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Summary of Contents for 1993 88

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Page 2: ...Comfort Controls Aud ioSystelvl S 127 6 11 45 r q Your Driving and the Road h b 1 Problems on the Road 147 193 Service Appearance Care Maintenance Schedule CustomerAssistanceInformation Index Include...

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Page 7: ...findthat pictures andlwordswork together to explainthings quickly Part 1 Seats 8 Safety Belts Thispart tells you howto use your seatsand safety beltspruperly Pafl2 Feutures Controls Thispart explainsh...

Page 8: ...anceSchedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricantsto use something you want to read Part 8 Customer AssistanceInformution Thispart tells you howto cont...

Page 9: ...CAUTlON safetysymbolmeans Don t n 1 Don t do this Don t let this fiappgn Vehicle amage Warniflgs Also in t h i sbook youwillfind these bluenotices...

Page 10: ...ing Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocklUnlock These symbolshaveto dowithyou hg...

Page 11: ...ng and indicator lights Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w Rear Window Defogger w Ventilating Fan Power Window 10 Engine Coolant Temperature Battey Charging System Fuel Engine...

Page 12: ...1 Seats Safety Belts SeatsandSeatControls SafetyBelts 1 4 How to W e a r Safety Belts Properly 19 DriverPosition 19 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System A i r Bag 23 Safety BeltUse During Pregnan...

Page 13: ...try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seatonly when th...

Page 14: ...you re reclined like this The shoulder belt can t do itsjob because it won t be against your body Instead it will bein front of you In a crashyou could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The...

Page 15: ...belt properly rn Head Restmints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your ears T h i sposition reducesthe chance of a neck injury in a crash Saf...

Page 16: ...d you ll hear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up Inmany statesand Canadian provinces thelaw says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll be in a crash If you do have...

Page 17: ...When you ride in or on anything you go as fastas it goes 1 For example if the bikeis going 10mph 16 km h so is the child 2 When the bikehitsthe block it stops But thechild keeps going 3 Takethe simple...

Page 18: ...p 8 or the safety belts 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more timeto stop Yo...

Page 19: ...only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to...

Page 20: ...ection is only for peopleof adult Size There are special things to I know about safety belts and L cnudren And there a different rules for babies and smaller children If a child will be riding i nyour...

Page 21: ...surethe release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckleit quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips just touching...

Page 22: ...e adjuster upf r o m a lower positionby pushing thebottom of the release handle Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion of the beltis properly positioned on your shoulder awayfrom your face and...

Page 23: ...domen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt...

Page 24: ...so it can work properly or ask your dealer tofix it To unlatch thebelt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before youclose thedoor be sure the belt is out of the...

Page 25: ...ways wear your safety belt even with an air bag 1 CAUTION Air bags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you re too close to an inflating air bag it could seriously injure you Sa...

Page 26: ...acting straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold levelfor most GM vehicles is between 9 and 1 4 mph 14 and 23 km h However this velocity threshold depends on the vehicle design a...

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Page 28: ...l include the air bag module and possibly other parts The service manual has information about the need to replace other parts Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper servi...

Page 29: ...as disconnected be sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the ignition on When you turnthe ignitionkey on be sureyou see the inflatable restraint light on the instrument panel...

Page 30: ...passenger position besureto use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not gofullyinto the buckle seeif you areusing the buckle fbr the center pa...

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Page 32: ...y if you ever had to The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to thestrongpelvic bones And you d be less likelyto slide un...

Page 33: ...Babies Smaller children and babies should always be restrainedin a childor infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is the right type and size for your child A very young...

Page 34: ...ura r m s The baby wouldbe almost impossible to hold Continued YI I U l V Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself...

Page 35: ...your vehicle even when no childis in it I I Top Strap If your childrestraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you needtohave an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile dealer to put it in...

Page 36: ...rough or around the restraint The child restraint instructionswill show youhow See if the shoulder belt would go in fkont of the child s hce or neck If so put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle th...

Page 37: ...etractor while you push down on the child restraint U 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sureit is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicl s safety...

Page 38: ...along the belt 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructionsfor the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Secure the child in the child restraint 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through...

Page 39: ...again Thensee if itis secure If it isn t secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice To remove the child restraint just unbuckle th...

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Page 41: ...Child Restmhtin the Right Fmnf Seat CON 6 To tighten thebelt feedthe lap belt back intothe retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different clrirec...

Page 42: ...atisticsshow that childrenare safkr if theyare restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckledup canbe thrown outin a crash Childrenwho aien buck...

Page 43: ...he child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor h t a li...

