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Page 3: ...ipment see owner s manual for more information you willneed to remove the outboard bumper strips to access the tapped plates on the crossbar After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed be sure t o reinstall the bumper strips CENTER BUMPER STRIP INSTRUCTION SHEET PART NO 10275203 After the tiedowns or other equipment is removed be sure t o reinstall the bumper strips CENTER BUMPER STRIP ...

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Page 5: ...d and how to drive under different 5 1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care 6 1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good Maintenanceschedule 7 1 This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricants to use Custome...

Page 6: ...thout further notice Please keep this manual in your Oldsmobile so it will be there if you ever need it 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 inU S A P a r tNo 22595328 A First Edition WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE k We support voluntary technician c...

Page 7: ... that s in the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning In the gray caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce th hazard Pl...

Page 8: ... your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION andNOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use yellow for cautions blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE i...

Page 9: ... DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS ee3 TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER HIGH LAMPSoR BEAM zo FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights COOLANT F TEMP ENGINE CHARGING BAllERY SYSTEM BRAKE a RADIATOR COO...

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Page 11: ...ome things you should not do with air bags and safety belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats how to adjust them take them out put them back in and fold them up and down Driver s 4 Way Manual Seat The driver s seat can be adjusted four ways Use the lever on the frontof the seat to adjust the seat forward or backward Pull up the leveron the front of 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...seat pull up the lever on the right side of the seat To lower the seat push the lever down Manual Front PassengerSeat L A This seat is used in theright front passenger position To use pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...ise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback rotate this knob It is easier to recline the seat if you lean forward taking your weight off the seatback Center Control B Move the seat forward or backward by holding the control to the front or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up...

Page 14: ...backreclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 4 ...

Page 15: ...ck of each seat has a diagram similar to the one pictured that shows where the seat must be located in your vehicle RIGHT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint option fit only in the right locations LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint option fit only in the left locations The CENTEROR LEFT seat fits in the center location and in either left location RIGHT...

Page 16: ...er to fold the seatback forward Push down on the rear release bar located behind the seat and tilt the entire seat and seatback forward To release the RIGHT ONLY seat from this position Push the lower lever back while you pull theentire seat back to the upright position Lift the upper lever to lift the seatback up again Push and pull on t 7e seat and the seatback to be sure both are locked into Is...

Page 17: ...tthe sliding door and tilt the seat forward completely To return the seat to its normal position pull the seat back holding the lower lever back Once the seat is in place release the lower lever Push and pull on the seat to be sure thatit is locked To get outof the third row seats push down on the rear release bar under the seat ahead of you to tilt the entire seat forward 1 7 ...

Page 18: ...er to fold the seatback forward 2 Push the lower lever back and tilt the entire seatand seatback forward 3 From behind the seat supportthe top portion of the seat with one hand as you squeeze the front release bar toward the crossbar The seat will release from the floorpins 1 8 ...

Page 19: ... RemovingLEFT ONLY andCENTER OR LEFT Seats 1 Lift theupper lever to foldthe seatback forward 2 Push down on the rear release bar located behind the seat and tilt the entire seat forward 1 9 ...

Page 20: ...ting Rear Seats Each rear seat location has two sets of floor pins Seats equipped with the built in child restraint option must be secured in the rear set of floor pins Seats that don t have the built in child restraint option can be secured in either set of floor pins Move the position of these seats up or back to provide a little more room behind or in frontof a seat 1 10 ...

Page 21: ...low the diagram on the back of the seats to replace the seatsin their proper location The LEFT ONLY seats fit only in the left positions The RIGHT ONLY seats fitonly in the right positions The CENTER OR LEFT seat fits in the center position and in either left position Don t try to place the seats in backward because they won t latch thatway 1 11 ...

Page 22: ...on 3 Push and pull on the seat to check that it islocked 4 Lift the upper lever and pull up on the seatback until it locksupright Push and pull on the seatback to be sure that it is locked 5 Check to see that you have put the seats into the proper location according to thelabel on each seat If not the seats may not latch properly and your passengers may not have the proper safety belt 1 12 ...

Page 23: ...s and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in acrash If you do have a crash you don t know if it will be abad one A few crashes aremild and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But mast crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Withoutbelts ...

Page 24: ...Why Safety Belts Work When youride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 14 ...

Page 25: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop I e m The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield 1 15 ...

Page 26: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make such good sense 1 16 ...

Page 27: ...they work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the useof safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have tobuckle up to getthe most protection That s true not onlyin frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions If I m a good driver and I never drive far from home why shouldI wear safety belts A You...

Page 28: ... vehicle has We ll start with thedriver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s howto wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt ...

Page 29: ...he buckle tilt the latch plateand keep pullinguntil you can buckle the belt Pull up on the latchplate to make sureit is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 1 19 ...

Page 30: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force 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 restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s asudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor 1 20 ...

Page 31: ...Q What s wrong with this I L 1 I I I I I A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 1 21 ...

Page 32: ...A The beltis buckled in the wrong place 1 22 ...

Page 33: ...Q What s wrong with this I A The beltis over an armrest 1 23 ...

Page 34: ... What s wrong with this I A The shoulder belt is worn under the a r r n It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 24 ...

Page 35: ... What s wrong with this I A The belt is twistedacross the body 1 25 ...

Page 36: ...sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on 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 Your Oldsmobile has an air bag for the driver Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system 1 26 ...

Page 37: ...ght on the instrument panel which shows the words AIR BAG The system checks the airbag selectrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See AirBag Readiness Light in the Index for more information 1 27 ...

Page 38: ...How the Air Bag System Works I Where is the air bag The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel 2s ...

Page 39: ...icle damage is only one indication of this What makes an air bag inflate In a frontal ornear frontal impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping asa result of a crash The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator The reaction produces nitrogen gas which inflates the air bag The inflator air bag ...

Page 40: ...eed some new parts for your air bag system If you don t get them the air bag system won t be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replaceother parts Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records i...

Page 41: ...Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system To purchase a service manual see Service Publications in the Index The air bag system does notneed regular maintenance Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman sho...

Page 42: ...Lap Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here show to wear one properly 1 32 ...

Page 43: ... slowly 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle th...

Page 44: ...ching the thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would apply force 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 restraining forces 1 34 ...

Page 45: ...The safetybelt locks if there s a sudden stop ora crash or if youpull the belt very quickly outof the retractor To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 35 ...

Page 46: ...actor 1 2 3 Pick up the latch plate and in a single motion pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle let it go back into the retractor all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure itis secure Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 1 36 ...

Page 47: ...URELY IATCH SEAT IN LOCATION SHOWN SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR The centerposition bucket seat is a CENTER OR LEFT type seat Because it is the only bucket seat with a lap belt and has a buckle on only one side there are certain places aCENTER OR LEFT type bucket seat should and should not be used See Seats in the Index If the CENTER OR LEFT bucket seat is used onthe left side of the vehicle the person si...

Page 48: ...on That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state inthe United States and in every Canadian province says children upto some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies 1 38 ...

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Page 50: ...Pad E Seat BeltLatch Plates G Buckle H Seat Belt Buckle Release Button Red I Shoulder Harness Release Strap Black J Shoulder Harness Adjustment Strap Gray K Child Restraint Cushion This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards This child restraint is designed for useonly by children who weigh between 20 and 40 pounds 9 and 18 kg and whose height is 4...

Page 51: ...lder belt anchorages of the 5 point child restraint harness The vehicle lap shoulder belt is used instead of the 5 point harness system If a child s shoulders are higher than the shoulderbelt anchorages while using the 5 point harness the spine could be injured in a collision WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHIL...

Page 52: ...t needsto be periodicallychecked andmay need to haveparts replaced after a crash See Checking YQU Restraint Systems and ReplacingSeat andRestraint System Parts After a Crash in the Index TOUse theBuilt InCMcl Restraint 2 Lower the child restraint cushion 1 Pull the child head restraint release strap and raise the head restraint until you hear the latch click 1 42 ...

Page 53: ...straint add slack to the shoulder harness Pull the black shoulder harness release strap firmly At the same timepull both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown 4 Separate the halves of the shoulder harness clip 1 43 ...

Page 54: ...elt buckle is free of foreign objects that may prevent you from properly latching the latch plates If an object is in theopening see your Oldsmobile retailer for service before using the child restraint 6 Fasten the two halves of the shoulder harness clip together and put it two to three inches 5 8 cm below thechild s chin Thepurpose of the clip is to keep the shoulderharness straps positioned cor...

Page 55: ...u expect that the child will sleep while riding a U shaped pillow that supports the child s chin may be helpful in providing additional comfort Such devices may be found in the child restraint section of major toy stores or other storeswhere children s accessories are sold 7 Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap gray firmly until the shoulder harness straps are snug against the child s should...

Page 56: ...er strip Also be sure theshoulder harness adjustment strap gray is folded up in the seat This will allow the cushion to fold completely into the seatback Raise the cushion L 2 Unlatch the child headrestraintby pulling therelease strap Lower the head restraint and press it firmly into the seatback until youhear the latch click 1 46 ...

