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Summary of Contents for 1993 Silhouette

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Page 3: ...2 Features Controls Comfort Controls AudioSystems 4 YourDrivingand the Road 3 Problems on the Road iervice Appearance Care gaintenance Schedule 45 c hstomer Assistance Information Includes ReportingSa...

Page 4: ...Published b Oldsmobilc...

Page 5: ...g Michigan on August 21 1897 when Ransom E Olds began buildinga horseless carriage inasnearly a perfect manner as possible Soon Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation s first assembly line Innovation and r...

Page 6: ...a production air bag Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad4 engine Versionsof the 4 cylinder 16 valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and race...

Page 7: ...The Security o f Owner Satisfaction P...

Page 8: ...ormation you want YOU can bend the manual slightlyto reveal the color tabs thathelp you find a part Part 1 Seats Safety Belts This part tells you howto use your seats andsafety belts properly Part 2 F...

Page 9: ...ce Schedule This part tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to use something you want to read Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Service Station Information Th...

Page 10: ...find you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you don t you or others could be hurt these blue notices In the blue notice are...

Page 11: ...your vehicle is driven Caution Possible Injury Protect Eyes by Shielding Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery A Fasten Safety Belts Door L...

Page 12: ...othersymbolsyou and indicator lights may see Engine Coolant Temperature Fuse WindshieldWasher Lighter Battery Charging System w Windshield Defroster p3 Horn Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Rear WindowDefogg...

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Page 15: ...ty belts Belts Seatsand Seat Controls 1 4 RemovingandReplacingRearSeats 17 SafetyBelts 21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 25 DriverPosition 25 Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy 29 Right Front Passenge...

Page 16: ...Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place bur Way Manual Seat The driver s seat canbe adjusted four...

Page 17: ...nter Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control upor down Rear Control C Raise therear of the seat by holding th...

Page 18: ...ld go intoit receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its j either Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at vour pelvic bones This could cau...

Page 19: ...the right positions The CENTER OR LEFT seat fitsin the center position andin either left position To install third row seats the second row seats mustbe tilted forward or removed Don t putthe seats in...

Page 20: ...r backso the seatback forward entire seat and seatback tilt forward 3 Then from behind the seat support the top portionof the seat withone hand as you squeeze thefront release bar toward the crossbar...

Page 21: ...ion of the seat withone hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floor pins Adjusting Rear Seats Each rear seat can be securedin one of two setsof f...

Page 22: ...removed Don t try to place the seats in backward because they won t latch thatway 1 With the entire seat tilted forward place the front hooks of the seat latch onto the front floor pins 2 Firmly pres...

Page 23: ...lights up when you turnthe L e y to Run or Start when your safety belt isn t buckled and you llhear a chime too It s the reminder to buckle up In many states and Canadian provinces the law says to wea...

Page 24: ...n you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 Take the simplest car Suppose it s just a seat on wheels 1 For example if the...

Page 25: ...n it 5 Get it up to speed Then stop the car The rider doesn t stop I With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones t...

Page 26: ...ems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have...

Page 27: ...n is only for people of adult size I There are special thingsto know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for babies andsmaller children If a child will be riding in your Olds...

Page 28: ...atch plate and pull the belt across you Don tlet it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pull...

Page 29: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection...

Page 30: ...st like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under thebelt The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that couldcause serious or fatal inj...

Page 31: ...the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Satety BeltUseDuring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants theyare more...

Page 32: ...forrear sear passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashesthan those whoare wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safe...

Page 33: ...it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling untilyou can buckle it If the belt is not longenough see the Index under Safety Belt Extender Make sure the release button on the buckle fa...

Page 34: ...d apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatalinjuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the bodyare best able to take belt restra...

Page 35: ...let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again 1 4 Position and release it the samew...

Page 36: ...hicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state and Canadianprovince says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehi...

Page 37: ...he baby would bL almost impossible to hold Continued II CAUTION A Continued Secure thebaby in an infant restraint ChildRestraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint Youmay find these...

Page 38: ...and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure anychildrestraint in your I vehicle even when no child is in it I TopStrap If your child restraint hasa top strap it should be anchored Anch...

Page 39: ...d restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull out the vehicle s safety belt and run the lap part through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plateto...

Page 40: ...int just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger I 1L Securinga Child Restra...

Page 41: ...d the child restraint The child restraint instructionswill show you how release button faces upward or out ward so you ll beable to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to 5 Buckle the belt Make sure...

Page 42: ...r child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a child should sitnext to a window so the child can wear a l...

Page 43: ...ld have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in a seat that hasa lap belt i...

Page 44: ...urRestraint Systems Now and then make sure all your belts buckles latch plates retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly Look for any loose parts or damage If you see anything th...

Page 45: ...Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn I Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away...

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Page 47: ...s Keys 46 FrontDoors 47 Remote Keyless Entry 49 Sliding Door 53 Liftgate 59 Ignition 60 Starting Your Engine 61 Shifting the Transaxle 65 Locks 47 EngineBlockHeater 63 ParkingBrake 68 Shiftingintopark...

Page 48: ...eave the keys in a vehiclewithyoung I children The ignition keysare for the ignition only The door keys are for the doors and all other locks When anew Oldsmobile is delivered the dealer removes the p...

Page 49: ...utsiders can easily enter throl 1 an unlocked door when you slow down or stop p u r vehicle This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle i n a crash if the doo...

