1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX brake fluid

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32" C).
0 At high speed for quite a while.
In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is
180°F to 200°F (82°C
to 93 " C).
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles
(24
km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), you may have
to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
engine running.
in
PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes.
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NOTICE:
When using concentrated washer fluid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
adding water.
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.
three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This
allows for expansion if freezing occurs.
which could damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
Fill your washer fluid tank only
Brakes
Brake Fluid
P
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 fxst 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 reason is that fluid is leaking out
of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake
system fwd, since a leak means that sooner or later your
brakes won’t work well, or won’t work
at all.
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So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid
won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much
fluid
when you get new brake linings. You should add
(or remove) brake fluid,
as necessary, only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic system.
b -
A CAUTION:
If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on
the engine. The
fluid will burn if the engine is
hot enough. You or others could be burned, and
your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake
fluid
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
When your brake fluid falls to
a low level, your brake
warning light will come
on. See “Brake System Warning
Light”
in the Index.
What to Add
When you do need brake fluid, use only
DOT-3 brake
fluid
-- such as Delco Supreme ll@ (GM Part
No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed
container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep
dirt from entering the reservoir.
I
A CAUTIOP’
With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system, your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work
at all. This could cause a
crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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NOTICE:
0
0
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system parts. For example, just a few
drops
of mineral-based oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system parts
so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced. Don’t let someone put in the
wrong kind
of fluid.
If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle.
If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Care’’ in
the Index.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may
come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is
moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may
be obtained from your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably
distilled) and use only GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@ or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL@ Coolant.
See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.
Delco Supreme 11
vv Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint, 1050017 - 1
quart, or equivalent).
DEXRONw-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid. -
USAGE
Key Lock
Cylinders
Supercharger
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Chassis
Lubrication
Hood Latch
Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Anchor and Pivots, spring
Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Weatherstrip
Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Supercharger Oil (GM
Part
No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Oil” in the Index.
GM Optikleenw Washer Solvent
(GM
Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Chassis Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLG1#2, Category LB
or GC-LB.
Lubriplate” Lubricant Aerosol (GM
Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI
# 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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Section 9 Index
Accessory Power outlet ......................... 2-58
Adding Equipment to the outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-3
AirBag ....................................... 1-23
How it Works ................................ 1-24
Readiness Light ......................... 1.23. 2.67
Air Cleaner .................................... 6-20
Air Conditioning ............................ 3.3. 3.7
Air Conditioning Refrigerants ..................... 6-70
Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-57
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.67. 4.9
Brakes ...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio .............................. 3-27
Appearance Care ............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials Chart .................. 6-60
ArbitrationPro gram .............................. 8-9
Arming Confirmation ............................. 2-15
Arming with the Power Lock Switch ................ 2-14
Ashtrays and Lighter ............................ 2-57
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel ................... 3-29
Audio Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-30
Audio Systems ................................. 3-10
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter .... 2-15
Automatic
Auxiliary Temp Control
....................... 3-4
Doorhcks .............................. 2.6. 2.47
Check ...................................... 7-15
Fluid ....................................... 6-22
Operation ................................... 2-21
Park Mechanism Check ....................... 7-17
Backglass Antenna ............................. 3-21
With a Trailer ................................ 4.37
Battery ....................................... 6-36
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement, Remote Keyless Entry .............. 2-10
Resynchronizing, Remote Keyless Entry ........... 2-11
Warnings ........................... 5-3,5-5, 6-37
Battery Replacement ............................ 2-10
BatterySaver .................................. 2-43
BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9
Before leaving on a Long Trip ..................... 4-24
Better Business Bureau Mediation ......... ..... 8-9
Blizzard ............................. .... 4-29
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-36
hti-Lock
................................... 4-7
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Replacing System
Parts ........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
......................... 2-66
Trailer
...................................... 4-37
Transaxle
Shift Interlock ....................... 2-29
Transaxle
Shift Interlock Check .................. 7-16
Wear
....................................... 6-35
WhattoAdd
................................. 6-34
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 12
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-16
BTSI
......................................... 2-29
Built in Child Restraints .......................... 1-38
Adjusting the Harness Height
................... 1-40
Removing a Child from
........................ 1-50
Securing a Child in
............................ 1-45
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-37
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-68
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-12,2-31,2-32,4-30, 4-36
Child Restraint Harness
......................... 6-55
Fluid
....................................... 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-26
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
BTSICheck
................................... 7-16
Storing
..................................... l-51
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player .... ....... 3-31
Care
of Your Compact Disc Player ................. 3-32
Care
of Your Compact Discs ...................... 3-32
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-14
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3.12. 3.16
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-31
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3.14. 3.17
CD Player Thefi-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-27
Center Console Storage
.......................... 2-54
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-28
Certification Label .............................. 4-32
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-27
Charging System Light .......................... 2-65
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-68
Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-59
Child Restraints
................................ 1-52
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-60
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-62
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-57
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-58
TopStrap
................................... l-58
WheretoPut .....................,.........., l-56
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-62
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-20
Cleaning AluminumWhels
............................ 6-57
Fabric ...................................... 6-53
Exterior
Lampshnses
........................ 6-56
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Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-45
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-52
Brake System
................................ 7- 18
Engine Cooling System
........................ 7- 18
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7- 18
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7- 18
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7- 18
Suspension
......... ..................... 7-18
Throttle System .............................. 7- 18
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-60
Cleaning
.................................... 6-54
Lamps
...................................... 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
Jumpstarting
................................. 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service
...................... 7- 15
Inspections
Steering
.................................... 7-18
Cluster ..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Jack. Tire
.................................. 5-29
Key in
the Ignition ............................. 2-13
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-32
ServicePartsIdentification ..................... 6-61
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-3 1
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-61 Lamps
Courtesy
.................................... 2-42
Exterior
.................................... 2-40
Interior
..................................... 2-42
Rear Assist Handle Reading
.................... 2-44
Last Door Closed Locking
.................... 2-6, 2-48
Latches, Seatback
................................ 1-7
Leaving Programming Mode ...................... 2-46
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle with
the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Lighter and Ashtrays
............................ 2-57
Lights
Air Bag Readiness ............
Change Oil Soon .............
Charging System .............
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Brake System
Warning .........
Door Aiar ...................
...........
...........
...........
...........
...........
...........
1-23.2-67
. 2.67. 4.9
..... 2-66
..... 2-77
..... 2-65
..... 2-80 ..
Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 2-73
How to Reset the Change Oil Soon
......... 2.77. 6.219
LowFuel
................................... 2-75
LowOilLevel
............................... 2-72
LOWTRAC
................................. 2-77
LowTraction
................................ 2-70
Enhanced Traction System Warning .............. 2-67
Low Coolant Warning
......................... 2-74
Low Washer Fluid
............................ 2-74
Low Washer Fluid Warning ..................... 2-77
Safety Belt Reminder ...................... 1-9. 2-66
Service Engine
Soon .......................... 2-69
Oilwarning
................................. 2-71
TCSOFF
................................... 2-81
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