Oldsmobile 1996 Achieva Owner'S Manual Download Page 88

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Summary of Contents for 1996 Achieva

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Page 3: ...at to do if you have a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good This section tells you...

Page 4: ...smobile 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 in U S A Part No 22640105 B First Editi...

Page 5: ...nual 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 and theword CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hur...

Page 6: ...ing that can damage your vehicle Manytimes this damage would iv not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But thenotice will tellyou what to do to help avoid the damage When you read othe...

Page 7: ...important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 T...

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Page 9: ...o about reclining seatbacks and head restraints Manual Seats You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver sseat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startl...

Page 10: ...e leveron the right side of the front allows you to Turn the knob on the right of the driver s seat cushion adjust the angle of the seat Pull the lever up to tilt the clockwise or counterclockwise to...

Page 11: ...nt orback Move the seat higher by holding the control up Lower the seat by holding thecontrol down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by hold...

Page 12: ...use it won t be against yourbody Instead it will b front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neckor other injuries klle e in The lapbelt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldg...

Page 13: ...the seatback will lock If an easy entry right front seat isn t locked it can move In a suddenstop or crash the person sitting there couldbe injured After you ve used it be sure topush rearward on an...

Page 14: ...belts properly It also tellsyou some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system I Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t we...

Page 15: ...are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Wit...

Page 16: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 9...

Page 18: ...dedown And yourchance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle andget out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why shouldI have to wear safety belts...

Page 19: ...ty Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children an...

Page 20: ...t reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you c h buckle the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at...

Page 21: ...his applies force to the strong pelvicbones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt Ifyou slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal i...

Page 22: ...e desired position You can move the adjuster up justby pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After youmove the adjuster to where you wantit try to move it down withoutsqueezing the release button to m...

Page 23: ...lt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The...

Page 24: ...be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause seriou...

Page 25: ...iously injured 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 belt would apply too much f...

Page 26: ...isted across the body You can be seriously 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...

Page 27: ...the air bag system You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an airbag Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of...

Page 28: ...taining controlof the vehicle 1 AIR BAG An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children...

Page 29: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument Where is the air bag panel on the passenger sside The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 21...

Page 30: ...ng that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed toinflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts because inflation would not help the...

Page 31: ...The part of the bag thatcomes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bags Air bag inflation wi...

Page 32: ...panel for the right frontpassenger s air bag Do not openor break the air bag covers serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inf...

Page 33: ...etus won t be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the keyto making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Pa ienger Position The right front passenger s safety belt w...

Page 34: ...Belt Positions The positions next to the windows have belts Here s how to wear one properly lap shoulder 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the beltacross you 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle u...

Page 35: ...e sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety...

Page 36: ...force at your abdomen This could cause seriousor even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across thechest These parts of the body are bestable to take belt restraining forc...

Page 37: ...lderbelt the comfort guide pulls the belt away fiom the neck and head There is one guide for eachoutside passenger position in the rear seat Toprovide added safety belt comfort for children who have o...

Page 38: ...he seatback and theinterior body toremove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be underthe belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert...

Page 39: ...s flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and theguide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure...

Page 40: ...its storage clip and then slide the guide onto theclip Rotate the guide and clip inward and i nbetween the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenge...

Page 41: ...tate in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while ina vehicle dler Childr I and E A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be re...

Page 42: ...crash Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash at only 25 mph 40 k d h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on your...

Page 43: ...you put your child restraint in therear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in thefront passenger seat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the right...

Page 44: ...a topstrap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobileretailer to put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your retailer can tell you...

Page 45: ...childrestraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latchplate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 1 4 Buckl...

Page 46: ...houlder belt while you push down on the child restraint 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s saf...

Page 47: ...nt linstructionswill show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 6 To tighten the belt pull it...

Page 48: ...e to the inflatingair bag Always securea rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using thelap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Bec...

Page 49: ...f needed If the shoulderbelt goes infront of the child s face or neck put it behind the childrestraint 5 Buckle the belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the s...

Page 50: ...he vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger Larger Children Children who have outgrown chi...

Page 51: ...by only one personat a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the childis so small that the shoulder belt is very close to thechild s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center o...

Page 52: ...t in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen Thatcould cause seriousor fatal injuries Wherever the childsits the lap...

Page 53: ...rayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is tom or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have...

