fuel PONTIAC GRAND AM 1998 Service Manual

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
CI Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km) DATE I
Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
MILEAGE ACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Sewice.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 1 I I
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued)
0
Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect \
fuel cap gasket
for
any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”
in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote
+.)
(Also see footnote ++.)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
(See footnote
#.)
rotation pattern and additional information.
(See footnote +.)
100,000 Miles (I66 000 km)
Inspect spark plug wires (except 2.4L Code T engine).
0 Replace spark plugs.
An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
DATE
MILEAGE
ACTUAL I SERVICED BY:
DATE I
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added
to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
pegom these underhood
checks at each fielfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@
coolant
mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index
for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel
1 -800-ROADSILE (1-800-762-3743)
As the proud owner of a new Pontiac vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled
in the Pontiac Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service
is
intended to provide
you with peace of mind as you
drive in the city or travel the open road.
Pontiac’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed
by a team of technically trained advisors, who
are available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We take anxiety out
of uncertain situations by providing
minor repair information over the phone or making
arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest
Pontiac dealer.
We will provide the following services for
3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), at no expense to you:
Fuel delivery
Keys locked
in vehicle
Tow to nearest dealership
for warranty service
Change a flat tire
Jump starts
Courtesy Transportation
-- See Pontiac Courtesy
Transportation section for details
8-6

Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding
...... 2.17. 2. 18.3.23. 6.59
Electrical System
............................... 6-59
Engine
.................................. 6.11. 6.12
Coolant ..................................... 6-25
Coolant Heater
............................... 2- 19
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-30
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-61
Exhaust
................. 2-1 1.2.31.2.32.4.29. 4.38
Fuse Block
.................................. 6-63
Identification
................................ 6-58
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-30
Overheating ................................. 5- 14
Running While Parked
......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-65
StartingYou ................................ 2-16
Engine Exhaust ............ 2.11.2.31.2.32.4.29. 4.38
EngineOil
.................................... 6-13
Adding
..................................... 6-15
Additives
................................... 6-18
Checking
................................... 6-14
Used
....................................... 6-18
WhatToUse
................................. 6-16
Whentochange
.............................. 6-18
Enhanced Traction System
......................... 4-9
Enhanced Traction System Active Light ......... 2.61. 4.9
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
....... 2.61. 4.9
Active Light
............................. 2.60. 4.9
Warning Light
........................... 2.60. 4.9
Exhaust. Engine
............ 2-1 1.2.31.2.32.4.29. 4.38
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-42 Fabric
Cleaning
............................... 6-51
Fifth Gear.
Manual Transaxle ..................... 2-25
Filling a
Portable Fuel Container .................... 6-5
FillingYourTank ................................ 6-5
Filter. Air ..................................... 6-19
FinishC are .................................... 6-55
FinishDamage
................................. 6-56
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-24
First Gear. Manual Transaxle
...................... 2-25
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-23
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-36
FOgLmps
.................................... 2-44
Following Distance when Towing a Trailer
........... 4-39
Foreign Countries, Fuel
........................... 6-5
Fourth Gear. Manual Transaxle .................... 2-25
French Language Manual
11
Front Map Lamps ............................... 2-45
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-5
Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries ......................... 6-5
.. ...........................
Gage ....................................... 2-67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
........ .......... 6-60
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-61
Fuel ....................................... 2-67
GarmentHook ................................. 2-51
GAWR
....................................... 4-33
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Radio Reception .............................. 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Reading
Lamps ........................... 2-45. 2-46
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-6
Outside Seat Position .......................... 1-28
Safety Belt
Comfort Guides ..................... 1-31
Seatpassengers
.............................. l-28
Window Defogger ............................. 3-5
RearSeatCupholder
............................ 2-49
RearTowing
................................... 5-11
RearviewMirror
................................ 2-47
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-47
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants ............... 7-36
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-30
Refrigerants.
Air Conditioning .................... 6-65
Fuel
Door Release ............................. 6-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2- 11
Remote Cassette Tape Player
...................... 3- 18
Rear
Remote Replacement Bulbs
...................................... 6-64
Parts
....................................... 6-66
Wheel
...................................... 6-48
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Checking
.................................... 1-52
Child
....................................... 1-38
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing
Parts After a Crash ................... 1-52
System Check
................................ 7-31
Restraints Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Reverse. Manual Transaxle
....................... 2-26
Right
Front Passenger Position .................... 1-21
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-6
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-8
Rocking
Your Vehicle
Rotation. Tires
.....
safety Belt Extender
Safety Belts
.......
Adults ..........
Care ...........
~ ~~~~
........................... 5-34
........................... 6-43
............................ 1-52
............................. l-7
............................ 1-13
. . 6-53 .....................
Center Rear Passenger Position .................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-35
DriverPosition
............................... 1-13
Extender
.................................... 1-52
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-13
IncorrectUsage
..... 1-16,l-17, 1-18, 1-19,l-50, 1-51
Larger Children
.............................. 1-49
Passenger Position
............................ 1-21
Questions and
Answers ........................ 1-12
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-31
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-28
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8, 2-57
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-52
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-35
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
Why They Work
............................... 1-9
LapBelt
.................................... l-34
Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1-15,
1-28
9-8

Service Station Checkpoints
3100 ENGINE OIL
DIPSTICK P6-14
COOLANT
'IJRGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE
7-l6 / OIL EIP;;ICK
FUEL
HOOD
RELEASE P6-9
TIRES P6-42
REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6-6 TRUNK RELEASE P2-11
For detailed information, refer to the page number listed, or see the Index in the back of the owner's manual.
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