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Summary of Contents for 1994 Achieva

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Page 3: ...9 4ACHIEVA OWNER S MANUAL 7 Maintenance Schedule 8 Customer Assistance Information Includes ReportingSafety Defects on page240 9 Index Service Station Information First Edition 147 I I 237 Last Page 22586104 ...

Page 4: ...mited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en francaischez votre concessionaireou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd 1500 BonhiU Rd Mississauga Ontario L5T 1C7 Published by Oldsmobile Division General Motors Corporation 920 Townsend Street Lansing...

Page 5: ...gan on August21 1897 when Ransom E Olds began buildinga horseless carriage inas nearly a perfect manner aspossible Soon Oldsmobiles rolled offthe nation sfirst assembly line Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart In 1939 Oldsmobile introducedthe celebrated Hydra Matic transmission a four speed forerunner of today s advanced systems In 1948 the high spirited Rocket V8 engine se...

Page 6: ...a production airbag Recent Oldsrnobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad 4 engine Versions of the 4 cylinder 16 valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobileson roads and racetracks to new standardsof economy and performance Today the aIl wheel drive security of SmartTrakin the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud tradition of meaningful technology ...

Page 7: ...eOldsmobile Edge the most comprehensive owner satisfaction programin the industry The Edge gives you 24 hour roadside assistance Bumper to Bumper Warranty protection even free transportation while your vehicleis in for warranty service With the Oldsmobile Edge we ve pledged to make your ownership experience a great one J D Rock General Manager ...

Page 8: ... nine parts with thumb tabbed pagesin this manual Each part begins with a brief list of contents so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the informationyou want You can bend the manual slightly to reveal the tabs that help you find a part Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you llfind helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions Part 5...

Page 9: ...u details about the Roadside Assistance program You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediation arbitration procedure We ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part Part 9 Index Here s an alphabetical listing or almost every subject in this manual You can usei...

Page 10: ...itin this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this Don t let this happen Vehicle Damaye Warninys Also i nthis book you will find these notices These mean there issomething that could damageyour vehicle I In the notice area we tell youabout something that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and itcould be costly But the noticewill tell you w...

Page 11: ...c Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery A 8 These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten SafetyBelts Air Bag s Door LocklUnlock These symbols haveto do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn SignalDirection Hazard Warning Flashers A Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lights 0 9 ...

Page 12: ...r WindowDefogger VentilatingFan Power Window Air Conditioning These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes Here are some other symbols you may see Fuse Trunk Release p3 Lighter Horn W h Speaker Hood Release 10 rv t n ...

Page 13: ...s Seats and Seat Controls 12 Safety Belts 15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 20 Driver Position 20 Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy 27 Right Front Passenger Position 28 Rear Seat Passengers 28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 30 Center Passenger Position 32 Children 33 Smaller Children and Babies 33 Child Restraints 34 Larger Children 41 Safety BeltExtender 42 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash ...

Page 14: ...r lady to make sure theseat is locked nto place Manual 4 WayAdjustable Seat OPTION There are twolevers at the front of the seat The left leveradjusts the seat forward and back The right lever adjusts the angle of the front of the seat To Adjust the Seat s Forward and Rearward Movement Lift the left leverup and adjust the seat forward or back Then release the lever and try to move the seat to be ce...

Page 15: ...ol C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by holding the switch down Manual Lumbar Support rurn theknob on the side of the h iver s seat clockwise to increase upport to thelower back Turn the mob countercloclnvise to decrease support Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatbaclc liftthe lever on the outer side of the seat and move the seatbaclcwhere yo...

Page 16: ...Seats 14 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up ordown so that the topof the restraint is closestto the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury ina crash ...

Page 17: ... to get inand outof the rear seat When you tilt the right front seatback fully forward the whole seat will slide forward After someone gets into the rear seat area move the right front seatback to its original position Then move the seat rearward until it locks used it be sureto push rearwardon an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked To get out again tilt the seatback fully forward Split Fold D...

Page 18: ...ou never know if you ll bein a crash If you do have acrash you don tknow if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But mostcrashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After morethan 25 years of safety belt...

Page 19: ...or on anything you go as fast as it goes 1 For example if the bikeis going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going f 3 Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s justa seat on wheels I 17 ...

Page 20: ...ystems 18 5 Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop or the instrument panel 8 or the safety belts 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield ...

Page 21: ...le has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still haveto buckle up to get the most protection That s true not only in frontal collisions but especially in sideand other collisions drive far fromhome why shouldI wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you re in an accident even one that isn tyour fault you and your passengers can be hu...

Page 22: ...one s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position I YehiclesFirst Sold In Canada Was your Oldsmobile first sold when new in Canada If it was asticker on the driver sdoor will say conformsto all applicableCanada motor vehicle etc If so then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle To learn how to use your safetybelts pl...

Page 23: ...the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainingforces The safetybelt locks if there s a sudden stop or a crash It s possiblethat ana...

Page 24: ... automatic belt 1 Closeand lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pullup on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the Q What swrong with this A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearlyas much protecti...

Page 25: ...is 4 The belt is buckled in the wrong place Q What s wrong with this A The shoulder belt isworn under the arm Itshould be worn over the shoulder at all times Q What s wrong with this A The belt is twisted across the body 23 ...

Page 26: ...eats Restraint Systems 24 Supplemental Restraint System SRS This section explains the driver s SupplementalRestraint System SRS commonlyreferred to as an air bag Here are themost important things to know ...

Page 27: ...14and 23 lun h However this velocity threshold depends on thevehicle designand may be several miles per hour faster or slower In addition this threshold velocity willbe considerably higher if the vehicle strikesan object suchas a parked car which will move and deform on impact The air bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no...

Page 28: ...u will not be hot to thetouch There will be small amounts of smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag The air bag willnot impede the driver s visionor ability to steer the vehicle nor will it hinder the occupants from exitingthe vehicle The air bag is designedto inflate only once After it inflates you ll need some newparts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag s...

Page 29: ...m in several placesaround your vehicle You don twant the system to inflate whilesomeoneis working on your vehicle Your Oldsmobile dealer and the 1994Achieva ServiceManual have informationabout servicing your vehicle and the air bag system The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Safetybelts work for everyone includingpregnant women Like all occupants the...

Page 30: ...toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap beltin a crash Rear Seat Passengers It s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurtmore oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike others i...

Page 31: ... latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckleit Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isnot long enough see Safe0 Belt Extender at theend of this section Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbucltle the safety belt quickly if you everhad to 3 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up...

Page 32: ...n the buckle Rear Safety BeltComfortGuides for Children andSmallAdults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added cornfort forchildsenwho have outgrown child restraints and for small adults The comfort guides pull the shoulder belts m yfrom the neck and head ...

Page 33: ...he shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seat back and the interior body to remove the guide fromits storage clip 2 Slidethe guide under andpast the belt The elastic cordmust be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the twoedges of the belt into theslots of the guide 3 Be sure that thebelt isnot twisted and it lies flat The elastic cordmust ...

Page 34: ...her so that you cantake them out from the guides Pullthe guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto theclip Rotate the guide and clip inwardand in betweenthe seatback and the interiorbody leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed CenterPassengerPosition Lap Belt If your vehiclehas a rear bench seat someone can sit in thecenter position When yousit in a center seating...

Page 35: ...his section Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned soyou would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you everhad to Children Everyone ina vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adultsize In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle...

Page 36: ...nt statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained inthe rear rather than thefront seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your childrestraint in the rear seat unless the child isan infant and you re the only adult in the vehicle In that case you might want tosecure the restraint in the front seat where you can keepan eye on the baby Wherever you installit be sure...