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Page 55: ...panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous f...

Page 56: ...e you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in So be sure you have extra keys Each plug has a code on it...

Page 57: ...s You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive yourvehic...

Page 58: ...reaches about 8 mph 13 km h If someone needs toget out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When thedoor is closed again it will lock automatically when you move...

Page 59: ...e in therear won t beable to open the rear door fromthe inside You should let adults and older children h o w how these security locks work and how to cancel the locks inside To cancel the rear door l...

Page 60: ...has a maximum range Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal 0 See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified technician for service Changes or modifications to this syste...

Page 61: ...ters matched to it Batte Replac Under normal use the batteries inyour key chain transmitter should lastabout two years You can tell the batteriesare weak if the transmitter won t work at thenormal ran...

Page 62: ...s can come into yourvehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass t...

Page 63: ...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 are w...

Page 64: ...a valid key If a correct key is not used fuel is disabled During normal operation the SECURITY light will go off after the engine is started In the unlikely event that the engine stalls and the SECURI...

Page 65: ...r new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you getnew brake linings Don t tow a t...

Page 66: ...r accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return toRUN for normal drivin...

Page 67: ...Number VIN shows the code letter or number for your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of yourinstrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number in the Index Follow theproper steps to start...

Page 68: ...T Do this until the engine starts As soonas it does let go of the key 3 If your engine still won t start or starts but then stops it could beflooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator...

Page 69: ...ith too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedalallthe way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds Thisclears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTI...

Page 70: ...ine In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder theengine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy duringengine warm up Usually the coolant heater should be pluggedin a m...

Page 71: ...cordwon t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engi...

Page 72: ...the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engineis running unless you have to If you have leftthe engine running t...

Page 73: ...uld damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back andforth to get outof snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In S...

Page 74: ...sensor If you drive veryfar that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have yourvehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h a...

Page 75: ...riation in shift speed in SECOND 2 when acceleratingor braking FIRST 1 This position givesyou even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it onvery steep hills or in deep snow or...

Page 76: ...t intoFIRST 1 SECOND 2 Press the clutch pedalas you let upon the accelerator pedal and shiftinto SECOND 2 Then slowly letup on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal This is your shift pa...

Page 77: ...CAUTIOl4 If you skip more than one gear when you downshift you could lose control of your vehicle And you could injureyourself or others Don t shift fromFIFTH 5 to SECOND 2 or from FOURTH 4 to FIRST 1...

Page 78: ...you For the bestfuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on While you accelerate it is normalfor the light togo on and off if you quicklychange the position of the accelerator Ig...

Page 79: ...firstto keep thetrailer from moving Shifting Into PARK P Automatic Transaxle Models Only It canbe dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake f...

Page 80: ...P position like this Hold in the button on the lever 0 Push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to LOCK 4 Remove the key andtake it with you If you can leav...

Page 81: ...saxle Your Oldsmobile has a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to apply yourregular brake before you can shift from PARK P when the ignitionis inthe RUN position See Automatic Transaxle in theIn...

Page 82: ...ess and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strangeor Your vehicle gets rusty underneath 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driv...

Page 83: ...with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in theIndex It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shiftlever is not fully in PARK B with the parking bra...

Page 84: ...ed all the way back the window will go all the way down To stop the window whileit is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window move and hold the switch forward On four door models the driv...

Page 85: ...your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wh...

Page 86: ...don tgo on at all whenyou signal a turn checkfor burned out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index Headlamp High Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to h...

Page 87: ...ST then release it For more cycles hold the stalkdown longer For steady wiping at lowspeed move the stalk upto the low 1 position For high speed wiping move the stalk up further to high 2 To stop the...

Page 88: ...e the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision When you release the stalk the washers will stop but the wipers will eitherstop or will resume the delay speed you were using bef...

Page 89: ...mph 40hh When you apply your brakeor the clutch pedal the cruise control shuts off Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drivesafely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on win...

Page 90: ...d go into cruise when you don t want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you want to use it 1 Move the cruise control switch to ON 2 Get up to the sp...

Page 91: ...ume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to yourchosen speed and stay there There are two ways togo to a higher speed Here s the first 1 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the h...

Page 92: ...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 maintainyour speed Wh...

Page 93: ...ights Rotate the turn signal lever middle ring up two positions to turn on Headlamps Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Taillamps 0 License Plate Lamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Rotate the switch to OFF t...

