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Summary of Contents for 1995 88

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Page 3: ...a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids...

Page 4: ...ual in your Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22595327...

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Page 6: ...our vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might se...

Page 7: ...is driven FASTEN BELTS SEAT 4 POWER WINDOW These symbols have to dowith your lights SIGNALS ea TURN HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM o FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHRLD WIPER Q WINDOW...

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Page 10: ...holding the rear of the switch up Lower the rear of the seatby holding the rear of the switch down Move the seat higher by holding the switch up Lower the seat by holding the switch down Move the sea...

Page 11: ...ift the lever on the outer side of the seat andmove the seatbackto where you want it Release the lever tolock the seatback Pull up on the lever andthe seat willPO to an upright position But don t have...

Page 12: ...your ears This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some thing...

Page 13: ...in acrash If youdo have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn tsurvive But most crashes are in b...

Page 14: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 6...

Page 15: ...The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrumentpanel...

Page 16: ...ch good sense more of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they workwith safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required theuse of safe...

Page 17: ...d deathsoccur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65M Safety beltsare for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is onlyfor people of adult size Be aware that there are special things t...

Page 18: ...e latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release...

Page 19: ...locks if there s a sudden stopor crash Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adiuster to the height that is right fop you To move it down squeeze the release h...

Page 20: ...A The shoulder belt istoo loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way...

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Page 22: ...L A The shoulderbelt is worn under the arm It should be wornoverthe shoulder at a l l times...

Page 23: ...What s wrong with this t I I 1 I I A The belt is twisted across the body 1 15...

Page 24: ...u slamthe dooron it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your Oldsmobile has two a...

Page 25: ...ight on the instrument panel whichshowsthe words AIR BAG The systemchecks the air bag s electrical systemfor malfunctions The light tells youif there is an electrical problem See Air BagReadinessLight...

Page 26: ...How the Air Bag System works Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel I The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side...

Page 27: ...use inflation would not help the occupant In any particular crash no one can say whetheran air bag shouldhave inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs wer...

Page 28: ...ag inflated Somecomponentsof the a i rbag modulein the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrumentpanel for the rightfront passenger s bag will be hot for a short time but the part o...

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Page 30: ...A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a safety...

Page 31: ...nter passengerposition be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap shoulder belt If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle see if you are using the buckle for the...

Page 32: ...ssengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n Buckle posit...

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Page 34: ...lyforce at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restrainin...

Page 35: ...k and the interior body abouthalf way down the edge of the seatback Here is how you shouldinstall the comfort guides on the shoulder belts 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seat...

Page 36: ...e button stop on the belt and the retractor Insert the two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt...

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Page 39: ...restraint tohelp reduce the chance of personal injury The instructions thatcome with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that...

Page 40: ...and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored If you need to...

Page 41: ...uring a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position U You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat...

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Page 43: ...Center Rear Seat Position 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different directions tobe sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbucklethe vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all...

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Page 45: ...ent place in the vehicle and contact the child restraintmaker for their advice abouthow to attach the child restraint properly To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt It...

Page 46: ...ollow the instructions for the child restraint Securethe childin the child restraint as the instructions say Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt...

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Page 49: ...still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crashthe child supper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety BeltComfor...

Page 50: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 42...

Page 51: ...straint systemparts If you see anythingthat might keep a restraintsystemfrom doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart underimpact forces If...

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Page 54: ...the plugs or key tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you llbe able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your ignitionkeys don t have plugs or tags go to your Oldsmobileretai...

Page 55: ...side tolock the door slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slidethe locking lever up Power Door Locks With powerdoor locks you can lock or unlock a l lthe doors of your vehiclefromthe driver...

Page 56: ...use the manual or powerlock to lock the door again i You can program the automatic door lock feature to allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into PARK P 1 Close your doors and t u r nthe i...

Page 57: ...cel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the reardoor from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks wo...

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Page 59: ...S eyour retailer to match trausmitters to mother vehicle...

Page 60: ...nge in anylocation If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works it s probablytime to change the batteries To replace batteriesin the Remote Lock Control transmitter 1 Removeth...

Page 61: ...If you lock your glove box door and take the door key with you and your remote lock control if so equipped thiswill help keep someone from getting into your trunk Move the switch toON to again make th...

Page 62: ...transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows andlock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put themin a storage area or take t...

Page 63: ...randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attemptto make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start If...

Page 64: ...Oldsmobile retailer Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS Key system If you lose or damagea PASS Key II ignition key see your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key to have a...