Page 44: ...wouldbe if worn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damagealso may mean you will have to have sakty belt parts like the retractor rep...

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Page 46: ...KeYs Ldcks GloveBox IgnitionSwitch Starting Your Engine EngineBlockHeater 47 55 56 57 58 45...

Page 47: ...extra keys Keep the plugs i n a safe place If you loseyour keys you ll The ignition keysare for the ignition only be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs If your ignition keys don t have...

Page 48: ...increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will bef i x better off whenever youdrive your vehicle T...

Page 49: ...driver s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed If pressed again within 25 seconds all doors will unlock All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is...

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Page 51: ...same thing to the other rear door lock 1 The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this feature is in use If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on 1 Unlock th...

Page 52: ...ncel the reardoor lock 1 Unlock the doorfiom the inside and open thedoor from the outside 2 Move the leverall the way down 3 Do the same for the other rear door The rear door locks willnow work normal...

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Page 55: ...te RunkRelease omoN Press the release button located to the left of the steering column to release the trunk lid The ignition must beon the Trunk Security override switchin the UNLOCK position and the...

Page 56: ...from falling over during sharpturns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavier loads Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can You can unhook the netso that it will lie flat w...

Page 57: ...our engine and release the switch The switch staysin the Run position when the engineis running But even when the engine is not running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories and...

Page 58: ...1 Don t pushthe accelerator pedal before starting your engine In some other vehicles you might needto do this but becauseof your vehicle s computer systems youdon t 57...

Page 59: ...very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine block heater can help You ll get easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm up To Use the Block Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open theho...

Page 60: ...on cord rated for at least15 amps Alter you ve used the block heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t How long should you keepthe block...

Page 61: ...een the seats Both are shown There are several shift positions In this manual these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below Park Reverse Neutral Overdrive Drive Second F...

Page 62: ...ou re pulling a trailer also see theIndex under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer Ensure the shift lever is fully in P Park range before starting the engine Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle sh...

Page 63: ...to get outof snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see the Index under rf You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow Neutral N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels...

Page 64: ...jects Don t shift outof P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35mph 56W h push your acceler...

Page 65: ...can damage your transaxle Use or D as much as possible Don t shift into2 unless you are going slower than65 mph 105km h or you can damage your engine 1 First Gear This position givesyou even more powe...

Page 66: ...r brake pedal down Pull he BRAKE RELEASE lever f you try todrive off with the parking rake on the brake lightstays on and a hime sounds until you release the mking brake or recyle the ignition IfYou a...

Page 67: ...suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pullinga trailer also...

Page 68: ...ConsoleShMLever 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into theP Park position as follows Hold in the button on the lever Push the levera l l...

Page 69: ...n If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked intoP Park Shiiting Outof P Park Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before...

Page 70: ...ounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damagedin a collision Your vehicle was darnaged when driving over high PO s on the roador Repairs weren t done correGy 0...

Page 71: ...ith the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See theIndex under Blizzard It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the parking b...

Page 72: ...t control each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a control switch for its own window When the driver s window switch is held rearward for more than a half seco...

Page 73: ...l a turn or a lane change To signal aturn move the leverall the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically If you leave the turn signalon a chime will sound afteryou...

Page 74: ...gularly to make sure they are working Windshield Wipers You controlthe windshield wipersby turning the band marked WIPER For a single wiping cycle turnthe band to MIST Hold it there until the wipers s...

Page 75: ...or blade inserts H e a v y snow or ice can overload your wipers A circuit breaker willstop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload ri I i si I Driving without washer f...

Page 76: ...about25 mph 40W h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shutsoff Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use yourcruise control on winding roads...

Page 77: ...not using cruise you might hit a button andgo into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch OFF until you want to useit _ _ 2 F J sped y...

Page 78: ...Push the button at the end of the higher speed lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a higher speed Move thecrui...

Page 79: ...ccelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well yourcruise...

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Page 82: ...he Twilight Sentinel control a l l the way past MIN to turn it off if it was on If it was off move the control to the right toturn it on then back off The lights will come back on when you put the tra...

Page 83: ...n the light off To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure toturn off all front and rear reading lights when leaving your vehicle Sunglasses Storage omotv Some models havea storage compartment f...

Page 84: ...l darken gradually to reduce glare This change may take a few moments Setting the Sensitivity M I N The mirror will gradually reduce glare when headhghts behind you are very close Thisis a good positi...

Page 85: ...outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you canjust see the sideof your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position Adjust the driver s side outside mirror with the control l...

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Page 88: ...it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter an I To clean the rear ashtray openit push down on the snuffer andpull out tput papers and other things burn into your ashtrays If you 0 ciga...

