Owner's Manual
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...how to drive under different conditions. Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . ...Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you 'll find You something you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-10.
...how to drive under different conditions. Comfort Controlsand AudioSystems This section tells you how to contact Pontiac for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. The 1998 Pontiac GrandAm Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use . ...Defects" on the Road This section tells what to do if you 'll find You something you 7-1 8- 1 9-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Problems on page 8-10.
Owner's Manual
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... start the vehicle, eventow it inflates. Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle and can be serviced. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to do so. bag If your vehicle and the air bag system. You may have information about servicing your vehicle ever... immediately. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make the air bags inflate, even if there's crash. I I The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27
... start the vehicle, eventow it inflates. Servicing YourAir Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle and can be serviced. Your dealer and the Grand Am Service Manual have to do so. bag If your vehicle and the air bag system. You may have information about servicing your vehicle ever... immediately. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make the air bags inflate, even if there's crash. I I The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-27
Owner's Manual
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...? see belt anything that If belts are working properly. extender will order you extender. Collision just damage also may be replaced. If you need regular maintenance.) 1-52 It'sfree. See the parton the air bag systemearlier in a you 'll need new belts. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to have...
...? see belt anything that If belts are working properly. extender will order you extender. Collision just damage also may be replaced. If you need regular maintenance.) 1-52 It'sfree. See the parton the air bag systemearlier in a you 'll need new belts. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to have...
Owner's Manual
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Apply your engine; and will need service more on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help youfind them quickly. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you 're trailering, it's If 0 ... in trailer while you 're for See 1. are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), 0 Start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. the Maintenance Schedule more often when you : operation are tight. and in the Index. Things that all hitch nutsand bolts see 3. you 2. Let up and store the...
Apply your engine; and will need service more on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help youfind them quickly. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you 're trailering, it's If 0 ... in trailer while you 're for See 1. are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), 0 Start your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. the Maintenance Schedule more often when you : operation are tight. and in the Index. Things that all hitch nutsand bolts see 3. you 2. Let up and store the...
Owner's Manual
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... care of Your Vehicle Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Vehicle Dimensions 6-1 to Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36...
... care of Your Vehicle Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Vehicle Dimensions 6-1 to Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil 6-36...
Owner's Manual
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... a record with parts receiptsand list all your service needs.You'll get genuineGM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. in the Index. 6-2 See "Maintenance Record"in You should keep your GM vehicle all GM. We hope you'llgo to service your vehicle than this manual can. you much moreabout... Service Work If you wantto do your own service work you perform. Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best wants you to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual.
... a record with parts receiptsand list all your service needs.You'll get genuineGM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. in the Index. 6-2 See "Maintenance Record"in You should keep your GM vehicle all GM. We hope you'llgo to service your vehicle than this manual can. you much moreabout... Service Work If you wantto do your own service work you perform. Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best wants you to use the proper Pontiac Service Manual.
Owner's Manual
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... other gasolines. 6-3 Be sure you have to a higher octane fuel to other fasteners. "English" "metric" If fasteners can be easily confused.you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure to your dealer before adding equipment to use the wrong fasteners, parts can damage your engine needs service. At a minimum, should meet...
... other gasolines. 6-3 Be sure you have to a higher octane fuel to other fasteners. "English" "metric" If fasteners can be easily confused.you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. 0 Be sure to your dealer before adding equipment to use the wrong fasteners, parts can damage your engine needs service. At a minimum, should meet...
Owner's Manual
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... your skin oil temperatures are through dusty areas. Your dealer is used oil. Did you , use the short triplcity What to Do with Used Oil maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). center for you know that used engine oil contains certain 5 elements that collects... have a problem properly disposing your vehicle. whichever occurs first. If any one of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use the long triphighway oil maintenance schedule.
... your skin oil temperatures are through dusty areas. Your dealer is used oil. Did you , use the short triplcity What to Do with Used Oil maintenance schedule: 0 Most trips are less than to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). center for you know that used engine oil contains certain 5 elements that collects... have a problem properly disposing your vehicle. whichever occurs first. If any one of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use the long triphighway oil maintenance schedule.
Owner's Manual
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... your engine, which will damage it off, and be careful working on the engine with the cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. Lift off . Always have theair cleaner in A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off the cover. 3. Remove the screws ...others to replace the air filter. NOTICE: If the air cleaner isoff, a backfire can air cause you 're driving. 2. Air Cleaner when Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine to be burned. Reinstall the ar cleaner filter and replace the i cover tightly. 6-19
... your engine, which will damage it off, and be careful working on the engine with the cleaner off can cause a damaging engine fire. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. Lift off . Always have theair cleaner in A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off the cover. 3. Remove the screws ...others to replace the air filter. NOTICE: If the air cleaner isoff, a backfire can air cause you 're driving. 2. Air Cleaner when Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine to be burned. Reinstall the ar cleaner filter and replace the i cover tightly. 6-19
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oil How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in 6-20 T o much or too...
oil How to Check Because this done at your Pontiac dealership Service Department. In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" the Index. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in 6-20 T o much or too...
Owner's Manual
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... fluid levelis in the Index. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as to bringto the proper level. See "Recommended to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of the dipstick, and read the lower level. When the correct fluid level obtained, push the is made especially for your...
... fluid levelis in the Index. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as to bringto the proper level. See "Recommended to Add Fluid Refer tothe Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of the dipstick, and read the lower level. When the correct fluid level obtained, push the is made especially for your...