Page 57: ...To Use as a Booster Seat 1 h11 the head restraint release strap and raise the head restraintuntil you hear the latch click 2 Lower the child restraint cushion 1 47 ...

Page 58: ...hind the removable pad The pad is held in place by fastener strips 4 Place the child on the cushionand fasten the vehicle lap shoulder belt around the child belt push the red button on the buckle 5 To release the child from the vehicle lap shoulder ...

Page 59: ...int in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you re theonly adult in the vehicle In that case you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep inmind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be su...

Page 60: ...red you ll be readyto secure thechild restraint itself Securinga Child Restraint in an Outside SeatPosition You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run thela...

Page 61: ...sitioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulderbelt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again...

Page 62: ...straint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pull the lap belt all the way out without stopping 4 While holding it out run the belt through or around the child restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 1 52 ...

Page 63: ...ed it back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint justunbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 53 ...

Page 64: ...t they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other a crash people who are If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 54 ...

Page 65: ...the centerof the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraintthat belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulderbelt is still very close to the child s face orneck you might wantto place thechild in a seat that has a lap belt if your vehicle has one 1 55 ...

Page 66: ...Wherever the child sits the lap portionof the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 56 ...

Page 67: ...es retractors anchorages and reminder systems are working properly If your vehicle has a built in child restraint also periodically make sure the child head restraint harness straps latch plates buckle clip and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose ordamaged restraint system parts If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or ...

Page 68: ...an you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seatparts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or built in child restraint wasn t being used atthe time of the collision Before replacing any safety belt see your retailer for the colrect part number You ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle The model year is on your t...

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Page 71: ...nd optional featureson your Oldsmobile and information on starting shiftingand braking Also explained arethe instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you everything is working properly and what to do if yo1 have a problem Keys if 1 2 1 ...

Page 72: ...e extrakeys Keep the plugs in a safeplace Ifyou loseyourkeys you ll be able to have new ones madeeasily using theseplugs The door keys arefor the doors and all other locks NOTICE Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features that canhelp prevent theft But you can have a lot of troubIe gettingintoyour vehicleif you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get i n Sobe s...

Page 73: ...Front Doors Door Locks From the outside use your door key or the Remote Lock Control transmitter if your vehicle has this option There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle 2 3 ...

Page 74: ...f the power door lock switch on either frontdoor to unlock all doorsand the liftgate You can lock all doors and the liftgatefrom the inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door If you have the optional Remote Lock Control system your vehicle has a special security feature If the driver s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the OFF 2 4 ...

Page 75: ...ntrol later in this section Tolocktheliftgate useeitherthepowerdoorlock switchor the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter You may also lock it manually by turningthe lock counterclockwise Automatic Door Locks Option With this featureyou can unlock all of the doors from the outsideby holding the key in the unlock position for one second To unlock only the driver s or passenger s door turn the k...

Page 76: ... four custom modes Unlock the Driver s Door Only To program the automatic door locks system to unlock only the driver s door when the shift lever is returned to PARK P press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter once The driver s door will unlock indicating that this mode has been successfully programmed Unlock All Doors To program the automatic door locks system to unlock all doors when th...

Page 77: ...eturned to PARK P If you have more than one remote transmitter foryour vehicle your automatic door locks system will operate as programmed with any of them Thereis no need to program each one individually Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leavingthe vehicle open your door and set the locks from inside Then get outand close the door Remote Lock Control Option If your Oldsmobile has this option you ca...

Page 78: ...driver s door will unlock and the interior lamps will go on when the unlock symbol is pressed see Illuminated Entry System later inthis section If pressed again within five seconds all doors and the liftgate will unlock All doors and the liftgate will lock when the lock symbol is pressed If the driver s door is open and your key is in the ignition in the OFF position you won t be able to set the d...

Page 79: ...doorsand liftgate will lock immediately If the sliding dooris open itwill lock automaticallywithin five seconds after it is closed and the doorsand liftgate will lock again To cancel the lock delay feature press the unlock symbol or the front of either power door lock switch Remote Operation of the PowerSliding Door If you have theoptional power sliding door see Power Sliding Door later in this se...

Page 80: ...cle You can match a transmitter to as many different vehicles as you own provided they are equipped with exactly the same modelsystem GeneralMotors offers several different models of these systemson their vehicles Each vehicle can haveonly four transmitters matched to it See your retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your key chain tr...

Page 81: ...mps will come on and then gradually dim to off 10seconds after the last door is closed If the driver s door hasnot been opened the interior lamps will immediately dim to off When you press the unlock symbol on your remote transmitter the lamps inside your vehicle will go on then gradually dim to off after about 40 seconds unless a door or the liftgate is opened When you turn on the ignition the in...

Page 82: ...orward or the door will remain latched in the open position Lock the sliding door from the inside by sliding the manual locking lever down Unlock it by sliding the lever up If you have the optional power door locks the sliding door lock has a delay feature See Power Door Locks or Automatic Door Locks in the Index 2 12 ...

Page 83: ...vehicle If you have the optional RemoteLock Control system you can also operate the sliding door with your remote transmitter See Remote Lock Control in the Index When your vehicle goes throughan automatic carwash be sure thepower sliding door enable switchis in the OFFposition 2 13 ...

Page 84: ...vent accidental operation of the sliding door disable the power sliding door by placing the power sliding door enable switch in the OFF position When the key is in the ignition in the RUN position the power sliding door will only open if the transaxle is in PARK P The transaxle does not have to be in PARK P to close the door If the enable switch is ON and the power sliding door is open or in the p...

Page 85: ...on Objects caughtin the path of the sliding door may be damaged Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sliding door when the sliding door enable switch is in the ON position pull the inside or outside latch release and let go the door will open fully and remain latched in the open position To manually open the power sliding door when the enable switch i...

Page 86: ...ion On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door a low voltage battery may cause the system to become inoperative This isa built in feature to prevent damage to the power sliding door motor When the battery has been charged follow these steps 1 Make sure the door is in the closed position 2 Turn the ignition off 3 Remove the fuse marked TAIL from the fuse panel 4 Wait 30 seconds 5 Rei...

Page 87: ... lever is located on the inside of the sliding door near the rear edge of the door To access the lever open the sliding door Use the security lock label on the rear edge of the dooras a guide Reach your hand around the inside rear corner of the sliding door to access thelever I Im CHILD I SECURITY LOCK To use the security lock move the securitylock lever all the way up and close the door If you ha...

Page 88: ...hildren who ride in the rear won t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use To Cancel the SlidingDoor Lock 1 Unlock the sliding door from the inside and open the door from the outside 2 Move the security lock lever all the way down The sliding door lock will now work normally If you want to open the sliding door when the security lock is on unlock t...

Page 89: ...I NOTICE Be sure there are no overhead obstructions such as a garage door before you open the liftgate You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass To unlock the liftgate insert the door key and turn the lock clockwise The liftgate will automatically lock when you close it If you have the optional power door locksor the Remote Lock Control system the liftgate will lock and unlock...

Page 90: ...ap then firmly shut the liftgate Don t drive with the liftgate open even slightly See Exhaust in the Index A light on your instrument panel will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed see Liftgate Ajar Warning Light in the Index 2 20 ...

Page 91: ... lid r To open the glove box pinch the latch release The fuse panel is located inside the glove box door See Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal However there areways you can help 2 21 ...

Page 92: ...and take your keys But what if you have to leave your ignition key What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle Put your valuables in a storage area like your glove box or locking storage bin Lock the storage bin Lock all the doors except the driver s 0 Then take the door key with you NOTICE Your modern Oldsmobile doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the...

Page 93: ...l ignition and transaxle but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed but never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RUN An ON position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch The switch ...

Page 94: ...tarting Your Engine Engines start differently The 8th digit of your Vehicle Identification Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at thetop left of your instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow the proper steps to start the engine Move your shift lever to PARK P orNEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in any other position that s ...

Page 95: ...in START This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15seconds and repeat this step NOTICE Your engineis designedto work with the electronicsin yourvehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories youcould change the way the fuel injection system operates Before adding electrical ...

Page 96: ...here as you hold the key in START for about three seconds If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine After waiting about 15seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engineis designed to work withthe electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical parts ...

Page 97: ...vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddlesor standing water drive through themvery slowly In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heatercan help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hoursprior to starting your vehicle To Use the Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood a...

Page 98: ...ter plugged in Theanswer depends onthe weather thekind of oilyou have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here weaskthat you contact your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area Shifting the Automatic Transaxle There are several different positions for your shift lever R N O D 2 1...

Page 99: ...the solenoid of the BTSI This ensures that the BTSI is operating properly If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of PARK P in this part REVERSE R Use this gear to back up I NOTICE I Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is m...

Page 100: ...NEUTRAL N with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty Forward Gears AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 If your automatic transaxle has AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a this position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56kmh push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You ll sh...