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Page 90: ...gnal Headlight Beam Lever 3 Light Controls 4 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 5 Instrument Cluster 6 Ignition Switch 7 Gearshift Lever 8 Climate Controls 9 Audio System 10 Defroster Outlets 1 1 SideWindow Ve...

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Page 92: ...Power Outlets 19 Ashtray and Lighter 20 Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Audio System 21 Hazard W h g Flashers Switch 22 Fuse Panel under instrument panel 23 S h g Wheel Touch Controls for 24 Hood R...

Page 93: ...ile is equipped with oneof these instrument panel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Besure to read about those that apply to the inst...

Page 94: ...ELECTRONIC CLUSTER H2318 ROYALE LSS CLUSTER 93...

Page 95: ...To set it to zero press the trip button located next to the trip odometer below the fuel gage l o o o o o o Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers...

Page 96: ...odometer The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered with it You m y wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the...

Page 97: ...er Odometer LSS cwsrER Your odometer shows howh r your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer The odometer...

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Page 99: ...Fedures Controls...

Page 100: ...hen the ignitionis onto show you about how much fuelyou have left When the fourth bar goes off you have 3 gallons 11 L of fuel remaining The message LOW RTEL will be displayed and a chime will sound P...

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Page 103: ...andturn off the engine as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY InProblems on the Road the Owner s Manual shows what to do Seethe Inda under Engine Overheating If your coolant levelis low t...

Page 104: ...n the information center CAUTION cDon t keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can becomeso hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Checkyour oil as soon as possi...

Page 105: ...rking If youare familiar withthis section you should not be alarrned when this happens When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving check the section that tells you what t...

Page 106: ...on as possible andturnthekey off Then starttheengine to reset the system If the light still stays on or ifit comes on again while you re drivbg your Oldsmobile needs service Unless the regularbrake sy...

Page 107: ...ay on To turn thesystem backon bring the vehicle to a stop and press the switch again The warning light should go off The system will also turn itself on if you turn your ignition off and back on agai...

Page 108: ...stemWarning Light and Traction Control Syst6m Warning Light under WarningLights earlier in this Part Brake System Warning Ljght STANDARDCLUSTER Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is divided into...

Page 109: ...you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU BADLY InProblem...

Page 110: ...on it indicates that the engineoil level is 1to 1 quarts 95L to 1 4L low It will go on for one to three seconds when the ignition is turned to theRUN position as a bulb check It will then gooff Even i...

Page 111: ...rt the vehicle as a check to show you it is working then it should go out If it stays on or comes on while youare driving you may havea problem with the electrical charging system It could indicate th...

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Page 114: ...prgblem with the fuseor bulb Have it fixed right away Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop the lightmay blink on and off This is normal I f you make a hard stop the light may come on for a m...

Page 115: ...iously received messages I f no warning message is currently displayed press TEST to cycle through previously received warnings But if anew warning occurs that messagew i l l override the cycle If the...

Page 116: ...AKE ON will appear in the information center until you release the parking brake You can stop the chime by pressing TEST or RESET but the message will remain If the light and chime stay on after your...

Page 117: ...us Fuel Economy FUEL Amount of Fuel Used since last fuel used reset and Fuel Remaining RANGE Fuel Range SPEED Average Speed OIL Oil Life Index and Next Required Oil Change GAGES Coolant Temperature Oi...

Page 118: ...ation System When youturn on the ignition the Driver Information System DIS displays oneof the following messages for five seconds GOOD MORNING 12 OOAM to 11 59 AM GOOD AFTERNOON 12 OO PMto 559 PM GOO...

Page 119: ...driving conditions MPH Fuel Press FUEL to see how much fuel has been used since you last pressed the reset button The display will show a reading such as 10 4 GALLONS USED or 39 4 LITERS USED Press FU...

Page 120: ...PEED to display the average speed such as AVG SPEED 56 MPH or AVG SPEED 90KM H To reset the average speed press SPEED and thenRESET UPH Oil Change Reminder Press theOIL button for information on engin...

Page 121: ...il life status should be displayed five seconds 3 Press RESET and hold it for at least This will reset theOIL LIFEto 100 Be careful not to reset theOIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than when th...

Page 122: ...g messages will appearinthe idomation center see Coolant Temperature a g e earlier in t h i ssection Pressing GAGES againwill displaythe oilpressure such as OIL PRESSURE 50 PSI Pressing GAGES again wi...

Page 123: ...O DEST or 587 KM TO DEST When the system counts down to zero distance remaining even if you re in another display a tone will sound and the display will show TRIP COMPLETE The trip complete message wi...