Page 94: ...and low beam headlamps will beon The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit up either When it s dark enoughoutside your headlamps will come on at full brig...

Page 95: ...on When using fog lamps the parking lamps or low beam headlamps must beon The fog lamps will turn off whenever the high beam headlamps are turned on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps w...

Page 96: ...r four seconds These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter If the ignition has been off for less than two minutes the lamps ins...

Page 97: ...runk reading footwell or glove box is lefton when the ignition is turned off the battery saver system will automatically shut thelamp off after 20 minutes This will avoiddraining the battery To reacti...

Page 98: ...your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position I Adjust the driver s side outsidemirror with the control lever on the driver s To reduce glare from lights behind you move thelever...

Page 99: ...when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A con...

Page 100: ...f the armrest Atissue holder is located under the lid of the armrest There isalso an auxiliary power outlet located in the front storage annrest To use the auxiliary power outlet see Auxiliary Power O...

Page 101: ...to reveal the front ashtray in the front storage armrest To open the rear ashtray rotate it in either direction Lift it out by pushing down on the snuffer NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that...

Page 102: ...storage armrest You can use it to plug in anadditional electrical accessory Just open the armrest lid and remove the plug from the auxiliary outlet Be sure to follow the proper installation instructi...

Page 103: ...and the sunshade Press the switch again to stop the panel in any position Press and hold the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass pane...

Page 104: ...m c 1 1 1 1 l 4 2 50...

Page 105: ...n Signal Multifunction Lever C Supplemental Restraint System SRS and Horn D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E Instrument Cluster F Rear Window Defogger G Climate Control System H Supplemental Restraint...

Page 106: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read them...

Page 107: ...ers you ll know that someone has probably triedto 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 tothe...

Page 108: ...cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attentionto your warning lights andgages could also save youor others from injury Warning lightscome on when there may beor is a problem with one of yo...

Page 109: ...f the driver s belt is already buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on Air Bag Readiness Light There is anair bag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIR BAG The system ch...

Page 110: ...essories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile shydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work ands...

Page 111: ...is light will come on when you startyour engine and it will stayon for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn theignition off Or if thelight comes on when you re driving stop as soon a...

Page 112: ...ons If you turn the system off by pressing the button on the instrument panelnext to the steering column the warning light willcome on and stayon To turn the system back on press the button again The...

Page 113: ...d promptly be pulledoff the road and the coolant level checked If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn offthe en...

Page 114: ...ing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on aftera while youremissioncontrols may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and yourengine may not run as...

Page 115: ...s and drive the vehicle to your retailer or qualified service center for service Did you just put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnosti...

Page 116: ...made the light turn off have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems...

Page 117: ...ght doesn tcome on have it repaired If the light comes on and stayson after starting your vehicle your engine oil level should be checked Prior tochecking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been s...

Page 118: ...ls to start see Passlock in the Index If the lightcomes on continuously while driving and stays on there may bea problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you...

Page 119: ...GAGES This light will come on briefly when youare starting the engine If it stays on or if it comes on and stayson while you are driving check your various gages tosee if they are in the warning zones...

Page 120: ...wa problem with yourfuel gage a 0 0 0 At theservice station the gaspump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes alittle more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gag...

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Page 123: ...pplied with yourvehicle Comfort I Controls With this system you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle Climate Control System Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system...

Page 124: ...ents At times this temperature difference may bemore apparent thanothers The air conditioner compressor is enabled in all threeair conditioning positions VENT Use when outside temperaturesare mild and...

Page 125: ...ing On cold days use HEAT withthe temperature knob all the way in the redarea The system will bring inoutside air heatit and send it to the floor ducts If your vehicle has anengine coolant heater youc...

Page 126: ...to circulate throughout your vehicle Defogging and Defrosting There are two settings for clearing your windows For each setting adjustthe temperature control as desired To rapidly defrost the windshie...

Page 127: ...rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on 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 warra...

Page 128: ...seeking SCAN Press this button and releaseit to listento stations fora few seconds The radio will go to a station stop fora few seconds thengo on to the next station Press the button again tostop sca...

Page 129: ...station you set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass The middle position is a deten...

Page 130: ...ill show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto get AM FMl or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Pu...

