1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 250

I At Least Once a Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO I Lubricate the key lockcylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, headlight door assemblies, rear compartment, console doors and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use. Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication ~ ~ Starter Switch 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see ''Pariung Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready turn off the engine immediately if it starts. to 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in "N" (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway and tryto start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. 249. ..