Section 2 Features And Controls - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
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and what to do if you have a problem.
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Keys
Door Locks
Remote Keyless Entry System
Hatch
Theft
Content Theft-Deterrent System (If Equipped)
PASS-Key@ I1
Feature Customization
(If
Equipped)
New Vehicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation
Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Parking Brake
Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments
%in Lift-off Roof Panels (If Equipped)
Convertible Top
Instrument Panel
Waming Lights, Gages and Indicators
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