Page 65: ...accessories Use this position if your vehiclemust be pushed ortowed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will soundif youopen the driver s door when the ignition is off and thekey...

Page 66: ...ft and rightwhile you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then yourvehicle needs service St...

Page 67: ...nds This clears theextra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yourvehicle I f you...

Page 68: ...After you ve used the coolmt heater bestmeto store the cord asit was beforetokeep itaway from moving engine parts If you don t itcould be damaged...

Page 69: ...ou start your enginebecause your vehicle can tmove easily Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your Oldsmobilehas a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fu...

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Page 71: ...se SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 kmh and 0OVERDRIVE for higher speeds THIRD GEAR 3 This is like but younever go into OVERDRIVE Here are sometimes you might chooseTHIRD instead of W...

Page 72: ...t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to holdyour vehicle in position ona hin Parking Brake To set...

Page 73: ...sage will remain NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on 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 aretowing a t...

Page 74: ...follows 0 P u l lthe lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition keyto LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the igniti...

Page 75: ...key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking bra...

Page 76: ...ver outof PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in the on...

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Page 80: ...Indicator 0 HeadlampHigh Low Beam WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher CruiseControl Option Flash to Pass The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward forleft positions Thesepositions allo...

Page 81: ...er may be used With this flasher installed the signal indicator willflash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn signallamps regularly to make sure they are working Hea...

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Page 83: ...e LOW WASHER FLUID will appear in the informationcenter Driving without washer fluidcan be dangerous A bad mud splashcan block your vision You could hit another vehicle orgo off the road Check your wa...

Page 84: ...not work at speeds belo 25 mph 40 krdh w about Ltrol When you apply your brakes the cruise con shllts off If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system beginsto limit w...

Page 85: ...don t need to reset it Onceyou re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switchfrom ON to RfA Resume Accelerate for abouthalf a second You ll go right backup to yourchosen...

Page 86: ...d and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 M faster The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control and push the SET button To Reduce Sp...

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Page 88: ...t Sentinel Option The twilight sentinel does two things First depending on how dark it becomes outside the twilight sentinel turns on your headlamps automatically when theare needed Avoid coveringthe...

Page 89: ...xle in gear Lamps On Reminder I f you open the drivers door with the ignition off and while leaving the lamps on you willhear a continuous warning tone Lamp Warning System If you have the DriverInform...

Page 90: ...off and 0 The transaxle is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your low beam headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lighted either...

Page 91: ...losed press the lens of thelamp you want on Pressit again to turn the lamp off To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle R...

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Page 93: ...he small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will show a number first but keep holding until the letterC appears 3 Quick Calibration Drive the vehiclein a 360 degree circle at less th...

Page 94: ...is displayed stop pressing the calibration switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mi or s surface...

Page 95: ...area behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortabledriving position To lock the controls turnthe lever tothe center position Convemence Net Option Your vehicle may have a conveniencenet You...

Page 96: ...Press the release button to lower the door Placeyour glasses inside the door To close thedoor raise it and press it into position To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove t...

Page 97: ...n adjust the brightness of the lamps by movingthe switch up ordown The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it lift the front edge You can store coins in the r...

Page 98: ...p In addition to storage space there is a fold out cup holder The cup holder is designed to break away should it receive excessive pressure If it breaks away snap the edgesback into place Pull out the...

Page 99: ...ncluded with any electrical equipment you install If you have a benchfront seat the accessory power outlet is next to the ashtray and lighter If youhave a center console you have two power outlets in...

Page 100: ...The Instrument Panel Your Information System I I 2 48...

Page 101: ...rumentCluster 5 Horn 6 IgnitionSwitch 7 Gearshift Lever 8 Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System 9 Climate Controls and Driver Information Center Option IO Passenger Side Airbag 11 12 13 14 15 16 17...

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Page 103: ...ering Wheel Lever InstrumentCluster ages Xgnition Switch 7 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 1 3 Air Outlet 14 Audio System 15 Gearshift Lever 16 AccessoryPow Outlets 17 Ashtray Lighter and Accessmy Pcwe...

Page 104: ...of these instrumentpanel clusters which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explainedon the followingpages Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrumentpanel cluster for yo...

Page 105: ...Press the E M EnglisWMetric button onthe left side of the instrumentcluster to switchthe display between miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour M Pressing theE N button will also cycle all other d...

Page 106: ...may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new onecan be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s s...

