Table Of Contents - Pontiac 1986 Fiero Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Introduction3
Symbols4
Instrument Panel Controls5
Before Driving Your Car6
Transaxle6
Driver Daily Checklist6
Stowing Things In The Car6
Door Locks7
Mirrors8
Inside Rearview Mirror8
Outside Rearview Mirror8
Power Door Locks8
Sun Visor Adjustment9
Convex Rearview Mirror9
Seats9
Visor Vanity Mirror9
Adjust Driver's Seat While Parked10
Reclining Seat10
Seatback Latches10
Seatback Position When Moving10
Lap Shoulder Belt11
Seat Belt Inspection12
Seat Belt Extender12
Seat Belt Reminder12
Child Restraint13
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution14
Starting And Operating15
Trailer Towing15
New Car "Break-In" Period15
Tires15
Maintenance16
Break-In Schedule16
Trailer Towing Tips17
Getting Started17
Engine Cooling17
Down Steep Or Long Grades17
Fuels Containing Alcohol18
Operation In Foreign Countries19
Starting The Engine20
Fuel Selection20
If Engine Fails To Start After Normal Starting Procedure20
Guard Against Theft21
Parking21
Descending A Grade22
Automatic Transaxle22
Manual Transaxle23
Braking And Steering Technique25
Driving On Slippery Surfaces25
Steering Column Controls26
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock27
Tilt Steering Wheel27
Hazard Warning Flasher27
Turn Signal And Multi-Function Lever27
Turn Signal28
Lane Change Signal28
Headlight Beam Changer28
Standard Windshield Wiper28
Cruise Control29
Operating Tips29
To Engage At Cruising Speed29
To Change Cruising Speed29
Tap-Up/Tap-Down30
To "Resume" A Pre-Set Speed30
To Disengage30
To Pass A Vehicle30
Brake System31
Brake Warning Light31
Riding The Brake31
Wet Brakes31
Disc Brake Wear Indicators32
Parking Brake32
To Release The Parking Brake32
Instrument Panel33
Brake System Warning Light34
Engine Coolant Temperature Light34
Generator Light35
Service Engine Soon Light35
Ajar Light35
Headlight Switch35
Emergency Manual Headlight Operation36
Speedometer37
Odometer37
Tamper-Resistant Odometer37
Fuel Gauge37
Oil Pressure Gage38
Voltmeter38
Tachometer38
Cigar Lighter38
Electric Rear Window Defogger39
Ventilation System39
Heater Operation40
Custom Air Conditioning40
Regulating Your Air Conditioning System40
Air Control Lever40
Push Button Controls42
Temperature Control Lever42
Fan Control Knob42
Max42
Delco Sound Systems43
Speakers43
Fm Stereo43
Am Stereo43
Push Buttons44
Power Button44
Upper Knob44
Balance Control44
Time Set45
Lower Knob45
Front/Rear Speaker Control45
Bass And Treble Controls45
Seek And Scan46
To Operate Tape Player46
Reversing Sides46
Tape Indicator Lights46
To Operate The Etr Am Stereo - Fm Stereo Radio47
Pushbuttons48
To Operate The Radio49
Tune Buttons50
Balance Buttons50
Loudness Button50
Seek And Scan Buttons50
5-Band Graphic Equalizer51
Mobile Radio Systems52
Antenna52
Tape And Tape Player Care52
Fixed Mast Antenna52
Other Controls And Features53
Console Controls53
Removable Sunroof53
Deck Lid Carrier55
Engine Block Heater55
Dome And Reading Lights56
Front And Rear Compartment Lights56
To Use The Block Heater56
In Case Of Emergency57
Jump Starting57
Engine Cooling System Overheating59
Compact Spare61
Cast Aluminum Wheels62
Wheel Locks62
Jacking63
Jacking Instructions64
Wheel Nut Torque66
Emergency Towing66
Stowage Of Tire And Jack66
Freeing Car From Sand, Mud, Snow Or Ice66
Appearance Care68
Cleaning Agents68
Care And Cleaning Of The Interior68
Cleaning General Soilage Or Water Spots From Fabric Type Trim69
Spot Cleaning Fabric Type Trim69
Removal Of Specific Stains70
Greasy Stains70
Non-Greasy Stains70
Combination Stains70
Removal Of Specific Stains From Pigskin Suede Leather71
Seat Belt Care71
Glass Surfaces71
Cleaning The Outside Of Windshield71
Care And Cleaning Of The Exterior72
Exterior Finish72
Washing Your Car72
Polishing And Waxing72
Corrosion Protection73
Underbody Damage73
Foreign Material Deposits73
Finish Damage73
Appearance Care And Maintenance Materials74
Service And Maintenance76
Front Compartment Service Items76
Typical Rear Compartment Service Items77
Owner Maintenance78
Replacement Fasteners78
Maintenance Schedule78
Fuel Cap78
Catalytic Converter79
To Help Prevent Damage79
The Computer Command Control System80
"Service Engine Soon" Light80
Air Cleaner - Flame Arrestor80
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations80
Checking Oil Level81
Choosing Oil Viscosity81
Choosing The Right Quality Oil81
Energy Conserving Oils82
Oil Identification Logo82
Change Intervals82
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Recommendations83
Engine Oil Additives83
Used Oil Disposal83
Check The Fluid Level With Care83
Automatic Transaxle Drain Intervals84
Engine Cooling Fan84
Hydraulic Clutch84
Engine Cooling System85
Cooling System Care85
Adding Coolant86
Bumper System88
Circuit Breakers88
Fuse Access88
Thermostat88
Freedom Battery89
Working Near Battery89
Vehicle Loading90
Inflation Pressure90
Tire Placard90
Inspection And Rotation91
Alignment And Balance92
Traction92
Tire Chains Or Similar Traction Devices93
Spare Tire93
Tire Replacement93
Uniform Tire Quality Grading94
Treadwear95
Temperature95
Wheel Replacement95
Specifications97
Service Parts Identification Label97
Replacement Parts97
Identification Numbers97
"Add On" Electrical Equipment98
General Specifications98
Consumer Information - Vehicle Stopping Distances98
Stopping Distance Data98
Engine Specifications99
Capacities99
Light Bulbs100
Circuit Breakers And Fuses100
Availability Of Pontiac Service Manuals101
Updated Service Information102
Subscriptions102
Individual Psps102
Toll-Free Telephone Number103
Copies At Participating Dealers103
Index106
Service Station Information109
Fuel Requirements109
Rear Compartment Lid Release Location110
Engine Oil110
Tire Inflation Pressures110
Windshield Washer111
Battery111