Page 131: ...preset the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled Always check the display first to make sbre you have the correct band 3errmg the Tone TONE This feature allows you to choose...

Page 132: ...VOL FADE BAL TREB and BASS controlsjust asyou do forthe radio The display will showTP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tapeis playing Your tape bias is set automatically Whe...

Page 133: ...for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will be muted SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanni...

Page 134: ...l show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM FM1 or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knoblightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations Push...

Page 135: ...preset the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band Setting the Tone TONE This feature allows you to choo...

Page 136: ...ing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in Ethe ignition is on and the radio is off the disc shouldbegin playing If you re driving on a very rough...

Page 137: ...d will be muted SCAN will appear on the display and thedisc direction arrow will blink whilescanning TONE Press this button to select a TONE while playing a compact disc The tone will be automatically...

Page 138: ...hen you re not usingit SEEK Press the upor down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station The sound will be muted while seeking SCAN Press this button andrelease it to listento stations for afew...

Page 139: ...ase treble The middle position is a detent When you use this control the radio s TONE setting will switch to manual BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the lef...

Page 140: ...apidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stationsduring REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button...

Page 141: ...ge may appear on the display If it does your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player Se...

Page 142: ...g rearward or forwardthrough the disc SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The disc will go to the next selection stop for afew seconds then go on to the next selection...

Page 143: ...ded that you read throughall nine steps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and youmust start thepro...

Page 144: ...orrect code before INOP appears If you lose or forget your code contact your retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between step...

Page 145: ...can be loud and harmful to your hearing Takeprecautions by adjusting the volume control on yourradio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Adjust...

Page 146: ...er cassette turn It is normal for the cartridge to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at leastthree times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassetteis available through you...

Page 147: ...it might be by vandals you should replace it Rear Window Defogger Antenna Option The rear window defogger with this option also serves as a radio antenna If you have this option do not apply aftermark...

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Page 149: ...fety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are...

Page 150: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious wayto solve this highway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcohol and then drive But what...

Page 151: ...ome other countries it s even lower The BAClimit for all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0 04 percent The BACwill be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we v...

Page 152: ...l in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cordor heart This means that whenanyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person...

Page 153: ...e 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 rnight beless with one driver and as long as two or th...

Page 154: ...edal mayget harder to push down If your engine stops you will still havesome power brake assist But you will useit when you brake Once the power assist is used up itmay takelonger to stopand the brake...

Page 155: ...s isabout to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at eachfront wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any drivercould The comp...

Page 156: ...raction When this happens the system reducesengine power and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin You may feel or hear the system working but this is normal The Enhanced TractionSystem o...

Page 157: ...gencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake atthe same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steerin...

Page 158: ...er If you needto reduce your speedas you approach a curve do it before youenter the curve while yourfront wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speedso you can drive through the curve Maintain...

Page 159: ...y and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the The factthat such emergency situations are always all times and wear...

Page 160: ...ates it s allright to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traftic 0 Do not get t...

Page 161: ...ew what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road todo what the driver has asked I...

Page 162: ...down on slippery surfaces becausestopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoidsudden steering acceleration...

Page 163: ...ay cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your ey...

Page 164: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to se...

Page 165: ...s Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slowdown before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 166: ...a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep StandingWater NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wat...

Page 167: ...map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country 0 Try to use the freewaysthat rimand crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the nex...

Page 168: ...before youleave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following...

Page 169: ...before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willingto help if you need it Here are some...

Page 170: ...the road in less than a second and youcould crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it cabhappen Then here are some tips e e e Make sure your vehicle is well ve...

Page 171: ...lope Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the workof slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have...

Page 172: ...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 under severe conditions incl...

Page 173: ...eezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with cauti...

Page 174: ...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 apatch of ice ah...

Page 175: ...engineto keep warm but be careful Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell...

Page 176: ...the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when youfeel really uncomfortable from the cold But do itas little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you canget o...

Page 177: ...aining while towing Turn theignition key to OFF to unlock the steering wheel See Ignition Positions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed f...

Page 178: ...locking Shift your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N Release the parking brake I NOTICE Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph 90km h or your vehicle could be badly damaged When you are f...

Page 179: ...ight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options f MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FR...

Page 180: ...else they will go as fast as thevehkle goes If you have tostop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTIC I Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people ina s...

Page 181: ...L Code M engine and proper trailer towing equipment To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in...