Page 107: ...if your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled Ifthe new one can be set tothe mileagetotal of the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driv...

Page 108: ...will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lightscome on briefly when you start the enginejust to letyou know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be a...

Page 109: ...ystemchecks the air bag s electricalsystemfor malfunctions The light tells youif there isan electrical problem The system check includes the air bag sensors and the wiring and the diagnostic module Fo...

Page 110: ...divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both arts working well to the floor It may take longerto stc p Ethe Gghtiss...

Page 111: ...the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don thave anti lock brakes If the regular brake systemwarning light is also on you don thave anti lock brakes and there s...

Page 112: ...rn off and the warning light will come on If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on your vehicle needs service Trac...

Page 113: ...heated A warning chime may also sound If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions youshouldpull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible I...

Page 114: ...T AC DISABLED will appear in the information center If the coolant temperature is over 261O F 127O C the message HOT STOP ENGINE will appear and a fast pulsed chime will sound It means that your engin...

Page 115: ...bulb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes back on after 20 seconds thesystem may be lowon coolant CHECK Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine A computer monitors operation...

Page 116: ...Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could collide with another vehicle Check your washer fluid often Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light OIL PRESS 7...

Page 117: ...gineis not running the light willcome on as a test to show you it is working butthe light will go out when you turn the ignition to start If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a prob...

Page 118: ...check the dipstick level If it reads low the engineoil should be brought up to the proper level see Engine Oil in the Index The warning light or messagewill remainoff after the engineoil has been brou...

Page 119: ...Fuel Cage andLowFuel Light...

Page 120: ...I UNLEADED FUEL ONLY There are four buttons that control the functionsof the Driver Information Center SEL Press thisbutton to select oneof t h five Momation categories...

Page 121: ...current messages MONITORED SYSTEMS OK will be displayed RE SET This button is used with other buttons to reset the systemfunctions It is also used to shut off the chime with most diagnostic messages...

Page 122: ...er displays to English or metric units press theE M button Fuel Used Press SEL until FUEL is selected in the display directly above the DIC controls Press SEL 4 if necessary to display how much fuel h...

Page 123: ...s SEL 4 if necessary to display the instantaneous fuel economy The display will showa reading such as 22 INST MUGAL or 31 INST W l O O KM Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions...

Page 124: ...seful life The system predicts remaining oil life using inputsfrom coolant temperature enginerpm and vehicle speed It alerts you to change the oil on a scheduleconsistent with your vehicle s driving c...

Page 125: ...eset a RESET message will be displayed andthen oil life will change to 100 Be careful not to reset the oil life accidentally at any time other than when the oil hasjust been changed It can t be reset...

Page 126: ...e month displayed is correct press RESET to enter the month 4 5 The display should show DAY MM DD YY DD shouldbe flashing Using both SELbuttons set the day using the procedure described in step 3 The...

Page 127: ...Elapsed Time Press SEL to selectDAmLET I3es sEEL r if necessaryto displaythetime The dsplay will sho a reading suchas 02 19ELAPSED COOLANTLVL SYS PROB...

Page 128: ...RIGERANT CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM LOW ENGINE COOLANT LOW WASHER FLUID PRND321PROB DATE FUNCTION PROB AIR BAG PROB 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 49 50 51 COOLANT SENDER PROB OIL P...

Page 129: ...ntrol This knob changesthe temperature of the air comingthroughthe system Turn the knob toward the red zone clockwise for warmer air Turn the knob toward theblue zone counterclockwise for cooler air T...

Page 130: ...is selected the system will limit the amount of fresh air entering your vehicle This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle Air flow is directed t...

Page 131: ...temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window causes erratic operation Allow about 20 minutes after starting the vehicle for the system to regulate before making additional tem...

Page 132: ...cycle all other displays between English and metric units Manual Mode In manual mode you select the direction of air flow and fan speed The system will determine the amount of heating or cooling neede...

Page 133: ...automatic mode The word AUTO will be displayed The system will t r yto maintain the set temperature I Tyou set the temperature for 60 F 16O C or 90 F 32 C the fan will go to its highest speed unless y...

Page 134: ...e window vents At times this temperaturedifference maybe more apparent than others LOWER Use to direct most of the air through the lower vents Some air will flow throughthe windshield and side window...

Page 135: ...h front and rear passengers Back seat passengerscan also direct airflow using the air outlets at the rear of the center console On veryhot days open the windows long enough to let the hot inside air o...