Page 124: ...and the display will show the amount of time that has elapsed since the elapsed time indicator was last reset not including time the ignition isoff such as 01 08 25 ELAPSED To reset elapsed time to ze...

Page 125: ...RESET while the timeis displayed You will have 60 seconds to make each entry Enteringthe time is similar to entering the date butfirst the display will change to AM 1 PM 2 Select 1 for AM or 2 for PM...

Page 126: ...es Fuel Economy Fuel Used Elapsed Time Average Speed When you complete a trip reset the display will readTRIP F UNCTION RESET for five seconds and then retun to whatever display you werein You must ac...

Page 127: ...BATTERY VOLTSHIGH BATTERY VOLTSLow BRAKEFLUIDLOW CENTER STOP LAMP OUT CHANGE OIL NOW CHANGE OIL xxxx KM CHANGE OIL xxxMI COOLANT LEVEL LOW DRIVER DOORAJAR FRONTPARK LAMP OUT FRONTTURN LAMP OUT CHECK...

Page 128: ...Systems Four Season Climate Control 128 Automatic Electronic Climate Control 131 Settingtheclock 136 AM FMStereoRadio 137 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player 138 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Pl...

Page 129: ...h tolet hot inside air escape This reduces the time your air conditioner s compressor will have torun which should help fuel economy MAX Provides maximum coolingor quick cool down on very hot days Thi...

Page 130: ...nstrument panel outlets Set the temperature control lever to the temperature desired Heating When outside temperatures are cold setting the selector switch to HEAT and the temperature control lever to...

Page 131: ...light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating The rear window defogger willturn off automatically after about10minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about...

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Page 133: ...ed will be displayed on the digital screen except in the AUTO mode Directional Controls When the following buttonsare pressed the fanspeed willgo to AUTO unless you select a different speed BI LEV Use...

Page 134: ...l When the engine idles for a long time the outside temperature sensor m y cause the systemto blow airthat is too cool This should stop once the vehicle is moving again Extended idling is not recommen...

Page 135: ...gger is operating Therear window defogger will turnoff automatically after about tenminutes of use If you turnit on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes only You can also turnthe def...

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Page 142: ...he tape is playing When the arrow is pointed down the bottom side of the tapeis playing When a side is finished playing auto reverse plays the other side This audio system has automatic Dolby B NR to...

Page 143: ...ch moisturein the a i r wait about one hour and try again The player maybe too hot or the road may be too rough for the disc to play If the wordERR appears on the display the player is too hot Press R...

Page 144: ...g a CD press SEEK t o listen to the next selectionon the disc PROG Program Press PROG to tune in a preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playing a tape press PROG to play the other sid...

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Page 147: ...ll prevent the mast fromposs tting damaged If the antenna es not go down when youturn eed to be cleaned In either cas radio off itmay be damaged o the antennaby hand by lly pressing the antenna g If t...

Page 148: ...ns 148 Defensive Driving 152 DrunkenDriving 3 Control of a Vehicle Braking 6 Anti LockBrakes 157 SteeringTips 161 Steering i n Emergencies 162 DrivingatNight 166 DrivingintheRain 169 Driving in Fog Mi...

Page 149: ...d Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong Way Green is usedto guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcomingh w a y exits or show the direction you should turnto reach a particulaf place RR ADVANCE NA...

Page 150: ...f historic or culturalinterest The shape of the signwill tell you something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always redwith white letters A triangle pointed downward indicates Yield...

Page 151: ...aphic symbols A picture within a circle with a diagonal line acrossit shows whatnot to do TrafficLights We re a l l familiar withtraffk l i g h t sor stop lights Often green arrowsarebeing used in the...

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Page 155: ...of many people are impaired ata BAC approaching 0 05 percent and thatthe effects are worse at night A l ldrivers are impaired at BAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of beingin...

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Page 158: ...brakes I iL W will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If yo...

Page 159: ...Xe s how anti lo Wofb bt s say the roadis wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out i nbrit You slamon the brakes Here s what happens with ABS of you CAUTION...

Page 160: ...top It applies brake pressure to an individual wheel that the system sensesis about to spin Youmay feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal A TRACTION OFT warning lighti...

Page 161: ...a high pikhd warning sound whenthe brake pads me wornandnew pads iare needed The sound may come and go or be heard d lthe time y u r vehicle is mming except whenyou arepushing onthe brake pedalfjnnly...

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Page 163: ...o adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway When you driv...

Page 164: ...ring wheel to go straight down the roadway If the shoulder appearsto be about four inches lo0mm or more below the pavement this difference can cause problems If there is not enough room to driving pul...