Page 37: ...ically designedfor this vehicle Securinga Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Position You llbe using the lap shoulderbelt See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructionsfor the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder port...

Page 38: ...movethe child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle ssafety beltand let itgoback a l ltheway The safety belt w i l lmovefreelyagainand be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securinga Child Restraint inthe Rear CenterSeatPositbn When you securea child restraintin a center seatingposition you llbe using the lap belt Seethe earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint ha...

Page 39: ...ickly if you everhad to 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while youpush down on the child restraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the 7 Push andpull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure If the child restraint isn t secure turn thelatch plate over and buckle it again Then see if it is secure If it isn t secure the restraint in adifferent placein thevehicle and cont...

Page 40: ...raint 1as one Your dealer caflget these and installthe hardware for you It s kee The special belt is GM P a r tNo 12340286 Your dealer canfindthe correct hardwareinthe accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog Once the specialhardware is installed please followthe instructionswith it and these steps 1 Unbuckle the automaticlapshoulder belt bypushing the buttonon the buckle It will stay on thedoor r...

Page 41: ... s safetybelt buckle 4 You can make the belt longerby tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt 5 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructionsfor the child restraint 6 Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say 7 Run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructionswill showyou how 39 ...

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Page 43: ...so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics showthat children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat But they need to use the safetybelts properly Childrenwho aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash Childrenwho aren tbuckled up can strike otherpeople who are 41 ...

Page 44: ... force to the child s pelvicbones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should useit The automatic lap shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enough to fasten your dealerwill order you an extender It sfree When yougo in to order it take the heaviest coat you will w...

Page 45: ...ced I Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt istorn orfrayed get a new one right away If you vehad a crash do you need new belts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched asthey would be if worn during a more severe crash thenyou need new belts If yo...

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Page 49: ... you havea problem I Part 2 Features Controls Keys 48 Locks 49 Glove Box 57 Ignition Switch 57 Starting Your Engine 58 Engine CoolantHeater 60 Shifting the Transaxle 61 Parking Brake 68 Shifting into Park 68 Windows 72 Cruise Control 75 Light Controls 77 Interior Lights 79 Windshield Wipers 81 Windshield Washer 82 Mirrors 83 Sun Visors 84 Ashtray and Lighter 87 Instrument Panel 90 Warning Lights G...

Page 50: ...ks henanew Oldmobile is delivered he dealerremovestheplugs fromthe reys and gives them tathe firstowner 3ach plughas a code onit that tells row deder or a qualifiedlacksmith low to e extrakeys Keeptheplugs n a safeplace If you loseyuur keys ou ll be ableto havenew ones made as usingthese plugs ...

Page 51: ...f trouble getting into your vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damageyour vehicle to get in Sobe sure you have extra keys DoorLocks There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key or Remote Lock Control if your vehiclehas this option 49 ...

Page 52: ...cle reaches about 8mph 13ltm h If someone needsto get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock Whenthe door is closed again it will lock automaticallywhen you move your shift lever out of P Park orN Neutral If you have a manual transaxle the doorswill lock when the vehicle reaches about 8 mph 13ltm h All doors will automatically unlock when the key isturned to...

Page 53: ...ency subjectto Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules This device complieswith Part 15of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions 1 This device maynot cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Should interference to this system occur try this Check to determine if batter...

Page 54: ...he replacement transmitter to your vehicle the remaining transmitters must also bematched Once the new transmitter is coded the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehiclesas you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same model system GeneralMotors offers several different models of these systems on their vehicles Each vehicle ca...

Page 55: ...ce the front cover Makesure 5 Check the transmitter operation Rear Door Security Locks Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locksthat help prevent passengers fromopening the rear doors of your vehicle fromthe inside To use one of these locks 1 Use a key to move the lock allthe 2 Close the door 3 Do the same thing to the otherrear way up door lock The rear doors of your vehiclecannot...

Page 56: ... way down fie Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Oldsmobilehas a number of theft deterrent features we knowthat nothing we put on it can rnalte it impossible to steal However there are ways you can help Key in the ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside it s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don tdo it When youpark ...

Page 57: ...ck itup and take your keys But what if you haveto leave your ignition key What if you haveto leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuablesin a storage area Activate the remote trunk release like yourtrunk orglove box lockout feature if your vehicle isso equipped Lock the glove box Lock allthe doors except the driver s Then take thedoor key with you TrunkLock To unlock the trunkfrom t...

Page 58: ...ght To turn the lockout off slidethe switch allthe way to theleft When the lockout is on themechanical remote trunk release willnot release the trunk lid However the trunklid can still be opened with the key If you havethe optional Remote Lock Control feature your vehicleis not equipped with the trunklockout switch Convenience Net OPTION Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll seeit just in...

Page 59: ...h new liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement Followthis breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings RUN I ACCE I Ignition Switch With the ignition key in theignition switch you can turn theswitch to five positions Accessory An on position in which you can operate some of your electrical power accessories Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward yo...

Page 60: ...r electrical accessories such as theradio NOTICE If your key seems stuck in Lock and you can tturn it be sure it is allthe way in If it is then turn thesteering wheel to the left and right while you turn thekey Butturn the key only with yourhand Using a tool to force it could breakthe key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Key Release Button MANUAL TRANSAX...

Page 61: ...low 20 F or 29 C push the accelerator pedal about one quarter of the way down while you turn thekey to Start Do this until the engine starts As soon as it does let go of the key 3 If your engine stillwon t start or starts but thenstops it couldbe flooded withtoo much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to thefloor and holding itthere as you hold the key in Start for about three...

Page 62: ...e adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your enginemight not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed seethe part of this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I Driving 27irough Deep Standing Water I NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in throu...

Page 63: ...ing to list everything here we ask that you contact your Oldsmobile dealer in thearea where you ll beparking your vehicle The dealer can give youthe best advice for that particular area Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on theconsole between the seats Three Speed Transaxle There are six differentpositions for your shift lever In this manual these are referred t...

Page 64: ... lever Inthis manual these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below Park Reverse R Neutral Overdrive Dl Third 3 Second First 2 Park P Park This locks yourfront wheels It s the best positionto use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle can t move easily ...

Page 65: ... wish Press the shift lever button before movingthe shift lever SeeShifting Out of P Park later in this section Reverse R Reverse Use this gear to back up NOTICE Shifting to R Reverse while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle Shiftto R only after your vehicle isstopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging yourtransaxle see the I...

Page 66: ...ICE This NOTICE applies onlyif you have an automatic Overdrive transaxle If your vehicle isso equipped and if it seems to start up rather slowly or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very farthat way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Untilthen you can use 2 Second Gear...

Page 67: ...will select either first or second gear depending on vehicle speed If your vehicle is slowing the transaxle will downshift to first gearat 20 to 25 miles per hour 32to 40 l m h for engine braking You may notice some variation in shift speed in2 when accelerating or braking 1 First Gear This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in de...

Page 68: ...on theacceleratorpedal md shiftinto 2 Then slowlylet up on he clutch pedal asyou press the wxlerator pedal 3 4 and 5 Third FoUPthm Eifth G e a r s Shiftirrto3 4and5 the same way youdo for 2 Slowly letup OR the clutch pedal asyou press the accelerator pedal ToStop Let up on the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and thebrake pedal and shi...