Page 136: ...nob toward red for warmer If the climate control system is off activating either control will place the system in automatic mode If you have this feature sun on one side of the vehicle will cause the...

Page 137: ...t of the fan control to increase the fan speed press the lower part toreduce the fan speed Press theupper part of the TEMP control toraise the inside temperature setting pressthe lower part tolower th...

Page 138: ...t reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows 0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems The following pa...

Page 139: ...ne radio stations Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position when not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttonslabeled 1 5 can be used tosetup to 15 radio stations five AM...

Page 140: ...ton lightly to release it from the recessed position Turn it to adjust bass response As you turn the knob you willfeel the centerposition Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position TR...

Page 141: ...how which band youare receiving If you press this button while a tape is playing the tape will stop and the radio will returnto the AM or FM band that you were previously receiving TUNE Press lightlyo...

Page 142: ...playing the radio the radio will go through each station pausing for a few seconds at each station Press SCAN again to stop on a station The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on...

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Page 144: ...dvance a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Press REV to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape If Cln clean appears on the display when you insert cleaned It...

Page 145: ...is playing the tapeor CD will stop and the radio will returnto the previousAM or FM band TUNE Press lightlyon this knob to release it from the recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You...

Page 146: ...desired then hold RCL down until the display flashes This button scrolls through three functions whena CD is playing Press to see which track is playing Press again while the track is displayed within...

Page 147: ...l it out to its fully extended position Turn it to the right to increase front speaker volume Turnit to the left to increase rear speaker volume As you turn the knob you will feel the center position...

Page 148: ...r on the display FWD Press FWD fast forward to advance a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape REV Press REV reverse to reverse a cassette tape rapidly press again to play the tape PROG P...

Page 149: ...age REV To reverse a CD pressand hold REV reverse While the CD reverses elapsedtime will be displayed to help you find the desired passage TAPEKD If you have a CD inserted and the radio is playing pre...

Page 150: ...digit number from 000 to 1999andkeep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to the accessory or run position 3 Press thePWRNOL button to turnoff the radio Note If you allow m...

Page 151: ...attempt to enter another code After three unsuccessful attempts to unlock the radio the display will show InOP inoperative again If you forget your code or cannotunlock the radio contact your retaile...

Page 152: ...be damaged and should not be used in the cassette player Try a new tape to make sure that your cassette player is working properly The cassette tape is broken Ell may be displayed Check to see if you...

Page 153: ...16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals causing Some audio systemfunctionsdescribedin the previous thesoundto come andgo pages can also be operated with the Steering Wheel Tou...

Page 154: ...volumeslowlyuntil you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone ortwo way radio be sure you can add whatyou w...

Page 155: ...r is at fault If this other cassette results in no improvementin sound quality clean the tape player Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette T...

Page 156: ...n a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pickup discs by grasping the out...

Page 157: ...antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition onand off I NOTICE IDon t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damage it NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your ra...

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Page 159: ...y Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are goin...

Page 160: ...erican Medical Association a 180 pound 82kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person wouldreach the same BAC by drinki...

Page 161: ...com cial drivers in the U S is 0 04percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve seen it dependson how much alcohol is in the drinks andhow quickly t...

Page 162: ...s to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver orpassenger is in a crash that person s chanceof being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if the...

Page 163: ...avy acceleration followedby heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if youd...

Page 164: ...d you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little This is normal If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake...

Page 165: ...o stop even though youhave anti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock workfor you You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard sto...

Page 166: ...cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage Whenroad conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cr...

Page 167: ...ntil there s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin You can turn the systemback on at any time by pressing the button again The TRACTION OFF warning light should go off Brakingin Emergencies Use...

Page 168: ...control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust you...

Page 169: ...ires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o clockpositions youcan turn it a full 180degrees very quickly without removing either hand Bu...

Page 170: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncorning traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment o...

Page 171: ...are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someoneisn t trying to pass youas you pull out topass the slow vehicle Rememberto glance over your shoulder and check the blind s...

Page 172: ...ly the acceleration skid If you do not have traction control or if the system is off thenan acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts...

Page 173: ...e spacebetween you and other vehicles 0 Slow down especially onhigher speedroads Your headlampscan light uponly so much road ahead Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving One reason is that so...

Page 174: ...rk When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights Kee...

Page 175: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder...

Page 176: ...happenif the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on yourlow beamheadlamps not...

Page 177: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for across country trip Try to use the freewaysthat rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See t...