Page 101: ...appens have your vehicle serviced right SECOND GEAR 2 This positiongives you away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when more power but lower fueleconomy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you are driving less than 35mph 56km h and you go down steepmountain roads but then you would OVERDRIVE 0 for higherspeeds also want to useyour brakes off and on THIRD GEAR D If your a...

Page 102: ...n very deep sand or mud or were up againsta solid object You could damage your transaxle Also if you stop when going uphill don t hold your vehicle there withonly the accelerator pedal This could overheat and damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift into PARK P to hold yourvehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right fo...

Page 103: ...you remove your foot fromthe parking brake pedal it will pop up to the release position I 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 ShiftingInto PARK P If you are towing a trailer and areparking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows 1 Hold the brake pe...

Page 104: ... 0 Pull the lever toward you 0 Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to theLOCK position 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand your vehicle is in PARK P 2 34 ...

Page 105: ...hilland you don t shift your transaxle intoPARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put toomuch force onthe parking pawl in the transaxle You may find itdifficult to pullthe shift lever outof PARK P Thisis called torquelock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find outhow see Shifting Into PARK P in the Index Wh...

Page 106: ...e e pressure on the shiftlever A push the shift lever all the way into PARR P as you maintainbrakeapplication Then move the shiftlever into the gearyou want If you ever hold the brakepedal down butstill can t shift out of 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Apply andholdthe brake tilthe end ofStep4 PARK P try this 3 shiftto NEUTRAL m 4 Start the vehicle and then shift to the drivegear you 5 Have the vehicle i...

Page 107: ...Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You re 2 37 ...

Page 108: ...be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index Manual Windows Use the manual crank to open and close the front windows ower Windows Option 2 38 ...

Page 109: ...lypress the rear of the switch then release Thewindow will lower completely To stop the window from lowering all the way press the front of the switch Side Window Latches To raise the window press and hold the frontof the switch The rearof the side windows swings open To open pull the latch forward to release it then swing the window outward Pressthe center of the latch to secure the window in the...

Page 110: ...wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn SignaVMnltifunctionLever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Cruise Control Option The High Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlamps See Headlamps ...

Page 111: ...ne change The lever will return by itself when you release it As you signal aturn or a lane change if the arrows don t flash but just stay on a signal bulb may be burned out and other driverswon t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replaceit to helpavoid an accident If the green arrows don t go onat all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Cir...

Page 112: ...the cycle the higher the position the faster the cycle For steady wiper cycles Slide theupper control either to the LO or HI position depending on the wiper speed you want To turn the wipersoff Slide the upper control to the OFFposition Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drivesafely To avoid damage be sureto clear iceand snow from the wiper blades before ...

Page 113: ...our vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the road Check your washer fluid level often NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freezeand damageyourwasher fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fi...

Page 114: ...he washer and wiper will operate only as long as the control is held in that position Then the wiper will return to DELAY Cruise Control Option OFF ON RESUME 4 m ACCEL I SET b mCRU SE With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40kmh or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise controldoes not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph 40kmh...

Page 115: ...controlwhen the optional traction control system begins to limitwheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may turn the cruise controlback on 2 Get up to the speed you want 2 45 ...

Page 116: ... Set Speed E OFF ON RESUME II ACCEL CRUISE Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruisecontrol But you don t need toreset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RESUME ACCEL WA for about half a second ...

Page 117: ...nd even lose control So unless you want to gofaster don t hold the switch at R A To Increase Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control There aretwo ways to go toa higher speed Here s the first Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed Here s the second way to go to a hig...

Page 118: ...n to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you mayhave to brake or shift to alower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake tak...

Page 119: ...er Lamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanelLamps Pull the switch to turn off the lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Slide theupper lights control all the way up to increase the brightnessof the instrument panel lamps down to decrease the brightness Slide the control all the way down to turn them off Lamps On Reminder If you turn the ignitionkey to the OFF or LOCK position while leaving the lamps ...

Page 120: ...ighton the instrument cluster will alsobe on Fog Lamps Slide the lower lever on the lights control panel up to turn on the fog lamps down to turn them off An indicator light next to the control will glow when the fog lamps are on Your headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to go on Although your fog lamps will go off when your high beams are on high beams are notrecommended for driving in fog 2 5...

Page 121: ...on or off either reading lamp press the switchnext to it To adjust theaim of the lamps pivot the lamps in their sockets GARAGE DOOR OPENER COMPARTMENTYou can store your garage door opener in the front compartment of your overhead console and operate it from this position To install your garage door opener follow these instructions 1 Open the compartment by pressing the latch forward Remove the pie...

Page 122: ... dooropener is centered above the button on the compartment door use the intersecting lineson the Velcro inside the compartment as a guide Centerthe control button of your garage dooropener over thepoint where the lines intersect and press the opener firmly into place Make sure the button is facing down 5 Add one peg at a time until your garage door opener operates with the compartment door closed...

Page 123: ...If the outside temperatureis 37 F 3 C or lower when you turn on the ignition ICE will appear briefly on the display It s there to caution the driver that road conditions may be icy and that appropriate precautions should be taken Compass Calibration The compass is self calibrating so it does not need to be manually set However when your Silhouette isnew the compass may function erratically If it d...

Page 124: ...OFF and the USMET zone number switches Thedisplay will go off 3 After five seconds VAR CAL will appear on the 4 Press USMET until your zone number appears on 5 Press ON OFFto enter your zone number Your STORAGE COMPARTMENT To open the rear storage compartment in the overhead console press the release button SUNGLASSES STORAGE COMPARTMENT To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead c...

Page 125: ...r sliding door switches To operate these switches see Power Sliding Door in the Index Interior Lamps Control Slide theupper lights control located to the left of the instrument panel cluster all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Center Dome Lamp This lamp is located inthe center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own It will go on each time you open the doors unless you turn the inter...

Page 126: ...ese will come on each time you open the liftgate unless the interior lights overrideswitch is in the OFF position Interior Lights Override Switch This switch is located to the left of the cigarette lighter in the center instrumentpanel console It has two positions DOOR on and OFF and overrides all interior lamps except the reading lamps The interior lamps go on each time you open the doors You can...

Page 127: ...ne CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included withany electrical equipment you install When not in use always cover the outletwith the protective cap NOTICE When using the accessory power outlet Maximum load of any electrical equipment should not exceed 20 amps Be sure to turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment on for extended p...

Page 128: ...ger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat To reduce glarefrom lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To return the mirror to the day position push the lever away from you 2 58 ...

Page 129: ...irrors canbe foldedforward or rearward In therearward position they will fold flush with thevehicle This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes and when maneuvering your vehicle in narrow spaces The optionalconvenience net is designed to help keep small loads like grocery bags from falling over during sharp turns orquick stops and starts Install the convenience net at the rearof yo...

Page 130: ...vehicle as far forward as you can When not in use we recommend that you take down the conveniencenet to extend its life and retain its elasticity and tokeep the rear exit clear Store the net in the pouch behind either frontseat Luggage Carrier Option If you have the optional luggagecarrier you can load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has slats and side railsattached to the roof a...

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Page 132: ...n Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Oldsmobile For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in theIndex To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure theluggage carrier and cargo are still securely fastened 4 I Your luggage carrier has releaseknobs set in the ends of each crossrail Turn the releasekno...

Page 133: ...hten them in place Tiedowns may be removed and used in the adjustable tapped plates in the crossrails You may also use these tapped plates to secure bicycle or ski racks Air Inflator System Option Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inflator It will be located in the rear compartment on the driver s side along with the accessory power outlet With it you can inflate things like air mattresses ...

Page 134: ...switch will work even with the ignition off If the air inflator does not operate a fuse may be blown or installed incorrectly See your retailer for service Your airinflator will automatically shut off after about 10minutes To reset it press the ON switch again Don t run your air inflator for longer than 30 minutes at one time If you do you may damage the system After 30 minutes wait at least 10min...

Page 135: ... swing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Lift thecover to expose the vanity mirror Two cupholders an ashtray and a lighter arelocated in the center instrument panel console The foam cupholder liners can be removed for cleaning Should the liners everbecome damaged see your retailer for replacements To use the ashtray lift the lid 2 65 ...

Page 136: ...and the heating element NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burninto your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Side Ashtrays L To open the ashtray press the right side and turnit open To remove the ashtray for cleaning press the snuffer as you lift up the bottom of the ashtray If you have the optional rear climatecontrol your side...

Page 137: ...age bin Use the door key to lock and unlock it To open the bin pinch the latch release Inside the storage bin will find a coinholder To remove the bin for cleaning open it partway then pull out and slightly up To clean the inside of the bin vacuum or wipe with a slightly damp cloth 2 67 ...

Page 138: ... periods of time If the sound continues for an extended period of time your vehicle needs service To keep your battery from being drained you may want to pull the ELC fuse in the fuse control panel until you can get your vehicle serviced see Fuses and Circuit Breakers inthe Index To replace the bin set the hinge pins one on each side of the bin at the bottom into thehinge guides oneat each side of...

