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Summary of Contents for 1996 88

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Page 3: ...rive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the...

Page 4: ...your Oldsmobile soit will be there if you ever needit when you re on the road I you sellthe vehicle please leave this manual init so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A PartNo 22652544 B First Edi...

Page 5: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could h...

Page 6: ...d the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warningsi nmerent colorsor in Werent words You ll also see warning labelson your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NO...

Page 7: ...ngers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD Q WIN...

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Page 10: ...you want it Then release the bar and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is locked into place 4 To adjust the power seat Seat Control A Raise the front of the seatby holding the...

Page 11: ...back to where you want it But don t have a seatback rechid if your vehicle is moving Release the lever to lock the seatback Pull up on the lever rindthe seatwill go to an upright position Sitting in a...

Page 12: ...at the top of the restraintis closest tothe top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Safety Belts They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use...

Page 13: ...e Safety Belt ReminderLight in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never knowif you ll bein a crash If youdo have a crash you don...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anythmg you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seaton wheels Put someoneon it 1 6...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Thenstopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 7...

Page 16: ...orthe safetybelts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicledoes You getmore time to stop You stopovermore distance a dyour strongest bonestake theforces That s why safetybelts make such good sens...

Page 17: ...belts not insteadof them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags youstillhave to buckle up to get the most protect...

Page 18: ...n Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to s...

Page 19: ...d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatalinjuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulde...

Page 20: ...osition You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle After you move the adjuster to where you wantit try to moveit down without squeezing the release handle to m...

Page 21: ...s too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt i too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shou...

Page 22: ...s buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would goup over your abdomen The belt forces would be there notat the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle y...

Page 23: ...eriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much f...

Page 24: ...y injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your retailer to f i xit...

Page 25: ...lts To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt shouldgo back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage...

Page 26: ...r position Supplemental Restraint System SRS Thispart explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or a i rbag system Your Oldsmobile has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag f...

Page 27: ...ng control of the vehicle An inflating air bag canseriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Children and the cautio...

Page 28: ...How the Air Bag System Works Where are the airbags The driver s airbag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 20...

Page 29: ...be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform s as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bagis not designedto inflate in rollovers...

Page 30: ...ts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the dr...

Page 31: ...Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system...

Page 32: ...seat someone can sit in the center position Ifyour vehiclehas abench seat someone can sit inthe center position Ifyour vehicle has front andrearbench seats someone can sit inthe center positions Ifyo...

Page 33: ...oned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youeverhad to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted peo...

Page 34: ...latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted release buttononthe buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly i f you ever had to I 1 J l L 3 I I...

Page 35: ...ching the thighs In a crash this applies forceto the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could...

Page 36: ...s if there s a sudden stop or a crash A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt ifyourshoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much whichcould increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 37: ...1 Pull the elastic cord out frombetweenthe edge of the seatbackand the interiorbody toremovethe guidefrom its storageclip...

Page 38: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat The elastic co...

Page 39: ...ldren smaller than adult size In fact the law in every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained whilein a vehicle Smaller Children and B...

Page 40: ...l a crash Duringa crash a baby will becomeso CAUTION Continued heavy you can thold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 kdh a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110kg force on your...

Page 41: ...how that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather thanthe front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put a rear faci...

Page 42: ...l it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly se...

Page 43: ...ons of the vehicle s safety belt through o r aroundthe restrtra jnt The child restraint instructions 4 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed 5f I f the shoulder beltgoes in front of the ch...

Page 44: ...d so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 7 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint Push and pull the child re...

Page 45: ...You llbe using the lap belt...

Page 46: ...kle the Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions safety belt quickly if you ever had to for the child restraint 6 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push Secure the child in...

Page 47: ...lt It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle hasa right front passenger airbag Never put a rear facing ch...

Page 48: ...in the Index for the child restraint 2 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructionssay 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap...

Page 49: ...Push and pull the child restraint in different retractor while you push down on the child restraint directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety...

Page 50: ...Childrenwho have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 42...

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Page 53: ...yed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn orfrayed get a new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a...

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Page 57: ...ock Remote Lock Control TrUnk Theft PASS Key I I New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions StartingYour Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake ShiftingInto PARK P Shift...