Page 178: ...ow Try to merge intothe gap at close to the prevailing speed Switchon your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flo...

Page 179: ...ar comfortable thing and shoes you can easilydrive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout...

Page 180: ...your vehicle can leave the road inless than a second and you could crash and be injured What canyou do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your...

Page 181: ...a steep or long hill 0 0 0 0 Know how togo uphill Shift down to THIRD 3 This will help cool your engine and transaxle and you canclimb the hill better Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane r...

Page 182: ...e anice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight ared cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if y...

Page 183: ...eezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try toavoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with cautio...

Page 184: ...you see a patchof ice ahead of you brakebeforeyou are on it Trynot to brake while you re actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers road If You re Caught in a Blizzard Your anti lock brak...

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Page 186: ...some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION b lOCCUPANTS VEHICLECAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE...

Page 187: ...icle called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The GVWR includes the weightof the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight rating GAWR for...

Page 188: ...ing a Trailer NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part and see y...

Page 189: ...d to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You DoDecide...

Page 190: ...ustomer Assistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motorsof CanadaLimited Customer Assistance Center 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer...

Page 191: ...s door or see LoadingYour Vehicle inthe Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limitfor your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s importantto have the correct hitch e...

Page 192: ...r vevcle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all them properly Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the...

Page 193: ...om of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move thathand to the left To move the trailerto the right move your hand tothe right Alwaysback up slowly and if possib...

Page 194: ...me to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning messages again can tell you ifone of your vehiclelamps is out Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift...

Page 195: ...en TrailerTowing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the MaintenanceSchedulefor more on this Things that are especiallyimportantin trailer operation areautomati...

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Page 197: ...zard warning flasherslet you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn s...

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Page 200: ...a shock The vehicles couldbe damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part...

Page 201: ...to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other en...

Page 202: ...s getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries...

Page 203: ...and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service That your vehiclecan only be towed with certain equipment as descri...

Page 204: ...e s steering columnlock for this The transaxle shouldbe in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on th...

Page 205: ...lier in this section 1 2 3 Attach T hook chainsinto the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on both sides Position a4 X 4 wood beam against the bottom of the radiator support across sli...

Page 206: ...ion the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm 5 10 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperatu...

Page 207: ...tly repairs would not be covered by your warranty If No Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problemmay not be too serious Sometimes the engine...

Page 208: ...about ten minutes normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you re par...

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Page 210: ...COLD add a50150 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE...

Page 211: ...covery tank isat FULL COLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing youcan try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling sy...

Page 212: ...er hot Turn the pressurecap slowly tothe left untilit first stops Don t press downwhile turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there isstill some pressure left...

Page 213: ...4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the WLL COLD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 5 17...

Page 214: ...time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck maybe lower If the levelis lower add more of the proper mix throughthe filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck At any ti...

Page 215: ...drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer tomaintain lane position then gently brake toa stop wellout of the traffi...

Page 216: ...1 2 Open thejackstorage cover by twisting the knob 114turn counterclockwise Remove the jackand wheel wrench...

Page 217: ...to remove the nut...

Page 218: ...p the cover or lay it face down asit could be scratched or damaged b When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover 8 Use the wh...

Page 219: ...h has these 8 and 10inch distances stamped on the handle Use the wheel wrenchto measure to the notch by flipping the socket into the handle then measure from the socket endof the wrench 11 Position th...

Page 220: ...ishgyour vehicle with thejack improperly positionedwill damagethe vehicle ur mayallow the vehide to fall aff thejack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper locationbefore raisingyour vehicl...

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Page 222: ...re with a regular tire NOTICE Wheel covers won t fit on your compact spare If you try to put a wheel cover OR your compact spare you could damage the cover or the spare 18 Store the flat tire as far f...

Page 223: ...here you want Of course it s best to replace your sparewith a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare willlast longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact...

Page 224: ...n your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking your vehicle to get it out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has tract...

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Page 226: ...l see Service Publications in the Index Your vehicle hasan airbag system Before attempting do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index You should keep a record...

Page 227: ...r engine If you re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or dr...

Page 228: ...ed to reduce vehicle emissions Fuel 3800 Supercharged Engine Code 1 The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter for your engine You will find theVIN at the top left of...

Page 229: ...Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will help prevent deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system That helps keep yourenginein tune and your emissionc...

Page 230: ...hicle s oxygen sensor will be damaged All of that means costly repairs that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Tocheck on fuel availability ask an auto club or contacta major oil companythat does bu...