Page 182: ...mit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers orno more than 55 mph 90km h to save wear on your vehicle s parts Three important considerations ha...

Page 183: ...d weight hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 of the total loaded trailer weight...

Page 184: ...ot attach to the bumper You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road if it...

Page 185: ...kes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load issecure and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still...

Page 186: ...n maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The green arrowson your instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps...

Page 187: ...s you need to a lower gear Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and bot...

Page 188: ...n Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need servicemore often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are autom...

Page 189: ...NOTES...

Page 190: ...NOTES...

Page 191: ...m Your front and Hazard Warning Flashers rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off Move the switchto the right to make yourfront and rear turn signal lampsflash on and off Your hazard warning flashe...

Page 192: ...n explode or ignite I They contain enough electricity to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly da...

Page 193: ...ual transaxle in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t neede...

Page 194: ...resent Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check tha...

Page 195: ...t it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t letthe other...

Page 196: ...he battery is muchless the engine for a while 11 Now start the vehiclewith the good battery and run 12 Try to start the vehiclewith the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably nee...

Page 197: ...or rear with sling type equipment as described laterin this section 0 That your vehicle has fiont wheeldrive 0 The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can stillmove the shift lever If ther...

Page 198: ...drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should beclamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for to...

Page 199: ...ng a vehicle overrough 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 ade...

Page 200: ...r pan just behind Rear Towing TOWLimits 55 rnph 88krnlh 500 miles 800km the front wheels on both These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety...

Page 201: ...wing dolly and raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier e...

Page 202: ...Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it coolsdown Wait until there isno sign of steam or coolant before openi...

Page 203: ...sary If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE for automatic transaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you can dri...

Page 204: ...2 4L Engine 3 1L Engine When you decide it s safe to lift the hood here s what you ll see A Coolant surge tank with pressurecap B Electric engine fan...

Page 205: ...nd tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolantinside the coolantsurge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down The coolantlevel should be ator above FULL COLD If it isn...

Page 206: ...ow to Add Coolant tothe Coolant Surge Tank If you haven t found a problem yet but the coolant level isn t atFULL COLD add a50 50 mixture of dean water preferably distilled andDEX COOL TM antifreeze at...

Page 207: ...heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem 1I can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper c...

Page 208: ...ly and when the cooling system including the coolant surge remove it tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then...

Page 209: ...re cap off start the engine and letit run until you canfeel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower I...

Page 210: ...ke your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintainlane position andthen gently braketo a stop well outof the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curv...

Page 211: ...o change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shift a manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 Turn o...

Page 212: ...ation about the compact spare You will find thejacking instructions label on the underside of the tire cover Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the s...

Page 213: ...m you may need to use the wheel wrench toloosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 2 On some models a cover...

Page 214: ...e jackhead until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flattire Put the compact spare tire near you A CAUTION Getting undera vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the...

Page 215: ...k lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle I NOTICE Do not jackor lift the vehicle usingthe oil pan Pans could crack and begin to leak fluid 5 Raise the vehicle by rotating the w...

Page 216: ...on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places wh...

Page 217: ...all off causing a serious accident 9 Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 10...

Page 218: ...tened with a torque wrenchto 100 Ib ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the...

Page 219: ...llision loose equipment couldstrike someone Store all these in the proper place A Wrench B Jack C Flat Road Tire D Adapter E Extension F Wing Bolt G Cover H Nut Store the flat tire in the compact spar...

Page 220: ...ment couldstrike 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 soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire...

Page 221: ...ourse it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again I NOTICE When the compact spare is installed do...

Page 222: ...ls too fast while shifting yourtransaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking yourvehicle to get i...

Page 223: ...ained and supported service people We hope you ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your ownservice wor...

Page 224: ...you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive If it s bad enough it can damage your engine If you re usingfuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavyknocking your engine needs servi...

Page 225: ...ply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Don tuse it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic an...

Page 226: ...d injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline To open thefuel door pull the fuel access handle on the floor by th...

Page 227: ...rly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait forany hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way While refueling hang the cap inside the fuel door To take...

Page 228: ...If you get the wrong type it may not fit or have proper venting and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged Checking Things Under the Hood L B I An electric fan under the hood can start...

Page 229: ...release handle Then go to thefront of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release down to lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure all thefiller caps are on properly Then just let the hooddow...