Page 50: ...the Off position you won t be able to set thedoor locks with the power door lock switchor the remote transmitter This feature is designedto help keep you from locking your keysin your vehicle If the s...

Page 51: ...cle Operation The driver sdoor will unlock andthe interior lightswill go on when a is pressed seeIlluminated Entry System later in this section If pressed again within five seconds all doors and the l...

Page 52: ...s section your remote transmitter willhave a third button labeled m Press it to openor close the sliding door If the sliding dooris locked first press a twice to unlock all doors then press to open th...

Page 53: ...on Check the distance Youmay be too far from your vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal See your Oldsmobiledealer or a qualif...

Page 54: ...sentry system When you openthe driver s door by itself or in combination withany passenger door or the liftgate the interior lights willcome on and then gradually dim to off 10seconds afterthe last do...

Page 55: ...nsaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables outof sight Put themin a storage area or take them...

Page 56: ...Power Door Locks Power SlidingDoor omoN This optionmay not be available on your vehicle With this option you can open and close the sliding door with switches inside your vehicle If you have the optio...

Page 57: ...console If you have the optional compact overhead console this switchis located between the reading lights The sliding door must be unlocked for the power slidingdoor to operate The key does not have...

Page 58: ...hen the override switch is in the OFF position pull the inside or outside latch release and slide the door a l lthe way back to the latch position If your vehicleis parked on a 20 or steeper grade the...

Page 59: ...e of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the rear edge of the door as a guide Reach your hand aroundthe inside rear corner of the sliding door to access t...

Page 60: ...security lock works and how to cancel thelock m 0 0 m CHILD ECURIT LOCK Y To Cancel the Sliding Door Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open thedoor from the outside way down 2 Move t...

Page 61: ...tgate will rise by itself Lights inthe liftgate willcome on illuminating the rear cargo area set the Index under Rear Interior Lights Be sure thereare no overhead obstructions such as a garage door be...

Page 62: ...low for the first 500 miles 804km Don t make full I throttle starts Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops...

Page 63: ...radio I 1 and you can t turn it be sure it is all the way in If it is then turnthe steering wheel leftand right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a 11 tool to for...

Page 64: ...soline Try this Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down Then push your acceleratorpedal all the way to the 1 floor Hold it there Then hold the key in Start This clears the extra gasoline fr...

Page 65: ...todo it without damaging your vehicle See the Index under Towing Your Oldsmbile vehicle towed see the part of this Driving Through Deep Standing Water engine s air intake and badly I Engine Block Heat...

Page 66: ...ong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engineparts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the block hea...

Page 67: ...us to get out of A your vehicleif the shift lever 1s not fully inP Park with the parking brake firmlyset Your vehicle canroll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If...

Page 68: ...t when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is being towed AShifting outof P Park or N Neutral while your engine is racing running at high speed is dangerous Unless yo...

Page 69: ...way your vehiclecan be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use 2 Second Gear when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h and Overdrive for higher spe...

Page 70: ...ehicle is going slowly enough If your front wheels can t rotate don t try to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage your...

Page 71: ...wing a Trailer That section shows what todo first to keep the trailer from moving Shiithg Into P Park 1 AIt is dangerous to get out01 your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P Park with the pa...

Page 72: ...e this Pull the lever toward you Leaving Your Vehicle With the Move the lever upas far as it willgo Engine Running 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you I If you can wa...

Page 73: ...ngine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you can t see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange...

Page 74: ...cecan be a blizzard See the Index under Blizzard It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in P Park withthe parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle canroll Don t leav...

Page 75: ...e lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lockthe wheel in place Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open andclose the front windows Side Window Latches The r...

Page 76: ...indow from lowering all the way press the frontof the switch To raise the window press and hold the front of the switch u2210 a TurnSignall Headlight Beam Lever The lever on the left side of the steer...

Page 77: ...at all when you signal a turn check the fuse see the Index under Fuses Circuit Breakers and for burned out bulbs If you havea trailer towing option with added wiring for thetrailer lights a different...

Page 78: ...e needless wheel spinning andyou could la I I A control Don t use cruise con on slippery roads If you leave yourcruise control switchON you re not using cruise you might hitabuttonand go into cruise 3...

Page 79: ...you will notbe able to resume your set speed by moving the cruise control switch to RESUME ACCEL Use the SET button to resetcruise see To Set Cruise Control earlier in this section If you hold the sw...

Page 80: ...sing Cruise Control Push in the button at the end ofthe lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it To slow downin very small amounts push the button for less than half a second Eac...

Page 81: ...speed memoryis erased If you have the 3800 V6 engine cruise control memory will also be erased whenyou place the transaxle in P Park Headlights Pushthe PC switchto turn on Parking Lights Side Marker L...

Page 82: ...be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers In addition most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps especiallyat dawn or dusk It is recommended that you check with your...

Page 83: ...on when you switch from high beams to low beams High beamsare not recommendedfor driving in fog See the Index under Driving in Fog M i s t and Haze Instrument Panel htensity Control Slide the upper c...

Page 84: ...r Pulse Delay Wiper Cycles The pulse delay cycle system allowsyou to set the wiper speed as slow as 20 seconds between cycles or faster Pulse delay cycles are very useful in light rain or snow Slide t...

Page 85: ...blades or blade inserts Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor A circuit breaker will stoF the motor until it cools Clear away snow or ice from the wiper blades and blade structures to preven...

Page 86: ...vehicle or go off the road Chec your washer fluid leveloftc In freezing weather don t use your washer until the windshielc is warmed Otherwisethe washer fluid can form iceon the windshield blocking yo...

