Pontiac 1993 Firebird Owner's Manual page 295

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services
(Cont.)
At leasf
Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE
WHAT TO
DO
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges, including the hatchback lid. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, headlight door assemblies (including spring links), rear
Starter Switch
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1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index if necessary) and
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it
starts.
3.
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in
P
(Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch down
halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed
down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way
down, your vehicle needs service.
the regular brake.