Page 139: ...rd and up until the glass panel locks into place To close the sunroof pull the latch release handle forward and down then push it back and up Press firmly tolock the latch release handle into the closed position I NOTICE The optional sunroof panel is not designed to be removed Itis made to open and close but to remain attached to the vehicle 2 69 ...

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Page 141: ...low 1 Side Vents 13 Audio System 2 LampControls 14 Rear Fan Controls 3 Turn Signal MultifunctionLever 15 CupholderdAshtray 4 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 16 Locking Storage Bin 5 InstrumentCluster 17 Lighter 6 Gearshift Lever 18 Interior Lights OverrideSwitch 7 Wiper Washer Controls 19 Traction Control Switch Option 3800 Engine 8 Center Vents 20 Climate Controls 9 Storage Compartment 21 Hazard Warnin...

Page 142: ...Instrument Panel Cluster 3800V6 Shown 3 1L V6 Similar Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the followingpages 2 72 ...

Page 143: ...em Warning Light 7 Voltmeter 8 Oil Pressure Gage 9 Tachometer 10 Safety Belt Reminder Light 11 Right Turn Signal 12 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 13 Speedometer 14 High Beam Indicator 15 Traction Control System Warning Light Option 3800V6 16 Left Turn Signal 17 Odometer 18 Trip Odometer Reset Button 19 Trip Odometer 20 FuelGage 21 Low Fuel Warning Light 22 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 2 ...

Page 144: ...w that someone has probably tried to turn it 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 that will be done If it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Tachome...

Page 145: ...y be oris a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the detailson the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warnin...

Page 146: ...cks the airbag selectricalsystemformalfunctions The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includestheairbag sensorsandmodule thewiring andthe diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START Then the light should goout This means the s...

Page 147: ...l operating range Readings in either red zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system Have your Oldsmobile serviced immediately Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is 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 parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have...

Page 148: ...elease fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light doesn t come on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere is a problem If the light flashes when y...

Page 149: ... Traction ControlSystem Warning Light Option TCS This warning light should come on briefly as you start the engine If the warning light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it willbe ready to warn you if there sa problem If it stays on orcomes on when you re driving theremay be a problem with yourtraction controlsystem and your vehicle may need service When this warning light is on the system wil...

Page 150: ...ontrol system limits wheel spin for less than four seconds Otherwise the light will go out as soon as theanti lock system stops adjusting brake pressure or thetraction control system stops limiting wheel spin The LOW TRACTION light also comes on briefly as a bulb check when the engine isstarted If the light doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is activ...

Page 151: ...t the engineis not running as a checkto show you it is worlung If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while you are driving thecomputer is 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...

Page 152: ...ning readings within the white area indicate the normal operating range Readings in or below the red area indicate that the engine s oil level may be dangerously low or there may be another problem causing low oil pressure Driving your vehicle with low oil pressure can cause extensive enginedamage Have your vehicle serviced immediately I NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can...

Page 153: ...immediately Your oil pressure gageshows the oil pressurein psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity In fact while the engine is warming up the oil pressure will be higherthan at the normal operating temperature Readings above the red warning zone indicatethe normal operating range I I NOTICE Damage to your e...

Page 154: ... symbol on your instrument panel will come on if your sliding door is not completely closed If you shift the transaxle out of PARK P while the sliding door is open or in the process of closing and the power sliding door enable switchis in the ON position the power sliding door warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the sliding door is not completely closed 2 84 ...

Page 155: ...or manually open and close the door again more slowly Low Fuel Warning Light L F When there is between 3gallons 11liters and 0 5gallon 1 8liters of fuel left in the tank the warning light next to the fuelsymbol will go on This light will also come on when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running to show you it is working If it doesn t comeon as you start your vehicle have it fixed ri...

Page 156: ...roblem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more or lessthan half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage moves a little when you turn a comer brake or speed up The...

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Page 159: ...ribed later in this section to bring outside air into your vehicle If you have the optional coolantheater and use it during cold weather 0 F 18 C or lower your heating system will provide heat more quickly because the engine coolantis already warmed See Engine Coolant Heater in the Index OFF Press thisbutton to turn the system off Press any climate control setting toturn the system on Slide this l...

Page 160: ...dows long enough to let hot inside air escape For all settings adjust the temperature control lever and fan speed as desired Directional Controls RECIRC Press to get maximum cooling orquick cool down on very hot days This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle It should not be used for longperiods of time because the air may become too cold and dry Slide thetemperature control le...

Page 161: ...tion see Adjusting Rear Seats in the Index This uncovers the rear air outlet Please keep the area around the base of the center instrument panel console and the area between and under the front seats free of objects Thiscould obstruct airflow to therear The control forthe rear fanis located below the audio system SelectLOWER BI LEV or DEFOG to direct airflow to the rear air outlet and to the rear ...

Page 162: ...arm or moderate In the RECIRC mode or if you press A Cwhen the system is in the UPPER or BI LEV modes cooled air will be directed to the rear of the vehicle through the overhead and third row air conditioningoutlets If you select N C in the LOWER mode cooled airwill be directed through the rear floorvent see Rear Air Vents later in this section unless the temperature control leveris set approximat...

Page 163: ...nder the front seats freeof objects that could obstructairflow to the rear I OFF REAR LO MED HI Rear Fan Master Control The master control for the rear fanis located below the audio system To maintain a comfortable temperaturein the rear area select the forceof air you want fromLO to HI by sliding the control to the desired setting To transfer controlof the rear fan to the rear control switch slid...

Page 164: ...master control Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defrost the windshield slide the temperature control lever all the way to WARM and press DEE Adjust the fan to the highest speed To keep the windshield clear and bring in heated air through the heater ducts press DEFOG When the temperature outside isabove freezing the air conditioner compressor will run in these settings to help remove moisture fr...

Page 165: ...when the heater orthe air conditioning fanis running Ventilation Tips 0 1 NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cutor damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn tbe covered by your warranty 0 Keep the hood and front airinlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves Thiswill allow the heater and defroster to w...

Page 166: ...e display For radios with SEEK and SCAN buttons 1 With the radio on or off press SET The SET indicator will appear on the digital display for five seconds You must begin to set the clock to the correct hour and minute during those five seconds 2 Press and hold SEEK until the correct hour appears on the display 3 Press and hold SCAN until the correct minute appears on the display For radios with 4 ...

Page 167: ...o change what is normally shown on the display station or time press the knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until the display flashes Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to change between the AM and FM bands the digital screen will momentarily display AM or FM and indicate if the station is in stereo TUNE Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right to tune in...

Page 168: ...igital screen for fiveseconds 3 While SET is displayed press one of the four pushbuttons 4 Repeat steps 1 3for eachof four AM and four FM stations Up to threeadditional stations on each band may be preset by pairing pushbuttons 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET and within five seconds press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the sametime pushbuttons are pressed at thesame time 3 The station c...

Page 169: ...listed on the top side of the cassette areplaying To change sides of the tapewhile the cassette is playing press the upper knob When the end of a tapeis reached theother side willthen play FAST FORWARD Press the button with the arrow pointing inthe same direction that the tape is playing To stop fast forward lightly press the STOP EJECT button REVERSE Press the button with the arrow pointing in th...

Page 170: ...ck and radio station frequency shown on the digital display Finding a Station AM FM Press the lower knob to change between the AM and FM bands The band you select will appear momentarily on the digital display TUNE Turn the lower knob slightly to the left or right to tune in radio stations If you hold it to the left or right it will tune rapidly You can also turn it one stop at a time to fine tune...

Page 171: ...n will display the level you have selected For a normal listening level preset at the factory press the center of the switch Adjusting the Speakers BALANCE Turn the control ring behind the upper knob slightly to the left or right to adjust the leftlright speaker balance FADE Turn the control ringbehind the lower knob slightly to the left or rightto adjust the fronthear speaker balance To Play a Ca...

Page 172: ...econd quiet spot in the tape or when you press PREV again or PROG NEXT Press this switch to go to the next selection on the tape The tape will stop at the first four second quiet spot in the tape or if youpress NEXT again or PROG ST PL Press this button to switch from the tape tothe radio Press it again to resume playing the tape EJECT Press this button to eject the cassette tape the radio will th...

Page 173: ...adio because AMAX is automatic TUNE Press the top of the switch to tune in radio stations higheron the AM or FMband Press thebottom to tunein stations lower on the band SEEK Press SEEK to tune in and stop onthe next station on the AM or FM radio band SCAN When you press SCAN theradio will go to the next station and pause there for afew seconds SCAN will display on the digital screen Press SCAN aga...

Page 174: ...ft and right or front and rear buttons at the same time To Play a Compact Disc Don t use mini discs that are called singles They won t eject Use only full size compact discs 1 Press POWER to turn the radio on 2 Insert a discpart way into the slot with the label side up The player will pull it in In a few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes back out 0 The disc may be upside down 0 The di...

Page 175: ...ume normal play When Finished with the Compact Disc Player If you press POWER or turn off the ignition the disc will stay in the player and start again when you turn on the ignition or power switch The disc will begin playing at the point where it had been stopped STEL Press this button to stop thedisc player the radio will then play Pressit again to play the disc the player will start playing the...