Page 58: ...hicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t l...

Page 59: ...ler or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or key tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your igniti...

Page 60: ...doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle I 1 1 From the inside to lock A 1 I t the door slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slide the locking lever up Power Door...

Page 61: ...you need to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK P just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You canprogramthe automatic door lock...

Page 62: ...ode selected This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver s door open a chime w...

Page 63: ...ck 2 Togglethe headlamps switchfour times off to onis one toggle The doors will unlock to confirm that the feature isnow on 3 Release the power door lock switch To turn the featureoff repeat the previ...

Page 64: ...and how to cancel the locks To cancel the rear door security lock 1 Unlock the door and open the door from the outside 2 Move the leverall the way down 3 Do the samefor the other reardoor The rear do...

Page 65: ...nterference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than a auth...

Page 66: ...K P When the button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to two minutes This can be turnedoff b...

Page 67: ...transmitter will advanceto the next mode Release the power door lock switch on the driver s door Personalization Features The following list of features that are available on your Eighty Eight can be...

Page 68: ...n you go to your retailer When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter the los...

Page 69: ...hronizethe transmitterby pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds You must be within rangeof the vehicle Whenthe transmitter has been resynchronized the horn will chxp...

Page 70: ...position Trunk Lid It can be dangerous to drive with the trunklid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If...

Page 71: ...gnition and take it with you Alwaysdo this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition aqd transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park in a lightedspot close all windows and lock yo...

Page 72: ...may bedirty or wet Turn the ignition off Clean and dry the key Wgit about three minutes and try again If the starter still won t work and the key appear to be clean and dry wait about three minutes a...

Page 73: ...During thistime your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguideline every time you get new brake li...

Page 74: ...for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUNare on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as the radio NOTICE If your ke...

Page 75: ...opped 1 Without pushing the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go ofthe key The idle speed will go down as your enginegets warm I NOTICE Holding your key in S...

Page 76: ...procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories youcould change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical eq...

Page 77: ...tic Transaxle Operation Plugging thecord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extensioncord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured P...

Page 78: ...ange before starting the engine Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you canshift from PARK P when the ignition is on If you cannots...

Page 79: ...engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a This position is for normal driving If you need more power forpassing and you re Going less than about 35 mph 56km h push your Going...

Page 80: ...THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a When driving on hilly winding roads When towing a trailer so there is less shifting betweengears w4Vhen t going d0wn asteephill mountain roads but thenyou woul...

Page 81: ...damage the transaxle Use your brakes or shift intoPARK P to hold your vehicle in position on a hill Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake peda down with your right foot brake...

Page 82: ...hat todo first to keep the trailer from moving ShiftingInto PARK P It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicl...

Page 83: ...ing brake 2 Move the shiftleverinto PARK P position like this 0 Move the lever up asfar as it will go 3 Move the ignition key toLOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you LI you can leave your vehicle...

Page 84: ...e lever Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your han...

Page 85: ...without first pulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can it means thatthe shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you a...

Page 86: ...hift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but stillcan t shift out of PARK P t r y this 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the key to OFF Open and close the driver s doorto turn off the Reta...

Page 87: ...thewindows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But i...

Page 88: ...ehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into...

Page 89: ...The driver s window controls willstillbe operable This is a useful featurewhen you have children as passengers Press the left sideof the WINDOWLOCK switchto allow passengers to use their window switc...

Page 90: ...ft positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal aturn move the lever all the way upor down When the turn is finished theleverwill return automatically An arrow on th...

Page 91: ...2 krn a chime will sound at each flashof the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps fromlow beam to hi...

Page 92: ...wipers move the band toOFF I The wiper speed may be set for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turnthe band tochoose the delay time The closer toLO the...

Page 93: ...optional reminder package have a LOW WASH light in the instrument cluster that will illuminate See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the index I In freezing weather don t use your washer until the wi...

Page 94: ...to limit wheel 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 control back...

Page 95: ...get to the higher speed Push the button at the endof the lever then release the button andthe accelerator pedal You ll now cruiseat the higher speed Or Move the cruise switchfrom ON to R A Hold it th...

Page 96: ...to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applyingthe brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be toomuch trouble and don t use cruise control on stee...