Page 69: ...ay havea higher revvingengine and the UP SHIFT light maynot come on during normal driving Shift Speeds MANUAL TRANSAXLE This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear forbest fuel economy Acceleration ShiftSpeedsfor 2 3L OHC and 2 3L High Output Quad4 Codes 3and A Engines 1st to2nd 15mph 24 ltm h 2nd to 3rd 25 mph 40 ltm h 3rd to 4th 40 mph 64 ltm h 4th to 5th 45 mph 72 ltm h If your speed...

Page 70: ...eon To Release theParking Brake Hold the regular brake pedaldown Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever NOTICE Driving withthe parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If You are Towinga Trailer and are Parking on a Hill See the Index under Towinga Trailer That section showswhat to dofirst to keep the trailer fr...

Page 71: ...ver away from P Park without first pushing the button If you can itmeans that theshift lever wasn t fully lockedinto P Park Torque Lock AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift yourtransaxle into P Park properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransaxle You may findit difficult to pull the shift leverout of P Park This is calle...

Page 72: ...into the gear youwish Press the shift leverbutton before movingthe shift lever If you ever holdthe brake pedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn thekey to Off 2 Apply and hold the brake until the 3 Shift to N Neutral 4 Start thevehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you end of step 4 Can Parking YourVehicle MANUAL TRANSAXLE Befor...

Page 73: ...aveto here are some things to know won t move even when you reon fairly levelground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P Park Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehiclewon tmove SeeShiftingInto P Park in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index 71 ...

Page 74: ... wheel before you drive You can also raise it to thehighest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter thevehicle To tilt the wheel holdthe steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheelto a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Windows On a vehicle withmanual windows use the window crank to open and close each window ...

Page 75: ...wn all the way To stop the window whileit is lowering press the switch then release To raise the window press and hold the switch forward Power Window Lock Out Switch OPTION On 4 dOOr models this switch disables all passenger power windows Push the right sideof the switch to lock the windows Push the left side of the switch to unlock the windows TurnSignal Mullijimtion Lever The lever on theleft s...

Page 76: ...aise or lower the lever until thegem arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete yourlane change Thelever willreturn by itself when you release it A warning chime signal will come on if you have left your turn signal on for more than mile 1h As you signala turn or a lanechange if the arrows don tflash but just stay on a signalbulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn ...

Page 77: ...t keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40lm h When you applyyour brake or the clutch pedal the cruise control shuts off ToSet Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to thespeed you want c 75 ...

Page 78: ...l keep goingfaster until you release the switch or apply the brake or clutch pedal You could bestartled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don thold the switch at RES ACC ToIncrease Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then rele...

Page 79: ...ork on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may haveto step on theaccelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brake or clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise ...

Page 80: ...e Running Lights CANADA ONLY The Canadian federal governmenthas decided that Daytime Running Lights DRL are a useful feature in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada Your DRL work with a light sensor on top of the instrument panel Don t cover it up The high and low beam headlights will come...

Page 81: ...the turnsignal multi function lever toward you If Your Headlights are Off Your high beamheadlights will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever there Release the lever to turn them off If YourHeadlightsare On No flash to pass Usethe lever to change between high and low beams 0 3 INTERIOR MAX OFF 1 LIGHTS Instrument Panel Intensity Control You can brighten or dim your instrument clust...

Page 82: ...ver the high beam headlights come on When the high beams gooff the fog lights will come on again I I I Front Reading Lights OPTION These lightsand the interior courtesy lights will comeon when you open the doors To turn on a reading light when the doors are closed pressthe button Press it again to turn thelight off Front ReadinglMap Lights OPTION If your vehiclehas a sunroof it will also have this...

Page 83: ...The ignition must be turned on The activated light switch must be turned off and then on OR A frontdoor must be opened The Battery Rundown Protection feature will also be activated when any door of your vehicleis leftopen Also if your vehicle isleftwith the ignition turned off for over24 days battery power to your clock audio system and Remote LockControl if you have this option will be turned off...

Page 84: ...e wiper blades before usingthem If they re frozen to thewindshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your bladesdo become damaged get new blades or blade inserts Heavy snowor ice can overloadyour wipers A circuit breakerwill stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer To wash your windshield pull the stalk toward you until the washers begin When y...

Page 85: ...uid Fill your washer fluid tank only 5 full when it svery cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiatorantifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Inside ManualDayINight Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you pull the lever toward you to thenight position Convex OutsideMirror Your right side...

Page 86: ...tyour passenger side mirror sit in the driver s seat andhave a passenger adjust themirror for you Power RemoteConfrol Mirrors OPTION This selector knob controls both outside rearview mirrors Select the mirror you want to adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sittingin a comfortable driving position Sun Vis...

Page 87: ... expose the vanity mirror Armrest Storage Compartment The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it push in the buttonand lift the front edge Glove Box Cup Holder To access the cup holder open the glove box 85 ...

Page 88: ...ides space for holding a cup or soft drink You may also place coins in the appropriate slots in the coin holder Rear Seat Cup Holder To access the rear seat cupholder pull the door down Garment Hook Push down on the tab marked 23 to fold down the garment hook ...

Page 89: ...t burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or othersmoking materials could set themon fire causing damage To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it isheating If you do it won t be able to back away fromthe heating element when it sready That canmake it overheat damaging t...

Page 90: ... only when the ignition is on NOTICE Do not attempt toforce the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly To Open the Sunroof Press the rear of the switch to open the glass panel and sunshade Let go of the switch to stop the panel in any position To Close the Sunroof Press the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunsha...

Page 91: ...s 23kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never let them hangover the rear or the sides of your vehicle Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch ordamage the vehicle Put thecargo against the rear rail and fastenit securely to theluggage carrier Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Oldsmobile For more informati...

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Page 93: ...s of your instrument panel are 1 2 Side Vent Instrument Panel Intensity Control Interior Lights 3 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 4 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 5 InstrumentCluster 6 Horn 7 Windshield Wipermasher Stalk 8 Center Vents 9 Climate Control System 10 Side Vent 11 Glove Box 12 Audio System 13 Lighter 14 Gear Shift Lever 15 Ashtray 16 Ignition Switch 17 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever 18 Fuse ...

Page 94: ... Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with oneof these clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that areexplained on the following pages Be sure toread them STANDARD CLUSTER INFORMATIONCENTER INFORMATION CENTER ...

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Page 96: ...e numbers you llknow that someone has probably tried to turnit back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t thenit s set at zero and alabel must be put onthe driver s door to show the old mileagereading when the new odometer was instal...

Page 97: ...fly when you turn theignition key just to let you h o w they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmedwhen this happens Gages can indicatewhen theremay be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lightswork together to let you lmow when there s a problemwith your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on andstays onwhen you a...

Page 98: ...ture Sage GAGE CLUSTER rhis gage shows the engine coolant emperatwe If the gage pointer moves nto thered area your engine is too hot tmeans that your engine coolant has Iverheated f you have been operating your vehicle mder normal driving conditions you hould pull off the road stop your rehicle and turn off the engine as soon is possible IOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU 3ADLY In Problems on the Road this ...

Page 99: ...GE CLUSTER The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when theengine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressurein 1tPa Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature andoil viscosity but readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range A reading in the red zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil levelor other problem...

Page 100: ...heignition to Start If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may havea problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away If you make a hard stop thelight may come on for a moment Thisis normal NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be costly and is not covered by your warranty I 4 _ C _ Check Oil Light Your engine is equipped with an oil level monitoring system When...

Page 101: ...ve a problem with the electrical charging system It could indicatethat you havea loose generator drive belt oranother electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light ison could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the lighton be certainto turnoff all your accessories suchas the radio and air conditioner rn FASTE VOLTS I LOW WASH Voltmeter GAGE CLUSTER W...

