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6-15
5.7L V8 Engine
As shown in the chart, if you have the 5.7L V8 engine,
SAE 5W
-
30 is best for your vehicle. However
, you can
use SAE 10W
-
30 if it’
s going to be 0
_
F (
-
18
_
C) or
above. These numbers on an oil container show its
viscosity
, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils,
such as SAE 20W
-
50.
262
264
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Emergency Towing
2
How to Use this Manual
9
Vehicle Damage Warnings
10
Vehicle Symbols
11
Table of Contents
13
Seats and Seat Controls
14
Reclining Front Seatbacks
16
Head Restraints
18
Front Seatback Latches
18
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
19
Folding Rear Seatback
19
Why Safety Belts Work
21
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about
24
Safety Belts -- and the Answers
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
32
Right Front Passenger Position
33
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
33
Rear Seat Passengers
40
Children
43
Smaller Children and Babies
43
Child Restraints
46
Where to Put the Restraint
50
Top Strap
51
Front Seat Position
54
Larger Children
57
Safety Belt Extender
60
Checking Your Restraint Systems
60
Replacing Restraint System Parts
60
After a Crash
60
Door Locks
64
Leaving Your Vehicle
66
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
69
Battery Replacement
70
Arming the System
74
Passive Arming
76
Disarming the System
76
Entering Programming Mode
79
Ignition Positions
85
Starting Your Engine
87
Automatic Transmission
87
Manual Transmission
87
Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine
88
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
91
Automatic Transmission Operation
92
Manual Transmission Operation
95
Shift Speeds
97
Parking Brake
99
Automatic Transmission Only
100
Parking Your Vehicle
102
Automatic Transmission
102
Parking over Things that Burn
103
Engine Exhaust
103
Manual Windows
105
Tilt Wheel
106
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
107
Cruise Control
108
Windshield Washer
108
Exterior Lamps
111
Daytime Running Lamps
112
Fog Lamps
113
Interior Lamps
114
Courtesy Lamps
114
Exit Lighting
115
Storage Compartments
117
Glove Box
117
Map Pocket
117
Cargo Cover
118
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
119
Sun Visors
120
Accessory Power Outlet
120
Floor Mats
120
Installing the Boot Cover
130
Raising Your Convertible Top
133
Instrument Panel Cluster
138
Speedometer and Odometer
139
Safety Belt Reminder Light
141
Brake System Warning Light
143
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
144
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
145
Low Traction Light
145
Oil Pressure Gage
149
Fuel Gage
152
Reduced Engine Power Light
153
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
154
Comfort Controls
155
Cooling
156
Heating
156
Defogging and Defrosting
157
Rear Window Defogger
157
Ventilation System
158
Audio Systems
159
Monsoon AM-FM Stereo with Cassette
159
Tape Player and Equalizer
159
Setting the Clock RAM
159
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
163
And Equalizer (if Equipped)
163
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)
165
Theft - Deterrent Feature
170
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
172
Tips about Your Audio System
173
Understanding Radio Reception
173
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
174
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
175
Care of Your Compact Discs
175
Power Antenna Mast Care
176
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
177
Defensive Driving
178
Drunken Driving
179
Braking
182
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)
183
Control of a Vehicle
182
Traction Control System (Option)
185
Braking in Emergencies
185
Steering
187
Power Steering
187
Steering in Emergencies
188
Off - Road Recovery
189
Passing
189
Loss of Control
191
Driving at Night
192
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
194
Driving through Flowing Water
196
Driving through Deep Standing Water
196
City Driving
197
Freeway Driving
198
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
199
Highway Hypnosis
200
Hill and Mountain Roads
200
Winter Driving
202
Driving on Snow or Ice
203
Loading Your Vehicle
206
Recreational Vehicle Towing
206
Towing a Trailer
208
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
209
Weight of the Trailer
209
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
210
Safety Chains
211
Trailer Brakes
211
Driving with a Trailer
212
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
213
Parking on Hills
213
Driving on Grades
213
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
214
Parking on a Hill
214
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
214
Section 5 Problems on the Road
215
Hazard Warning Flashers
216
Jump Starting
217
Other Warning Devices
217
Towing Your Vehicle
221
Engine Overheating
222
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
224
Cooling System
225
Recovery Tank
227
If a Tire Goes Flat
236
Changing a Flat Tire
237
Compact Spare Tire
247
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
247
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
248
Doing Your Own Service Work
250
Fuels in Foreign Countries
253
Filling Your Tank
254
Checking Things under the Hood
256
Hood Release
257
Engine Oil
260
When to Add Engine Oil
261
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
262
Engine Oil Additives
265
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid
268
How to Check
269
How to Add Fluid
271
Manual Transmission Fluid
272
When to Check
272
When to Check and What to Use
273
Hydraulic Clutch
273
How to Check and Add Fluid
273
Rear Axle
274
Engine Coolant
274
What to Use
274
Checking Coolant
276
Radiator Pressure Cap
277
Power Steering Fluid
278
Adding Washer Fluid
279
Brake Fluid
280
Brake Wear
282
Brake Adjustment
283
Bulb Replacement
284
Rear Lamps
288
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
290
Tire Inspection and Rotation
294
Buying New Tires
296
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
297
Wheel Replacement
299
Tire Chains
300
Appearance Care
301
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
302
Cleaning Vinyl
303
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
303
Cleaning Leather
303
Care of Safety Belts
303
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
304
Windshield and Wiper Blades
304
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
305
Finish Care
305
Cleaning Tires
307
Chemical Paint Spotting
308
Underbody Maintenance
308
Engine Identification
310
Electrical System
311
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
312
Capacities and Specifications
317
Engine Specifications
318
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
319
Vehicle Dimensions
319
Your Vehicle and the Environment
321
Maintenance Requirements
321
How this Section Is Organized
322
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
323
Scheduled Maintenance
324
At Least Twice a Year
336
Exhaust System Inspection
340
Engine Cooling System Inspection
340
Steering and Suspension Inspection
340
Throttle System Inspection
341
Brake System Inspection
341
Rear Axle Service
341
Maintenance Record
344
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
346
Pontiac Cares
347
What Makes up Pontiac Cares
348
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
350
Customer Assistance Offices
350
GM Mobility Program for Persons
352
With Disabilities
352
Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
353
Canadian Roadside Assistance
354
Courtesy Transportation
355
Transportation Options
355
Plan Ahead When Possible
355
Warranty Information
356
Reporting Safety Defects to the
357
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
357
In Canada
358
Ordering Service and Owner Publications
358
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
358
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Model
2000 Firebird
Category
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Language
English
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