1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM tires

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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Tires ............ ....... .......... 6-56
Wheels ..................................... 6-55
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-53
Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Clock, Setting the ................................ 3-7
Clutch Fluid. Hydraulic .......................... 6-24
Clutch. Hydraulic ............................... 6-24
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Adapter Kit ................... 3-12. 3-15
Compact Disc Care ............................. 3-25
Compact Disc Player ............................ 3-16
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-33
Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convenience Net ............................... 2-49
Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-47
Coolant ....................................... 6-25
Adding ...................... ..... 5-18. 6-28
Checking ................................... 6-27
Heater. Engine ............................... 2-19
SurgeTank .................................. 5-18
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....................... 6-29
Cooling System ................................ 5- 16
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-38
Cupholder ..................................... 2-49
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-5
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . .............. 8-3
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-56
Damage. SheetMetal ............................ 6-56
Vinyl ........................... ........ 6-52
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning ......... 3-2
Daytime Running Lamps ..................... 2-43
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety ........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window .......................... 3-5
Defogging ..................................... 3-4
Defrosting ..................................... 3-4
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-66
Dolby B Noise Reduction ................... 3.11. 3.14
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement .................... 6-41
DoorLocks ..................................... 2-4
DriverPosition ................................. 1-13
Driving
Backing Up
When Towing a Trailer ............ 4-39
City ........................................ 4-21
Defensive .................................... 4-2
Drunken ..................................... 4-3
Freeway .................................... 4-22
InaBlizzard ................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-18
Making Turns When Towing a Trailer ............. 4-40
Night ...................................... 4-16
OnCurves .................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-41
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
Passing When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-39
Throughwater ............................... 4-20
WetRoads .................................. 4-18
Winter ...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer ................................ 4-39
DrunkenDriving ................................ 4-3
Following Distance When Towing a Trailer ........ 4-39
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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
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Supplemental Restraint System .................... 1-21
Surge Tank. Coolant
............................. 5- 18
Surge Tank. How
to Add Coolant .................. 5-18
Surge
Tank Pressure Cap ......................... 6-29
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Synchronization
................................ 2-10
Tachometer
.................................. 2-56
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-40
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-20
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................... 2-23
Third Gear. Manual Transaxle ..................... 2-25
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-34
Time, Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tirehading
................................... 4-33
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-33
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-48
Changing a Flat .............................. 5-23
Tapeplayercare
............................... 3-24
Theft
......................................... 2-12
THEFTLOCK"
................................ 3-20
Thermostat
.................................... 6-29
TiieChains
.................................... 6-49
Tires
......................................... 6-42
BuyingNew
................................. 6-45
Chains
..................................... 6-49
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Compactspare
............................... 5-33
Inflation
..................................... 6-42
Inflation Check
............................... 7-30
InspectionandRotation ........................ 6-43
Loading
.................................... 4-33 Pressure
.................................... 6-42
Temperature
................................. 6-47
Traction
.................................... 6-47
Treadwear
................................... 6-47
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-46
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-49
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-45
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-48
When
It's Time for New ....................... 6-45
TorqueLock
................................... 2-29
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-30, 6-65
From the Front
.......................... 4-30, 4-31
From
the Rear ............................... 4-32
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-30
Towingal"
................................ 4-35
Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front
............... 4-30
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-32
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-41
Engine Cooling
.............................. 4-42
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-42
Tongueweight
............................... 4-37
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-38
TopStrap
..................................... l-43
Trailer
Brakes
..................................... 4-38
Drivingwith ................................. 4-39
Hitches
..................................... 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-41
SafetyChains
................................ 4-38
Towing
..................................... 4-35
Turnsignals
................................. 4-40
Weight
..................................... 4-36
9-10

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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