Vehicle Identification Number (Vin); Service Parts Identification Label; Electrical System - Pontiac 1997 Firebird Owner's Manual

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your Pontiac. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code
will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label located on the driver's door side.
It's very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
your VIN,
the model designation,
paint information and
a list of all producti'on options and special
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
equipment.
Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don't add anything electrical to your Pontiac
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components
from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Pontiac, see "Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Pontiac" in the Index.
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