1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 321

Part B: Owner Checks andServices 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'sureany necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants aretoadded vehicle, your in at make sure they are the proper ones, as shown Pr D. At Least Oncea 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 Each Fuel Fill It is importantfor you or a service station attendant to At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt remlnder light and a l your l belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see anything that might If keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. pe$orm these underhood checks at eachfuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the 'engine level and add the proper oil oil if necessary, See "Engine in the Indexfor further details. Oil" Engine Coolant Level Check Checktheengineooolantlevelandadd the proper coolant mixif necessary. See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for further details. r Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Also look for any opened or broken bag covers, and air have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Check the windshield wasner fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the for further details. Index 7-37