Page 176: ... to time and you must start theprocedure over at step 4 5 Press SET and 000 will appear on the display 6 Press and hold SEEK until the first digit of your code appears 7 Press and hold SCAN until the second and third digits of your code appear 8 Press the AMFM button and 000 will appear again Now you are ready to enter the last three digits of your code 9 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the last three di...

Page 177: ...s PREV and FF together for five seconds with the ignition on and the radiopower off Thedisplay will show SEC indicatingthe unit is in the secured mode If appears on the display the anti theft system has already been disabled Press the SET button The display will show 000 Press and hold SEEK until the first digitof your code appears Press and hold SCAN until the second and third digits of your code...

Page 178: ...ns higher on the AM or FM band press the down TUNE arrow to tune in stations lower on the band A VOL v Press the up VOL arrow to increase volume press the down VOL arrow to decreasevolume AM FM Press to change between the AM and FM radio bands MUTE Whether you are listening to the radio a cassette tape or a compact disc this switch allows you to turn off the sound without turning off the power Pre...

Page 179: ...pment check with your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especia...

Page 180: ... cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile retail facility You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassettewith a fabricbelt to clean the tape head This type of cleaning cassette will not eject It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner Ca...

Page 181: ...CE Don t mount anything to your roof or headliner such as an antenna or a luggage carrier If you puncture the roof or headliner you could damage or destroy your integrated roof antenna Have any workof this type done by your retailer If you want to add a mobile phone or two way radio to your vehicle there are specialprecautions you ll need to take because of your integrated roof antenna See Adding ...

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Page 183: ...ty Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways itmeans always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipatewhat they might do Beready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following d...

Page 184: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for theselaws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The ...

Page 185: ...other countriesit s even lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers in the U S is 0 04percent The BACwill be over 0 10 percent after threeto six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to driveis affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people...

Page 186: ...derate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There s something else about drinking and driving that many people don t know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person ssystem can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s chance o...

Page 187: ... time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long astwo or three seconds ormore with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugsand frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph ...

Page 188: ...ces you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine everstops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when youbrake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and t...

Page 189: ...icking noise if you leave the ignition in the RUN position for about four seconds before starting the vehicle If there s a problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light inthe Index Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you Y...

Page 190: ...ingly Remember Anti lock doesn t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you won t have time to apply your brakes if 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 the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti lock wo...

Page 191: ...ing wheel spin See Low Traction Light in the Index You may feel the system working oryou may notice somenoise but this is normal If your vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you to safely use it again you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index TCS ...

Page 192: ...I I Use your anti lock braking system when you needto With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle To limit wheel spin especially in slippery road conditions you should always leave thesystem on But you can turn the traction co...

Page 193: ... to do their work where the tires meet the road Unless you have traction control and the system is on adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose 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 signsnear curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course t...

Page 194: ...decision If you are holdingthe steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations arealways possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times a...

Page 195: ...catesit sallright to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross asolid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you re awaiting an opportunity For one thing following tooclosely reduces your area of vision especially if you re following alarger vehicle Also you won t h...

Page 196: ...about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid adrivercanlosecontrolof the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care s...

Page 197: ...y surfaces because stopping distancewill be longer and vehicle control more limited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking 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 c...

Page 198: ...ar old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshineyou are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you re driving don t wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from headlamps but th...

Page 199: ...ghted objects Justas your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers sufferfrom night blindness the inability to seein dim light and aren t even aware of it Driving inthe Rain I Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction isn t as good as on dr...

Page 200: ...road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low Itcan happen if alot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone 4 18 ...

Page 201: ...r parking lamps to helpmake you more visible to others Besides slowing down allow some extra following distance And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires in the Index City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount ...

Page 202: ...s You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner isbusy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turn...

Page 203: ...o pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just beforeyou leave the lane glancequickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t anothervehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower atnight When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance ...

Page 204: ... your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually sucha condition as highway hypnosis Or is itjust plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lackof awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretchof road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tireson the road the drone of the engine and ...

Page 205: ...ntain Roads Driving on steephills or mountains is different from driving in flat orrolling terrain If you drive regularly in steep country or if you re planning to visit there here are some tips that can make 4 23 ...

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Page 207: ... Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or icebetween your tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You ll have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What s the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or icecan be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more ...

Page 208: ...n more Your anti lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock in the Index Allow greater following distance on any slippery road Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clea...

Page 209: ...mmon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe Turn on your hazard flashers Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Put on extra clothing orwrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags fioormats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep warm...

Page 210: ...restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with yourheadlamps Let the heater run for awhile Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do itas little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle...

Page 211: ...inflation pressuresneeded to obtainthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating TheGVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fueland cargo The CertificatiodTire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need ...

Page 212: ...sing heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings Ask your retailer to help you load your vehicle the right way NOTICE Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading If you put things inside your vehicle like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn...

Page 213: ...by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be usedproperly That s the reason for this section In it aremany time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull atrailer Load ...

Page 214: ...ore than 2 000pounds 900 kg You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800k m your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or otherParts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80ludh and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle we...

Page 215: ...rature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle You can ask your retailer for our trailering information or advice oryou can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measur...

Page 216: ...ches It s important tohave the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch Here are some rules to follow 0 If you ll be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000pounds 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very importan...

Page 217: ...dation for attachingsafety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 000pounds 450 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to ...

Page 218: ... lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Pa...

Page 219: ... turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to alower gear before you start down...

Page 220: ...ter Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 0 Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See t...

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Page 223: ...azard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers switchis on the steering column below the ignition switch Press the button in to turn on your flashers 5 1 ...

Page 224: ...gles you can set one up at the sideof theroad about 300feet 100m behindyour vehicle Jump Starting If your battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Oldsmobile But please follow the steps below to do it safely On vehicles equipped with the optional power sliding door alow voltage battery or replacing a battery may cause the system to become inopera...

Page 225: ... but be sure the vehicles aren t touching each other Ifthey are itcould cause a ground connection you don t want You wouldn t be able to start your Oldsmobile and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems You could be injured if the vehicles roll Set the parking brake firrnly on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle inPARK P or amanual transaxle inNEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignitionon ...

Page 226: ...itive jump starting terminal The terminal is in the red boxon the same side of the engine compartment as your battery You shouldalways usethe remote positive terminal instead of the positive terminal on your battery To open the remote positive terminal box pull the tab and open the cover 5 4 ...

Page 227: ...s here are some things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will goto negative or ametal engine part Don t connect to or you llget a short thatwould damage thebattery and maybe other parts too 7 Connect the red positive cable tothe positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 5 ...

Page 228: ...e vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 3 1L V6 Engine 5 6 ...

Page 229: ...arks gettingback to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehiclewith the good battery and run the engine fora while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service GOOD BATTERY DEAD BATTERY 13 Remove the cables in reverse orderto prevent electrical shorting Take care thatthey don t touch each other orany other metal 5 7 ...

Page 230: ... Sling type tow truck B Wheel lift tow truck C Car carrier If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarketitems like fog lamps aeroskirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers 5 8 ...

Page 231: ...rive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can stillmove the shiftlever with sling type equipment 0 If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that thismanual contains detailedtowing instructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them 5 9 ...

Page 232: ...he vehicle s steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL N and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unless you must If the vehiclemust be towed on the front wheels don t go more than 35 mph 56km h or farther than 50 miles 80km or your transaxle will be damaged If these limitsmust be exceeded then the front wheels have to besupported on a...

Page 233: ...red for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps 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 dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attachwinch cables or J hooks to suspensi...

Page 234: ...h T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame rails about two feet behind the front wheels 6 L 2 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each control arm 5 12 ...

Page 235: ... toread all the information on Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes in the frame rails justahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling crossbar directlyunder the rear bumper No 4x4 wood beam is needed 5 13 ...

Page 236: ...r from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Always use T hooksinserted in the T hook slots Never use J hooks They will damage drivetrain and suspension components 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle inboard of ...

Page 237: ...mobile s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index If Steam Is Coming From YourEngine NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 15 ...

Page 238: ...jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to thehighest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THIRD D for automatic transaxles If you nolongerhave the overheatwarning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam y...

Page 239: ...here s what you ll see If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down A Coolant recovery tank B Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fan or fans if you have the 3800 V6 engine 3 1L V6 Recovery Tank Level 5 17 ...

Page 240: ...ses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to beno leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle needs service 5 18 ...

Page 241: ...the Index for more information about the proper coolant mix NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL HOT mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing you can try You can add the proper coolantmix directly to t...

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Page 243: ...ops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressureleft 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Remove the pressure cap 3800 V6 Removing the PressureCap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL HOT mark 3...

Page 244: ... 5 plTt the cap backon the coolantrecovery tank but leave theradi orpres cap off 3800 V6 Upper RadiatorHose 6 Start theengine and let itrun until you can eelthe upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan s 5 22 ...

