2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM maintenance

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Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-35
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-87
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade)............................3-40, 3-46, 3-57
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-25
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-54
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
AM ...............................................................3-70
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-71
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System.....3-71
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-28
Appearance Care............................................5-78
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-81
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-84
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-78
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-81
Finish Damage............................................5-83Appearance Care (cont.)
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-83
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-84
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-84
Weatherstrips..............................................5-81
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-38
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-69
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-70
Care of Your CDs........................................3-70
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-71
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-71
Radio with CD............................3-39, 3-43, 3-54
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-38
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-38
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-68
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-70
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-71
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transaxle........................................2-19
Fluid..........................................................5-21
Operation...................................................2-24
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Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-32
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-47
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-51
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-71
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-18
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-78
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-84
Weatherstrips..............................................5-81Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-82
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-78
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-80
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-80
Cleaning Leather............................................5-80
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-80
Cleaning Tires................................................5-83
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-80
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-82
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-22
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-77
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-30
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Low Warning Light.......................................3-30
Cooling System..............................................5-28
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-36
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
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Easy Entry Seat............................................... 1-6
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-87
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-87
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-87
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-87
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-33
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-40
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-35
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-31
Coolant......................................................5-23
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-30
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Oil .............................................................5-15
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-19Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-90
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-47
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-18
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-9
Active Light................................................3-29
Warning Light.............................................3-28
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
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Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™).................................3-47, 3-57
Finding a Station............................3-39, 3-44, 3-55
Finish Care....................................................5-82
Finish Damage...............................................5-83
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-71
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-68
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-8
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year.................................... 6-9
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-13
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-47
Making Turns.................................................4-45
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-31
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2Manual Transaxle............................................2-20
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-27
Manual Windows............................................2-15
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-36
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-35
Outside Remote Control Mirror......................2-35
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-18
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............6-13
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-81
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-27
Driver Position............................................1-14
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-29
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-23
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-23
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-22
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-44
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-5
Seats
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-6
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Power Lift Seat............................................. 1-7
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-8Seats (cont.)
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-5
Six-Way Power Driver.................................... 1-3
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-49
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-47
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-47
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-51
Security Light.................................................3-35
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-31
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-36
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States
or Check Engine Light in Canada..................3-31
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only)...............3-48, 3-58
Setting Preset Stations....................3-40, 3-45, 3-56
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-38
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-38
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