2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM maintenance schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance
Services
This part contains engine oil scheduled maintenance
which explains the engine oil life system and how
it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter.
Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which
are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified.
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. But we don’t know exactly how
you’ll drive it. You may drive short distances only a few
times a week. Or you may drive long distances all
the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your
vehicle in making deliveries. Or you may drive it to
work, to do errands or in many other ways.
Because of the different ways people use their vehicles,
maintenance needs may vary. You may need more
frequent checks and replacements. So please read the
following and note how you drive. If you have
questions on how
to keep your vehicle in good condition,
see your dealer. This part tells
you the maintenance services you should
have done and when you should schedule them.
When you go to your dealer for your service needs,
you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service
people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in
Part
D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses
these.
All parts should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else drives the
vehicle.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these on your vehicle’s
Tire-Loading Information label. See
Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-35.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane
on page 5-5.
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Scheduled Maintenance
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles
(1 66 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of
this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles
(240
QQO km) should be repeated at the same interval
after
150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this
vehicle.
See
Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9
and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on
page
6- 13.
Footnotes
t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the
California Air Resources Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify
the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to
the completion
of the vehicle's useful life. We, however,
urge that all recommended maintenance services be
performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
+A good time to check your brakes is during tire
rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page
6- 14.
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM
Oil Life SystemTM (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first). Reset the system.
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know
when
to change the engine oil and filter. This is
based on engine revolutions and engine temperature,
and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions,
the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can
vary considerably. For the oil life system
to work
properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is
changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been
diminished,
it will indicate that an oil change is
necessary.
A CHANGE OIL light will come on. Change
your
oil as soon as possible within the next two
times you stop for fuel.
It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a
year. However, your engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and at this time the svstem
must be reset.
It is also important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
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If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your
last oil change. Remember
to reset the oil life system
whenever the oil
is changed. See Engine Oil on
page 5-75 for information on resetting the system.
After the services are performed, record the date,
odometer reading and who performed the service on the
maintenance record pages in part
E of this schedule.
An Emission Control Service.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
Cl Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
0
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary. An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote f.)
Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page
5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information. (See footnote
+.)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
Control Service.
U Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
0 Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
u
0
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace filter
if necessary. An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.)
Rotate tires. See Tire lnspection and Rotation on
page 5-55 for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.
(See footnote +.)
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Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any
additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages.
Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information needed
to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1 -800-463-7483).
Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written specifically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner’s manual
will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
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Prices are subject
to change without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Allow ample time for delivery.
Note
to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are
to make
checks payable in
U.S. funds.
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Engine (cont.) Exhaust
..................................................... 2-33
Oil
............................................................. 5-15
Overheating
................................................ 5-26
Starting
...................................................... 2-1 9
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................... 5-84
Engine Coolant Level Check
.............................. 6-9
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-43
Engine Oil Additives
........................................ 5-19
Engine Oil Level Check
..................................... 6-9
Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
..................... 6-5
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
................................................ 3-29
Warning Light
............................................. 3-28
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
........................ 4-9
Entry/Exit Lighting
........................................... 3-1 6
Express-Down Window
.................................... 2-1 6
Extender, Safety Belt
....................................... 1-31
Exterior Lamps
............................................... 3-13
F
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Filter Engine Air Cleaner
...................................... 5-21
Finding a PTY Station
(RDS, XMTM and DAB)
......................... 3.48. 3-59
Finding a Station
............................ 3.40, 3.45. 3-57
Finish Care
.................................................... 5-76
Finish Damage ............................................... 5-77 Fixed Mast Antenna
........................................ 3-72
Flash-to-Pass
................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire
........................................................ 5-61
Flat Tire, Changing
......................................... 5-62
FI
u id
Automatic Transaxle ..................................... 5-22
Manual Transaxle
........................................ 5-22
Power Steering
........................................... 5-36
Windshield Washer
...................................... 5-37
FM Stereo
..................................................... 3-70
Fog Lamps
.................................................... 3-15
Folding the Seatback
........................................ 1-8
Following Distance
.......................................... 4-41
Footnotes
........................................................ 6-5
Fuel
............................................................... 5-5
Additives
...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel
.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank
........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries
.............................. 5-7
Gasoline Octane
........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specifications
.................................. 5-5
System Inspection
....................................... 6-13
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... 5-81
Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-81
Gage
......................................................... 3-37
Fuses 5

Light (cont.) Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-31
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-34
Security
..................................................... 3-36
Service Vehicle Soon
................................... 3-36
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-26
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-35
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-1 1
Locks Delayed Locking
........................................... 2-8
Door
........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-1 1
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-1 1
Power Door
.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-10
Loss of Control
............................................... 4-15
Low Coolant Warning Light
.............................. 3-30
Safety
Belt Reminder
................................... 3-25
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
....................... 3-36
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
......
