2003 PONTIAC GRAND AM air suspension

Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).
You should /et your dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See
Service Publications
Ordering hformation on page
7-9.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals
if necessary.
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Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on page
2-33.
ystem Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write
to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
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In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope YOU’II notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-762-2737, or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-51
72
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre,
163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$50.00
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Inspection Brake System
............................................. 6-14
Engine Cooling System
................................ 6-14
Exhaust System
.......................................... 6-13
Fuel System
............................................... 6-13
Part C
. Periodic Maintenance ....................... 6-13
Steering. Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal ......................................... 6-13
Throttle System
........................................... 6-1 4
Cluster
....................................................... 3-23
Overview
..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
............................. 3-1 6
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)
....................................... 5-83
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side)
............................................. 5-82
Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
........................... 5-81
Interior Lamps
................................................ 3-16
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-74
J
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service .............................. 6-10
Key Removal
................................................. 2-32
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-3 Keys
............................................................... 2-2
Lamps Exterior
...................................................... 3-13
Interior
....................................................... 3-16
Lap Belt
........................................................ 1-28
Lap-Shoulder Belt
................................... 1.14, 1-24
LATCH System Child Restraints
........................................... 1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-46
Latches, Seatback
............................................ 1-5
Leather
......................................................... 5-74
Leaving Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-11
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
(Automatic Transaxle Only)
........................... 2-31
Lift Seat, Power
............................................... 1-7
Light Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-25
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-28
brake
Sys'rem Vvarrliny 5-10
Change Engine Oil ...................................... 3-35
Enhanced Traction System Active
.................. 3-29
Enhanced Traction System Warning
............... 3-28
Low Coolant Warning
................................... 3-30
Low
Oil Level ............................................. 3-35
Low Washer Fluid Warning
........................... 3-36
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Charging System ......................................... 3-26
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Sheet Metal Damage ....................................... 5-77
Shift Speeds
.................................................. 2-28
Shifting Into Park
(P) ....................................... 2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)
................................... 2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
........................... 1-1 7
Skidding ........................................................ 4-1 5
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-21
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
..................... 5-73
Specifications. Capacities
................................. 5-86
Speedometer
.................................................. 3-24
Starter Switch Check
....................................... 6-1 1
Starting Your 2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine ........... 2-20
Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine
........................... 2-21
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-19
Steering
........................................................ 4-1 1
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot
and Seal Inspection
..................................... 6-13
Steering Tips
.................................................. 4-1 1
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio
......................... 3-69
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area
........................ 2-37
Cupholder(s)
............................................... 2-37
Glove Box
.................................................. 2-37
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
.......................... 5-69
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
....................... 5-70
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-31
Sun Visors
..................................................... 2-16
Sunroof
......................................................... 2-38 Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) .....
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ..........
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
What Will You See After an Air Bag
What
Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
..........
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? .........
Inflates? ........................................
Where Are the Air Bags? ....................
...... 1-53
...... 1-57
...... 1-59
...... 1-57
...... 1-58
...... 1-56
...... 1-55
Tachometer .................................................... 3-24
Taillamps
Turn Signal. and Stoplamps
.......................... 5-51
Theft.Deterrent. Radio ..................................... 3-68
Passlock@
.................................................. 2-17
Throttle System Inspection
............................... 6-14
Tilt Wheel
........................................................ 3-5
Tire Inflation Check
........................................... 6-9
Tires
..................................................... 5.53. 5-77
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-56
Chains
....................................................... 5-60
Changing a Flat Tire
.................................... 5-62
Compact Spare Tire
..................................... 5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat
....................................... 5-61
Inflation
-- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-54
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-55
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-57
Theft-Deterrent Systems
................................... 2-17
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