Page 165: ...is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the laneor a double solid line even if the road sgem8 Wpty of approaching traffic If you suspect that the driver of the vehicle you want to pass isn t...

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Page 167: ...shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide Youmay not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicleis skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough wate...

Page 168: ...ut down on glare from headlights but they also make a lot of things invisible that should remain visible such as parked cars obstacles pedestrians or even trains blocking railway crossings Youmay want...

Page 169: ...Few More Night Driving Suggestions Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worseby dirt on the glass Even the insideof the glass can bui...

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Page 171: ...ns from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surhce there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds Therejust isn t ahard and fast rule abo...

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Page 173: ...s Here areways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going T r y not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Geta city map and plan...

Page 174: ...avy find a gap as you move along the entering lane and time your approach Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your rearview mirrors as you move a...

Page 175: ...xit point is a deceleration lane Ideally it should be long enough for you to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and thendo your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately...

Page 176: ...r vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll fmd experienced and able service experts in...

Page 177: ...here is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the droneof the engine andthe rushof the wind against the vehicle that can make you sl...

Page 178: ...ven none going down ahill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakeson a steep downhill slope I CAUTION ACoasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your...

Page 179: ...n present special ParkingonHills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But please be carefblwhere you stop if you decide to look at theview or take pictures Look for pull of or parking areas pr...

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Page 181: ...you can pull the shift lever out of P Park Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Oldsmobilein good shape for winter E k sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tires can...

Page 182: ...to break the fragiletraction If you accelerate toofast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfkceunder the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a sl...

Page 183: ...ankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You can run the engine to keep...

Page 184: ...fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get outof the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes If You reStuckin Deep Snow This manual explains howt...

Page 185: ...are forced to work harder against the dragof the added weight The engine is requiredto operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds c...

Page 186: ...ional3 000pound 1360 kg towing package But even that can be too heavy It depends on how you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is...

Page 187: ...n about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10 of the t o t a l loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch th...

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Page 189: ...s electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes startyour vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the bra...

Page 190: ...the trailer bulbs are still working Your vehiclem a y have bulb warning lights When you plug trailer lights into your vehicle s lighting system its bulb warning lights may not let you know if one of...

Page 191: ...heel chocks are i nplace the trailer wheels releasethe regular brakesuntilthe 8 chocks absorb the load apply your parking brake and then shiftto P Park 4 Reapply the regularbrakes Then 5 Releasethe re...

Page 192: ...important in trailer operationare automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Eachof these is covered in this manual and theIndex will help you find...

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Page 194: ...occur on the Part 5 Problems on the Road H a z a r d Warning Flashers 1 9 4 Jumpstarting 195 TowingYourOldsmobile 199 Engine Overheating 203 IfaTireGoesFlat 209 ChangingaFlatTire 209 Compact Spare Ti...

Page 195: ...to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and Off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even ifthe key isn tin To turn off the flashers pull out on...

Page 196: ...an be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn They containgas that can They contain enough electricity If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things you explode or ignit...

Page 197: ...rounding could damage theelectrical systems AYou could be injuredif the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle inP Park or a manual transaxle inN Neutral...

Page 198: ...ins acid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on yourskin flushthe place with water and get medical help immediately I 5 Check that the jumper cables don t ha...

Page 199: ...other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead batter...

Page 200: ...fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect Before youdo anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing servi...

Page 201: ...o not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle...

Page 202: ...Oldsmobile earlier in this section 1 Attach T hookc h a d into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides 2 Across sling chains position a4x4 wood beam against bottom of rad...

Page 203: ...ation on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier inthis section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the floor pan support railsjust ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling...

Page 204: ...nt Temperature Gageor Coolant Temperature WarningLight f your engine catchesfire because u keep driving withno coolant ur vehicle can be badly iI IfSteamis Comingfrom Your Engine CAUTION I IfNo Steam...

Page 205: ...en you decide it ss to liftthe hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recoverytank B h r pressure cap C Electric engineEan I fthe coolant inside the coolanit recoverytank is boiling don t do anythingel...

Page 206: ...lain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquidlike alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning E of clean water and a proper...

Page 207: ...continues there s one more thingyou can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it A Steam and scalding liquids I from a ho...

Page 208: ...nger hot Turnthe pressure cap slowly to the left until it irststops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure l...

Page 209: ...leave the radiator pressure capoff 6 Start the engineand let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radia...

Page 210: ...g wheel firmly Steer to maintainlane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularlyon a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction y...

Page 211: ...ent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift leverin P Park 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put chocks at the front and rearo...

