Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 321

Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals, specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be'sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle,
make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in
P a r t
D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It
is important for you or a
service
station attendant to
pe$orm these underhood checks at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the 'engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary, See "Engine Oil" in the Index for further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine ooolant level and add the proper
r
coolant mix if necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the
Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield wasner fluid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See
"Windshield Washer Fluid" in the Index for further details.
At Least Once
a
Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See
"Tires"
in
the Index.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the Index
for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt
remlnder
light
and a l l
your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
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