1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM tow

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Tires
salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. -- -
damage your vehicle's finish if they remain on painted
surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
If
necessary, us,e non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe
for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Exterior pai
' :d surfaces are subject to aging, weath
and chemicsu rallout that caf; take their toll over a period
of yearg. You can help to keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your Pontiac garaged or covered
whenever possible.
NOTICE:
''i
wipe off 'any overspray or splash from all painted
When applying a tire dressing always take care
to
surfaces
on the body or wheels of the vehicle.
Petroleum-based
products may damage the paint
finish.
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)
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Sheet Metal Damage
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild soap and water. Rinse with Clem water. After If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
rinsing thoroughly,
dry with a soft cleah towel. A wax repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
may then be applied. applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
The surface of these wheels is similar to the minted replaced to restore corrosion protection. A
surface.of your vehicle, Don't use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive
polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive clehg
brushes
on tihem because you could damage. the surface.
Don't
take your viihiclk through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide
tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also darnage the surface of these wheels.
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Maintenance Schedule
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Short Ikip/Cit"""'
Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these. conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5'to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle. (With some models, you should never
tow a trailer. See
"Towing a Trailer" in the Index.)
taxi, or other commercial application.
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down
sooner.
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Short Trip/City Intervals r
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication
(or
6 months, whichever occurs first).
At 6,000 Miles (10 00'0 km), - Then Every
12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miks (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection,
if driving in dusty conditions.
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Fuel
Tank, Cap and.Lines Inspection.
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle
Service (severe conditions only).
Every 60,000 Miles (I00 000 b): Engine Accessory
D'rive Belt Inspection.
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every
60 months, whichever occws first).
Spark Plyg Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement.
These intewals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to
follow the complete maintenance schedule on
the following pages. . L . . .:-
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(j2 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
vyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditiuns, the fluid
and filter do not require
changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change. delivery service.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I I I
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IU0,UOO Miles (1 66 00,O km)' (Continued)
0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
Service.
0 Change automatic transaxle4uid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more of these conditions:
- In heavy city trdfic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 ' F
(32' C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain, >,., ..; ' .
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- When doing frequent tr'ailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
lfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the
fluid alzdfilter do not reqbire
changing.
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change.
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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45,000 Miles (75.000 km) +
Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or
every
12 months, whichever occurs first).
50,000 .I Miles (83.000 km)
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90 F
(3 2 * C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
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100,QOQ Miles (1 66 000 km) (Continued)
Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control
0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or
more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly
reaches 90 ' F
Sewice.
~. (32" C) or higher.
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- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any bf these
conditions,
the fluid and filter do not require
changing. 4
Manual transaxle fluid doesn't require
change. delivery
sefiice.
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Pontiac Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel
I -800-ROADSIDD (I -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, at no expense to you:
0 Vehicle out of fuel
0 Keys locked in vehicle
0 Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service
Change a flat tire
Jump starts
Courtesy Transportation --..See Pontiac Courtesy
Transportation section
for details
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Climate Control System ........................... 3-1 .
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning ......... 3-3
Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-8
Clutch. Hydraulic
............................... 6-21
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic
.......................... 6-22
Comfort Controls
................................ 3 - 1
Compact Disc Adapter Kit ................... 3- 13, 3- 16
Compact Disc Care .............................. 3#-25 .
Compact Disc Player ............................ 3-17
Compact Disc Player Errors
.... ................... 3 - 18
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-31
Control
of a Vehicle ............................... 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-45
Coolant
....................................... 6-22
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 16
Surge Tank ................................... 5-16
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-26
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7
Cruise Control ................................. 2-35
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Coinholder
.................................... 2-46
Cooling System ....................... .( ........ 5-14
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish ................................ 6-51 Defensive Driving
............................... 4- 1
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-7
Defogging
..................................... 3-6
Defrosting
...................................... 3-6
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................. 6-61
Dolby@
B Noise Reduction ....................... 3-12
Driver Position
................................. 1-12 Door Locks .................. ,. .................. 2.-3
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-21
Night
. '\. .................................... 4-15
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-23
Through Water ................................ 4-19
Winter
....................................... 4-25
With a Trailer ................................ 4-38
-In a Blizzard .................................. 4-27
In Foreign Countries ............................ 6-3
IntheRain
................................... 4-17
OnCurves
.................................. 4-10
On Snow and Ice .............................. 4-26
WetRoads
.................................. 4-17
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-2
' .. 4 . 0 . . ;.&$ ... .:;::.I.... .... :?&% Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-50 .. VI
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40 Easy Entry Seat ...................
Dead Battery ................................... 5-2 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 2-
Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-9 Electrical System ...................
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