1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 353

At Least Oncea Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the keylock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking Brake" in the Index necessary) and the regular if brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn the engine immediately it starts. off if 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine.The starter should work only when the clutch pushed downall the way to is the floor.I the starter works when the clutch isn't f pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those the hood, headlamp door for assemblies, rearcompartment, console doors and any folding seat hardware. a t D tells you what to use. Pr More frequent lubrication may required when be exposed to a corrosive environment. Starter Switch Steering ColumnLock While parked, and with the parking brake set, to turn ty r the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCKonly when the shift lever is PARK (P). in 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R). 7-46