Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 322

Manual Transaxle Check
Check the transaxl'e fluid level; add if
needed. See
"Manual Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if
needed.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
"Automatic Transaxle" in the Index. A fluid loss may
indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if
needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
"Hydraulic Clutch
Fluid"
in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At
Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
specified i n
P a r t
D.
1
'
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood,
t m n k
lid,
glove box door and console door.
P a r t
D tells you what
.
to use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
A
CAUT~ON:
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move
suddenly.
If
it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
Before you start, be sure you have
enough room
around the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see "Parking
Brake" in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn
off
the engine immediately if
it starts.