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Page 232: ...be sure to get the right type Your retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Thing...

Page 233: ...e hood releasehandle inside the vehicle Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenj...

Page 234: ...the hood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Windshield Washer FluidReservoir 5 Air Cleaner 6 Engine Oil Fill Cap 7 Engine Oil Dip...

Page 235: ...gine uses anengine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A B C D E E Power Steering Alternator Air C...

Page 236: ...you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 BrakeFluidReservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Fil...

Page 237: ...er coolant pump and air conditioning compressor Each belt hasits own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the Supercharger o...

Page 238: ...egularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Th...

Page 239: ...operating range your engine could be damaged Just fill it enough to putthe level somewherein the proper operating range Push the dipstick allthe way back in whenyou re through Oils of the proper qual...

Page 240: ...to be colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils s...

Page 241: ...00 after every oil change Engine Coolant Heater An engine coolant heater can be a big helpif you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18O C or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engin...

Page 242: ...ve the three wingscrews in the housing cover and pull back If you have the3800 SuperchargedEngine unsnap the three clips holding the air cleaner housing cover and pull apart NOTICE If the air cleaner...

Page 243: ...the throttle body near the top of the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rearof the housing cover 3 Remove the air filter 4 Install the air filter carefully and replace t...

Page 244: ...to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engineis cold Mow the engine tu cool 2 to 3hours afterrunning Unless you are technicallyqualified and have the proper tools you should let your retailer o...

Page 245: ...the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick I NOTICE Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall...

Page 246: ...hen without shuttingoff the engine follow these steps 1 The transaxle fluid dipstick is located onthe right sideof the engine compartment near the master brake cylinder The dipstick has a red ring or...

Page 247: ...ed under How to Check When the correct fluid levelis obtained push the dipstick backin all the way Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling systemand how to add coolant when it is low If you...

Page 248: ...ost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts To Check Coolant Whenyour engineis cold the coolant level should...

Page 249: ...ow theinformationcenter display will show LOW ENGINE COOLANT If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant To Add Coolant Ifyou needmore coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recove...

Page 250: ...is recomended memostat The power steeringfluid reservoiron the L67 engine is to the right of the supercharger and i nfront of the transaxle fluid dipstick The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36...

Page 251: ...Schedule to determine what kind of fluidto use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid...

Page 252: ...er fluid tank only 314 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage you...

Page 253: ...s to a low level your brake warning light willcome on A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warninglight on See Brake System Warning Light in the Index What toAdd When youdo need brake flui...

Page 254: ...sulti n costly brake repair Some driving conditionsor climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Your...

Page 255: ...have new ones put in be sure you get new genuine GM replacementparts If you don t your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someoneputs in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle t...

Page 256: ...Replacement 1 Remove the two quarter turn wing screws from the top of the headlamp housing Remove the two screws holding the part of the grille covering the headlamps Be careful not to scratch or bend...

Page 257: ...Twist thebulb assembly 1 6turn and pullout the bulb assembly Reversetheprocedure to replacethe bulb assembly and headlamphousing Make sure the tabs A are locked into slots B before tightening the scr...

Page 258: ...acement Bulbs 1 In the trunk remove the plastic screw holding the carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting If you have the optional convenience net you must first remove it from the hooks 2 Pull...

Page 259: ...emoved in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 2 3 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the bl...

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Page 261: ...ing Badwear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Ifyour tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Bad handling Roughride 0 Needless damage from road haza...

Page 262: ...When rotating your tires d way s use the Correct mtation pattern shown here...

Page 263: ...Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire LoadingInformationlabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a TirePerformanceCriteria Specificat...

Page 264: ...mate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government t...

Page 265: ...rinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination cancause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires While the tires avai...

Page 266: ...ach new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same wayas the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts re...

Page 267: ...Il them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the endssecurely fastened Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions I f you can hear the chains contacting yo...

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Page 269: ...dry it immediatelywith a blow dryeror a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryermay scorchthe fabric Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if youhave to use solvent ty...

Page 270: ...stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 0 If astainremains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 6 46 If an odor lingers after cleaning vornit or urine treat the area with a w...

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Page 272: ...n and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Don t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of t...

Page 273: ...s are subject to aging weather and chemicalfallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help tokeep the paint finish looking new bykeeping your Oldsmobilegaraged or covered whenever...

Page 274: ...away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials availablefrom your retailer or other service outlets...

