1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 254

brakes mayno longer work properly. example, if For someone putsin brake linings thatare wrong for your front and rear brakes vehicle, the balance between your can change -- for the worse. The braking performance . you've come to expect can change many other ways.if in someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts. I Battery Every new Pontiac has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water one .of these. Whenit's time to for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the replacement number&own on the original battery's label. ' . I : ' . Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you aren't careful. See 6cJump Starting'' inthe Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn howto prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Vehicle Storage If you're notgoing to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, takeoff the black, negative(-> cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" inthe Index. Jump Starting For jump starting instructions,see "Jump Starting" in the Index. . I .. . 6-32