Page 87: ...g Lights To turn on or off either reading light press the switch next to it To adjust the aim of the lights pivot the lamps in their sockets Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garagedoo...

Page 88: ...side the compartment asa guide Center the control buttonof your garage door opener over the point where the lines intersect and press the opener firmly into place Make sure the buttonis facing down 4...

Page 89: ...may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your Silhouette is new the compassma...

Page 90: ...umber appears on the display 5 Press ON OFF to enter your zone number Your variance is now set 3 After 5 seconds VAR CAL will c Storage Compartment To open the rear storage compartment in the overhead...

Page 91: ...h of its own It will go on each timeyou open the doors unless you turn the interior lights override switchin the center instrument panel console toOFF If you havethe optional rear climate control you...

Page 92: ...d withany electricalequipment you install When notin use always cover the outlet with the protective cap equipment when not in use Leaving electricalequipment on I for extended periodscan drain Air In...

Page 93: ...e gage Then attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate Attach theother end of the hose to the outlet Press the ON switch The ON switch will work evenwith the ignition off Your air i...

Page 94: ...vehicleon your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulderbefore changing lanes Power Remote ControlMirrors The control on the driver sdoor controls both outside rearviewmirrors Turn...

Page 95: ...ide If the visors swing too easily tightenthe screw on the rear of the visors Visor Vanity Mirrors Slidethe cover to exposethe vanity mirror GloveBoxtStorage Compattment Your vehicle has a storage com...

Page 96: ...anel console The foam cup holder liners can be removed for cleaning Should the liners away from the heating element ever become damaged see your dealer when it s ready That can make for replacements o...

Page 97: ...ydamp cloth I To replace the bin set the hinge pins one on each sideof the bin at the bottom into the hinge guides oneat each side of the console opening at the base thenclose the bin If the hinge pin...

Page 98: ...htrayfor cleaning pull up on the snufferor the cover Convenience Nef OPTION The optional convenience netis designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns or q...

Page 99: ...ptional luggagecarrier you can load things on topof your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached tothe roof sliding crossrails and places to use for tying thingsdown These let yo...

Page 100: ...luggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened u21 Your luggage carrier has releaseknobs set in the ends of each crossrail Turn the release knobs counterclockwise then slide thecrossrailsforwar...

Page 101: ...Sunroof OPTION This feature may not be available on your vehicle The sunroof has a glass panel that opens for ventilation To Openthe Sunroof Pull down onthe latch release handle and then pushit forwar...

Page 102: ...Features Controls 100 BLU2336...

Page 103: ...mponents listed below 1 Side Vents 2 Light Controls 3 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 4 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever 5 Instrument Cluster 6 Gearshift Lever 7 WiperIWasher Controls 8 Center Vents 9 Storage...

Page 104: ...Features Controls 4 Znstrument Panel Cluster Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 102 mm 1 8 3 20...

Page 105: ...see silver lines between the numbers you ll know that someonehas probably triedto turn it back so the numbersmay not betrue You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed...

Page 106: ...oblem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignitionkey just to let you know they re working If...

Page 107: ...he t a n kwas half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a corner brake or speed up The gage doesn tgo ba...

Page 108: ...islow If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check youroil as soon serviced I as possible and have your vehicle IDamage to your engine from neglect...

Page 109: ...rned Check youroil as soon as possible andhave your vehicle serviced I Voltmeter Your charging system gage will showthe rate of charge when the engine is warning zones indicatethe normal operatingrang...

Page 110: ...brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on as you start the vehicle If it doesn tcome on then have it fixedso it willbe ready to warn you if there s a problem...

Page 111: ...ular brake system waming light is also on you will stillhave brakes but not anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning lightis also on seeBrake System Warning Light earlier in this part If t...

Page 112: ...have it fixed rightaway If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving the computer is indicating thatyou have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon If you keep drivingyour v...

Page 113: ...gor cooling system toits highest speed with the setting on BI LEV Bi Level or UPPER That will force outside air into your vehicle See the Index under Comfort Controls If you have air vents on or under...

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Page 115: ...Climate Control 117 Rear Window Defogger 119 Settingtheclock 122 AM FM Stereo Radio 123 Defogging and Defrosting 118 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player 125 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Player with Dolby...

Page 116: ...Slide the lever to the right to increase fan speed to the left to decrease fan speed Temperature Control Lever Slide the lever to the right for warmer heatedair slide it to the left for cooled air Air...

Page 117: ...should not be used for long periods of time becausethe air may become too cold and dry Slide the temperaturecontrol lever down to the coolest setting andadjust the fan speed as desired UPPER For norma...

Page 118: ...vers the rearair outlet Also keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects that could obstruct air flow to the rea...

Page 119: ...e of obstructions Also keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and between and under the front seats free of objects that couldobstruct air flow to the rear U307 Rear Fan...

Page 120: ...ion The rear fan master control on the instrument panel must be in the REAR position for the rear control switch to operate Select the forceof air you want from LOW to HI by turning the switch to the...

Page 121: ...he center vents Rear WindowDefogger omoiv Press R DEF Rear Defog to warm the defogger grid on the rear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defoggeris operating The rear window d...

Page 122: ...ny other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chanceof fogging the insideof your windows weather turnthe blowerfanto HIGH for afew moments before drivi...