Page 230: ...nt Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Automatic Transaxle Dipstick if equipped E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G F BrakeFluidReservoir G Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H Hydr...

Page 231: ...you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick E Brake Fluid Reservoir G Windshield Washer Fluid Re...

Page 232: ...level right away Formore information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check yourengine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good ideato check your engine oil everytime you g...

Page 233: ...d in front of the engine behind the fan Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and che...

Page 234: ...right kind This part explains what kindof oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your enginehas so much oil that the oil leve...

Page 235: ...cle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oilhas been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starb...

Page 236: ...u can use SAE low 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18 C or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE2OW 50 NOTICE Use only engine oi...

Page 237: ...first Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that usedengine oil contains certain elements t...

Page 238: ...ee ScheduledMaintenance Services in the Index Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner L not only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine b...

Page 239: ...ed Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at yourOldsmobile retail facility Service Department If you do it yo...

Page 240: ...gine running in PARK P With the parking brake applied place the shift lever With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausingfor about three seconds ineach range T...

Page 241: ...e level into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid...

Page 242: ...ortoo little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall onhot engine parts or exhaust system parts startinga fire Be sure to get an accurate readi...

Page 243: ...f fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in theIndex 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough flui...

Page 244: ...l orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 100 000miles 166 000 km whichever occurs first The following explains your cooling syst...

Page 245: ...GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with anycomplete coolantchange If you use this mixture you don t need to addanythin...

Page 246: ...rack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your retailercheck your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t...

Page 247: ...coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If this light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant LOW COOLANT Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the surge tank but...

Page 248: ...ed by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until thecoolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat anAC thermos...

Page 249: ...ule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use theproper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Wind...

Page 250: ...ank and other partsof the washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washerfluid Fill your washer fluid tank only 314 full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which coulddamage the tan...

Page 251: ...t isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll havetoo much fluid when you get new brake linings You sh...

Page 252: ...is could causea crash Always use the proper brake fluid L NOTICE e e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in yo...

Page 253: ...ing conditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakesare first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Free movement of brake calipers and proper...

Page 254: ...firmly applying the brakes a few times The bralung system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking...

Page 255: ...help keep your battery from running down Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Halo...

Page 256: ...oil from your fingers will shorten thelife of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 On the driver s side only unscrew the butterfly fasteners Then lift the pl...

Page 257: ...bulb assembly andheadlamp housing For the type of bulb see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 Pull back the trunk trim 2 Carefully pull tab A of the plastic taillamp bracket away from the center of the...

Page 258: ...e type with a releaseclip 1 Pull the windshield wiuer armaway from the windshield If you havefog lamps don t change your foglamp bulbs unless youhave the proper aiming equipment See your Oldsmobile re...

Page 259: ...and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause seriou...

Page 260: ...loading 0 Badwear 0 Badhandling 0 Badfuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued I If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusualwear 0 Badhandling 0 Roughride 0...

Page 261: ...he Tire Loading Informationlabel Makecertain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See WheelNut Torque in the Index The purposeor regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on...

Page 262: ...ng New Tires To find out what kindand 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 Criteria Specificatio...

Page 263: ...re Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver ortemporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diametersof 10to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited p...

Page 264: ...n lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level ofperformance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent h...

Page 265: ...replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel boltsand wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model I Using thc rong replacement wheels wheel...

Page 266: ...an damage your vehicle If you have other tires use tire chainsonly where legal and only whenyou must Use only SAE Class S9 type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front...

Page 267: ...se unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid...

Page 268: ...r and mild soap If you needto use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure andclean cloths preferably cheese...

Page 269: ...moved as follows 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner CleaningVinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth Ru...

Page 270: ...nerson glass because theymay cause scratches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may haveto be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are usedon the insideof the rear window an e...

Page 271: ...promptly and notallowed to dryon the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or a 100 cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes...

Page 272: ...ake your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels I NOTICE When applying a tire dressing always ta...

Page 273: ...frame should be loosenedbefore being flushed Your retailer or an underbodyvehicle washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemic...

Page 274: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart...

Page 275: ...panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates o...

Page 276: ...ted by a circuit breaker in the fuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps togo on and off or insome cases to remain off If this happens have yourheadlamp wiring checked right away Windshi...

Page 277: ...a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you...