Page 97: ...gnition you will hear a warning tone A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exteriorlight level for the operationof DRL and twilight sentinel so be sure it isn t covered The DRL sy...

Page 98: ...ill come back on when you put the transaxle in gear Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes to lightyour way when you leave your vehicle See Twilight Sentinel later in th...

Page 99: ...dark area into a bright area like a lighted parking lot If this happens turn on your headlamps withthe regular headlamp switch Interior Lamps At night you can turn off all exterior lamps when you are...

Page 100: ...urn off right away This feature allows for a three to five second fadeout of the courtesy lamps instead of immediateturnoff Exit Lighting With this feature the interior lamps will come on for 25 secon...

Page 101: ...hen you open the doors To turn on a readinglamp when the doors are closed press either switch Pressit again to turn the lamp off These lamps will come on when you open the doors To turn on the reading...

Page 102: ...adlamps are on This feature operates with the light sensor for the twilight sentinel and is fully automatic When the light sensor reads darkness outside you will be able to dim your instrument panel d...

Page 103: ...ltinto the mirror surface senses when headlamps are behind you At night when the glare is too high the mirror will gradually darken to reduce glare this change may take a few seconds The mirror will r...

Page 104: ...e geographical zone To calibratethe compass 1 Set the switch on the rnirror control to C M 2 Turn the vehicle ignition switch on The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window If not ho...

Page 105: ...n the zone map Note your 2 Hold inthe Cal switch bottomof the mirror zone number housing for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display To hold in the Cal switch insert a...

Page 106: ...or you Power Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped A control lever on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turnthe lever to the left to select the driver s side rearview mirror or to...

Page 107: ...ror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over...

Page 108: ...s compact discs and coins In front of the storage area is a cupholder Press and release the cupholder cover to open Push the cupholder forward to lock it when in use Press the cupholder back to its re...

Page 109: ...en you re not using it Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter To use a lighter just push the center in all theway and let it go Whenit is ready the center will pop back by itself Pull out the entireunit to us...

Page 110: ...are you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glare from the front There is a non illuminate...

Page 111: ...essory power outletis locatedinsidethe ashtrayon the instrument panel With the ignition key turned on the accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephon...

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Page 113: ...Lever Climate Controls Passenger sSide SRS Airbag Air Outlet Glove Box Air Outlet 13 AudioSystem 14 Ashtray Cigarette Lighter and Accessory 15 AirOutlet 16 Traction Control Switch 17 Hazard Warning Fl...

Page 114: ...r vehicle is running You ll know howfast you re going how much he1you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your Oldsmobileis equipped withthis instrument panel c...

Page 115: ...vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer then it must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s...

Page 116: ...larmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem w...

Page 117: ...driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turnthe ignition key to RUN If the light does...

Page 118: ...an accident If the light is still on after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will also come on...

Page 119: ...still stays on or comes on again while you re driving your Oldsmobile needs service If the regular brake system warning light isn t on you stillhave brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes If the r...

Page 120: ...es begin to overheat the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down If the traction control system is affected by an engine related problem th...

Page 121: ...what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index CHECK a Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD...

Page 122: ...is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing...

Page 123: ...recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poorfuel quality will cause your engine notto run as efficiently as designed You may notice...

Page 124: ...will come on as a test to show you it is working but the light will go out when you turnthe ignition to start If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb H...

Page 125: ...ning chime may sound If the oil level is okay the warning light will remainoff If the warning light comes on after the 15 to25 second delay checkthe dipstick level If it reads low the engine oil shoul...

Page 126: ...will need more soon 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 in...

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Page 129: ...11 Climate Controls Air Conditioning Heating Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System and Tips Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo with Tape Player and Tone Control AM FM Stereo with Tape and CD Player and...

Page 130: ...ower outlets BI LEV Thissetting directs a i rinto your vehicle twoways Coolairisdirected to the upper portion of youbody through the upper instrument panel outlets while warmed airis directed to the l...

Page 131: ...ting Press the A C button andif the A C indicator lightis not on turnthe temperatureknob to the end of the blue area counterclockwise Then turn the fan knobto its highest speed If this settingis used...

Page 132: ...the insideof the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is op...