Page 123: ...seems normalcan be loud andharmful to your hearing Take precautionsby adjustingthe volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or da...

Page 124: ...ess SET The SETindicator will appear on the digital display forfive seconds You must beginto set the clock to the correct hour and minute during those five seconds correct hour appears on the display...

Page 125: ...t to change betweenthe AM and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily display AM or FM and indicate if the radiois in stereo FADE The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronthear speak...

Page 126: ...ation 2 Press SET The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While SET is displayed press oneof the four pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for eachof four AM and four FM stations U...

Page 127: ...gital screen will momentarily displayAM or FM and indicate ifthe radio is in stereo FADE The control ring behindthe lower knob adjuststhe fronthear speakerbalance TREBLE Slide this lever up to increas...

Page 128: ...n insert a tape into the cassette door Do not use tapes that are longer than45 minutes on each side When the right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassetteare playin...

Page 129: ...ations FM2 allows you to preset another five stations The band you select willappear momentarily on the digital display Fade Turn the control ring behindthe lower knob slightly to the left or right to...

Page 130: ...anufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories LicensingCorporation Dolby and theE O symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation PROG Program Press to change the side of tape b...

Page 131: ...n theAM or FM band Press the bottom to tunein stations lower onthe band BASS Adjusts the bass level up or down The bottom of the digital screen will display the levelyou have selected For a normal lis...

Page 132: ...M radio band SCAN When you press SCAN the radio will go to the next station and pause there for a few seconds SCAN will display on the digitalscreen Press SCAN again to stop on astation RCL Recall Whe...

Page 133: ...normal the disc should play While a disc is playing the CD indi cator is displayed on the digital screen as isthe clock RCL Recall Press once to see what track is playing Press again within five seco...

Page 134: ...plays normally If it is used your player won t be usable if itis ever stolen becauseit will go toLOC mode any time battery power is removed Until anunLOC code is entered it will not turnon The instruc...

Page 135: ...ve The display will showthe numbers as entered 4 Press the AM FM button and the time appears indicating thatthe disabling sequencewas successful If the display indicatesSEC the numbers did not match a...

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Page 137: ...away from contaminants direct sunlight and extremeheat If they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each monthor after...

Page 138: ...the signal surface when handling discs Pickup discs by grasping the outer edges or the edgeof the hole andthe outer edge integrated Roof Antenna Your state of the art integrated roof antenna is not vi...

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Page 141: ...dsigns 140 Defensive Driving 144 Drunken Driving 145 Control of a Vehicle 147 Braking 148 Anti LockBrakes 149 SteeringTips 154 Passing 156 DrivingatNight 159 Driving in the Rain 161 Driving in Fog Mis...

Page 142: ...amples are Do Not Enterand Wrong Way X4025I WRONG WAY Green is used to guide thedriver Green igns may indicate upcoming freeway xits or show the directionyou should urn to reach a particular place RR...

Page 143: ...hape of Road Signs The shape of the sign will tell you something too An octagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always red with white letters A triangle pointed downward indicates Yield It assigns...

Page 144: ...ls A picture withina circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do Trait2Lights We re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights Often greenarrows are being used in the lights for im...

Page 145: ...ore polite it s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing And in some places the law requires driver signals Turn and Lane Change Signals Always signal whenyou plan to turn or change lanes If...

Page 146: ...center parking lot wherethere are well marked lanes directional arrows and designated parkingareas expect some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot Pedest...

Page 147: ...many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Content BAC of someone whois drinking depends upon four things How...

Page 148: ...many people are impaired at aBAC approaching0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired atBAC levels above0 05 percent Statistics show thatthe chance of being in an...

Page 149: ...that t C he chanceof a crash itselfis higher for kinking drivers C A l l T N r Drinking and then driving is c b verydangerous Yourreflexes pexeptions and judgment will be affected by even a small amou...

Page 150: ...t of distance inan emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle andothers is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whetherit s pavement...

Page 151: ...king and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still...

Page 152: ...goes about4 mph 6 W h or until you take your foot off the brake pedal You ll also hear a clicking noise the next timethe vehicle goes about4 mph 6 W h If there s a problem with the anti lock brake sys...

Page 153: ...vehicle and begin to drive away you may notice that yourbrake pedal moves a little while this is going on A brief mechanical noiseis normal This is the ABS system testing itself You also may hear a c...

Page 154: ...you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When y...

Page 155: ...ke stopsabout every1 000miles 1 600km so your brakes willadjust properly BrakingIn Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at thesame time...

Page 156: ...teering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Those two control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelm those places wherethe tires meetthe road and make youlose control What shou...

Page 157: ...the problem tothe left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheelat the recommended 9 and 3 o...

Page 158: ...gle the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering inputthat it crosses over intothe oncoming traffic behre you can bringit back under control Instead easeoff again onthe accelerator an...

Page 159: ...s you will have a running start that more than makes upfor the distanceyou would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel yourpass you need only slow down anddrop back aga...

Page 160: ...ose cornering force Andin the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pe...

Page 161: ...aired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangeroustime Don t drink and drive See the Index und...

Page 162: ...eral seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare asfrom a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid...

Page 163: ...pick out dimly lightedobjects Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to se...

Page 164: ...keep your windshield washertank filled Replace your windshield wiperinserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inse...

Page 165: ...trees telephonepoles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher speeds Therejust isn t a hard and fast rule about hyd...

Page 166: ...round fog can happen in weather that seems perfect especially at night or in the early morning in valley and low marshy areas You can be suddenly enveloped inthick wet haze that may even coat your win...