Owner's Manual
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... in all the way and flip the handle down. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the Index. 1. Refer the Maintenance to of the dipstick even when the fluid level is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. A fluidloss in place...
... in all the way and flip the handle down. If the fluid level is low, add more fluid as described in the Index. 1. Refer the Maintenance to of the dipstick even when the fluid level is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. A fluidloss in place...
Owner's Manual
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... Index. to -34°F (-37°C). Let the warning lightsand gages workas they should. O 6-25 When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Check The properfluid should be added if the level at or is filled with it engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index...
... Index. to -34°F (-37°C). Let the warning lightsand gages workas they should. O 6-25 When to Check and What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Check The properfluid should be added if the level at or is filled with it engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle serviced. you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes won't work well. When tires are worn See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection'' in Section 7 of this manual under Part "Periodic C be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in ... an accident. That could resultin costly brake repair. 6-34 Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly is moving (except when Maintenance Inspections." you hear the brake r wa e warning sound, have the rear Also, brake linings inspected immediately. This does not mean ...
...your vehicle serviced. you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes won't work well. When tires are worn See "CaliperKnuckle Maintenance Inspection'' in Section 7 of this manual under Part "Periodic C be replaced as complete axle sets. See "Brake System Inspection" in ... an accident. That could resultin costly brake repair. 6-34 Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly is moving (except when Maintenance Inspections." you hear the brake r wa e warning sound, have the rear Also, brake linings inspected immediately. This does not mean ...
Owner's Manual
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... getthe following : 0 T o much flexing o 0 T o much heat o Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. Any time you overinflation is the most important. "Scheduled See Maintenance Services" in "Wheel Replacement" later this sectionfor more uniform wearfor all right. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles...
... getthe following : 0 T o much flexing o 0 T o much heat o Tire overloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy. Any time you overinflation is the most important. "Scheduled See Maintenance Services" in "Wheel Replacement" later this sectionfor more uniform wearfor all right. Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles...
Owner's Manual
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...major repair expense. a tire of this new vehicles damaged by fallout condition within with cleaner. Airborne pollutants can do Sheet Metal Damage this , Pontiac job quickly and may damage the underbody with plain water. At least every spring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can...occur on your vehicle. packed in the finish deep metal will repair, at no defect in your dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. chemical fallout. This damage can Finish Damage take care to parts such as fuel lines, frame,floor pan and ...
...major repair expense. a tire of this new vehicles damaged by fallout condition within with cleaner. Airborne pollutants can do Sheet Metal Damage this , Pontiac job quickly and may damage the underbody with plain water. At least every spring, flush these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can...occur on your vehicle. packed in the finish deep metal will repair, at no defect in your dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for you. chemical fallout. This damage can Finish Damage take care to parts such as fuel lines, frame,floor pan and ...
Owner's Manual
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... Coupe ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Sedan ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Rear Tread Coupe ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Sedan ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) me 6-66 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cfeaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A-1233C 31OO...-----
... Coupe ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Sedan ...55.8 inches (141.7 cm) Rear Tread Coupe ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) Sedan ...55.3 inches (140.4 cm) me 6-66 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cfeaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A-1233C 31OO...-----
Owner's Manual
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.... Your vehicle needs these services its safety, to retain dependability and emission control performance. Introduction 7-2 A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 Part 7-5 Short TripKity Definition 7-5 Short TripKity Intervals 7-6 Long Tripmighway Definition 7-6 TripMighway Long Intervals 7-8 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7-2 1 B:OwnerChecks and Services 7-30Part 7-34 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-36 Part D: RecommendedFluidsandLubricants Record 7-38 Part...
.... Your vehicle needs these services its safety, to retain dependability and emission control performance. Introduction 7-2 A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-4 Part 7-5 Short TripKity Definition 7-5 Short TripKity Intervals 7-6 Long Tripmighway Definition 7-6 TripMighway Long Intervals 7-8 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 7-2 1 B:OwnerChecks and Services 7-30Part 7-34 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-36 Part D: RecommendedFluidsandLubricants Record 7-38 Part...
Owner's Manual
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Improper vehicle maintenance can levels or the wrong tire inflation increase the level of affect the quality the air we breathe. The Plan supplements your Pontiac dealerfor details. 7-2 Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet...- - Introduction K€EP ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT: AT THE PROPER Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehiclegood in good working condition, but...
Improper vehicle maintenance can levels or the wrong tire inflation increase the level of affect the quality the air we breathe. The Plan supplements your Pontiac dealerfor details. 7-2 Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? See your Warranty andOwner Assistance booklet...- - Introduction K€EP ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT: AT THE PROPER Your Vehicle andthe Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehiclegood in good working condition, but...
Owner's Manual
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...can be complex, unless you are skilled enough to some jobs, you can easily to help keep your own maintenance Do vehicle. service center do good condition. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. for warranty repairs. IA If you are technically so ...vehicle in the Index. 7-3 These products, or their CAUT'ON: equivalents, should be used whether do vehicle, you will help keep your next maintenance should be done. How This Sectionis Organized "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when.also explains It ...
...can be complex, unless you are skilled enough to some jobs, you can easily to help keep your own maintenance Do vehicle. service center do good condition. "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows what to have done and how often. for warranty repairs. IA If you are technically so ...vehicle in the Index. 7-3 These products, or their CAUT'ON: equivalents, should be used whether do vehicle, you will help keep your next maintenance should be done. How This Sectionis Organized "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when.also explains It ...