Page 102: ...comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away This light should come on asyou start the vehicle If it doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be readyto warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while youare driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that thepedal is harder to push Or thepedal may go closer to thefloor It may ta...

Page 103: ...f the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on whenyou re driving stop as soon aspossible and turn theignition off Then start theengine again to reset the system If the light still stays on or comes onagain while you re driving your Oldsmobile needs service If the light is on but no...

Page 104: ...s indicating that you have a problem You should take your vehicle in for service soon NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty ANTI LOCK O UNLEAC C CHECK E 1 Check Gages Light GAGE CLUSTER ...

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Page 107: ...t 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems Climate Control System 106 Air Conditioning System 108 Setting the Clock 112 AM FM Stereo Radio 113 AM FM Stereo Radio with Cassette TapePlayer 115 AM FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player 117 Understanding Radio Reception 120 Care of Your Cassette TapePlayer 121 Care of Your Compact Discs 121 Fixed Mast Antenna 122 Rear Window Defogger Antenna 122 1 105 ...

Page 108: ...d To select the force of air you want turn theknob The fan is always running unless the mode control knobis moved to OFF Temperature Control The center control regulates the temperatureof the air coming through thesystem Mode Control The right control knob changes the functions of your system VENT Use when outside temperatures are mild and little heating or cooling is needed Air flow is through th...

Page 109: ...through the windshield defrostervents Set thecenter control for the desired temperature If you havethe optional enginecoolant heater anduse it during cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower your heating system willmore quickly provideheat because the engine coolant is already warmed See the Index under Engine Coolant Heater DEFOG This setting divides air flow equally between the heater ducts and the windsh...

Page 110: ...indows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the amountof work your air conditioner s compressor will have to do which should help fuel economy MAX Use for maximum cooling This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle so it maximizes your air conditioner s performance and your vehicle s fuel economy NORM Use for normal cooling on hot days This setting cools outside ...

Page 111: ...If either settingfails to keep you comfortable or causes your windows to fog up turn theright knob to one of the air conditioning positions or to wDEF Defrost Heating If you havethe optional engine coolant heater and use it during cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower yourheating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolantis already warmed Seethe Index under Engine Coolant Heater Def...

Page 112: ...d the side windows This setting does not direct any air to the windshield ll Rear WindowDefogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog fromthe rear window Press thedefogger switch The indicatorlight will glow If your vehicle istraveling under 45 mph 70 l d h the rear window defogger will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of use and after about 5 minutes on each sub...

Page 113: ...ing Outside air will also enter thevehicle when the fan is running I Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and frontair inlet free of ice snow orany other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chanceof fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn thefan control to HIGH for a few moments before driving off This helps clear...

Page 114: ...pment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two wayradio be sure you can add what you want If you can it svery important to do it properly Addedsound equipment may interferewith the operation of your vehicle s engine Delcos radio or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interferewith the operation of sound equipment that has been added improper...

Page 115: ... SCAN SEEK 1 2 3 4 SET p i i i i K l ELECTRONIC TUNING I AMIFM Stereo Radio The digital displayindicates information on time or radio station frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station is in stereo and other radio functions VOLUME With the ignition on rotate the upper knob to theright to turn on the radio and increase volume Press it to change between the clock and the radio station fre...

Page 116: ...To Preset Radio Stations The fournumbered pushbuttons canbe used to preset up to 14radio stations seven AM and seven FM 1 Tune in thedesired station 2 Press SET The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five seconds 3 While SET is displayed press one of the four pushbuttons Whenever you press this button again the preset station will be tuned in 4 Repeat steps 1 3for each of four AM and f...

Page 117: ...between the AM and FM bands the digital screenwill displayAM or FM and if the stationis in stereo STEREOwill be displayed F R Fade The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear speaker balance TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increasetreble or down to decreaseit If a station is weak or noisy reduce the treble BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to decreaseit SCAN Pre...

Page 118: ...the topside of the cassette are playing Whenthe right indicator arrow is lit selections listed on the bottom side of the cassette are playing Press the upper control knob to change sides of a cassette while it is playing The tape player automatically begins playingthe otherside when it reaches the endof a tape Fast Forward To advancethe tape rapidly press the buttonwith the arrow pointing to the r...

Page 119: ...ll displayAM or FM and if the stationis in stereo FM STEREOwill bedisplayed F R Fade The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronthear speaker balance SEEK Each timeyou press SEEK you will tune in the next station higher or lower on the AM or FM radio band SCAN Press this button to listen to stations for a few seconds Press it again to stop scanning RCL Recall Press this button to altern...

Page 120: ... much nloisture in the air wait about one hourand try again The player may be too hot or the road may be too rough for the disc to play As soon asthings get back to normal the disc should play While a disc is playing the CD indicator is displayedon thedigital screen asis the clock RCL Recall Press this button once to see what track is playing Press again within five seconds tosee how long your sel...

Page 121: ...Battery Rundown Protection Until an unLOCcode is entered it will not turn on The instructionsbelow tell you how to enter asecret code intothe system If your vehicle loses battery power for any reason you must unlock the system with the secret code before your audio system will turn on To Set the Anti Theft System 1 Write down any six digit number and keep it in a safe place This is your secret cod...

Page 122: ...r forgetyour code see your dealer To Unlock the System After a Power Loss When battery power is reapplied to a securedaudio system after a loss of power the audio system willnot turn on and LOCwill appear on the digital display You will needto unlock the Delco LOC I P system 1 Turn the ignition to theAccessory or Run position and turn theradio off 2 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 3 F...

Page 123: ... try cleaning the tape player Proper tapeplayer cleaning should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive cleaner cassette To properly clean your tape player you should follow the directions on the cleaning cassette Cassettes are subject to wear andthe sound quality may degrade over time Always venfythat the cassette tape is in good condition before obtaining service on your tape player Careof Your ...

Page 124: ...mast is badlybent as it might be byvandals you should replace it Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to thefender Rear Window Defogger Antenna OPTION This particular rear window defogger also serves as a radio antenna If you have this option do not apply aftermarket glass tinting The metallic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distortthe incoming r...

Page 125: ...g andtheRoad Defensive Driving 124 Drunken Driving 124 Control of a Vehicle Bralting 126 Anti Lock Brakes ABS 127 Braking In Emergencies 128 Steering 128 Steering in Emergencies 129 Passing 130 Driving at Night 132 Driving in the Rain 133 City Driving 135 Freeway Driving 136 Hill and MountainRoads 137 Winter Driving 138 Recreational Vehicle Towing 141 Towing a Trailer 142 123 ...

Page 126: ...hehighway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol a driver a passenger or someone else such as a pedestrian had been drinking In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drink...

Page 127: ...C would be closeto 0 12 percent A person who consumes food just before or during drinkingwill have a slightly lowerBAC level 8 7 a 4 3 2 1 Thelaw in most U S states sets the legal limitat a BAC of 0 10 percent In Canada the limit is 0 08 percent andin some other countries it s lower than that The BACwill be over 0 10 percent afterthree to six drinks in onehour Of course as we ve seen it dependson ...

Page 128: ...ans you can lose control of your vehicle I Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That sperception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Averagereaction timeis about of a second But that s only an average It might be less with onedriver and as long as two or three seconds or more with a...

Page 129: ... If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Oncethe power assist is used up it may take longer to stopand the brake pedal will be harder to push v Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your Oldsmobile has anadvanced electronic braking system that will help prevent skidding This light on the instrumentpanel will go on whenyou start your vehicle I When you sta...

Page 130: ...f that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump thebrakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock work for you You may feel the system working or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can stee...