Page 133: ...r a i r conditioning fanis runmng a hqease or reduce the mountof airflow by q m h g and closing thelouvers For vehicles equipped with a console rotate the control between the rear outlets up to direct...

Page 134: ...ster will work better reducing the chance of fogging your windows When you enter a vehicle with the four season climate control in cold weather select LOWER to supply air through the floor outlets The...

Page 135: ...seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations Push the...

Page 136: ...n Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increaseor decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch...

Page 137: ...the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appe...

Page 138: ...a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM F...

Page 139: ...for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations...

Page 140: ...tation Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will...

Page 141: ...display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which sideof the tapeis playing Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tapeis inserted HI BIAS appears on the displa...

Page 142: ...again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a tape...

Page 143: ...when reporting the problem REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly revers within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and hold this button...

Page 144: ...iscs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first If you leave a compact discin the player while listening to the radio it may become warm Theft Deterrent Feature THEF...

Page 145: ...know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 LOC appears whenthe ignitionis on...

Page 146: ...Stereo FMstereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the soundto come and go AM The...

Page 147: ...e volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add anysound equipment toyour vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio be sure you can add what yo...

Page 148: ...Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn You may also choose a non scrubbing action wet...

Page 149: ...ignition off and on 6 Repeat if necessary 1 NOTICE IDon t lubricate thepower antenna Lubrication could damage it I 1 NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power...

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Page 153: ...4 6 4 6 4 11 4 13 4 13 4 15 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Controlof a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Drivingin Rain and on Wet Roads City...

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Page 155: ...never todrinkalcohol 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 Althoughit depends on each person and situation here...

Page 156: ...s of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night A drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being...

Page 157: ...holin a person s system 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 per...

Page 158: ...conds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesightallplay a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h t...

Page 159: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will stillhave somepower brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assistis used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal...

Page 160: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 161: ...on control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning tolo...

Page 162: ...especiallyin slippery road conditions you should always leave the system on But you can turn the traction control system off if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever ge...

Page 163: ...vehiclethe way you wantit to go and slow down Driving on Curves It s important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lotof the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Her...

Page 164: ...y your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlierin this section It is betterto remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on...

Page 165: ...ot necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation a...

Page 166: ...are linedup to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But takecare that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to passthe slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind...

Page 167: ...e acceleration skid If youdo not have traction control or if the systemis off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slid...

Page 168: ...W u I 1 1 Night drivingis more dangerousthan day driving One reasonis that some driversare likely to be impaired by alcoholor drugs with night vision problems orby fatigue 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...

Page 169: ...dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamp...

Page 170: ...ven if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to k...

Page 171: ...vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving toofast through large water puddles or even going through som...

Page 172: ...could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 173: ...ty map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross countrytrip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See th...

Page 174: ...pect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend sm...

Page 175: ...mfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drivein Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service haveit donebefore starting out Of...

Page 176: ...ve the road in less than a second andyoucouldcrashand be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated...

Page 177: ...CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then...

Page 178: ...ll brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving u...

Page 179: ...reezing 32O F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whateverthe condition smoothice packed blowing or loose snow drivewith cauti...

Page 180: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice...

Page 181: ...eto keep warm but be careful A CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t see it orsm...

Page 182: ...ome fairly vigorous exercises every half houror so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle m OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WP TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAP...

Page 183: ...Weight rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out Don t carry more than 176 lbs 80kg in your trunk Do not load your vehicle any heavierthan...

Page 184: ...twhenever you can Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Electronic Level Control If Equipped This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the load changes It is automatic you do no...

Page 185: ...used properly That sthe reason for this part Init are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are importantfor your safety and that of your passengers So please read...

Page 186: ...ant considerations have to do with weight 0 the weight of the trailer 0 the weightof the trailer tongue 0 and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer saf...

Page 187: ...ng hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh12percent of the total loaded trailer...

Page 188: ...watercan too _ _ _ Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailerso that the tongue will not drop to the r...

Page 189: ...e sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During yourtrip check occasionallyto be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer br...

Page 190: ...rly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns eve...

Page 191: ...s Then apply your parking brake and then shift to PARK P Release the regular brakes When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Sta...

Page 192: ...NOTES 4 40...