Page 212: ...olt on the spare tirecover counterclockwise to remove it then lift the tire cover 2 Remove the sparetire fromthe trunk 3 Openthejack storage coverby twisting the knob 4turn counter clockwise 4 Remove...

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Page 214: ...b When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover 8 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t remove them The brac...

Page 215: ...fits firmlyinto the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If th...

Page 216: ...er towelto do this but be sureto use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to getall the rust or dirt off I 14 Remove anycorrosion from the wheel bolts mountingsurfice or spare wheel 15 Place t...

Page 217: ...come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If you haveto replace them be sure to get the right kind Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened wi...

Page 218: ...hould be 60 psi 420P a The compact spare is made to go up to 3 000 miles 5000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repairedor replaced where you want Of course it s best to repl...

Page 219: ...ou re stuck but you must use caution CAUTIDN I If you let your tires spin at andyou or others could be injured I And the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine c...

Page 220: ...rth betweenR Reverse and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle isin gear...

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Page 222: ...e care Service 222 Fuel 223 HoodRelease 226 Engine0il 229 Aircleaner 232 TransaxleFluid 234 Enginecoolant 236 Power Steering Fluid 240 Windshield Washer Fluid 240 Brakes 241 B a 243 BulbReplacement 24...

Page 223: ...bile thanthis manual can To order the proper service manual see the Index under Service Publications You should keep a record with allparts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service wo...

Page 224: ...Ethanol is ethyl orgrain alcohol Properly blended fuel that is no more than 10 ethanol is fine for your vehicle Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol 223...

Page 225: ...ated gasolines These gasolinesare specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends that you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those...

Page 226: ...hat can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasolineor refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline D take off the cap turn it slowly to the A counte...

Page 227: ...Care 226 Checking Things Under the Hood The following sections tell you how to check fluids lubricants and important parts underhood HoodRelease To open thehood first pull the hood release handle ins...

Page 228: ...t engine parts andstart a II rfire These include liquids like L B fi P 0 E b l fi gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burne...

Page 229: ...hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant RecoveryTank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oi...

Page 230: ...k Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towelor cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip lower i When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD lin...

Page 231: ...As shown in the viscositychart SAE 1OW 30is best for your vehicle However you can useSAE 5W 30 i it s going to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s verycold below 0 F 18 C yo...

Page 232: ...dto change youroil and filter every 3 000 miles 5000 km or 3 months whichever comes first If the CHANGE OIL NOW message appears in the optional information center you should change youroil If none of...

Page 233: ...ve a problem properly disposing of your usedoil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the a...

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Page 235: ...e to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too muc can mean that someof the fluid could come out and...

Page 236: ...ft lever in P Park five minutes Let theengine run at idle or thres to Then Witlhout Shutting Offthe Engine FoIIow These Steps 1 Pullout the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push...

Page 237: ...ally for your automatic transaxle Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRONQIIE is not coveredby your new vehicle WZilXUQ After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described underH a w to Check When...

Page 238: ...complete coolant change If you use these you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil befo...

Page 239: ...your coolant level is low the information center display will show COOLANT LEVEL LOW To Add Coolant Ifyou need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recoverytank VAU I I W I W Turning the rad...

Page 240: ...eplace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostatin the engine coolant system The thermostat stops theflow of coolant throu...

Page 241: ...ook at the fluid level on the dipstick When the engine compartment is hot When the engine compartment is cool the level should be at the H mark the level should beat the C mark What to Add Refer to th...

Page 242: ...l goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out o f the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well o...

Page 243: ...ainer only DOT 5 silicone brake fluid can Replacing Brake System Parts Thebraking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle i...

Page 244: ...ions see the Index under Jump Starting I VehicleStorage I you re not goingto drive your vehicle for 25 days or more takeoff the black negative cable fromthe battery This will help keep your battery fr...

Page 245: ...ogen bulbs Headlght Bulb Replacement For the typeof bulb seethe Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 Remove the two screws from the top 2 Lift the entire headlight housing and of the headlight housing tilt...

Page 246: ...carpetaway from the rear 5 Replace the bulb corner of the trunk 6 Reverse the steps to reassemble the W h t Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades comein different types and are remove...

Page 247: ...tification label also on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehic...

Page 248: ...re above the tops of the seats When you carry something I insidethevehicle secureit I whenever you can I unless you need to Don t leave a seat folded down le don t make tires Your new vehicle comes wi...

Page 249: ...verinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420...

Page 250: ...any rustor dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later ifyou need to to ge...

Page 251: ...er replace your tires with those not having aTPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Unifomt Xi...

