1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX mileage

SpeedometedOdometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in
either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers
(used in Canada).
Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
If you see
silver lines between the numbers, you’ll
know someone
has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not
be correct.
You may wonder what happens
if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed.
If the new one can be set to the
mileage
total of the old odometer, then that will be done.
If it can’t, then it will be set at zero and a label must be
put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed.
Trip Odometer
Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven since
you last reset it.
To set it to zero, press the RESET
button on the right side of the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
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The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (rpm).
NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, or engine damage may occur.
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Service
Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for
all your
service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and
GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want
to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
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Genuine
Doing Your Own Service Work
If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
want to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual. It tells
you much more about how to service your vehicle than
this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see
“Service and Owner Publications” in
the Index.
Your vehicle has an
air bag system. Before attempting to
do your own service work, see “Servicing Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all
parts receipts and list
the mileage and the date of any service work you
perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote $.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine
Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil” in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Replace air cleaner filter.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket
An Emission Control Service.
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level \
and add oil as
needed (or every
36 months, whichever occurs fist). See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in
this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
See “Engine Oil”
in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
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Maintenance Schedule
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
0 Check Oil Life Monitor. If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor.
MILEAGE See “Engine Oil“ in the Index.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.)
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote T.)
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
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
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
90°F (32°C) or higher.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service.
rfyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and
filter
do not require changing.
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150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service,
whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”
in the Index for what to use.
Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test \
the cooling system and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Sewice.
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For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative:
0 Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However,
if you, wish to write Pontiac,
address your inquiry to:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 436008
Pontiac,
MI 48343-6008 In Canada, write to:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7
Refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information
booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices.
When contacting Pontiac, please remember
that your
concern
will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the
dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we
suggest you follow Step One kt
if you have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones
(TTYs),
Pontiac has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any
TTY user can communicate with
Pontiac by dialing: 1-800-833-POW.
(TTY users in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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We have quick, easy access to telephone numbers of the
following additional services depending on your needs:
Hotels
0 Glass replacement
Tire repair facilities
Rental vehicle or taxis
Airports or train stations
Police, fire department or hospitals
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Pontiac’s comprehensive warranty. However,
when other services are utilized, our advisors will
explain any payment obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following information to give the advisor:
Location of vehicle
Telephone number of your location
Vehicle model, year and color
Mileage of vehicle
0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
0 Vehicle license plate number Pontiac reserves the right
to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Pontiac’s
judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
While
we hope that you never have the occasion to use
our service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we’re only a phone call
away. Pontiac Roadside Assistance
-- 1-8Oo-ROADSD3
or 1-800-762-3743.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
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