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Page 195: ...lems that can occur onthe road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 23 5 23 5 34 5 35 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing...

Page 196: ...rn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your frontand rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and eve...

Page 197: ...an burn yon They contain gas that can explode or igni te 0 They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t followthese stepsexactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Remember th...

Page 198: ...ttingthe parking brake 3 Turn off the ignitionon both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter T u r noff all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avo...

Page 199: ...cid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on yourskin flush theplace with water andget medical helpimmediately 6 Check thatthejumper cables don t have loose...

Page 200: ...t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good batter...

Page 201: ...as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead batter...

Page 202: ...not be correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing service That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as describedlater in this sec...

Page 203: ...g it 0 Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed I A CAUTION 1 A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personal injury and vehicl...

Page 204: ...Front Towing Position a 4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper 5 10...

Page 205: ...lh 500 miles 800km Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of eachcontrol arm Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottomof the floor pan directly aheadof the rear wheels on both sides...

Page 206: ...Position the lower sling crossbar directly behind and at the lower edge of therear bumper cover...

Page 207: ...eeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving wh...

Page 208: ...essary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while or THIRD 3 driving AUTOMATICOVERDRIVE 0 If you nolonger have the overheat warning y0u ca n drive Just to...

Page 209: ...an start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do...

Page 210: ...Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you rur the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I NOTICE E...

Page 211: ...can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolantmix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix CAUTION Continued With p...

Page 212: ...arts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle I f the overheat warning continues there s one more th...

Page 213: ...are under pressure and if youturn the radiator pressure cap even a little they cancome out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for...

Page 214: ...d upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A his...

Page 215: ...5 Put the cap backonthe coolant recoverytank but leavethe radiatorpresme capo f f 5 21...

Page 216: ...iller neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the properDEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reachesthe base of the fillerneck I 8 Then replace the pressure cap...

Page 217: ...ike a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle...

Page 218: ...ou ll need is in the t r u n k Pullthe carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer boltOR the spare tire cover counterclockwise to removeit Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spa...

Page 219: ...ck and wrenchis on the passenger s sidetrunk wall Open the box and then twist the wing bolt a quarter turn counterclockwise I Remove the jack and wheel wrench The tools you ll be using include thejack...

Page 220: ...ps snugly using the wheel wrench then continue tightening one quarter of a turn Do not overtighten If you have an aluminum wheel with a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts the following directio...

Page 221: ...e them 2 Attach the wheel wrenchto the jack and rotate the wrench clockwise to raise the jack head a few inches 3 Near each wheel wellis a notch in the frarne to put the jack head into The front notch...

Page 222: ...a vehicle whenit isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only byajack k CAUT 7 Raising yourvehicle...

Page 223: ...bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or a m on me wneel or on me parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident...

Page 224: ...t 8 Replace the wheel nuts withthe rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel 9 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise on the jack Lower the jack comple Make sure each wheel stu...

Page 225: ...ened with a torque wrench to100 lb ft 140N m NOTICE I Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten thewheel nuts in the pro...

Page 226: ...equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure...

Page 227: ...ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soonas you can See Compact Spare Tire...

Page 228: ...nt Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shapein case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is install...

Page 229: ...he tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicl see Tire Chains in the Index...

Page 230: ...bNOTES 5 36...

Page 231: ...b NOTES 5 37...

Page 232: ...b NOTES I 5 38...

Page 233: ...d Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Appearance Care 6 44 6 48 6 50 6 51 6 51 6 51 6 52 6 53 6 53 6 54 6 59 6 59 6 60 6 60 6 60 6 60 Cl...

Page 234: ...o do some of your own service work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can To order the proper servic e...

Page 235: ...e and affect windshield washer performance Check wit your Oldsmobile retailer before adding equipment to t outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN showsthe...

Page 236: ...ily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and or your vehicle may fail a s...

Page 237: ...ors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don t use it It can corrode me...

Page 238: ...ine vaporis highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from ga...

Page 239: ...Your fuel capis tethered and you inside fuel door whilerefueling tcTr wa h cap it slowly counterclockwise I cannothang it on the to the left...

Page 240: ...side of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turnit to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determinei...