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Page 253: ...t replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Oldsmobile dealerif any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know what kind of wheel you need Each new wheel sho...

Page 254: ...iven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replacea wheel use anew GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains muit Use only SAE lass type chains that are the proper si h r your tire...

Page 255: ...clean your Oldsmobile be sure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turp...

Page 256: ...ted area only If you use them don t saturate the stained area clean the entire area immediately or it will set If a ringforms after spot cleaning Using Foam Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the...

Page 257: ...Service Appearance Care UsingSolVenf Type Cleaneron Special Cleaning Ptvblems Fabric Greasyor Oily Stains Non Greasy Stains...

Page 258: ...amp cloth to remove dirt You may have to do it more than once polish will stain if you don t get them off quickly Use a clean cloth and solvent type vinyl leather cleaner Things liket a r asphalt and...

Page 259: ...a crash they might notbe le t oprovide adequate protection Clean safety hits only with mild soap and lukewarm water Glass Glass should be cleaned often GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid...

Page 260: ...laced when worn Cleaning the Outsideof Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The bestway to preserve your...

Page 261: ...ce of your Oldsmobile Don t use strong soaps chemicals chrome polish or other abrasive cleaners on them because you could damagethis coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax maybe applied If you have al...

Page 262: ...Damage Ifyour vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make surethe body repair shop applies anti corrosion mterialto the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion prote...

Page 263: ...ric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants canfhllupon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small...

Page 264: ...ment parts in this section ServiceParts Identification Label You ll find this label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this labelis Your VIN Its model design...

Page 265: ...the fuse panel toward you to lockit down Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end...

Page 266: ...y Not Used Ignition Illuminated Entry Keyless Entry Retained Accessory Controlhstrument Cluster Supplemental Inflatable Restraint A i r Bag Cornering Lights Signals Back up Lightshake Shift Interlock...

Page 267: ...Position Rating Circuitry AMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 15 20 15 20 10 10 A C Programmer Blank Power AntenndDoor Locks Accessory Power Outlets Horns Engine Relaysand Miscellaneous Engine Content Fuel Pump Fu...

Page 268: ...ndshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop unt il the motor cools If the overloadis caused by some electrical pr...

Page 269: ...s are the same I f the air conditioning systeminyour vehicle needsrMgerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used Ifyou e notsure ask your Uldsmbile dealer EngineCranbcase 4c yarts when chungingfllter...

Page 270: ...ssion Ratio 8 5 l Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91O C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts AirCleanerElement AC Type A 1096C Engine O i lFilter AC Type PF 47 PCVV...

Page 271: ...se Grease Gun Insert Engine Oil GM Engine Oil Supplement E O S APPLICATION GM PAMNUMBER Year round antifreeze for Generalchassislube etc coolant mixtures 1052753 1052497 SIZE 1gal 3 8 L 14oz 397 g Bra...

Page 272: ...rSteeringSystem 1050017 1052884 PowerSteeringFluid ColdClimate PowerSteeringSystem 12345867 System be drained and 866 refilled withit 32 oz 1 0L 16oz 0 5 L 32 oz 1 OL 16oz OSL Dielectric Silicone Grea...

Page 273: ...RearSidemarkerLights 194 LowBeam 9006 HighBe 9005 RearTurnSignal 2057 TrunkLight 93 UnderhoodLight 561 Stop Taillights 2057 Bulb Messages If you have the Electronic Cluster or LSS Cluster your inform...

Page 274: ...BULB DoorCourtesyLights 194 FrontHeaderlights 906 Turn Signal Indicators 74 VisorVanityLight 564 Ashtray 161 FrontHeader 563 Glove Compartment Light 194 Hush Panel Lower Floor Lighting 168 Rear Rail R...

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Page 276: ...nance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 276 Your Vehicle and the Environment 276 How This Part is Organized 277 Using Your Maintenance Schedules 278 Selecting the Right Schedule 2...

Page 277: ...e read this part and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your Oldsmobile dealer the place many GM owners choose to have their maintenance wor...

Page 278: ...to get them in this manual See the I d e x under Sewice Publicattons SectionB Owner Checks Services tellsyou what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do t...

Page 279: ...nd supportedservice people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedulesare for vehicles that carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits You will find these limits on your veh...

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Page 281: ...h e U S Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to per orrn this maintenance itemwill not nullifL the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior t o the completion of veh...

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Page 283: ...owever urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbepe omzed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED ITEM No SeeExplanationOfScheh...

Page 284: ...The services shownin this scheduleup to 45 000 miles 75OOO km are tobe performed after 45 000 miles at the sameintervals MILES 000 7 5 I 15 I 22 5 I 30 I 37 5 45 1...

