Name: Pontiac Fiero 1988
Brand: Pontiac
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Table of Contents2
Introduction3
Aux Proprietaries3
Instrument Panel Controls4
Before Driving Your Car7
Transaxle7
Driver Daily Checklist7
Stowing Things in the Car7
Keys8
Door Locks8
Windows9
Mirrors9
Power Door Locks9
Manual Window Control9
Outside Rearview Mirror10
Visor Vanity Mirror10
Convex Rearview Mirror10
Sun Visor Adjustment11
Seats11
Adjustment11
Adjust Driver's Seat While Parked11
Safety Belt Systems12
Seatback Latches12
Safety Belt Reminder Light13
Lap-Shoulder Belt-Shoulder Belt13
Safety Belt Inspection15
Child Restraint16
Child Restraint with Top Strap16
Starting and Operating17
Engine Exhaust Gas Caution17
New Car Break-In Period18
Fuel Requirements19
Fuels Containing Alcohol19
Operation in Foreign Countries20
Ethanol20
Methanol20
Fuel Selection21
When Writing21
Starting the Engine22
Starting the L4 Engine22
If the Engine Fails to Start after Normal Starting Procedure22
Cold or Warm Engine22
Starting the V6 Engine23
If V6 Engine Fails to Start after Normal Starting Procedure23
Guard against Theft24
Parking24
Descending a Grade25
Automatic Transaxle25
Manual Transaxle26
Shift Indicator Light27
Braking and Steering Technique28
Shift Speeds28
Acceleration Shift Speeds28
Cruise Shift Speeds28
Driving on Slippery Surfaces29
Steering Column Controls30
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock30
Electro-Hydraulic Variable Assist Steering30
To Engage at Cruising Speed32
To Change Cruising Speed32
Tap-Up/Tap-Down32
To Disengage32
Brake System34
Brake Warning Light34
Riding the Brake34
Wet Brakes34
Disc Brake Wear Indicators35
Parking Brake35
Instrument Panel37
Brake System Warning Light37
Engine Coolant Temperature Light37
Generator Light39
Service Engine Soon Light39
Ajar Light39
Headlight Switch39
Emergency Manual Headlight Operation40
Speedometer41
Odometer41
Tamper-Resistant Odometer41
Trip Odometer41
Oil Pressure Gauge42
Voltmeter42
Tachometer42
Rear Window Defogger42
Ventilation System43
Operating Tips43
Air Control Lever43
Temperature Control Lever43
Heater and Air Conditioning Controls44
Custom Air Conditioning45
Fan Control Knob45
Regulating Your Air Conditioning System45
Push Button Controls45
Delco Sound Systems46
Speakers46
FM Stereo46
AM Stereo46
Stereo Indicator47
ETR AM-FM Stereo47
To Operate the ETR-AM-FM Stereo Radio47
Stereo with Clock and Cassette48
Seek and Scan49
To Operate Tape Player49
Time Set49
Reversing Sides49
Power Button50
Loduness Button50
Balance Control50
Lower Knob50
5-Band Graphic Equalizer51
Station Preset Buttons51
Mobile Radio Systems53
Antenna53
Fixed Mast Antenna53
Other Controls and Features54
Removable Sunroof55
Deck Lid Carrier56
Engine Block Heater57
Dome and Reading Lights58
Front and Rear Compartment Lights58
In Case of Emergency59
Hazard Warning Flasher59
Emergency Starting Your Vehicle Due to Discharged Battery59
Jump Starting59
Engine Cooling System Overheating61
Electr-Hydraulic Variable Assist Steering63
Jacking and Tire Changing63
Jacking64
Before Changing Wheel64
Set up Jack64
Position the Jack65
Raise the Vehicle65
Lower Vehicle65
After Changing Wheel65
Wheel Nut Torque66
Compact Spare66
Cast Aluminum Wheels67
Wheel Locks67
Storage of Tire and Jack67
Full Size Flat Storage68
Compact Spare and Lug Wrench Storage68
Jack Storage68
Emergency Towing69
Freeing Car from Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice69
Appearance Care70
Cleaning Agents70
Care and Cleaning of the Interior70
Description71
Spot Cleaning Fabric Type Trim71
Cleaning General Soilage or Water Spots from Fabric Type Trim71
Removal of Specific Stains72
Non-Greasy Stains72
Combination Stains72
Glass Surfaces73
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Trim73
Cleaning the Outside of Windshield73
Cleaning Glass Roof Panels73
Care and Cleaning of the Exteiror74
Exterior Finish74
Washing Your Car74
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels74
Corrosion Protection75
Cleaning White Sidewall Tires75
Weatherstrip Lubrication75
Underbody Damage75
Notice to New Pontiac Owners76
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials76
Underbody Maintenance76
Service and Maintenance79
Owner Maintenance79
Replacement Fasteners79
Maintenance Schedule79
Front Compartment Service Items80
Typical Rear Compartment Service Items81
Fuel Cap82
Catalytic Converter82
To Help Prevent Damage82
The Computer Command Control System83
Air Cleaner Flame Arrestor83
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations84
Checking Oil Level84
Oil Filter84
Choosing the Right Quality Oil85
API Service Designations of Quality85
Choosing Oil Viscosity85
Energy-Conserving Oils86
Oil Identification Logo86
Recommended Sae Viscosity Grade Engine Oils86
Change Intervals86
Recommended Oil Change Intervals87
Brake Maintenance88
Used Oil Disposal88
Engine Oil Additives88
Automatic Transaxle Fluid Recommendations89
Use the Proper Fluid89
Check the Fluid Level with Care89
Automatic Transaxle Drain Intervals89
Engine Cooling Fan90
Engine Cooling System90
Hydraulic Clutch90
Cooling System Care91
Adding Coolant92
Thermostat93
Brake Master Cylinder94
Suspension Lubrication94
Circuit Breakers94
Bumper System94
Fuse Access95
Freedom Battery95
Working Near Battery95
Tires96
Vehicle Loading96
Tire-Loading Information96
Inflation Pressure97
Inspection and Rotation97
Recommended Rotation Pattern98
Alignemnt and Balance99
Traction99
Tire Chains or Similar Traction Devices100
Spare Tire100
Tire Replacement100
Uniform Tire Quality Grasing101
Treadwear102
Temperature102
Wheel Replacement102
Specifications104
Service Parts Identification Label104
Replacement Parts104
Identification Numbers104
Consumer Information - Vehicle Stopping Distances105
"Add On" Electrical Equipment105
Stopping Distance Data105
Engine Identification105
General Specifications106
Engine Specifications106
Capacities108
Light Bulbs108
Fuses and Circuit Breakers109
Pontiac Service Manuals110
Updated Service Information Your Can Obtain110
Subscriptions111
Individual Psp's111
Toll-Free Telephone Numbers112
Copies at Participating Dealers112
Product Service Publications114
Service Station Information115
Front Compartment Lid Release Location115
Rear Compartment Lid Release116
Engine Oil116
Tire Inflation Pressures116
Windshield Washer117
Battery117
Index120

Brand	Pontiac
Model	Fiero 1988
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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