Page 241: ...nwhen the engine is not running Keep hands clothingand tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTIOI Things that burn can get on hot engineparts and start a fire These include liquids like gaso...

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Page 243: ...u open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder E Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner E AutomaticTransaxleFluidD...

Page 244: ...get m accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be onlevel ground The engine oil dipstick is locsited behind the engine fans and in front ofthe engineoilfill cap The top of the dipsti...

Page 245: ...gh to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommendedfor your vehicle can be identifiedby lookin...

Page 246: ...t oil change When it s very cold you should use S A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use only engine...

Page 247: ...hway maintenance schedule Change the oil and filter every 7 500 miles 12 500 k m or 12months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine...

Page 248: ...1 Remove the Powertrain Control Module PCM cover thatis located tothe driver s sideof the air cleaner assembly Unscrewthe retaining screws and removethe PCM cover 6 16...

Page 249: ...he rear section of the a i rcleaner 6 Reattach the a i rintake hoseby fitting it back onto the throttlebody Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace theair filter See Scheduled M...

Page 250: ...er in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and...

Page 251: ...ving When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C 0 At high speedfor quite a while In heavy traffic especially in hot weather While pulling a trailer To get the rightreading the fluid should be at no...

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Page 253: ...y your new vehicle warranty 3 After addingfluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick backin all the way Engine Coolant T...

Page 254: ...t to Use Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won tdamage duminum parts If you use this mixture you don t needto add anythingelse Adding only...

Page 255: ...s If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your retailer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you usethe propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which c...

Page 256: ...radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot A CAUTION I You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol...

Page 257: ...teering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is located on the rear I 2 passenger side of the engine compartment m IT When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is notnecessarytoregularlycheckpowerstee...

Page 258: ...s full NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mixwater with ready to use washer fluid Water cancause the solution to freeze a...

Page 259: ...hydraulic system 1 If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others couldbe burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake...

Page 260: ...not workwell or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid e e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of min...

Page 261: ...appliedor lightly applied This doesnot mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section7 of this manual under P a r tC Periodic Maintenance Inspections P...

Page 262: ...gs that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other waysif someone putsin...

Page 263: ...s have pressurized gas inside and can burst ifyou drop or scratch the bulb You or others couldbe injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps For bulb type see Rep...

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Page 265: ...ree clips to remove before you have access tothe headlamp assembly bulbs Take noteof the clip position during removal When reinstallingthe clip be sure to point the arched side of the clip toward the...

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Page 267: ...unterclockwise type with a release clip 5 Replace the bulb 1 P u l lthe windshield wiper arrnaway from the windshield 6 Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp 2 Push down on the release clip wit...

Page 268: ...ded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tiresare cold cut punctured or bro...

Page 269: ...eto check tire pressure You can t tellif your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re underinflated Be sure to put the valve cap...

Page 270: ...ain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index A CAUTION I Rust or dirton a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can makewheel nuts become loose after a time...

Page 271: ...on of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance...

Page 272: ...States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies onlyto vehicles soldin the United States The grades are molded o...

Page 273: ...ests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representingthe tire s resistance to the generation of heat andits abilityto dissipate heat when t...

Page 274: ...ameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This w...

Page 275: ...re chainsonly where legal and only when you must Use onlySAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for yourtires Install them on the fronttires and tighten themas tightly as possible with the e...

Page 276: ...e hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use anyof these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol LaundrySoap 0 Bleac...

Page 277: ...sponge to remove the suds 6 Rinse the section with a clean wet sponge 7 Wipe off what s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth 8 Dry it immediately with a blow dryer 9 Wipe with a clean cloth...

Page 278: ...ess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the foam type instructions soiled area with cool water described earlier 3 If an odorlingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a w...

Page 279: ...sor waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult tosee through the windshield under certain conditions Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely...

Page 280: ...cold damp weather more frequent application maybe required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outsideof Your Oldsmobile The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty de...

Page 281: ...e polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar treesap bird dr...

Page 282: ...cause you could damage the surface You may use chrome polish on chrome wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an a...

Page 283: ...ust can occur on the underbody parts suchas fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials fromthe underbody with...

Page 284: ...ans grease grime and smoke film 1052870 16oz 0 473 L Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L ArmorAll Protector Protects vinyl leather and rubber 1052925 16oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose...