Page 245: ...e filler neck until the level reaches the base of the fillerneck 3800 V6 Replacing the Pressure Cap 3 1L V6 Replacing the Pressure Cap 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up as shown 5 23 ...

Page 246: ...icularly on a curve actsmuch like a skid and may require the samecorrection you d use ina skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy butyou can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use your j...

Page 247: ...change a tire 5 25 ...

Page 248: ...er s side 2 Remove thejack andjacking tools by loosening the wing nut and retainer bar 1 Open the jack storagecompartment by sliding the latch down and removing the compartment cover 3 Separate the plastic pouch from thejack and remove thejacking tools folding wrench and shaft from the pouch 5 26 ...

Page 249: ...t into the hole above the rear bumper Then attach the folding wrench to the shaft Rotate the folding wrench counterclockwise tolower the compact spare tireuntil it can be pulled from under the vehicle 6 Slide the cable retainerthrough the centerof the spare then place the compact spare tirenear the flat tire 5 27 ...

Page 250: ... 7 Each wheel nut is coveredwith a nylon cap Use the folding wrench to removethe nylon caps fromthe wheel nuts before you loosen the nuts 8 Loosen the wheel nuts but do not remove them using the folding wrench 5 28 ...

Page 251: ...ejack head a few inches I L L G n J IO Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s frame Position thejack and raise thejack head until it fitsfirmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you 5 29 ...

Page 252: ...ff the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 11 Raise the vehicle by rotating the folding wrench clockwise inthejack Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire tofit 12 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flattire 5 30 ...

Page 253: ...on the wheel mounting surface 14 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 15 Lower the vehicle by attaching the folding wrench to thejack and rotating the wrench counterclockwise Lower thejack completely ...

Page 254: ...e wheel and raise the flat tire until you hear thehoist mechanism click twice This means that the wheel is firmly stored against the underside of the vehicle When storing the spare tire be certain to turn the spare so the valve stem is near the rear of the vehicle This will help you to check and maintain tire pressure in the spare Push against the tire tobe certain it is stored firmly 5 32 ...

Page 255: ...ge compartment and replace the compartment cover Be sure to also storethe nylon nut caps When you replace the compact spare tirewith a full size tire replace the nylon nut caps over the wheel nuts Tighten them hand tight using the folding wrench see step 7 5 33 ...

Page 256: ...ced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire assoon as you can Your spare will last longerand be ingood shape in caseyou need it again NOTICE Don t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact s...

Page 257: ...nson your vehicle see Tire Chains in theIndex Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out First turnyour steering wheel left and right Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels I your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the ...

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Page 261: ...r vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks I G M Doing Your Own ServiceWork If you want to dosome of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Serv...

Page 262: ...Canada These fuels should have the proper additives so you should not have to add anything to the fuel In the United States and Canada it s easy to be sure you get the right kind of gasoline unleaded You ll see UNLEADEDright on the pump And only unleaded nozzles will fit into your vehicle s filler neck Be sure the posted octane is at least 87 If the octane is less than 87 you may geta heavy knocki...

Page 263: ...ontrol additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission controlsystem working properly It s good for your vehicle and you ll be doing your part for cleaner air Many gasolines arenow blended with oxygenates General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials such as MTBE and ethanol By d...

Page 264: ...t wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908C...

Page 265: ...asoline Clean gasoline from painted surfaces assoon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index To take off the cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door 6 5 ...

Page 266: ...he Hood Hood Release NOTICE If you need a new cap be sure to get the right type Your retailercan 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 t To open the hood first pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle ...

Page 267: ...od prop rod may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood sobe careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the prop Pull forwardon the hood prop to release it from its storage clip Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the undersideof the hood 6 7 ...

Page 268: ...hood be sure all thefillercaps are on properly Lift the hood tu relieve thepressure dn the hood prop Remove the hood prop from the slotin the hood and returnthe prop to its retainer Letthe haad downand close it f d y 6 8 ...

Page 269: ...nt Reservoir 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Air Cleaner 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap IO Radiator Cap 6 9 ...

Page 270: ...ant Reservoir 6 Battery 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 Air Cleaner 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Oil Fill Cap 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 10 Radiator Cap 6 10 ...

Page 271: ... front of the engine compartment near the center The dipstick handle has a bright yellow loop design for easier identification Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back i n all the way Remove it ag...

Page 272: ...t kind This part explainswhatkind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see CapacitiesandSpeciflcatians in the Index NOTICE Don t add too muchoil I your enginehasso much oil that theoillevel getsabovethe cfoss hakhed area that showsthe proper operatingrange your enginecouldbe damaged 3 1L V6 Adding EngineOil 6 12 ...

Page 273: ...er operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils of the proper quality for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol The Starburst symbol indicates that the oilhas been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API and is preferred for use in your gasoline engine 6 13 ...

Page 274: ...if it s going to be 0O F 18O C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMYAND COUl STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTEDTEMPERATURERANGE HOT WEATHER O F C ioo t 3 8 80 27 60 t 16 a o 4 2 0 7 O l 8 I i COLD WEATHER SAE 1OW ...

Page 275: ...ne As shown in the chart SAE 1OW 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it s going to be colder than 60O F 16O C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE 5W 30 These numbers on an oil containershow its viscosity or thickness Do not use otherviscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 NOTICE Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified Fo...

Page 276: ...a big help if you have to park outside in very cold weather 0 F 18OC or colder If your vehicle has this option see Engine Coolant Heater in the Index What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay onyour skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a ...

Page 277: ... driver s sideof the vehicle to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filterand the crankcase ventilation filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I NOTICE If the air cleaner is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine whichwill damage it Always have the ...

Page 278: ...he air cleaner filter replace the cover and tighten the wing nut securely 3800 V6 Replacing the Air Cleaner Filter To Check or Replace 3800V6 1 Loosen the four wing nuts 2 Pull the top of the air cleaner toward the front of the vehicle and remove the air cleaner filter 3 Be sure to install the air cleanerfilter replace the cover and tighten the wing nuts securely 6 18 ...

Page 279: ...ur Oldsmobile retailer Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to 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 mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurate readingif you check your tran...

Page 280: ...t lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P Let the engine run at idlefor three to fiveminutes Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 3 1L V6 Checking Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 20 ...

Page 281: ...stick back in all the way If the fluid levelis low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level intothe cross hatched areaon the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it tothe proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint OSL Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON 111 because ...

Page 282: ...e a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half antifreeze that meets GM Specification 1825M which won t damage aluminum parts You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825Mwith a complete coolant flush and refill Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer with any complete coolant flush and refill If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything ...

Page 283: ...the vehicle towards the middle of the engine compartment 3 1L V6 Checking Coolant 3800 V6 Checking Coolant To Check Coolant When your engine is cold thecoolant level should be at COLD or a little higher When your engine iswarm the level should be upto FULL HOT or a little higher 6 23 ...

Page 284: ...lant loss and possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator pressure cap an AC cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a p...

Page 285: ... 1L V6 engine is located toward the back of the engine compartment to theleft of the circular aircleaner 3800 V6 Checking the Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir for the 3800 V6 engine is located to the right of the engine coolant reservoir at the very back of the engine compartment 6 25 ...

Page 286: ...the system inspected and repaired What toAdd Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index Windshield WasherFluid To Add NOTICE When adding power steering fluid or making a complete fluid change always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals The windshield washer flu...

Page 287: ... expansion which could damage the tank if it is completelyfull Don t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in your master cylinder might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to a...

Page 288: ...n the Index What to Add The brake fluid reservoir is located to the left of the windshield washer fluid reservoir at the back of the engine compartment When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap before removin git NOTICE 0 Don t let someone put in ...

Page 289: ...is does not mean something iswrong with your brakes Your rear drumbrakes don t have wear indicators but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise have the rear brake linings inspected Also the rearbrake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed for rotation or changing When you have the front brakes replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake liningsshould alway...

Page 290: ...r the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s time for a new battery we recommend a Delco Freedom battery Get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label The batter...

Page 291: ...Halogen bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Remove the two black knobs 2 Tilt the bulb housing forward 6 31 ...

Page 292: ...the plastic locking tab 6 Snap a new bulb assembly onto the wiring harness 7 Replace the bulb assembly by reversing step 3 8 Replace the bulb housing and the two black knobs TaillampBulb Replacement For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Open the rear side windows and liftgate 2 Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing 3 Undo the spring clips under the weatherstrip at the...

Page 293: ...b so that the lower bump slides into the deepest slot in the housing Press in and twist the bulb 1 8 turn clockwise Reposition the bulb assembly in the taillamp housing Turn the assembly 116turn clockwise to lock in place 8 Replace the entire taillamp housing and screws 9 Attach the spring clips to the taillamp housing and secure them 10 Close the rear side windows and liftgate 11 Test the bulbs b...

Page 294: ...me in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm 6 34 ...

Page 295: ...t let anyone tell you that underinflationor overinflation is all right It s not If your tires don t have enoughair underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tireoverloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or m...