Page 167: ...increaseyour safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Try not to drive around trying to pick out a familiar street or landmark Get a city map and plan your trip into an...

Page 168: ...f itis heav find a gap as you move along the enteringlane and time your approach Tryto merge into the gapat close to the prevailing speed Switch on yourturn signal check your rearview mirrors asyou mo...

Page 169: ...on lane Ideally it should be long enough foryou to enter it at freeway speed after signaling of course and thendo your braking before moving onto the exit ramp Unfortunately not a l l deceleration lan...

Page 170: ...ive in Is your vehicle ready for along trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able serv...

Page 171: ...ething aboutan easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Don...

Page 172: ...work well You 1 would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You 1 could crash S h i f t down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope Coasting downhill inN C L...

Page 173: ...r Driving Winter driving can present special Parkingon Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular scenery But pleasebe careful whereyou stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures Look for...

Page 174: ...ide of your vehicle I If you re going uphill ona one way street and you re parking on the left side your wheels should point to the right If there is no curb when you re parking uphill turn the wheels...

Page 175: ...pull the shift lever outof P Park Winter Driving Here are some tips for winterdriving Have your Oldsmobilein good shape for winter Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct Snow tires can helpin loo...

Page 176: ...gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a...

Page 177: ...ake body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothingto keep warm but be careful You can run the engine to keep warm Snow ca...

Page 178: ...ling later on with your headlights Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when...

Page 179: ...lering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment andit has tobe used properly That s the reason forthis section In it are many time teste...

Page 180: ...in at the heavier loads Three important considerationshave to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavy can atrailer safely be It should never weigh more than 1 400 pounds 630 kg with up to six...

Page 181: ...10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If your vehicleis equipped to towup to 3 000pounds 1 360 kg with the 3800 V6 engine towing package and if you re using a dead weight hitch the trailer tongue A...

Page 182: ...ur vehicleare not intended for hitches Do not attach rental hitches orother bumper type hitches tothem Use only aframe mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper Safety Chains You should always...

Page 183: ...ssor death see the I n h underEngine E x h a u s b To I maximize your safety when towing a trailer H a v e your exhaust system inspected for leaks and Make necessary y i r s before starting on your tr...

Page 184: ...stop When towinga trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal wh...

Page 185: ...ter Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you S t a r t your engine Shift into agear and Release the parking brake 2 Let upon the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until...

Page 186: ...dotes n 4...

Page 187: ...n occur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 186 Jumpstarting 187 TowingYour Oldsmobile 191 Engine Overheating 195 If a Tire Goes Flat 203 ChangingaFlatTire 204 Compact Spar...

Page 188: ...e steering column below the ignition switch Press the button in to make yourfront and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position yourkey is in a...

Page 189: ...ntaingas that can They contain enoughelectricity If you don t followthese steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you you explode or ignite to burn you Ignoring these steps could result in...

Page 190: ...vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle inP Park or amanual transaxle inN Neutral 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all lights thataren t...

Page 191: ...he right amountof fluid isthere If it is low add water to takecare of that first If you don t explosive gas could bepresent Battery fluid contains acid thatcan bum you Don t get it on you If you accid...

Page 192: ...one 8 Now connect the black negative cable tothe good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until thenext step The other end of the negative cabledoesn t go to the dead b...

Page 193: ...each other or any other metal X51O Towing Your Oldsmobile Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towingservice tow your Oldsmobile The usual towing equipmentis A Sling typetow truck B Wheel lift t...

Page 194: ...r tow with damaged parts 0 Never get under your vehicle posted speeds not fully secured after it has been lifted by the tow truck chains on each side when towing a vehicle Never use J hooks Use T hook...

Page 195: ...dges underneath the towed vehicle a X5081 Towingfrom the Front VehiceHook up Before hookingup to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Oldsrnobile earlier in this section Do n...

Page 196: ...ng from the Rear VehicleHook up Before hookingup to a tow truck be sure to read all the information on Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotte...

Page 197: ...heating If Steam is Coming from Your Engine You will find a coolant temperaturegage on your Oldsmobile sinstrumentpanel See the Index under Coolant Temperature Gage A Steam from an overheated r n engi...

Page 198: ...ter high speeddriving Idle for long periodsin traffic Tow a trailer If you getthe overheat warning with no sign of steam try this fora minute or so 1 Turn off yourair conditioner 2 Turn on your heater...

Page 199: ...ht away Cooling System When you decide it s safe tolift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fan or fans if you have the rear climate contr...

Page 200: ...u cou be burned Getany leak fix before you drive thevehicle Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t i covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak check to see if the ele...

Page 201: ...a 50 50 mix of clean waterand aproper antifreeze I In cold weatl w r can and crack the engine radial heater core and other parts A You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengineparts Coolant cont...

Page 202: ...tem and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap I Vow to Add Coolant to the Radiator I You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the ra...

Page 203: ...adiator withthe proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL HOT mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure...

Page 204: ...tting hot Watch out for the engine fan s 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower addmore of the proper mix through thefiller neck until the...

Page 205: ...e acts much like a skid andmay require the same correctionyou d use in askid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the acceleratorpedal Get the vehicle under control by steeringthe way you want th...

Page 206: ...Problemson the Road 204 Changinga Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowlyto a level place T u r n on your hazard warning flashers I c k U6007 I...