Page 285: ...ipment This is the legal identifier for your Oldsmobile It appears on a platei n the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from ou...

Page 286: ...to your Oldsmobile see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload will cause the la...

Page 287: ...one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don thave a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick somefeatureof your vehicle that you can...

Page 288: ...9A 1B 2B 3B 4B Usage Circuit Breaker Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Ignition Run Automatic A C Control Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used No...

Page 289: ...ot Used Base A C Fuse 6D 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Fog Lamps Not Used Radio Not Used Auxiliary Outlet s Air Bag System PASS Key Ignition Off Unlock Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Not Use...

Page 290: ...I I I I I I I I I I I I I u u u I I o n 0 0 1 7 Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Usage Door Locks TrunkRelease RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engine Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control M...

Page 291: ...omatic TransaxleAT Overdrive PanRemoval and Replacement 6 0 quarts 6 1 L Whendraining or replacing torque converter more fluid may be needed After Complete Overhaul 11quarts 10 4L Cooling System 13qua...

Page 292: ...r 205 hp Firing Order 1 6 5 4 3 2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195 F 91 C Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1096C Engine Oil Filter AC Qpe PF 47 Transaxle Filte...

Page 293: ...esan engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connected and the routing See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the belt A C A Power Steering B Generator C Air Conditionin...

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Page 295: ...b NOTES 6 63...

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Page 297: ...eds these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 7 4 7 39 Introduction Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 43 7 45 7 47 P...

Page 298: ...nvironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep you vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle...

Page 299: ...shes See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when Italso explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good...

Page 300: ...le retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and suppor...

Page 301: ...gine oil to break down soonez Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000k m Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 k m Chassis Lubrication or 6...

Page 302: ...nge or every12 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Li...

Page 303: ...oints If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000k m and 7 500 miles 12 500k m since your last oil change Under sev...

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Page 305: ...ED BY 12 000 Miles 20000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires S...

Page 306: ...ssary An Emission ControlService See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService S...

Page 307: ...AGE 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See...

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Page 309: ...Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I I II SERVICED BY 33 000 Miles 55000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 310: ...first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or e...

Page 311: ...st See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or ev...

Page 312: ...formation See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these...

Page 313: ...ISERVICED BY I 54 000 Miles 90000 km ElChange engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months wh...

Page 314: ...d filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission ControlService 0...

Page 315: ...x for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote I I DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE J 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whic...

Page 316: ...urs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE ACTUA...

Page 317: ...Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 75 000 Miles 125000 km 0Change engin...

Page 318: ...rs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or every DATE ACTUAL...

Page 319: ...irst See footnote 7 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information Seefootnote Also see footnote 0Lubricate chassis components or ever...

Page 320: ...te 0Lubricate chassis components or every 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replacepart...

Page 321: ...96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See T...

Page 322: ...e 100 000 Miles 166 000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission ControlService 0Replace spark plugs 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of the...

Page 323: ...er do not require changing delivery service d ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 150 000 Miles 240 000 km I7Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first Se...

Page 324: ...rbody contact points If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5 000km and 7 500 miles 12 500 k m since yourlast oil ch...

Page 325: ...the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote i ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 15 000 Miles 25000 km C I Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 326: ...proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 30 000 Miles 50 000 kr Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote 0...

Page 327: ...L MILEAGE I I1 SERVICEDBY 37 500Miles 62500 km Change engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService See footnote Lubricate chassis components or every 12mont...

Page 328: ...formation See footnote Also see footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km CI Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of thes...

Page 329: ...otation in the Indexfor proper rotation patternandadditior infc lation See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BEI 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever...

Page 330: ...eplace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 1 67 500Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Page 331: ...ndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whiche...

Page 332: ...er occurs first See footnote I 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission ControlService 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as neede...

Page 333: ...ion and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Contr...

Page 334: ...d andfilter do not require changing I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occurs first...

Page 335: ...ineoil level and addthe proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Checkthe engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary Se...

Page 336: ...lade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areasof the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automat...

Page 337: ...position your vehicle needs service 3 Try to start the enginein each gear The starter A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured...

Page 338: ...to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle begin to move Park ona fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set t parking brake 0 0 To check...