Page 131: ...limit signs near curves warn that you should adjustyour speed Of course the posted speeds arebased on good weather androad conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjustyour speed so you can drive throughthe curve Maintain a reasona...

Page 132: ... and then if there is nothing n the way steer so that your vehicle Itraddles the edge of the pavement You an turn thesteering wheel up to 1 4 urn until the right front tire contacts he pavement edge Then turn your teeringwheel to go straight down the moadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around thevehic...

Page 133: ...f the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move backinto theright lane Rememberthat your right outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from youthan itreally is Try not topass more than onevehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before p...

Page 134: ...ited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored su...

Page 135: ... on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare atnight is made much worseby dirt on theglass Even the insideof the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that your headlights light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn orcurve Keep your eyes moving that way it ...

Page 136: ...droplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re goingfast enough When your vehicleis hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn thappen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in oneor more is low It can happen if a lot of wat...

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Page 138: ...hen useyour turn signal Just before you leavethe lane glance quickly over your shoulder tomake sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on thefreeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night When you want to leave the freeway move to theproper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstanc...

Page 139: ...ou sleepy Don t let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to thesides Check your rearview mirrors and y...

Page 140: ...e As you go over the topof a hill be alert Therecould be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway signson mountainsthat warn of special problems Examplesarelong grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action WinterDriving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Oldsmobile ingood shap...

Page 141: ...ice when it sabout freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Tryto avoid drivingon wet iceuntil salt and sand crews can getthere Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you acceleratetoo fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surfaceunder the tires even more Your anti lock brakes i...

Page 142: ... tuck under your clothingto keep warm You can run theengine to keep warm but be careful Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine makeit go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel forthe heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will needa well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly fo...

Page 143: ... all four wheels on the ground Follow these steps 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn theignition key to OFF to unlock the steeringwheel and prevent the automatic door loclts from locking Neutral 3 Shift yourmanual transaxle to 4 Release the parking brake NOTICE Make sure that thetowing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90ltm h or your vehicle could be badly damaged 8 r I h TowingYour Vehiclefrom the Rear N...

Page 144: ...on in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment andit has to be used properly That s the reason for this section In it 1 are many time tested important trailering tips andsafety rules Many of these ar...

Page 145: ...e wearin at theheavier loads Obey speed limitrestrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than themaximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph or 90 lun h to save wearon your vehicle s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight Weight of the Trailer How heavycan a trailer safelybe It should never weighmore than 1 000 pounds 450kg But eventhat can be too heavy ...

Page 146: ...on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to thelimit for coldtires You ll find these numberson the Certification label at therear edge of the driver s door or see Loading Your Vehiclein the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few...

Page 147: ...s are working This lets you check your electricalconnectionat the same time During yourtrip check occasionallyto be sure that theload is secure and that the lights and any trailerbrakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twiceas far behindthe vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoidsituationsthat require heavy brakingand sudden ...

Page 148: ...your rig on a hill here show to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into P Park yet or intogear for a manual transaxle 2 Have someone place choclts under the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel choclts are inplace release the regular brakes until the chocla absorb theload apply your parking brake and then shift to P Park or R Reverse for a manual transaxle 4 Reapply the regular brakes Th...

Page 149: ...occuron the road Part 5 Problems on theRoad Hazard Warning Flashers 148 Jump Starting 148 Towing Your Oldsmobile 152 Engine Overheating 156 If a Tire Goes Flat 161 Changing a Flat Tire _ 162 Compact Spare Tire 167 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 168 u ...

Page 150: ...ashers work no matter what position yourkey isin and even if the ley isn t in To turn off the flashers move the switch to the left When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signalswon t work Ofher Warning Devices If you carry reflectivetriangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100m behind your vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use ...

Page 151: ...an reach but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connectionyou don t want You wouldn t be able to startyour Oldsmobile and thebad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in P Park or a manual transaxle in N Neutral 3 Turn off the ig...

Page 152: ...t thecables here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Don t connect to or you ll geta short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one ...

Page 153: ... tgo to thedead battery It goe to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45cm away from the dead battery but not nearengine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less IO Now start thevehicle with the good battery andrun theengine for a ...

Page 154: ...foglamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle cannot be towed from the front orrear with sling type equipment as described later in this section drive vehicle lever damaged That your vehicle has front wheel The make model and...

Page 155: ...teeringcolumn lock for this Thetransaxle shouldbe in N Neutral and the parkingbrake released Don thave your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the front wheels don tgo more than 35 mph 56 l d h or farther than 50 miles 80km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limits must be exceeded then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly 3 153 ...

Page 156: ...t damage will occur Use wheel lift or car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment NOTICE Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift e...

Page 157: ...ok up for your particular vehicle 1 Attach T hook chains on bothsides in the slotted holes in thebottom of the frame rail just aheadof the rear wheels NOTICE Do not tow withsling type equipment or rear bumpervalance will be damaged Use wheel liftor car carrier equipment additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps NOTE The ignition must be in the O...

Page 158: ...d and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier equipment Always use T hooks inserted inthe T hook slots 2 Attach a separate chain to each side of the axle inboard of the spring Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Oldsmobile sinstrument panel See the Index under Coolant Temperature Gage You will also...

Page 159: ... Stop after high speed driving Idle for long periods in traffic Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or 1 If you have an air conditioner turn it 2 Turn onyour heater tofull hot at the so off highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in adrive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer have th...

Page 160: ...decide not to lift the hood but to get servicehelp right away CoolingSystem When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you llsee A Coolant surge tank with pressure B Electric engine fan cap If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolant level should be at or above FULL COLD If it isn t you may have a leak in the radiator h...

Page 161: ... t your vehicle needs service How toAdd Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven tfound a problem yet but the coolant level isn t at FULL COLD add a 50 50 mixture of cleanwater preferablydistilled and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant surge tank but be sure thecooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is cool before you do it SeeEngine Coolant in the Index for more informa...

Page 162: ...nd upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turnto the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait forthat to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning thepressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Once thepressure cap is off look inside the surgetank opening and look for a small cylinderat thebase of the opening This should be cover...

Page 163: ...D or just above the small cylinder at thebase of the opening 6 Then replace the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight Ifa TireGoesFlat It s unusual for a tireto blow out while you re driving especially if you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it s much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about whatto expect and what...

Page 164: ... to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road i f possible If a tiregoes flat the next section shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely ChngingaFlat Tire If a tiregoes flat avoid furthertire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers Thq followingstepswill tellyou how ...

Page 165: ...ve the wing bolt securing the compact spare tire spacer and wheel wrench by turning it countercloclnvise Then lift off the spacer and remove the spare tire 3 Remove the bolt securingthe jack by turning it counterclockwise Then remove the jack Your jackand wheel wrenchmay be stowed in a foam tray I 4 Remove the band around the jack Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches ...

Page 166: ...r each wheel well is a notch in the frame which the jack head fits in The front notchis 9 23cm back from the rear wheel well The rear notch is 8 20cm forward from the rear wheel well If your vehicle has flared side moldings both front and rear notches are18 46 cm from the wheel wells 7 Position the jack under thevehicle Raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame...

Page 167: ...raising your vehicle NOTICE Do not jack or lift the vehicle using the oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid 8 Raise the vehicle by rotating the jack handle cloclnvise Raisethe vehicle far enoughoff the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare tireto fit carefullypry the wheel cover from the wheel if your flat tire has one Then take off the flat tire 9 Remove allthe wheel nuts and I65...