Page 275: ...Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department Spray A SqueakSiliconeGrease Weatherstrips Stops squeaks See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products See your Maintenance Sc...

Page 276: ...arts Identification Label You ll findthis label on your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN themodeldesignation 0 paintinformation and a listof...

Page 277: ...You ll find afuse puller clipped to the inside of the cover Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeezethe ends over the fuse and pull it out Sparefuses are located...

Page 278: ...Transaxle ShiftInterlock Spare Not Used Not Used Anti Lock Brake System Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Not Used Electronic Level Control A i r Bag SDare L Position 3 c 4 c 5 c 6C 7 c 8C 9 c 1D 2D 3D...

Page 279: ...lt We recommend that you see your retailerif you need one replaced Position Circuitry 1 Door Locks 2 Power Antenna Lock Switch Trunk Release 3 Horns 4 Not Used 5 Cruise Control Misc Engines Controls 6...

Page 280: ...ause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected byan internal circ...

Page 281: ...ing system in yourvehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper refrigerunt is used I f you renot sure ask your Oldsmobile retailer For additional information see your Warranty and Owner Assistance Inf...

Page 282: ...r Thermostat Temperature Specification 3800 Supercharged Engine L67 K V6 3 8 Liters 9 4 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91OC 1 V6 3 8 Liters 8 5 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air C...

Page 283: ...Back up Lamps License Plate Lamp Center E Mounted Stoplight Rear SidemarkerL a p s stop Taillamps RearTumSignal TrunkLamp BULB BULB MESSAGES 2057 2057NA FRONT PARK LAMP OUT 2057NA FRONT TURN LAMP OUT...

Page 284: ...ulator Panel Lower Floor Lighting 168 GloveCompartmentLamp 194 AshtrayLamp 194 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your v...

Page 285: ...dition but also helps the environment A l lrecommendedmaintenanceprocedures are important Impropervehicle maintenanceor the removal of importantcomponentscan significantly affect the quality of the ai...

Page 286: ...ler s service departmentor another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some productsGM recomends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These...

Page 287: ...dsmobileretailer This part tells youthe maintenanceservices youshould have done and when you should schedulethem If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and suppo...

Page 288: ...3 000 Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Whichever Occurs First Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km or 6 months Whichever Occurs First At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 0...

Page 289: ...500 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection or every24 months whichever occursfirst Cooling System Service or every 24 mo...

Page 290: ...the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has an Engine OilLife Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000 km and 7 500mil...

Page 291: ...gine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and un...

Page 292: ...ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubric...

Page 293: ...ATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lu...

Page 294: ...ce 24 000 Miles 40 000 kn Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricatethe transaxle shift l...

Page 295: ...rs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brakeguides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whicheveroc...

Page 296: ...r any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service T 0Replace spark plugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace aircleaner filter Replacefilter 0For Superchargedengin...

Page 297: ...TUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricat...

Page 298: ...engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage Lubricatethe transaxle shift linkage parking brakeguides and und...

Page 299: ...ace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE c 48 000 Miles 80 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control S...

Page 300: ...es 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainousterrain When doingfrequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or Ifyou do not useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions thefluid andfilt...

Page 301: ...axle shift linkage parking brake guides and und erbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern a...

Page 302: ...what to use Inspecthoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service 0I...

Page 303: ...and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody...

Page 304: ...ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 72 000Miles 120000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lub...

Page 305: ...MaintenanceSchedule I...

Page 306: ...81 000 Miles 135000 km Changeengine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 84 000 Miles 140000 km...

Page 307: ...curs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever...

Page 308: ...aks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission ControlService 0Replace spark plugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plugwires An Emission 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace f...

Page 309: ...Service 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspensionand steering linkage Lubricate the transaxle s...

Page 310: ...atictransaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city trafficwhere the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly...

Page 311: ...Maintenance Schedule I1...

Page 312: ...Maintenance ScheduleI1 I W Change engine oil and filter or every 9 2 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B E...

Page 313: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or ever...

Page 314: ...ervice Control Service Control Service 0Replace sparkplugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission 0Replace air cleanerfilter An Emission O Inspectfuel tank cap andlines for damage or leaks...

Page 315: ...hs whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change...

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Page 317: ...ion Control Service f 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt or every 24 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant...

Page 318: ...hs whichever occursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125000 km 0Change...

Page 319: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 90 000 Miles 150000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or eve...

Page 320: ...0Replace spark plugs An Emission 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Control Service T Control Sewice 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines Inspect...

