1995 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 68
1995 Pontiac Firebird Manual
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Second-Gear Start Engine Coolant Heater (Option) TRANSMISSION 2NDGEAR@ START Your vehicle may be equipped with a Second-Gear Start feature. Press 2ND GEAR START to provide more traction when you are starting on or other slippery ice surfaces. The transmission will be second gear when in the vehicle begins to move. After starting second in gear, the vehicle will upshift normally. This feature is only for improved traction when road the for surface is slippery and is not intended continuous use. Always use NORMAL normal road conditions. for turn off this You may press 2ND GEAR START again to feature. Whenever you start your vehicle, the transmission is in the NORMAL mode. In very cold weather,0 "F (- 18 C) or colder,the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of in a four hours prior to starting your vehicle. O 2-21