Maintenance Schedule At Each Fuel Fill
...................................
At Least Once a Month ..........................
At Least Once a Year ............................
At Least Twice a Year ............................
Brake System Inspection ........................
..... 5-88
....... 6-9
....... 6-9
..... 6-10
..... 6-10
..... 6-14 Maintenance Schedule
(cont.)
Engine Cooling System Inspection
................. 6-14
Exhaust System Inspection
........................... 6-13
Fuel System Inspection
................................ 6-13
Introduction
.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements
............................. 6-2
Part A
- Scheduled Maintenance Services ......... 6-4
Part B
- Owner Checks and Services ............... 6-9
Part C
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 6-13
Part D
- Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
............................................... 6-15
Part
E - Maintenance Record ........................ 6-16
Scheduled Maintenance
................................. 6-5
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
.......................... 6-13
Throttle System Inspection
............................ 6-14
Using Your
................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................... 6-2
Making Turns
................................................. 4-41
Malfunction Indicator Light
................................ 3-31
Manual Seats
................................................... 1-2
Manual Transaxle
............................................ 2-20
Fluid
.......................................................... 5-22
Operation
................................................... 2-27
Manual Transaxle Check
.................................. 6-10
Manual Windows
............................................ 2-15
How
This Section is Organized
....................... 6-3
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
..................... 4-43
Matching Transmitterts) to Your Vehicle
............... 2-5
8

Mexico. Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico
and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ................................. 7-4
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-35
Outside Convex Mirror
................................. 2-36
Outside Power Mirrors
.................................. 2-36
Outside Remote Control Mirror
...................... 2-35
New Vehicle Break-in
...................................... 2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
............ 5-88
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Odometer ...................................................... 3-24
Off-Road Recovery
.......................................... 4-1 3
Oil
Engine
....................................................... 5-1 5
Change Engine
Oil Light
............................... 3-35
Low Oil Level Light
...................................... 3-35
Older Children, Restraints
................................ 1-32
Operation
...................................................... 3-1 8
Operation Tips
................................................ 3-21
Other Warning Devices
...................................... 3-5
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Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-21
Outside Convex Mirror
............................................. 2-36 Outside (cont.)
Power Mirrors
............................................. 2-36
Remote Control Mirror
.................................. 2-35
Owners, Canadian
............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-10
P
Park (P) Shifting
Out of .....................................
Parking Brake
..............................
Over Things That Burn .......
Your Vehicle/Key Removal ..
Parking Brake and Automatic T
Mechanism Check .............
Parking on Hills .....................
Park (P)
Shifting Into
.......................
..... 2-32
.......................... 2-29
.......................... 2-33
.......................... 2-32
‘ransaxle Park (P)
.......................... 6-12
......................... 4-42
......................... 2-30
Part
A . Scheduled Maintenance Services ............ 6-4
Part B
. Owner Checks and Services .................. 6-9
Part
C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections .......... 6-13
I UIL Y I I~’cIWI111IIOIIU~U I IUIUI;) UI IU LUVII”UII&d .... 6-15
Part E - Maintenance Record ........................... 6-16
Passing
................................................. 4-14, 4-41
Passlock@
..................................................... 2-17
Plan Ahead When Possible
................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape
.................................. 3-64
Piaying a Compact Disc
3-41, 3-53, 3-00
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Playing the Radio ........................... 3-39, 3-45, 3-56
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