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Pontiac 1994 Firebird Owner's Manual page 56

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TRANSMISSION
INDEEAR@
START
Fecond-Gear Start
'our vehicle may be equipped with a
econd-Gear Start feature. Press "2ND
;EAR START" to provide more traction
vhen you are starting on ice or other
lippery surfaces. The transmission will
le in second gear when the vehicle begin;
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move. After starting in second gear, tht
rehicle will upshift normally.
'his feature is only for improved traction
then the road surface is slippery and is
lot intended for continuous use. Always
.se "NORMAL" for normal road
onditions. You may press "2ND GEAR
;TART'' again to turn off this feature.
Yhenever you start your vehicle, the
ransmission is in the "NORMAL" mode.
Engine Coolant Heater
(Engine Block Heater)
(OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0°F
(-
18 "C) or
colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
You'll get easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be
plugged in a minimum of four hours prior
to starting your vehicle.
To use the coolant heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the
electrical cord.
3 .
Plug it into a normal, grounded
110-volt outlet.
NOTICE:
After you've used the coolant heater,
be sure to store the cord as it was
before to keep it away from moving
engine parts. If you don't, it could be
damaged.
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