Page 207: ...mpartmentat the rear of the vehicle 1 Open the jackstorage compartment by slidingthe latch down and removing the compartmentcover L 2 Remove thejack andjacking tools by loosening the wing nut and reta...

Page 208: ...the folding wrench to the shaft 5 Rotate the folding wrench counter clockwise to lower the compact spare tire until it can be pulled from under the vehicle 6 Slide the cable retainer through the cent...

Page 209: ...notch in the vehicle s frame Position the jack and raise thejack head untilit fits firmly into the notch inthe vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare...

Page 210: ...Tire conm 208 YO I 11 Raise the vehicleby rotating the folding wrenchclockwisein the jack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room forthe spare tire to fit 12 Remove allthe...

Page 211: ...er use oil or grease on I studs or nuts If you do the I nuts might come loose Your whel luld fall off causing a serious accident 1 rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel Tighten eachnut by hand until...

Page 212: ...ct spare tire It won t fit Storethe wheel cover securely in the rear of the vehicle untilyou have the flat tire repaired or replaced compact spare If you try to 1 I wheel cover on your compact spare y...

Page 213: ...nd maintaintire pressure in the spare Push againstthe tire to be certain it is stored firmly 18 Replace alljacking tools as they were storedin thejack storage compartment and replacethe compartmentcov...

Page 214: ...ire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer andbe in good shapein case you need it again Your anti lock brake system warning light may come on when you are driving with a compact spare See the...

Page 215: ...els as little as possible Don t spin the wheels above 35 mph 56 km h as shown on the speedometer back and forth you can desi F your transaxle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out First turn your steerin...

Page 216: ...Notes...

Page 217: ...Care Service 216 Fuel 217 HoodRelease 221 Engineoil 225 Aircleaner 230 TransaxleFluid 232 Enginecoolant 235 Power SteeringFluid 238 Windshield Washer Fluid 239 Brakes 240 Battery 242 Bulb Replacement...

Page 218: ...M Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your OwnService Work If you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile ServiceManual It tells you much more abou...

Page 219: ...gh itcan damage your engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher andyou still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worryif you hear alittle pinging noise when you re ac...

Page 220: ...d gasolines These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emissions General Motors recommends thatyou use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help cleanthe air especiallyin those part...

Page 221: ...he remote fueldoor release canhelp keep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always besure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling To open the fuel door on the left rear fender lift the rele...

Page 222: ...nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way ap slowly and wait for any hiss type Your dealer can If you getthe your fuel tank not...

Page 223: ...underhood release Lift the hood The hood prop rod may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the prop Pull f...

Page 224: ...a e These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be cmh1nut t o drop or spill things that wiU burn...

Page 225: ...ant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Air Cleaner 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine O...

Page 226: ...L 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Air Cleaner 8 Engine Oil Dip...

Page 227: ...and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine...

Page 228: ...il to use For crankcase capacity see the Index under Capacities Specljications UOTIC I 3 1L V6 Adding Engine Oil enginehas so much oil that the oi level gets abovethe crosshatched area that shows the...

Page 229: ...use engine damage not covered by your warranty Grade E For best fueleconomy and cold starting selectthe lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range SAE 5W 30 3 X V6 Engine As sho...

Page 230: ...as SAE 1OW 40 or SAE 20W 50 For bestfuel economy and cold starting select thelowestSAEviscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range I HOT YEATHER COLD NEATHER _ _ SAE 5W 30 GRADEOILSAREAVAIL...

Page 231: ...You tow a trailer often Most trips are through dusty places If any one of these istrue for your vehicle thenyou need to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5000 km or 3 months whichever come...

Page 232: ...Index under Scheduled drain all free flowing oil from the filter services before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil by pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead re...

Page 233: ...ing engine fire 3 And dirt can easily getinto your the cover engine which will damageit Always have theair cleaner in dace when you redriving 3 1L V6 Replacing Air Cleaner Filter 2 Remove the air clea...

Page 234: ...he wing nuts securely Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is whenthe engine oil is changed Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to...

Page 235: ...ht reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperaturesare above 50 F 10 C...

Page 236: ...utomatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use Seethe Index under Fluids Lubricants If the fluid levelis low add only enough of the proper...

Page 237: ...rotection up to 262 F Protect againstrust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine Let the warning lights work as they 34 F 37 C 128 C temperature should What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean w...

Page 238: ...et the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mi of clean water anda proper antifreeze I I NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine cou...

Page 239: ...n hot engineparts cap when the engine and Coolant contains ethyleneglycol radiator are hot can allow steam and it will burn if the engine parts and scalding liquidsto blow out are hat enough Don t spi...

Page 240: ...by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stopsthe flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reachesa preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermosta...

Page 241: ...t kindof fluid to use See the Index under Fluids Lubricants When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the properfluid Failure leaks and damage hoses and to use the...

Page 242: ...ylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is thatthe brake flu...

Page 243: ...will come on See theIndex under Brake System WarningLight What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme ll GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid froma seal...

Page 244: ...ce you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one o...

Page 245: ...h or move the t I w Drop U I bulb Scratchthe bulb hot 1 Remove the two black knobs 2 Tilt the bulb housingforward 3 Twist the L shaped bulb assembly counterclockwisef 6 turn until the flanges align wi...

Page 246: ...clockwiseto remove 6 Remove the bulb by pressing in and turning y8 turn counterclockwise 7 Line up the small retainer bumps on the replacement bulbso that the lower bump slidesinto the deepest slot in...

