacFirebirdOwner's Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SRS" system. It FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your, night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're 4-16 Driving in Rain and on Roads Wet Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. Ona'wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It'salways wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it isto see. Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, theedge of the road and even people wallung. , It's wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keepyour windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when tbeyshow signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips rubber start to of separate from the inserts. 4-17 I Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work well in a quick stop and cause pullingto one may side. After drivingthrough a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply yourbrake pedal lightly until !work brakes your Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. , Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try toslow down before you hit them. , I '. -x. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under yourtires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. But it can if your tires haven't much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low. [. . . ] v Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Third Gear, Automatic Transmission . 6-50 6-50 Uniform Quality G r a b g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Wear Indicamrs . . 6-51 6-48 When It's Time for New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]