Page 321: ...d Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000Miles 146000 km 17Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mai...

Page 322: ...onth Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire Loading Information label located on the rear edge of the driver s door See Tires in the In...

Page 323: ...At Least Once aYear Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with thelubricant specifiedinPart D...

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Page 325: ...nning and transaxlein NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held bythe parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability Shif...

Page 326: ...le boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged miss...

Page 327: ...GM retder 7 43...

Page 328: ...o GM P a r tNo 1051515 or equivalent nt USAGE Hood Latch Assembly a Pivots and Spring Anchor b Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrip Conditi...

Page 329: ...erformed the service in the boxes providedafter the maintenanceinterval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be addedon the followingrecord pages Also y...

Page 330: ...Maintenance Record I I ODOMETER I I DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I 7 46...

Page 331: ...concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retailer management...

Page 332: ...efer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in t...

Page 333: ...o a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobilevoluntarily participatesin BBB AUTOLINE BBB AUTOLIN...

Page 334: ...ts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the Oldsmobile Customer A stanceNetworkat1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your...

Page 335: ...Ottawa OntarioK1G 3J2 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 4...

Page 336: ...bout the coverageprovided by your OldsmobileRoadside Assistance Program The OldsmobileRoadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days a year Who Is Covered Oldsmobi...

Page 337: ...product performance in the field When service methods are found which promote better service on GM vehicles bulletins are created to help the technician perform better service Service bulletins may i...

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Page 343: ...itioning Four Season Climate Control 3 2 Alignment and Balance Tires 6 41 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 49 Antenna FixedMast 3 28 Antenna Power Mast Care 3 29 Antifreeze 6 23 Adding 6 25 Checking 6 24 An...

Page 344: ...4 7 40 Wear 6 30 Brakes Anti Lock 4 6 Parking 2 20 Brakes Trailer 4 34 Braking 4 5 Braking In Emergencies 4 9 Break In New Vehicle 2 12 BTSI Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 24 7 40 BulbReplacement H...

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Page 346: ...6 4 0 2 74 2 38 5 2 8 4 4 1 3 7 3 3 3 2 3 1 2 76 3 16 2 3 2 4 2 68 2 69 1 9 4 36 6 50 city 19 1 Dm ken Freeway 4 20...

Page 347: ...Season Climate Control 3 1 French ge 11 Front Storage Armrest 2 45 Front wingHookup 5 9 Fuel FillingYourTank 6 6 Gage StdandLSSClusters 2 67 Gage Electronic Cluster 2 68 In Foreign Countries 6 6 Rang...

Page 348: ...42 7 42 7 42 Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive AxleBootandSeal 7 42 Throttle Linkage 7 42 Instantaneous Fuel Economy Function 2 71 Instrument Panel LSS 2 5 1 Instmment Panel Royale 2 48 Instru...

Page 349: ...Fluids 7 43 Lubrication Body 7 39 Engine Oil Pressure Warning 2 64 OilLevelWarning 2 66 Tr nk 2 8 Maintenance Record 7 45 MaintenanceSchedule 7 1 Owner Checks and Services 7 38 PeriodicMaintenanceIns...

Page 350: ...k P Position 2 17 Park P ShiftingInto 2 21 Park P Shifting Out of 2 24 Parking AtNight 2 10 Lots 2 10 On Hills While Towing a Trailer 4 36 Over Things That Burn 2 25 ParkingBrake 2 20 Parking Brake an...

Page 351: ...ReplacementBulbs 6 59 ReplacementParts 6 58 Replacement Wheel 6 42 Replacing Safety Belts 1 43 Operation 2 7 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1 43 Reset Button Driver Informatio...

Page 352: ...onsole 2 23 ShiftLever SteeringColumn 2 21 Service Manuals Ordering 8 7 ServicingYour Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile 1 21 Shifting Into Park P 2 21 Shifting Outof Park P 2 24 Shifting Automatic Transaxle...

Page 353: ...wingaTrailer 4 30 TowingYourVehicle 5 7 Front 5 9 Rear 5 10 Traction Active Light 4 8 Traction Active Message 4 8 TractionControl System 4 7 Traction ControlSystemActive Light 2 60 Traction Control Sy...

Page 354: ...t 4 16 Visors Vanity Mirrors 2 45 Visors Sun 2 44 VentilationSystem Flow Through 3 10 warning Devices 5 2 WarningFlashers Hazard 5 1 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 56 Washer Fluid Message 2 64...

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