Page 247: ...ressures needed to obtainthe gross weight capacityof your vehicle Thisis called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle a l loccupants fuel and cargo The Certi...

Page 248: ...iclethe right way r componenk that f h i lbecause o verloabing l _ _ It you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anythingelse they will go as fast asthe vehicle goes If you...

Page 249: ...n You could have an air out and aserious accident See the Index under Loading Your Wick Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury C...

Page 250: ...1 Too much heat Tire overloadine Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy I f your tireshave too muchair overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road I When t...

Page 251: ...places where the wheel ttaches to the vehicle In ar ergency you can use a clot1 L paper towel to do this but b sure to use ascraper or wire 1 later ifyouneed to togetallthe rust or die off See the I d...

Page 252: ...replace your tires with those not having a TPC 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 Mixing tire...

Page 253: ...vernment testsurfacesof asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests anddo...

Page 254: ...re life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusualtire wear or your vehicle pulling oneway or the other the alignment...

Page 255: ...tire chain clearanceto the body and chassis f ir Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It ould fail suddenly and cause...

Page 256: ...mes in a closed space Whenyou use anything in a container to clean your Oldsmobile besure to follow the instructions And always open yourdoors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use thes...

Page 257: ...ey set Use a cleancloth or sponge and change to a cleanarea often A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn Use solvent typecleaners in a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate...

Page 258: ...on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to useit then Gently scrape excesssoil from the...

Page 259: ...ge the soiled area with cool water If a stain remains followthe foam type instructionsabove If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon...

Page 260: ...ty severely weakenthem In a crash they mightnotbeabletoprovide I adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water L belts Ifyou do itmay Glass Glass shouldbe cleaned often...

Page 261: ...t clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Don t use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or vehicle washing non d...

Page 262: ...ashthat has hard siliconcarbide cleaning brushes These brushes an take _ offthe protective coating I I White Sidewall Tires Your Oldsmobile dealer has aGM White Sidewall Tire Cleaner You can use a sti...

Page 263: ...aler or other service outlets Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can coll...

Page 264: ...his damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and smallirregulardark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defectin the paint job causes this Oldsmobile will repair at...

Page 265: ...ulif you ever need to order parts On this labelis Your VIN Its model designation Paint information A list of all productionoptions and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the...

Page 266: ...lf This greatly reducesthe chance of fires caused by electricalproblems To identify and check fuses refer to the fuse panel which is behind the glove box door and the fuse usagechart later in thissect...

Page 267: ...Heat Vent AC ControlHead Power Sliding Door Throttle Body Fuel Injection Fuel Pump Relay Elec Vac Reg Valve Elec Control Module Elec Spark Control Module Front Redr Turn Lamps Front SideMarker Lamps C...

Page 268: ...let Front Park Lamps Rear Tail Lamps Front Side Marker Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio Heat Vent AC Control Head Power Sliding Door Anti Lock Brake System Mass Air Flow Sensor Electronic Control Module...

Page 269: ...aker Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker Air Conditioning BlowerRelay Horn Relay Chime Module Defogger Timer Relay 15 With 3800 V6 engine only CanisterPurgeSolenoid A C Anti Lock Brake System ABS Junction B...

Page 270: ...nto the locked position Head ight Wiring The headlight wiringis protected by a circuit breaker inthe light switch An electricaloverload willcause the lights to go on and off or in some cases to remain...

Page 271: ...Removal and Replacement After CompleteOverhaul 4 Speed Cooling System 3 lL V6 Engine 4 quarts 4 quarts 7 quarts 6 quarts 8 quarts With Air Conditioning 1 2 quarts With Rear Climate Control 14 quarts...

Page 272: ...rgerant is used I f you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer FuelTank 20gallons Power Steering 3 n V6 Engine Pump Only 1 pint Complete System 1 4pints 76 00 L 0 50 L 0 60 L 3800 V6 Engine pump only...

Page 273: ...3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91O C 195O F 91O C Normal Maintenance Replacement Pads Air Cleaner Elemenr AC Type A 773C AC Type A 974C Engine Oil Filter AC TypePF 51 AC Type PF 47 PCV...

Page 274: ...antifreeze for General chassis lube etc coolant mixtures GM PART NUMBER 1052753 SIZE 1 gal 3 8 L 12346003or 1052497 Brake System 1052535 14 oz 397 g 16 oz 0 5 L Automatic Transaxles 12345881 32 oz 1...

Page 275: ...hts Stop Tail Turn Signal Lights Upper 2 Positions Lower 2 Positions UnderhoodLight 3057 3057 194 9006 9005 H1 55W 194NA 194 2057 561 INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Courtesy Lights CargoArea Sliding Door Stepwell...

Page 276: ...Notes...

Page 277: ...ile dealer for details Part 7 Maintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 276 Your Vehicle and the Environment 276 How This Part is Organized 277 A ScheduledMaintenanceServices...

Page 278: ...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 tohave their maintenance work d...

Page 279: ...his manual See the Index under Service Publications Section B Owner Checks Services tellsyou what should be checked whenever you stop forfuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your...

Page 280: ...knows your vehicle best and wants youtotofollow be happy withit If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using ge...

Page 281: ...side temperaturesare below freezing The engine is at low speed mostof the time asin door to door delivery or in stop and go traffic You operate your vehiclein dusty areas You tow a trailer If any one...