Page 278: ...Usage Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps MapReading Lamps Glove Box Lamp Trunk Lamp Radio Power Mirrors Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Remote Keyless Entry Power...

Page 279: ...tale Rear Window Defogger Remote Keyless Entry Fog Lamps InstrumentCluster Powertrain Computer Park Lock Solenoid Electronic PRNDL Fuse DR LK 2 AIR BAG HORN INST STOPHAZ PCM DR LK 1 INST LPS RR DEF HD...

Page 280: ...Fuel Injectors Back up Lamps Canister Purge Valve EGR Automatic Transaxle Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Air Conditioning Compressor Park Lock Solenoid Anti...

Page 281: ...Back up 2057 High Level Stop 912 License 194 Rear Sidemarker 161 Tail Stop Tum 3057 Trunk Lamp 906 Underhood Lamp 906 FogLamp 885 OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB Ashtray 161 Footwell Courtesy 194 Front Reading La...

Page 282: ...4L Engine 11 3quarts 10 7 L 3 1L Engine 13 6 quarts 12 9 L Refrigerant AirConditioning Seerefrigerant chargelabel under the hood FuelTank 15 2gallons 57 5 L Tire Pressures Sizes See Tire Loading Info...

Page 283: ...isplacement Firing Order Horsepower Thermostat Temperature 3 1L Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code Type Displacement Firing Order Horsepower Thermostat Temperature T L4 2 4 Liters 1 3 4 2 150 180 F...

Page 284: ...2 cm Sedan 74 1 inches 1 88 2crn Coupe 53 5 inches 135 9 cm Sedan 53 5 inches 13 9 cm Width Height Wheelbase Coupe 103 4inches 262 7 crn Sedan 103 4inches 262 7 crn Front Tread Coupe Sedan Coupe Sedan...

Page 285: ...ype041 910 3 1L AC Type 041 910 Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air...

Page 286: ...NOTES...

Page 287: ...our vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the air we breathe...

Page 288: ...See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells youwhat should bechecked whenever you stop for fuel It also explaidswhat youcan easily do to help keep your vehic...

Page 289: ...ldsmobile retailer The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before yo...

Page 290: ...itions is thatthese conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Mi...

Page 291: ...nths whichever occurs first At 7 500 Miles 12 500 km Then Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every...

Page 292: ...has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will notnullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge t...

Page 293: ...cursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to t...

Page 294: ...ring linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 295: ...ursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional info rmation During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to...

Page 296: ...chever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 7 Change engine o...

Page 297: ...r cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires S...

Page 298: ...An Emission Control Service I I I I DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUALMILEAGE 36 000 Miles 60000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate th...

Page 299: ...r every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire...

Page 300: ...u are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service 3 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 48 000 Miles 80 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichev...

Page 301: ...city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly 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 delivery servic...

Page 302: ...nths whichever occurs first An Enlission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspecti...

Page 303: ...UAL MILEAGE 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxleshft linkag...

Page 304: ...lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket forany damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter o...

Page 305: ...r occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of movement Refer t...

Page 306: ...g linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs f...

Page 307: ...ths whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information During tire rotation check brake calipersfor freedom of move...

Page 308: ...irst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shiftlinkage or every 6 months whichever occursfirst DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 87 000 Miles 145 000 km Cha...

Page 309: ...ir cleaner filter An Emission Control 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed Service An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tir...

Page 310: ...ission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 96 000 Miles 160 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the s...

Page 311: ...ain flush andrefill cooling system or every 60 months sincelast service whichever occursfirst See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and nec...

Page 312: ...eavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32O C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery...

Page 313: ...mmended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and themaintenance be recorded 7 500Miles 12 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emissio...

Page 314: ...I 22 500 Miles 37500 km I 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or ev...

Page 315: ...Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service 37 500Miles 62500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control...

Page 316: ...steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occursfirst 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or mo...

Page 317: ...2months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage and transaxle shift linkage or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspec...

Page 318: ...or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control 0Lubricate the suspension steering linkage An Emission Control Service Ser...

Page 319: ...in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manualfor proper caliper servi...

Page 320: ...chever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Rotation in the Index for proper rotation Service pattern and additional information During 0In...

Page 321: ...for freedom of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system...

Page 322: ...n heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequenttrailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you...

Page 323: ...hield Washer Fluid Level Check 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...