Page 168: ...nd sparewheel Placethe spare on the wheel mounting surface 11 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighteneach nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 12 Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely ...

Page 169: ... your vehicle was new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 4201tPa After installing the compact spare onyour vehicle you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3 000miles 5000 ltm The compact spare is made to go up to 3...

Page 170: ...aution NOTICE Spinningyour wheelscan destroy parts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spinthe wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour transaxle Rockingyour vehicle to get it out First turn your steeringwheel leftand right That will clearthe area around your front wheels Then shift backand forth between R Reverse and a forward gear or with a manual t...

Page 171: ...Service 170 Fuel 171 Hood Release 175 Engine Oil 179 Air Cleaner 182 Transaxle Fluid 183 Engine Coolant 186 Power Steering Fluid 188 Windshield Washer Fluid 189 Brakes 190 Battery 192 Bulb Replacement 192 Loading Your Vehicle 194 Tires 195 Appearance Care 200 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 194 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 206 Add on Electrical Equipment 207 Fuses Circuit Breakers 207 Capa...

Page 172: ...cework you llwant to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobilethan this manual can To order the proper servicemanual see Service Publications in the Index Your vehiclehas an air bag system Before attempting to doyour own servicework see Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Oldsrnobilein the Index You should keep a record with all parts receipts ...

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Page 174: ...r wood alcohol NOTICE Fuel that is morethan 5 methanol is bad for your vehicle Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plasticand rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty And evenat 5 or less there must be cosolvents and corrosion preventers in this fuel to help avoid these problems Gasolines for CleanerAir Your useof gasolinewith deposit...

Page 175: ...nleaded fuelmay be hardto find Do not use leaded gasoline If you use even one tankful your emission controls won t work well or at all With continuous use spark plugs can get fouled the exhaust system can corrode and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly Your vehicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairsthat wouldn t be covered by yourwarranty To check on fuel availabi...

Page 176: ...eing siphoned Always be sure thefuel door is closed and latched after refueling To open the fuel door on theright rear quarter panel pull the fuel access handle onthe floor by the driver s seat FillingYourTank Fuel Capacity 15 2U S Gallons 57 5L Use unleaded fuel only rhe cap is behind a hinged door onthe right side of your vehicle ...

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Page 178: ...ce Care 176 Then go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood releasedown to lift the hood Before closingthe hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Then just let the hood downand close it firmly ...

Page 179: ...ic TransaxleFluid Dipstick 2 Brake Fluid Reservoir 3 Air Cleaner 4 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir if equipped 5 Battery 6 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap Engine Oil 9 Engine Coolant Surge Tank if equipped Dipstick 177 ...

Page 180: ... thehood you ll see 1 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2 Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Air Cleaner 5 Battery 6 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine Oil Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Fill Cap 9 Engine Coolant Surge Tank if equipped 178 ...

Page 181: ... theoil dipstick might not showthe actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then pushit back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tiplower and check the level 2 3L Quad 4 Checking Engine Oil r I 3100 V6 Checking EngineOil When toAdd Oil If the oil is at orbelow the ADD line then you llneed to add some oil But you must use the right kind T...

Page 182: ...look for this onthe front of the oilcontainer anduse only oils that display this new symbol You should also use the proper viscosit5 i l for your vehicle as shown in the followingchart FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMYAND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE COLD LOOK FOR HOT ONE OF THESE WEATHER LABELS SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED IF NEITHER SAE 5W 30 NOR SAE 1OW ...

Page 183: ...OTICE If you use oilsthat da not have either the starburst symbol oran API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damage not covered by yourwarranty GM Goodwrench oil inCanada GI1 Engine Oil meets all the requirement2 for your vehicle Engine OilAdditives Don t add anythingto your oil Your Oldsmobile dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added Whento Change EngineOil See if ...

Page 184: ... the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a realthreat to the environment If you change yourown oil besure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever disposeof oil byputting it in the trash pouring iton the ground into sewers orinto streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly d...

Page 185: ...your Oldsmobile dealership Service Department If you do it yourself besureto follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can meanthat some of the fluid could comeout and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle...

Page 186: ...all the way waitthree seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Checkboth sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Thefluid level must bein the cross hatched area 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range pushthe dipstick backin all the way How toAdd Fluid Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determinewhat kind of transaxle fluid to use SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants in theIndex If...

Page 187: ... transaxle Too much can meanthat some of the fluid could comeout and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system starting a fire Be sureto get an accurate reading if you check your transaxle fluid Check the fluid level only when your engine is off the vehicle is parked on a level placeand the transaxle is cool enoughfor youto rest your fingerson the transaxle case I I I I B 1 Then follow these step...

Page 188: ...ch fluid Adding fluid won t correct a leak A fluid lossin this system could indicate a problem Havethe system inspected and repaired Whento Check and What to Use Refer to theMaintenance Scheduleto determinehow oftenyou should check the fluid levelin your clutch master cylinder reservoirand for the proper fluid SeeOwner Checks and Services and Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index How to C...

Page 189: ...s mixture you don tneed to add anything else NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mix your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn tbe covered by your warranty Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Adding Coolant To Check Coolant When yourengineis cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD To Add Coolant If you ...

Page 190: ...ed by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolantthrough the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermostat is recommended PowerSteeringFluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completelytighten it Then remove the cap again and ...

Page 191: ... washer fluid until the bottle is full a NOTICE When usingconcentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for addingwater Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill yourwasher fluid tank only full when it svery cold...

Page 192: ...c system When your brake fluid fallsto a low level your brake warning light will come on SeeBrake System Warning Light in the Index What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such asDelco Supreme 110 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it NOTICE Don t let someone put in the wrong...

Page 193: ... stop thenyour brakes might not adjust correctly If you drive in that way then very carefully make afew moderate brake stops aboutevery 1000 miles 1600 ltm so your brakes will adjust properly If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the brakes afew times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system ...

Page 194: ...l battery s label Vehicle Storage If you re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more take off the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods HalogenBulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 On the driver s s...

Page 195: ...eps 1 3 to replace the bulb assembly and headlight housing Taillight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacement Bulbs 1 Pull back the trunktrim 2 Carefully pulltab A of the plastic taillight bracket toward the center of the trunk then forward When the bracket releases from its mount pull the taillight assembly forward I93 ...

Page 196: ...d pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on I Loading YourVehicEe Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properlycarry The Tire Loading Information label found on therear edge of the driver sdoor tells you the proper size speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tireson your vehicle It also gives you important inf...

Page 197: ...il because of overloading If you put things insideyour vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will goas fast as the vehicle goes If you haveto stop or turn quickly or if there is acrash they ll keep going Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comeswith high qualitytires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warra...

Page 198: ...xing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don tforget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 ItPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simp...

Page 199: ...hat all wheelnuts 3re properly tightened See WheelNut Torquein theIndex TREAD WEAR INDICATORS When It s Time for New Tires One way to tell when it stime fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only Z inch 1 6mm or less of tread remaining You need a new tire if You can see the indicators at three or You can see cord or fabric showing The tread or sid...

Page 200: ... Traffic Safety Administrationwhich gradestires by treadwear traction and temperature performance Thisapplies only to vehicles soldin theUnited States Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example atire graded 150would wear one and a half 1 times as well on thegovern...

Page 201: ...e P Metric tires must conform to Federal safetyrequirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to give youthe longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels alignedagain However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or t...

Page 202: ...yand follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow downuntil it stops Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaningproducts can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flameif you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some a...

