At Least Once A Month; At Least Once A Year - Pontiac 2006 GTO Owner's Manual

Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL
coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant
on page 5-23 for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if
necessary.

At Least Once a Month

Tire Inflation Check
Visually inspect your vehicle's tires and make sure they
are inflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-51 for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-69 .
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notification. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-61 .

At Least Once a Year

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Starter Switch Check
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CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-24 .
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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