User manual PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1993

[. . . ] 1993 PONTIAC Firebird OWNER'S MANUAL Firebird Introduction HOWto Use This Manual . . 45 Part 3 ComfortControls & AudioSystems . I07 Part 4 Your Driving and the Road. 181 Part 6 Service & Appearance Care 215 Part 7 Maintenance Schedule 279 Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation 307 rn rn 1993 Owner's Manual Table of Contents rn m rn m rn rn rn rn rn - rn m Including "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 312. J Part 9 Index . . . . . . . . . . Service Station Information Printed in U. S. A. [. . . ] Be prepared through lane, and the left lane as the to delay your move. Once you are moving on the freeway, Before changing lanes, check your make certain you allow a reasonable rearview mirrors. slightly slowerat night. 160 Leaving the Freeway When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane wellin advance. Dashing across lanes at the last minute is dangerous. If you miss your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. At each exit point isa deceleration lane. Ideally it should be long enoughfor you to enter it at freeway speed (after signaling, of course) and then your do braking before moving onto theexit ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration lanes are long enough- some are too short for all the braking. If you must brake on the through lane, and if there is traffic close behind you, you can allow a little extra time and flash your brake lights (in addition to your turn signal) as extra warning that you are about to slow down and exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend think you to are going slower than you actually are. For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). Obviously, this could lead serious to trouble on a ramp designedfor 20 mph (30 km/h)! Driving a Long Distance Although most long trips todayare made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance driving on freeways and in regular highways is the same some and ways. The trip has to be planned the vehicle prepared, you drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there are longer turns behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip more if youand your vehicle are in good shape. tips for a successful long 161 9 = 9 Your Driving and the Road B, efoFe Leaving on a Long Trip Here are some things you can check Make sure you're ready. If you must start when you're not 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?Are all windows clean fresh - such as after a day's workinside and outside?don'$plan to make too many miles that first part of thejourney. Wear comfortable 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good clothing and shoes you can easilydrive shape? [. . . ] Setting Your Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unlocking the Audio System after a PowerFailure . . 123 125 123 124 I25 240 77 144 I 12 250 251 257 254 259 203 252 253 TemperatureGrades . 254 Traffic WhenIt'sTimeforNew WhiteSidewall . [. . . ]