Page 203: ... Vacuum and brush the area toremove Always clean a whole trimpanel or any loose dirt section Mask surrounding trim along stitch orwelt lines Mix Multi Purpose Powdered Cleaner followingthe directions on the container label Use suds only and apply with aclean Don t saturate thematerial Don t rub it roughly As soon asyou ve cleaned the section use a spongeto remove the suds Rinse the section with ac...

Page 204: ...lting sodato 1 cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed clean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Such as candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauceand unknown stains Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry solvent type cleaner If a stain remains clean it with Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a cleancloth Rub with a clean damp cloth to remove dirt Yo...

Page 205: ...y with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper bladesshould be checkedon a regular basis and replaced when worn 4 Cleaning the Outside o f Your The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability WashingYour Vehicle The best wayto preserve your vehicle s fiiish is to keep it clean by washing it often...

Page 206: ... cleanersuch as GM Part No 1050244and a clean dry cloth To help maintain bumper covers after washing use a cleanedprotectant like GM Armor All GM Part No 1052919 Aluminum M eels IfSo Equipped Your aluminumwheels have a protective coating similarto the painted surface of your vehicle Don tuse strong soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you cou...

Page 207: ...re metal will corrode quicldy and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratchescan be repaired with touch upmaterials available from your dealer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be correctedin your dealer sbody and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust controlcan collect on the underbody If these are not remo...

Page 208: ...the legal identifier for your Oldsrnobile It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on theVehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engineldenfification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code T...

Page 209: ...ldsmobile in the Index Fuses CircuitBreakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses andcircuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems The main fuse panel is located to the left of the steering wheel under the instrument panel To open push forward on the tab and pull down 0 Look at thesilver coloredba...

Page 210: ...Lighter SupplementalInflatableRestraint Interior Lights Dimming Rear Window Defogger Gauges Warning Lights Horn Chime Interior Lights Automatic Door Locks Remote Lock Control Heater Air Conditioning Anti Lock Brakes ABS Daytime Running Lights DRL Canada Radio Cruise Control Turn Signals Automatic Door Locks Fog Lights Tail Lights Marker Lights License Light Power Windows Sunroof Circuit Breaker Wi...

Page 211: ...ndshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker...

Page 212: ...erhaul 7 0 quarts When draining or replacing torqueconverter more fluid may be needed Automatic Transaxle 4 Speed Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul 10 0quarts When draining or replacing torque converter more fluid may be needed Manual Transaxle 5 Speed Complete Drain and Refill NVT 550 Used with 2 3L HO Code A engine 2 1 quarts MTA Used with 2 3L SOHC Code 3 engine 2 0...

Page 213: ...rant is used If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner AssistanceInfomatio l booklel Fuel Tank 15 2 gallons 57 5 L Power Steering i I Pump Only 1 OO pint 0 50 L Complete System 2 25 pints 1 25L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Information label on driver sdoor Wheel Nut Torque 100pound feet 140 Nom NOTE All capacities are approximate ...

Page 214: ... 0L SynchromeshTransmissionFluid Manual Transaxle 12345349 32 oz 1 0L GM Hydraulic Fluid Clutch Master Cylinder 12345347 16oz 0 5L Engine Oil Engine lubrication Seethe Index under Engine Oil GM Engine Oil Supplement E O S See your dealerfor advice 1052367 1501344 Grease Ball Joints etc 12346003 or Engine Oil Hood and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent Windshield Washer Fluid Power Steering Flui...

Page 215: ...al Lights 2057 NA Low Beam 9004 High Beam 9004 Fog Lights 885 Side Marker Lights Front 194NA Rear 161 Trunk Light 562 Underhood Light 906 INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray 194 Front Reading Light 168 Rear Reading Light 168 Underdash Light 194 Heater A C Control 161 High Beam Indicator 161 Instrument ClusterWarning Lights 161 Stop Tail Turn Signal Lights 3057 r 213 ...

Page 216: ...L4 2 3 Liters 9 5 1 180 F 82 C 1 3 4 2 Quad 4 2 3L High A L4 2 3 Liters 1O O l 1 3 4 2 180 F 82 C output AC Type A 1233C 3100 V6 M V6 3 1 Liters 9 6 l 195 F 91OC 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 3L Quad 4 AC Type PF 1225 3100 V6 AC Type PF 47 PCV Valve 3100 V6 AC Type CV 892C 2 3L Quad 4 SOHC and DOHC AC Type 41 603 can substituteFR3LSIC or FR3LS 2 3L Quad 4 High Output AC Type 41 602 can substitute FR2LSK or FR2LS ...

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Page 219: ...ction Introduction A Word About Maintenance 218 Your Vehicleand the Environment 218 How This Part is Organized 218 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules 219 Schedule I 220 ScheduleI1 222 Explanation of ScheduledMaintenance Services 224 Selectingthe Right Schedule 219 B Owner Checks Services At Each Fuel Fill 226 At Least Once a Month 226 At Least Twicea Year 227 At Leas...

Page 220: ...t also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehiclemaintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affectthe quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increasethe level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to help keep your vehicle in good condition pleas...

Page 221: ...antsyou to be happywith it If you goto your dealer foryour service needs you ll h o w that GM trainedand supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedules are for vehiclesthat carry passengersand cargowithin recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehiclein theIndex are driven on reasonabler...

Page 222: ...owing Schedules I and 11 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months zuhicheueroccurs firsi I I 1 I Engine Oil Change Filter Change 1 Every 3 000 Miles 5000 lun or 3 Months 2 1 Chassis Lubrication I Every other oil change I 3 Tire and Wheel Rotation Inspection At 6 000Miles 10000 Ian and thenevery 15 000Miles 25000 lmfor as necessa1y 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection Every 30 000 Miles 50000...

Page 223: ...ice t The US Environmental ProtectionAgency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify tlze emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorde...

Page 224: ...ditions specified in Schedule I apply 222 ITEM TO BE SERVICED No See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenunce Services following Schedules I and 11 WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whichever occurs first r 2 I Chassis Lubrication 1 Every 7 500 Miles 12 500 Itm or 12 Months I ...

Page 225: ...1 92 1 100 An Emission Control Service t The US Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicleuseful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals...

Page 226: ...otate your tires following the instructions in this manual See Tires Inspection G Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheel alignment Check or damaged wheels also Inspection Inspect the belt s for cracks fraying wear and proper tension Replace as needed Belts can have many small cracks in individual ribs without affecting...

Page 227: ...k the boot fit at thecoils and at the spark plugs Replace wiresas needed Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Replace every30 000miles 50000 lan or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervalsfor your driving conditions IO Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection xt Inspect fuel tank cap and lines includingfuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect ...

Page 228: ... add the proper oil if necessary SeeEngine Oil in the Zndex for further details Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Coolant in the Engine Zndex for further details Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluidlevelin the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif Fluid Level necessary See Windshield WasherFluid in the Index for further detail...

Page 229: ...e doing this check the 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 around thevehicle 2 Firmly apply both theparking brake seeParking Brake in the Index if necessary and the NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be readyto turn offthe engine immediately if it starts 3 On automatic transaxlevehicles ...

Page 230: ...th the engine off turn thekey to theRUN position but don t start the engine Without level surface applying the regular brake try to move the shift leverout of P Park withnormal effort If the shift lever movesout of P Park your vehicle sBTSI needs service While parked andwith the parking brake set try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift lever position With an automatic transaxle the key should tu...

Page 231: ... a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake setthe parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running and transaxle in N Neutral slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check the P Park mechanism s holding ability Shift to P Park Thenrelease all brakes I At...

Page 232: ...ems are working properly Look for any loose parts ordamage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Inspect the front andrear suspension andsteering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear orlack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the dr...

