Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 19

OB-4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
O W N E R I N S P E C T I O N S A N D S E R V I C E S
Listed below are inspections and services which
should be made by either you or a qualified technician
at the intervals shown to help ensure proper safety,
emission performance and dependability of your car.
Take any problems promptly to your dealer or a
qualified technician for service advice. Whenever
repairs are necessary, have them completed at once.
For your safety and that of others, any safety-related
parts that could have been damaged in an accident
should be inspected. All needed repairs should be done
before operating your car.
B E F O R E O P E R A T I N G Y O U R C A R
W a r n i n g l i g h t , b u z z e r , t o n e a n d c h i m e
o p e r a t i o n
-Check operation of all warning lights,
buzzers, tone generators and chimes - also all interior
lights. See your Owner's Manual for details.
G l a s s , m i r r o r s , l i g h t s a n d / o r r e f l e c t o r s
c o n d i t i o n
-Look for broken, scratched, dirty or
damaged glass, mirrors, lights or reflectors that could
reduce the view or visibility or cause injury. Replace,
clean or repair promptly.
S e a t a d j u s t e r o p e r a t i o n
-When adjusting a
manual seat, be sure seat adjusters latch by pushing
seat forward and backward.
R e a r v i e w m i r r o r a n d s u n v i s o r o p e r a t i o n
-Make sure friction joints hold mirrors and sun visors
in place.
D o o r , t r u n k a n d g a t e l a t c h o p e r a t i o n
-Make sure that all doors, trunk lid and wagon or
hatchback gate close, latch lock and seal tightly.
W H I L E O P E R A T I N G Y O U R C A R
A u t o m a t i c t r a n s m i s s i o n / t r a n s a x l e s h i f t
i n d i c a t o r o p e r a t i o n
-Make sure the indicator
points to the gear chosen.
W i p e r a n d w a s h e r o p e r a t i o n
-Note the
operation and condition of the wiper blades and the
flow and aim of the washer spray. This includes the
rear window wiper and washer if so equipped.
D e f r o s t e r o p e r a t i o n
-Periodically check the
air flow from the ducts at the inside base of the
windshield. Do this with the heater control set for
"defrost" and fan set for "high".
H o r n o p e r a t i o n
-Blow the horn occasionally to
make sure it works. Check all button locations.
B r a k e s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n
-Be alert to
abnormal sounds, increased brake pedal travel or
repeated pulling to one side when braking. Also, if the
brake warning light goes on, or flashes, or the anti-lock
(if equipped) light comes on or remains on, something
may be wrong with part of the brake system.
E x h a u s t s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n
-Be alert to any
changes in the sound of the system or any smell of
fumes. These are signs the system may be leaking or
overheating. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
Also see "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon
Monoxide)" and "Catalytic Converter" in your
Owner's Manual.
T i r e a n d w h e e l o p e r a t i o n
-Be alert to a
vibration of the steering wheel or seat at normal
highway speeds. This may mean a wheel balance is
needed. Also, a pull right or left on a straight, level
road may show the need for a tire pressure adjustment
or wheel alignment.
S t e e r i n g s y s t e m o p e r a t i o n
-Be alert to
changes in steering action An inspection is needed
when the steering wheel is harder to turn or has too
much free play or if unusual sounds are noted when
turning or parking.
H e a d l i g h t a i m
-Take note of light pattern
occasionally. If beam aim doesn't look right, headlights
should be adjusted.
A T E A C H F U E L F I L L
E n g i n e oil l e v e l c h e c k
-Check engine oil level
and add if necessary. See your Owner's Manual.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.
E n g i n e c o o l a n t l e v e l a n d c o n d i t i o n
-Check
engine coolant level in coolant reservoir tank and add
if necessary. Inspect coolant and replace if dirty or
rusty. See your Owner's Manual.
N O T I C E :
A large loss in this system may
indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at
once.