User manual PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1995

[. . . ] --2 0 , a' The 1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. [. . . ] Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. . 1. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. The most important adviceon freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic andkeep to the right. Treat the left lane on a freewayas a passing lane. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you m i s s your exit do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 4-21 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speedaccording to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving any distance for at higher speeds, youmay tend tothink you are going slower than you actually are. Here are some things can check before a trip: you a Windshield Washer Fluid: the reservoir full?Are the lenses clean? a Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, Before Leaving ona Long Trip Make sure you're ready. Try to well rested. If you be must start when you'renot fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make too many miles that part First of the journey. If you keep it serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. it needs If service, have it done before startingout. Of course, you'll find experienced and able service experts in Pontiac dealerships all across North America. if trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? e WeatherForecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route?Should you delay trip a short your time to avoid a major storm system?e Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"?Call it highway hypnosis, lack awareness, or of whatever. Hill and Mountain Roads There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone the engine, and the rush of the wind of against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. 0 , . If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. Driving on steep hillsor mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 0 4-23 If you drive regularly in steep country, if you're or are can planning to visit there, here some tips that make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. [. . . ] assistance booklets provide owners with general GM monitors product performance in field. service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created help the to NOTES 8-9 I NOTES 8-10 Section 9 INDEX Adding. Axle, 2-25 2-23 2-25 6-29 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]