Page 233: ... Also inspect drum brakelinings for wear and craclts Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel cylinders calipers parking brake etc Theparking brake is self adjusting and no manual adjustment is required You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resultin frequent braking NOTE A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may ...

Page 234: ... and good quality ethylene glycol baseantifreeze GMPart No 1052753or equivalent conformingto GM Specification 1825Mor approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake I System I Delco Supreme 1l Brake Fluid GM Part No 1052535or equivalent DOT 3brake fluid I Hydraulic Clutch I Svstem I Hydraulic Clutch Fluid GMPart No 12345347or equivalent I Power Steering I Svstem I GM...

Page 235: ...uirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil Engine oil Chassis lubricant GM PartNo 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optiltleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 orequivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or L...

Page 236: ...e columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance chartswhich correspond to themaintenance performed Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them DATE ODOMETER RMDING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 234 ...

Page 237: ...DATE ODOMETER READlNG SERVlCED BY MdlNTENANCE PERFORMED 235 ...

Page 238: ...Maintenance Schedule 236 DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 239: ...sand how to report any safetydefects I Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 238 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 239 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 239 Reporting Safety Defects 240 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 241 Service Publications 241 237 ...

Page 240: ...erin Oshawa by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French InMexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contactGM North American Export Salesin Canada by calling For prompt assistance please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative Your name address home and business te...

Page 241: ...f the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty To assist in resolving these disagreementsOldsmobile voluntarilyparticipates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE is an out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau systemto settle disputes between customers and automobilemanufacturers This program is availablefree of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle If you are not satisfied...

Page 242: ...TSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you mayeither call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or ...

Page 243: ... Coverage is forthe Oldsmobile vehicle regardless of the driver and is concurrent withthe Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reservesthe right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Oldsmobile s judgement the claims become excessive in frequencyor type of occurrence Vehiclessold in Canada have a separate roadsideassistance program as described laterin this sectio...

Page 244: ...gl bulletins However you llneed the index to identifythem Subscriptions You can subscribeto a l lOldsmobile Product Service Publications PSP s This will include bulletins for a l lvehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not be limited to PSP s applicableto any particular model For subscription costs and ordering information callthe toll free number shown in the followingtext What You llFind in the In...

Page 245: ...4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and PSP s are atyour participating Oldsmobile dealer You can ask to see them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP sare meant for technicians They are not meantfor the do it yourselfer Technicians have the equipment tools safety instructions and know how to do a job quickly and safely Oldsmobile Service Manuals For Service Manual costs and order...

Page 246: ...ervice without the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others anddamage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly Available publications include Service Manuals Product Service Publication indexes quarterly and model yearPSP s and binders For 1994Product Service Publication pricing information and orderscall 1 800 551 4123 ...

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Page 249: ...tems 121 Radio Reception For the Best 120 Setting the Cloclt 112 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt see Safety Belts Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 184 210 212 Checking Fluid 183 Shifting 61 Starting Your Engine 59 B a t t e r y 148 192 Jump Starting 148 Warning 148 150 192 Battery Warning Light 99 Battery Rundown Protection 81 Blizzard Caught In a 140 Block Heater Engine 60 Blowout Tire 161 Brakes 190...

Page 250: ...02 Outside of Your Oldsmobile 203 Safety Belts 203 Sheet Metal Damage 205 Special Problems 202 Textured Surface Bumper Covers 204 Tires 204 Top of the Instrument Panel 202 UnderbodyMaintenance 205 Vinyl 202 Warnings 200 201 Weatherstrips 204 Windshield and Wiper Blades 203 Climate Control System 106 Clock Settingthe 112 Clutch Hydraulic Adding Fluid 186 212 Checking Fluid 186 Coin Holder 86 Comfor...

Page 251: ...71 Engine Identification 58 206 Electrical Equipment Adding 59 60 112 207 Emergency Starting 148 Emergency Towing 152 Engine Coolant 158 186 Engine CoolantHeater 60 Engine Oil 179 Additives 181 Checking Adding 179 210 Energy Conserving 181 Filter 181 214 Kind of Oil to Use 180 Pressure Gage 97 Starburst Symbol 180 Warning Light 98 When to Change 181 Disposing of Used Oil 182 Engine Overheating 156...

Page 252: ...qualizer Gross Axle Weight Gross Vehicle Weight seeShifting the Transaxle seeShifting the Transaxle seeAudio Systems Rating GAWR 195 Rating GVWR 195 H a l o g e n Bulbs 192 213 Hazard Warning Flashers 148 Headlight Taillight Removingand Replacing 192 193 213 Headlights 78 High LowBeam Changer 79 Instrument Panel Intensity Control 79 On Reminder 78 Replacement Bulb 213 Wiring 209 Head Restraint 14 ...

Page 253: ...r Door Security Locks 53 Long Distance Driving 136 Low Battery 99 148 Low OilPressure Warning 97 98 Lubricants Fluids 212 232 Luggage Carrier 89 Replacement Bulbs 213 Remote Control 51 Maintenance Replacement Parts 214 Maintenance Record 234 Maintenance Schedule 2 17 Maintenance Services Scheduled 219 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 102 Manual Front Seat 12 Manual 4 Way Adjustable Seat 12 Adding Fluid ...

Page 254: ... 81 213 Rear Door Security 53 Rear Drum Brakes 191 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 30 Rear Seat Split Fold Down 15 Rearview Mirrors 83 Rear Window Defogger 110 Rear Window Defogger Antenna 122 Reclining Seatbacks 13 Recommended Fluids Lubricants 232 Recreational Vehicle Towing 141 Remote Fuel Filler Door Release 174 Rear Lock Control 51 Remote Trunk Release 56 Replacement Bulbs 213 Replacement Fus...

Page 255: ... Out of P Park 70 Shift Light 67 101 Shifting Into P Park 68 Shifting the Transaxle Automatic Transaxle 61 Manual Transaxle 66 SignalingTurns 74 145 Six Way Power Seat 13 Sl idding 131 Sound Equipment Adding 112 Sound Systems seeAudio Systems Spare Tire Compact 167 Spark Plugs 214 Speed Control see Cruise Control Snowstorm If You re Caught in a 140 Specifications Capacities 210 Speedometer and Odo...

Page 256: ...Chains 144 Trailer Brakes 145 seeAutomatic Transaxle seeManual Transaxle seeAutomatic Transaxle seeManual Transaxle Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual Trip Odometer 94 Trunk Light 81 Trunk Lock 55 Trunk Release Remote 56 Turn Signal Indicator 74 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 73 Cruise Control 75 Headlight High Low Beam Changer 79 Turn Lane Change Indi...

Page 257: ...95 Tire Balance 199 Wheel Covers Howto Remove 265 Wheel Nuts 164 Wheel Nut Torque 167 211 Wheel Replacement 199 Windows Defogging 107 109 Wheel Alignmentand Power 73 Standard 72 Windshield Washer 82 189 Windshield Wiper Blade Windshield Wipers 81 209 Replacement 194 WindshieldWipers Cleaning 203 Winter Driving 138 Driving on Snow or Ice 139 If Your Car isStuck in Deep Snow 140 168 If You re Caught...

Page 258: ...183 Manual See Page 185 Cold Tire Pressure See Tire Loading Information Label on therear edge of the driver s door See Page196 Spare Tire Pressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420 1tPa See Page 167 Check and add coolantonly at the surge tank Thefluid should be at or slightly above the FULL COLD mark See Page186 Fuel Capacity 15 2U S Gal 57 5 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octaneor higher For Quad 4 HO use 91 ...

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