Page 296: ...ssible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When it sTime for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more information The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is themost important See Scheduled Maintenance Services in theIndex for scheduled rotation intervals When rotating your...

Page 297: ...ng You need a new tire if 0 You can see the indicators at three ormore places around the tire 0 You can see cord or fabricshowing through thetire s rubber 0 The tread or sidewallis cracked cut orsnagged deep enough to show cord or fabric 0 The tire has a bump bulge or split The tire has a puncture cut or otherdamage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 6 37 ...

Page 298: ... other things during normal service on your vehicle If your tires have an all season tread design the TPC number will be followed by an MS for mud and snow If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Specnumber make sure they are thesame size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following inf...

Page 299: ...one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course asa tire graded 100 The relativeperformance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantlyfrom the norm due tovariations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represe...

Page 300: ...alignment may need to be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your wheels may needto be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nutsshould be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired...

Page 301: ...sonly where legal and only when you must Use onlySAE Class S type chains that arethe propersize for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fastened Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contactcontinues slow down until it stops Dr...

Page 302: ... these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to getrid of dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean damp cloth Your Oldsmobile retailer has two GMcleaners a solvent type spot lifter and a foam type powdered cleaner They will clean norm...

Page 303: ...ly with a blow dryer or a heat lamp NOTICE Be careful A blow dryer or a heat lamp may scorch the fabric i Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spotsand stains will clean off better withjust water and mild soap If you need to usea solvent 0 0 Gently scrape excesssoil from the trim material with a clean dull knife ...

Page 304: ... scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 0 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions described earlier 0 If an odor lingers after cleaningvomit or urine treat the area with a waterhaking soda solution 1teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1cup 250ml of lukewarm water If needed cleanlightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cre...

Page 305: ...Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Vacuum the carpeted area as needed and clean as you would any other carpet Cleaning the Built In Child Restraint ...

Page 306: ...the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then ri...

Page 307: ...able switchin the OFF position High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Oldsmobile by hand may benecessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Oldsmobile has a basecoatklearcoat paint finish The clearcoat ...

Page 308: ...h soaps chemicals chrome polish abrasive cleanersor should be repaired right away abrasive cleaning brushes on them because yo l could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax may be applied Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your retailer or other service outlets Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer s body and pain...

Page 309: ...quire different collision repair procedures than metal paneled vehicles See your Oldsrnobile retailer for information on collision repair Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditionscan create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ringlet shaped discolorations and small irregular da...

Page 310: ...I i Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials Weatherstrips Stops squeaks 6 50 ...

Page 311: ...ou ll find this label inside the glove box door It s very helpful if youever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation 0 paint information and 0 a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Add onElectrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your retailer...

Page 312: ...check fuses refer to the fuse panel which is behind the glove box door and the fuse usage chart later in this section A fuse puller is clipped inside the fuse panel door Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you rep...

Page 313: ...r Lamps License Plate Lamp Radio HeatNentlAC Control Head Power Sliding Door Throttle Body Fuel Injection Fuel Pump Relay Elec Vac Reg Valve Elec Control Module Elec Spark Control Module Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Sidemarker Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps FogLamps Cluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Module Elec Level Control Sensor Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower...

Page 314: ...ECM Anti Lock Brakemraction Control System Mass Air How Sensor Electronic Control Module TURN Front Rear Turn Lamps Front Sidemarker B U Lamps Cluster Turn Telltale Back up Lamps Fog Lamps Module Elec Level Control Sensor GAUGESCluster Anti Lock Brake System Lamp INJ 3365D Remote Location see page 6 56 LPS Cluster Radio Wiper Switch Headlamp Switch Rear Blower Switch HeatNentlAC Control Head Door ...

Page 315: ... passenger s door 3 4 5 Position Circuitry 1 Hazard Flasher 2 With 3800 V6 engine only Canister Purge Solenoid A C Clutch Control Relay Cruise Control Not Used Power Windows Circuit Breaker 6 7 8 9 10 Power SeatlPower Sliding Door Motor Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker Air Conditioning Blower Relay Horn Relay Chime Module Defogger Timer Relay 6 55 ...

Page 316: ... positive jump starting terminal To open the junction block press in on both sides of the cover This fuseis located under the hood on a bracket just behind the passenger s side headlamp It is mounted on the face of the bracket in the position closest to the passenger s side of the vehicle The fuse services the injectors fuel pump oil pressure sender and fuel pump switch 6 56 ...

Page 317: ... on and off or in some cases toremain off If this happens haveyour headlamp system checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to 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...

Page 318: ... 1L V6 Engine 3800 V6 Engine WithAir Conditioning With Air Conditioning 11 1 2quarts 10 75 L With Rear Climate Control 13quarts 12 25 L NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual FrontA Conly 2 1 4pounds 1 02 kg Front and Rear A C 3 pounds 1 36 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same I f the air conditioning ...

Page 319: ...ystem Tire Pressures Sizes WheelNutTorque 3800 V6 Engine 20 gallons 1 pint I 1 4pints 76 00 L 0 50 L 0 60 L 1 pint 0 50 L 1 1 2 pints 0 70 L See CertificatiodTire label on driver s door 100lb ft 140Nom NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual 6 59 ...

Page 320: ... 195 O F 91OC Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element ACType A 773C EngineOil Filter ACType PF 47 PCVValve ACTypeCV 789C SparkPlugs ACTypeoR43TS RemoteLockControlBattery 1 CR2032 Gap 0 045 inch 1 14 mm 3800 V6 Engine 1 V6 3 8 Liters 9 0 1 1 6 5 4 3 2 195 F 91 C AC Type A 974C AC Type PF 47 AC Type CV 892C AC Type 41 601 Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm CR2032 6 60 ...

Page 321: ...uter 9006 Inner 9005 FogLamps HI 55W FrontSidemarkerLamps 194NA Stop Tail Turn Signal Lamps Upper2Positions 194 Lower 2 Positions 2057 UnderhoodLamp 561 INSIDELAMPS BULB Courtesy Lamps CargoArea 562 Sliding Door Stepwell 562 FrontFloor 194 Reading Lamps Front 562 Rear 906 Dome Lamps Front 561 Rear 561 Glove Compartment Lamp 194 IndicatorLamps 74 6 61 ...

Page 322: ...NOTES 6 62 ...

Page 323: ... Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keepyour vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions fromyour ...

Page 324: ...r you stop for fuel Italso explains what you can easily do tohelp keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer s service department or another qualified service center should perform Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained Thes...

Page 325: ...Oldsmobile retailer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go toyour retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make surewhoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be r...

Page 326: ... Miles 5 000 km or 3 Months Engine Oil and Filter Change Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km or 6 months Chassis Lubrication At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Every 12 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Inspection if drivingin dusty conditions Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Cooling System Service orevery 24 mont...

Page 327: ...System Service or every 24 months Spark PlugReplacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Air CleanerHoses Ducts Valves Inspection 3 1L Code D Engine Only Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Every 60 000Miles 100000 km Automatic Transaxle Service severeconditions Engine Accessory Drive BeltInspection Spark PlugWire Inspection Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR SystemInspection or every60 months 3 1L Code D engine...

Page 328: ...rces Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emi...

Page 329: ...e parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 9 000Miles 15 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ...

Page 330: ...ke cable guides andunderbody contact pohts andlinkage or evev 6months whicheveroccurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccws first An Emission ControlService in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 0Inspect aircleaner filter if you are driving DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 8 ...

Page 331: ...kage parking brake cable guides and underbodycontact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occurs first 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACT...

Page 332: ...nd steering An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occurs first I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 10 ...

Page 333: ...ing system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See EngineCoolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling systemand pressure cap An Elnissiou Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter Service more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Sen ice 17Rotat...

Page 334: ...very 3 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate the suspension and steering An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst I I I 3 I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 7 12 ...

Page 335: ...ine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUA...

Page 336: ...er or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Sewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfist DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 7 14 ...

Page 337: ...0O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilterdo not require changing delivery service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 51 000Miles 85000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service D...

Page 338: ...nsaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An EmissionControl Service ...

Page 339: ...enser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap AH Emission Control Service 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Corltro1Servic e 0Inspect spark plug wires AI Emissiolz Contlvl Service t 0Replace air cleaner filter Replace filter more often under dusty conditions An Emission Control Senrice 0Inspect fuel tank capand lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an...

Page 340: ...ine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICEDB Y A...

Page 341: ...ICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 17Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 19 ...

Page 342: ... MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first ClRotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotat...

Page 343: ... B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every6 months whichever occurs first I I I 1 DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 21 ...

Page 344: ...An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressurecap and neck Pres...

Page 345: ...more often under dustyconditions 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 7 23 ...

Page 346: ...ering An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points andlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 99 000 Miles 165000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUALMILEAGE 7 24 ...

Page 347: ...onditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or lfyou do not use your vehicle under any o f these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 7 25 ...

Page 348: ...he completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service I7Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points...

Page 349: ...y 12 months whichever occurs first 1 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 22 500 Miles 37 500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake cable guidesand underbody contact points and linkage or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Insp...

