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1977 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
apply the foot brake.
Do
not deprm accelerator
pedal. Be prepared to turn o f f ignition switch
immediately if engine should start.
c.STARTER SAFETY SWITCH (AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION CARS)
-
Check starter safety switch by
attempting to start the engine with the transmission in each
of the driving gears. p e starter should operate only in the
Park ("P") or Neutral ("N") positions.
d.
STARTER
SAFETY
SWITCH (MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CARS)
-
To check, place the shift lever
in neutral, depress the clutch halfway and attempt t? start.
The starter should operate only when clutch is fully
depressed.
e. TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR
-
Check to
be sure automatic transmission shift indicator accurately
indicates the shift position seleded.
f. STEERING
-
Be alert to any changes in steering
action. The need for inspection or servicing may be indicated
by increased effort to turn the steering wheel, excessive free
play or unusual sounds when turning or parking.
g. WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE
-
In
addition to uneven or abnormal tire wear, the need for wheel
alignment service may be indicated by a pull to the right or
left when driving on a straight and level road. The need for
wheel balancing is usually indicated by a vibration of the
steering wheel or seat while driving at normal highway
speeds.
h. BRAKES
-
Be alert to illumination of the brake
warning light or changes in braking action, such as repeated
pulling to one side, unusual sounds either when braking or
between brake applications or increased brake pedal travel.
Any of these could indicate the need for brake system
inspection and/or service.
i. EXHAUST SYSTEM
-
Be alert to any change in the
sound of the exhaust system or a smell of fumes which may
indicate a leak or overheat condition requiring inspection
and/or service.
(See
also Engine Exhaust Gas Caution and
Catalytic Converter information in Owner's Manual and item
B-3.)
j. WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
-
Check
operation of wipers, as well as condition and alignment of
wiper blades. Check amount and direction of fluid sprayed
by washers during use.
k. DEFROSTERS
-
Check performance by moving
controls to "DEF" and noting amount of air directed against
the windshield.
1. REARVIEW MIRRORS AND SUN VISORS
-
Check that friction joints are properly adjusted so mirrors
and sun visors stay in the selected position.
m. HORN
-
Blow the horn occasionally to be sure that
it works. Check all button locations.
n. LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS
-
Check belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, reminder systems, guide
loops, keepers, clips and anchors for proper operation and for
damage. Check to make certain that anchor mounting bolts
are tight.
o. HEAD RESTRAINTS
-
Check that head restraints,
if present, adjust properly in the up detent positions, and that
no components are missing, damaged or loose.
p. SEAT ADJUSTERS
-
Check that seat adjusters
securely engage by pushing forward and backward whenever
a manual seat is adjusted.
q.
SEAT BACK LATCHES
-
Check to see that seat
back latches are holding by pulling forward on the top of each
folding seat back (with doors closed if equipped with
automatic seat back latches).
SEAT BACK LATCHES
-
Full-size Pontiacs with
folding front seats have inertial seat back latches designed to
prevent forward motion of the back rest only during a sudden
slowing of the vehicle. Check that the seat back release lever
on the bottom outboard side of each front seat back moves
up and down freely. For proper operation, the lever must be
in the down position.
r. LIGHTS AND BUZZERS
-
Check all instrument
panel illuminating and warning lights, seat belt reminder light
and buzzer, ignition key buzzer, interior lights, license plate
lights, side marker lights, headlamps, parking lamps, tail
lamps, brake lights, turn signals, backup lamps and bazard
warning flashers. Have headlamp aim checked every 12
months or 15,000 miles, or more often if light beams seem
to be aimed improperly.
s. GLASS
-
Check for broken, scratched, dirty or
damaged glass on vehicle that could obscure vision or become
an injury hazard.
t. DOOR LATCHES
-
Check for positive closing,
latching and locking.
u. HOOD LATCHES
-
Check to make sure hood closes
firmly by lifting on the hood after each closing. Check also
for broken, damaged or missing parts which might prevent
secure latching.
v. FLUID LEAKS
-
Check for fuel, water, oil or other
fluid leaks by observing the ground beneath the vehicle after
it has been parked for a while. (Water dripping from air
conditioning system after use is normal.) If gasoline fumes
or fluid are noticed at any time, the cause should be
determined and corrected without delay because of the
possibility of fire.
w. SPARE AND JACK
-
Check that spare tire assembly
and jack equipment are securely stowed at all times.
0-2-TIRES, WHEELS AND DISC BRAKES
-
Check disc brake pads for wear and surface condition of
rotors while wheels are removed during tire rotation (see item
A-5). Check tires for excessive wear or damage. Make certain
wheels are not bent or cracked and that wheel nuts have been
tightened to the torque value specified in the owner's manual.
Check tire inflation pressure (including the spare tire, unless
it is a stowaway) when the tires are "cold" at least monthly,
or more often if daily visual inspection indicates the need.
0-3-EXHAUST SYSTEM' -Check complete exhaust
system, including catalytic converter, and hearby body areas
and trunk lid, hatchback or tail gate, for broken, damaged,
missing or mispositioned parts, open seams, holes, loose
connections or other deterioration which could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the trunk or passenger
compartment or cause a heat build-up in the floor pan. Dust
or water in the trunk may be an indication of a problem in
one of these areas. Any necessary corrections should be made
immediately. To help continue integrity, exhaust system pipes
and resonators rearward of muffler must be replaced
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