Page 282: ...l not nullifjl the emission narrataty or limit rwxzll liabilityprior to the completiono f vehicleus l l General Motors however urges that all recommended wzipltenance servicesbep e f o m d at the indi...

Page 283: ...edulefor the first60 000 miles l o 0000 km should be performed after the first60 000 miles at the same intervals unless otherwise specified MILES 000 3 1 6 1 9 112115118121 124127130l33l36l39l42145 48...

Page 284: ...nance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion o f vehicle use l l e General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance sem ces be peg5or...

Page 285: ...The services shownin this schedule for the first60 000 miles 100 000 km should be performed after the first60 000 miles at the same intervals unless otherwise specified L 283...

Page 286: ...red viscosity for your vehicle s engine e g SAE 5W 30or SAE 10W 30 see the Index under Engine Oil 2 Chassis Lubrication Lubricate thetransaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guides underbody contact...

Page 287: ...r operation we recornmend a pressure testof both the cooling system and the pressure cap Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every1 5 0 0 0miles 25 000 km if the vehicle is mainly drive...

Page 288: ...cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replace parts as needed Periodic replacementof the fuel filter is not required Code D engine onl...

Page 289: ...nt Level I Windshield Washer Fluid Level WHAT TO DO Check theengine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See the Index under Engine Oilfor further details Check the engine coolant level in the...

Page 290: ...vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room aroundthe vehicle 2 Firmly apply boththe parking brake see...

Page 291: ...n tn mnw Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facingdownhill Keeping your footon the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N N...

Page 292: ...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 theIndex under Engine Exhaust Inspe...

Page 293: ...F SG CC etc To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle sengine see the Index under Engine Oil A 50 50 mixture of water preferablydistilled and good quality ethylene glycolbase antifreeze co...

Page 294: ...Washer Solvent FLUID LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GMPart No 12345120 synthetic SAE5W 30engine oil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276or 1052277 Engine oil Chassis lubricant me...

Page 295: ...NT a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Part No 12346003or 1052497 or equivalent Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 Lubripla...

Page 296: ...he odometer reading and who performedthe service in the maintenance performed Also you should retain all columns indicated When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts Your owner information p...

Page 297: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 295...

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Page 299: ...publications andhow to report any safety defects Part 8 Customer AssistanceInfomation CustomerSatisfactionProcedure 298 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 299 BBB MediatiodArbitra...

Page 300: ...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 In Canad...

Page 301: ...found in the warranty booklet When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That iswh...

Page 302: ...r 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 aclaim you may also write t...

Page 303: ...h 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 because an arbitrator s...

Page 304: ...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 305: ...e your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer anyquestions the Oldsmobiledriver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside AssistanceProgram The Old...

Page 306: ...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...

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Page 312: ...Fuel Economy Record ODOMETER COST GAL LONS LITERS READING TOTAL NUMBER OF DATE AVERAGE ECONOMY...

Page 313: ...Disc Player 129 Care of Audio Systems 135 Radio Reception For the Best 134 Setting the Clock 122 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 134 Adding Fluid 234 269 272 Checking Fluid 232 Shifting 65 Automatic Tr...

Page 314: ...cle 259 Safety Belts 258 Special Problems 257 Stains Removing 257 Top of the Instrument Panel 258 Underbody Maintenance 261 Vinyl or Leather 257 Warnings 254 Weatherstrips 260 White Sidewall Tires 260...

Page 315: ...Towing 191 Engine Block Heater 63 229 EngineCoolant 235 269 272 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 108 Engine Exhaust 60 71 72 111 175 181 Engine Identification 263 Engine Oil 225 Additives 229 Checking...

Page 316: ...ssure Indicator 106 Tachometer 103 Voltmeter 107 Garage Door Opener Compartment 85 Gasoline 217 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 219 Gas Station Information 320 Gate Agar Light 1 1 0 Gear Positions see Shif...

Page 317: ...45 Liftgate 59 110 Lighter 94 Lights Dome 89 Fog 81 Headlights 79 Interior Lights Control 81 On Reminder 80 Reading 85 89 Rear Interior Lights 89 Removing Replacing Bulbs 243 244 Replacement Bulbs 273...

Page 318: ...ppearance Care Power Anti Lock Brakes 149 Power Door Locks 48 Power Mirrors 92 Power Outlet Accessory 90 Power Seat Controls 15 Power SlidingDoor 54 Power Steering 153 Power Steering Fluid 238 270 272...

Page 319: ...abies 34 Top Strap 36 Torn 43 Twisted 29 WhyYou Should Wear Safety Belts 21 Safety Belt Extender 42 Scheduled Maintenance Services 278 Seat Adjustment 14 Seat Belts seeSafety Belts Seat Controls 14 He...

Page 320: ...mpartment 95 Sunglasses 88 Stuck If You Are 213 Sunroof 99 SunVisors 93 Tachometer 103 Taillights 244 Tape Player see Audio Systems Technical Facts Specifications Bulbs 273 Capacities and Specificatio...

Page 321: ...on E O VIN 262 Visor Vanity Mirror 93 Voltmeter 107 Warning Flashers Hazard 186 Warning Lights Anti Lock Brake System 109 Brake 108 Gate Ajar 59 110 LowFuel 105 Service Engine Soon 110 Sliding Door Aj...

Page 322: ...iodTire labelon rearedge of driver s door See Page 248 Capacity 20 U S Gal 76L Use unleaded gasonly 87 octane or higher See Page 2 1 7 Check and add coolantonly at the coolant recovery tank The fluid...

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