Page 350: ...ths whichever occursfirst 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 months whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressurecap An Emission Control Service Replace spark plugs An Emission Control 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control 0Air CleanerHoses D...

Page 351: ...nths whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and unde...

Page 352: ...not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing delivery service L 1 1 52 500Miles 87500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichev...

Page 353: ...ean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap An Emission Control Service c Replacesparkplugs AnEmissionControlSewice 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService f c c 1Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 1Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed or...

Page 354: ...cursfirst Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shiftlinkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact point...

Page 355: ... information DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension and steering An Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage orevery 12 months whichever occurs first 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 24 ...

Page 356: ...hange engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake cable guides and underbody contact points and linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index forproper rotation pattern and additional information DATE SERV...

Page 357: ...avy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service lfyou donot useyour vehicle under anyof these conditions the fluid andfilter do not require changing DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 35 ...

Page 358: ...ecessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check tire inflation Make suretires are inflated to the pressures specified on the CertificatiodTire label l...

Page 359: ...g Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter Brake hansaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Starter Switch 1 Before you start be sure you hav...

Page 360: ...ly in LOCK Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK P Mechanism Check Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your footon the regular brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the enginerunning and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brakepedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only Shift to PARK ...

Page 361: ...ean and then inspect the drive axle 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 missing or out of position partsas well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause aheat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fu...

Page 362: ...052753or equivalent conformingto GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent I USAGE Hydraulic Brake System IParking Brake Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid GM PartNo 1052535or equivalent DOT 3 brakefluid Chassi...

Page 363: ...M P a r t No 1052497 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LB or GC LB USAGE Hood and Door Hinges Rear Folding Seat Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compartment Liil Hinges Sliding Door Track Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM PartNo 1050109 Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol GM Part No 1052349 or equivalent white grease Dielectric Silico...

Page 364: ... service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can beadded on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to storethem Maintenance Record 7 42 ...

Page 365: ...MaintenanceRecord 7 43 ...

Page 366: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING ERVICED BY IAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 44 ...

Page 367: ...ved to your satisfaction the following steps shouldbe taken STEP ONE Discuss your concernwith a member of your retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matterhas already been reviewedwith the Sales Service or Parts Manager contact the owner of the retail facilityor the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of the retail facility mana...

Page 368: ...95 Lansing MI 48909 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility using the retailer s facilities equipment and...

Page 369: ... a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LINE isan out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is available free of charge to customer...

Page 370: ...courts For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death you should immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying G...

Page 371: ...tawa OntarioKlG 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 Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile CustomerAssistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limit...

Page 372: ...e locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request foran Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answerany questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The OldsmobileRoadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day 365 days ayear Who Is Covered Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Oldsm...

Page 373: ...s covering various subjects are regularly sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities GM monitors 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 bplletins may involve any number of vehicles Some will describe inexpensive service others will describe e...

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Page 377: ...alance Tires 6 40 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 48 Servicing 1 31 Antenna Integrated Roof 3 23 Anti Lock 4 6 Anti Lock Brake ABS Junction Block Fuse 6 56 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 78 4 7 Anti Lock Brakes 4 6 Anti TheftFeature CD Player 3 17 Antifreeze 6 22 Adding 6 23 Checking 6 23 Appearance Care 6 42 Appearance Care and Materials 6 50 Ashtrays 2 65 66 Audio Systems 3 8 Auto Down Window...

Page 378: ...g 2 32 Brakes Trailer 4 35 Brakes Anti Lock 4 6 Braking 4 5 Braking In Emergencies 4 10 Break In NewVehicle 2 22 BTSI Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock 2 29 36 7 37 Bucketseats 1 5 Adjusting Rear Seats 1 10 Capacities and Specifications 6 58 CarbonMonoxide 2 20 4 27 34 37 CassetteTapePlayer 3 11 Cassette Tape Player Care 3 22 CD Player Anti Theft Feature 3 17 Center Dome Lamp 2 55 CenterPassengerPos...

Page 379: ...iperBlades 6 46 SpecialProblems 6 44 Glass 6 46 Stains 6 42 The Insideof Your Oldsrnobile 6 42 The Outside of Your Oldsmobile 6 47 Tires 6 48 Top of the Instrument Panel 6 45 Vinyl 6 44 Climate Control System 3 1 ClimateControl Rear 3 4 Clock Settingthe 3 8 Coinholder 2 67 ComfortControls 3 1 CompactDiscCare 3 22 Compact Disc Player 3 16 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 Console CompactOverhead 2 55 Console...

Page 380: ...18 Driver s 4 Way Manual Seat 1 1 Driver s 6 Way Power Seat 1 3 Driving On Grades Witha Trailer 4 37 Driving AtNight 4 15 Defogger Rear Window 3 7 City 4 19 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 20 In a Blizzard 4 27 In Foreign Countries 6 4 In the Rain 4 17 OnCurves 4 11 On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 23 OnSnowandIce 4 25 Through Deep Standing Water 2 27 Winter 4 24 With a Trailer 4 35 Drunken Drivin...

Page 381: ...urTank 6 4 Gage 2 86 In Foreign Countries 6 4 Fuse Paiiel 3 lL V6Engine 6 53 Fuse Panel 3800 V6 Engine 6 54 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 52 Gag EngineCoolantTemperature 2 80 GarageDoor Opener Compartment Overhead Console 2 51 Gasolines for CleanerAir 6 3 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 4 29 GearPositions 2 28 Glass Cleaning 6 46 GloveBox 2 21 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4 29 Halogen Bulbs 6 31 Haz...

Page 382: ...tions Exhaust Systems 7 39 Steering Suspension and Front Wheel Drive Instrumentpanel 2 70 Jack Tie 5 25 Jumpstarting 5 2 Lamps 2 49 Lamps Control Interior 2 55 LampsOnReminder 2 49 Lane Change Indicator 2 41 Larger Children Safety Belt Use 1 54 Latches Side Window 2 39 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 7 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running 2 35 Level Control Electronic 2 68 Liftgate Ajar Warning Lig...

Page 383: ...4 38 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light 2 81 Manual Front PassengerSeat 1 2 ManualWindows 2 38 Methanol I nFuel 6 3 Mirrors 2 58 ConvexOutside 2 58 Inside Daymight Rearview 2 58 Power Remote Control 2 59 Visorvanity 2 65 MTBE I nFuel 6 3 Net Convenience 2 59 Neutral N Position 2 30 NewVehicle Break In 2 22 Night Vision 4 16 odometer 2 74 Odometer TamperResistant 2 74 Off RoadReco...

Page 384: ...lacement 6 60 Passing 4 13 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 39 PowerDoorLocks 2 4 PowerOutlet Accessory 2 57 Power Remote Control Mirrors 2 59 Power Sliding Door 2 13 Power Sliding Door Warning Light 2 84 Power Steering 4 11 Power Steering Fluid 6 25 Adding 6 26 Checking 6 25 Power Windows 2 38 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 31 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications Serviceand Owner 8 7 Parking ...

Page 385: ...ositions 1 32 Rear Seat Passengers 1 32 Replacing After a Crash 1 58 Right Front Passenger Position 1 32 Use by Children 1 38 Use by Larger Children 1 54 Use by Smaller Children and Babies 1 38 UseDuringPregnancy 1 31 WhyTheyWork 1 14 SafetyChains 4 35 Safety Defects Reporting to GeneralMotors 8 5 Reporting to the Canadian Government 8 5 Reporting to the United States Government 8 4 SafetyWarnings...

Page 386: ...Theft 2 21 SpareTire Compact 5 34 Tapeplayercare 3 22 Stains Cleaning 6 42 Temperature and Compass Display 2 53 Speedometer 2 74 TCS warningLight 2 79 4 9 Starting Your Engine Thermostat 6 24 3 lLv6 Engine 2 24 Third Gear D Position 2 31 3800V6Engine 2 25 TiltSteeringWheel 2 40 Steamy IfComing From Your Engine 5 15Time Setting the 3 8 Steering Column Lock 7 38 Tire Chains 6 41 Tire Inspection and ...

Page 387: ...Turnsignals 4 37 Transaxle Fluid Automatic 6 19 Transmitters Matching toYourVehicle 2 10 TripOdometer 2 75 Weight of a Trailer 4 33 Trip Before Leaving on a Long 4 21 TurnSignaland Lane Change Indicator 2 41 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2 40 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4 37 Underbody Maintenance 6 48 Underhood Lamp 6 11 Vehicle DamageWarnings iv Vehicle Identification Number VIN 6 51 Vehi...

Page 388: ...hes 2 39 Windshield Washer Fluid 2 43 6 26 W d o w MZI IIU 2 38 Power 2 38 Whdshield Washers 2 43 WindshieldWashers Rear 2 44 WindshieldWiper Circuit Breaker 6 57 WindshieldWipers 2 42 WindshieldWipers Rear 2 44 Wmter Driving i n 4 24 Wiring Headlqp 6 57 Wreck Tuwing 5 8 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 34 9 12 n 4 i 6i ...

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