1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM washer fluid

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~~~~ NOTICE:
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When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
e Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer’
fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid tank and
other parts
of the washer system. Also,
water doesn’t clean
as well as washer fluid.
Fill your washer fluid tank only 3/4 full
when it’s very cold, This allows for
expansion, which could damage the tank
if
it is completely full.
windshield washer.
It can damage your
washer system and paint,
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled
with
DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in
the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake
fluid goes down to
an acceptable level during normal
brake lining wear. When new linings
are put in, the fluid
level goes
back up. The other reas’on is that fluid is
leaking out of the brake system, If it is, you should have
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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
pe$orm these underhood checks at each fuel
fill.
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 ooolant level and add the proper r
coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield wasner 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.
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.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt remlnder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken
air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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USAGE
Manual
Transaxle Shift
Linkage Clutch Linkage
Pivot Points
Chassis
Lubrication and
Fuel Filler Door
and Striker
Plunger
Windshield
Washer Solvent
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Engine oil.
GC-LB.
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GM OptMeen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 1051515) or
equivalent. GC-LB.
USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges and Rear
Folding Seat
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDlLUBRICANT
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Multi-purpose lubricant, Superlube@
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
I Part No. 12345579 or eauivalent).
GC-LB.
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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Vehicle .- Control ................... ............4-5
Dimensions .................................6-61
Loading ....,..........,....................4-32
Damage Warnings ............................ iv
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Ventilation System
................................ 3 -5
Visors, Sun
.................................... 2-48
..................................... St&& 68-32
Visor Vaqity
Mirrors ............................. 2-48
warning Devices
....... .. ........................ 5-2
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............... 2-54
Washer Fluid, Windshield
........................ 6-27
Washing Your Vehicle
........................... 6-49
Weatherstrips
.................................. 6-49
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Wheel ,
Alignment .................................. 6-42
Nut Torque ............................. 5-28,6-60
Replacement
................................. 6-43
Used Replacement
............................ 6-44
Wrench
...................................... 5-23
Windows
...................................... 2-30
Auto-Down
...,......,........,.............2-30
Power ..........................................
Fluid ................................... 2-34,627
Blade Replacement
.......................... '. 6-36
Fuses
.....,....,..............,............6-54
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-34
Fluid Level Check
............................ 7-37
Windshield Wiper
.............................. 2-33
Winter Driving
................................. 4-25
Wiring, Headlamp
............................... 6-54
4. .', .. . . 'X'
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