Page 324: ...a problem Check the system and repair if needed Automatic TransaxleCheck Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check th...

Page 325: ...shiftlever in NEUTRAL N push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the wayto the floor If the starter works when theclutc...

Page 326: ...to move You or otherscould be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehic...

Page 327: ...missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See En...

Page 328: ...ange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE cloolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering...

Page 329: ...ts of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent IUSAGE IFLUID LUBRICANT I Hood Latch GC LB Paw1 of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or and Release or lubri...

Page 330: ...ded after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be addedon the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance re...

Page 331: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER SERVICEDBY 7 45...

Page 332: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED...

Page 333: ...how to reportany safety defects This section includes informationon 0 The Customer Satis factionProcedure 0 Customer Assistance forText Telephone TTY 0 RoadsideAssistance Users Courtesy Transportation...

Page 334: ...STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance N...

Page 335: ...920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center General Motors of Canada Limited 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to your Warranty andOwner Assi...

Page 336: ...ility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Pro...

Page 337: ...ernight warranty repairs we ll provide a loaner car orreimburse you up to 30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation a cab a bus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car serviced is ra...

Page 338: ...disagreement regarding vehiclerepairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTOLINE...

Page 339: ...ts 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 tha...

Page 340: ...Ottawa Ontario K1G 352 REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA orTransport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 4...

Page 341: ...ed States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may beuseful for owners who wish to geta...

Page 342: ...nd others may help avoidfuture costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians Insome cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures ne...

Page 343: ...Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 57 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 2 1 AppearanceCare 6 45 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 52 Arbitration Program 8 6 Armrest Storage 2 46 Ashtrays 2 47 Audio Equipment A...

Page 344: ...er 2 46 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 32 Certification Label 4 3 1 Chains Safety 4 36 Chains Tire 6 44 Changing a Flat Tire 5 21 Check Engine Light 2 60 Check Gages Light 2 65 CheckOilLight 2 63 Ch...

Page 345: ...rmation 8 1 Customer SatisfactionProcedure 8 1 Damage Finish 6 50 Damage Sheet Metal 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps 2 40 DeadBattery 5 2 Defects ReportingSafety 8 7 DefensiveDriving 4 1 Defogger RearWindo...

Page 346: ...4 Checking 6 11 Used 6 15 FirstGear AutomaticTransaxle 2 21 First Gear Manual Transaxle 2 22 Flashers HazardWarning 5 1 FlatTire Changing 5 21 Fluids and Lubricants 7 42 Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 36...

Page 347: ...e Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 44 Inspections Brakesystem 7 41 Exhaust System 7 41 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 41 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 41 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 41 Steering 7 41 Suspensio...

Page 348: ...and Fluids 7 42 Lubrication Service Body 7 38 Locks 2 3 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 63 MaintenanceRecord 7 44 MaintenanceSchedule 7 1 LongTripmighwayDefinition 7 5 Long Tripmighway Interval...

Page 349: ...axle 2 27 Passenger Position 1 25 Passing 4 12 Passlock 2 10 Parking Passlock Warning Light 2 64 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 41 Power AuxiliaryOutlet 2 48 DoorLocks 2 4 OptionFuses 6 54 RemoteC...

Page 350: ...d l 5 Extender l 45 l 6 1 11 Care 6 48 Children l 33 Extender l 45 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 32 DriverPosition 1 11 HowtoWearProDerlv 1 11 Incorrect Usage 1 15 1 43 1 44 LapBelt l 32 Lap Should...

Page 351: ...nsaxle 2 18 Into Park P 2 25 Manual Transaxle 2 22 Out of Park P 2 27 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 shifting SignalingTurns 2 32 Skidding 4 13 Sound Equipment Adding 3 23 Spare Tire Compact 5 31...

Page 352: ...placement 6 43 When It s Time for New 6 40 TorqueLock 2 27 Torque Wheel Nut 5 28 6 60 TopStrap 1 36 Towing From the Front Automatic Transaxle 4 28 FromtheRear 4 30 Recreational Vehicle 4 28 Trailer 4...

Page 353: ...2 Identifkation Number 6 53 Loading 4 31 Storage 6 33 VentilationSystem 3 3 VisorVanityMirrors 2 48 Visors Sun 2 48 warning Devices Warning Lights Gages and Indicators WasherFluid Windshield Washing Y...

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