Page 285: ...ange the oil See the Idex under Driver Infomation System 2 Chassis Lubrication Lubricatethetransaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact pointsand linkage Lubricate the front an...

Page 286: ...ITEM NO 5 6...

Page 287: ...njection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace partsas needed Periodic replacement of the fuelfilteris not required AnEmission Cont...

Page 288: ...Level IWindshield Washer Fluid Level At Least Oncea Month WHAT TO DO Check the engineoil level and add the proper oil if necessary See the I d a under Engine Oilfor further details Check the engine co...

Page 289: ...ve suddenly If it does youor others could be injured Follow the steps below I 1 Before you start be sureyou have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see the Index unde...

Page 290: ...y l3lushing When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be L injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle n case it beg...

Page 291: ...parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See the I d a under Engine Exhaus...

Page 292: ...ndex under Engine Oil EngineCoolant A 50 50 mixture ofwater preferablydistilled andgoodqualityethyleneglycolbaseantifreeze GM Part No 1052753or equivalent conforming toGM Specification 1825M or approv...

Page 293: ...on Windshield Washer Solvent FLUID WBRICANT Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No l2345l20 syntheticSAE 5W 30 engine oil or silicone lubricant GM PartNo 1052276or 1052277 bl Engine oil Eng...

Page 294: ...LUBRICANT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine o i l or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1 0 5 0 1 0 9 GM Part No 1052497or equivalent Diele...

Page 295: ...he odometer reading and who performed the service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information...

Page 296: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 295...

Page 297: ...Maintenance Schedule SectionE Maintenance Record Cont DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 296...

Page 298: ...ce publicationsandhow to report any safety defects Customer Assistance Znfomation Customer Satisfaction Procedure 298 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 299 BBB MediatiodArbitratio...

Page 299: ...ter contacting a member of Dealership Management it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Networkby calling 1 800 44...

Page 300: ...tingOldsmobile please remember thatyourproblem will likely be resolvedinthe dealemhip using the dealership shcdities equipmentand personnel That is why we suggestyou follow StepOne firstifyou have a p...

Page 301: ...er you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at the following toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a claim you may also write...

Page 302: ...ou first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that if you are unhappy with the resultsof BBB AUTO LINE you can still go to court...

Page 303: ...C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadi...

Page 304: ...ake your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile drivermay have about the coverage providedby your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The...

Page 305: ...icing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inex...

Page 306: ...rm located in the following text Youmay get additional subscription ordering forms by calling the toll free number shown in the following text Prices subjectto change IndividualPSP S If you don t want...

Page 307: ...e will thensee to it that an index is mailedto you There isno charge for indexes for the 1989 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subs...

Page 308: ...rate properly Product Service Publications lndexes Mailed at no charge MODEL YEAR QUANTIN 1993 Model Year 1992 Model Year 1991ModelYear 1990 Model Year 1989 Model Year Individual Product Service Publi...

Page 309: ...ith Binder 100 00 1989 Model Year with Binder 100 00 Subtotal Subscription Service Subtotal Service Publications FromFront Total Order Price subject to change Mail Order Form andcheck or m ev order in...

Page 310: ...Order must remitU S funds andadd 10 for each Service Manualto cover postage and handling Check h erefor freeorder formfor past modelServiceManuals n U Pricesubject to change without prior notice Mail...

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Page 312: ...ems 136 AM FM Stereo Radio 137 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Player 138 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 140 Care of Audio Systems 144 Compact Disc Player 142 Radio Reception...

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Page 316: ...Jack T i r e 210 Runpstartipg 1 9 5 Keys 4 6...

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Page 318: ...ice Information 222 Service Parts Identification Label 263 Service Publications 304 Service Publications Order Form 307 Service Station Information 320 Setting the Clock 136 Setting the Trip Odometer...

Page 319: ...0 Chains 217 253 Flat Changing 209 Inflation 248 Inspection Rotation 249 Loading 246 Pressure 248 Quality Grading 250 Spare Compact 217 Wear Indicators 249 Wheel Alignment Tire Balance 252 Wheel Repla...

Page 320: ...0 8 Engine Speed 126 Inflatable Restraint 24 Low Coolant 1 1 0 Low Washer Fluid 110 Oil 108 113 SafetyBelt 19 Service Engine Soon 104 Traction Control 106 Washer Windshield 74 Weight GVWR 246 Wheel Al...

Page 321: ...243 CoohgSystem Check and add coolantonly at the coolant recoverytank The fluid should be at or alittle above theFULL HCYI mark when the engine is warm If the engine is cool the level shouldbe betwee...

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