Page 339: ...g leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace sealsif necessary nust System Inspection mspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the...

Page 340: ...nspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by...

Page 341: ...or Havoline DEX COOL coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Floor Shift Linkage FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supr...

Page 342: ...a r tNo 1051515 or equivalent Lubriplate lubricant aerosol GM P a r tNo 12346293or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood andDoor Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hing...

Page 343: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance rece...

Page 344: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 48...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record C ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 49...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 50...

Page 347: ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative D...

Page 348: ...ver if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retailfacility management Normally concerns can be quickly...

Page 349: ...7854 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S...

Page 350: ...send Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warrant...

Page 351: ...s the one number to call for assistancein the United States Trained Customer Assistance Advisors on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service...

Page 352: ...d it s our way to make sure you re able to get out even when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10miles 16km Ifyour vehicle requires overnight warranty...

Page 353: ...tuation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlierin this section is very successful There may be instances where an imp...

Page 354: ...bile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 355: ...inly hope you ll notify us Pleasecall us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada pleasecallus at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263...

Page 356: ...ecifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxlesand transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service G...

Page 357: ...hln 30 days of delwery On returns a re stocking fee may be applied Monday Friday8 OO AM 6 OO PM EST 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot bereturned for credit without packing slip with retur 1 800 782 4356...

Page 358: ...f i NOTES 8 12...

Page 359: ...ervice Power 7 40 Antifreeze 6 21 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 63 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti LockoutFeature 2 8 Anti Theft Radio 3 16 Appearancecare 6 44 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 52 Arbitration Pr...

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Page 361: ...10 Driving Ci 4 21 Defensive 4 2 Drunken 4 2 Freeway 4 22 InaBlizzard 4 28 InForeignCountries 6 5 8 In the Rain 4 18 Night 4 16 OnCurves 4 11 Qn Cirades While Towinga Trailer 4 39 OnH i l land Mountai...

Page 362: ...tries Fuel 6 5 Four Season Climate Control 3 2 French u Front Storage Armrest 2 52 FrontTowing 5 10 Fuel 6 3 Ethan01 6 5 Canada 6 4 FillingYourTank 6 6 InForeignCountries 6 5 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6...

Page 363: ...5 2 18 Keys 2 2 Labels Certification 4 31 ServicePartsIdentification 6 53 Tire LoadingInformation 4 30 Vehicle Identification Number 6 53 ExitLighting 2 44 Exterior 2 40 IlluminatedEntry 2 44 Interior...

Page 364: ...tTrip CityIntervals 7 5 Maintenance Underbody 6 51 Maintenance When Trailer Towing 4 39 MalfunctionIndicatorLamp 2 65 ManualFrontSeat 1 2 Manual Remote Control Mirror 2 50 MapPocket 2 51 Maxifuse Rela...

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Page 366: ...t Guides 1 29 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 25 RearSeatPassengers 1 25 ReminderLight 1 5 2 60 Replacing After a Crash 1 45 Right Front Passenger Position 1 18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1...

Page 367: ...Sand Mud Ice or Snow 5 35 Sunvisors 2 54 Sunglasses Storage 2 51 Servicing Your A i r Bag Equipped Oldsmolqile 1 23 shifting Skidding 4 15 SRS l 18 Supplemental Restraint System 1 18 Symbols Vehicle v...

Page 368: ...c 6 18 Transmitters Matching toYour Vehicle 2 12 Transmitters Remote Lock Control 2 9 Transportation Courtesy 8 6 TripOdometer 2 59 TrUnk ReleaseLockout Remote 2 14 Release Remote 2 13 SecurityOverrid...

Page 369: ...5 25 WindowLock 2 33 Windows 2 32 Express Down 2 33 Power 2 32 WindshieldWasher 2 37 Huid 6 26 Fluid Level Check 7 39 7 WindshieldWipers 2 36 Bladecleaning 6 48 BladeReplacement 6 35 Fuses 6 54 Winter...

Page 370: ...TTERY TERMINAL P5 6 TIRES P6 36 HOOD RELEASE ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERYTANK P6 10 P6 23 WASHER FLUID P6 26 P2 13 FUEL DOOR P6 6 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see the Index i...

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