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Summary of Contents for 1996 Eighty-Eight

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Page 3: ...msontheRoad This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Ol...

Page 4: ...your Oldsmobile so it will be thereif you ever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it 1 4 Litho in U S A Part No 22640104 A...

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

Page 6: ...ng that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would iv not be cov d by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what todo to help avoid the damage When you read other...

Page 7: ...rtant for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS ee TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols ar...

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Page 9: ...tbacks and head restraints Manual Front Seat I A CAUTION I I You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could start...

Page 10: ...h down Move the seat higher by holding the switch up Lower the seatby holding the switch down Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward Move the seat back by holding the switch back Seatback...

Page 11: ...cause it won t be against yourbody Instead itwill be in frwt of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up...

Page 12: ...It also tells you somethings you should not do with safety belts h d it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system L Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t wear a safety bel...

Page 13: ...u don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashesare mild and some crashes can be so serious thatevenbuckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who bu...

Page 14: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop...

Page 15: ...Thepeysonkeeps goiq tilstoppedby som hing I narealvehicle itcouldbe thewindshield or the instrumentpanel L...

Page 16: ...ar safety belts A Air bags arein many vehicles todayand will be in I most of them in the future But they are or the safety belts With safety belts you slowdownas the vehicledoes safetybelts notinstead...

Page 17: ...fety Belts Properly Adults This partis only forpeople 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 18: ...nbuckle the safety belt quickly if youever had to Thelappart of the belt should bewom low and snugon the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you...

Page 19: ...position 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 move it down without squeezing the release handleto...

Page 20: ...houlder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase i...

Page 21: ...buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces wouldbe there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle yo...

Page 22: ...ly 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 force...

Page 23: ...stedacross 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 p...

Page 24: ...smobile hastwo airbags one airbag for the driver and another a i rbag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system A CAUTION I You can be severely...

Page 25: ...in position for an air bag inflation in a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an airbag The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle I An infla...

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

Page 27: ...t doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 9 t o m 15mph 14to 24 lun h The threshold level canvary however with specific vehicle design sothat canbe soinewhat above or below this rahge If y...

Page 28: ...problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble T O avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out assoon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but can t get...

Page 29: ...ng Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced Thereare parts of the airbag systemin several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate...

Page 30: ...aralap shoulderbelt and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the sa...

Page 31: ...center position If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats someone can sit in the center positions If your vehicle has a front split seat anda rear bench seat someone can sit in the center positio...

Page 32: ...itioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted...

Page 33: ...clicks Don t letit get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the...

Page 34: ...touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This c...

Page 35: ...rash A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unl...

Page 36: ...the belt away from the neck and head Thereis one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for childrenwho have outgrown child restraints andfor sm...

Page 37: ...tic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt andinsertthe two edgesof the belt into the slots of theguide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord...

Page 38: ...hat includes infants andall children smaller than adult size In fact the lawin every statein the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a...

Page 39: ...crash Duringa crash a baby will becomeso heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 1b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110 kg force on your a...

Page 40: ...s show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rea...

Page 41: ...For carsfist soldi nCanada child restraints with atop strapmustbe anchoredaccording to Cangdian law...

Page 42: ...elt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Securethe child in the child restraint as t...

Page 43: ...o be sure it is secure _ p positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the you push down on the child restraint q 7 Push and puli the child restraint in different I I I_ I Toremove the child restraint...

Page 44: ...er to securea child restraint in the rear seat You may however securea forward facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat but only with the seatmoved all the way back I Seethe earlier pa...

Page 45: ...ightenthe belt pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint Push andpull the child restraintin different directions to be sureit is secure Ifitisn t secure the restraint in a different...

Page 46: ...lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Because your vehicle has a right frontpassengerair bag always move the seat as far back asit will go before...

Page 47: ...e the belt Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if youeverhad to 6 Pull therest of the lap belt all the way out ofthe retractor to set the...

Page 48: ...r the vehicle s safetybelts Toremove the child restraint just unbudlde the vehicle s safety belt andlet it go back allthe way The safety belt will move freely again and be re ady to workfor an adult I...

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Page 50: ...s way in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt The belt s force would then be applied righton the child s abdomen That could cause seriousor fatal injuries I Wherever the child sits the lap portio...

Page 51: ...ed safety belts may not protect you in a crash Theycan rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a newoneright away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them r...

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Page 53: ...working properly and what todo if you have a problem Keys I A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle withthe ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or otherscould bebadly injured or...

Page 54: ...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 ignition keys don t have plugs or tags go to your Oldsmobile d...

Page 55: ...ur doors and you will befar better off whenever you drive yourvehicle V f From the inside to lock the door slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slide the lockingleverup Power Door Locks Wit...

Page 56: ...riding Lock Delay If you need to lock your doors before shifting out of PARK P just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature You can programt...

Page 57: ...going from 3 to 0 to 1 etc Release the power door lock switch The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door security locks that help...

Page 58: ...or Therear door locks will now work normally Anti Lockout Feature Thepower door locks will not work if the key is left in the igiition with the driver s door open You can overridethis featureby holdin...

Page 59: ...nk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is pressed when the ignition is OFF Thetrunk symbol will alsowork whenthe ignition ison but only while in PARK P Panic Mode When the button withthe horn sym...

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Page 61: ...delay isstilloff anda l ldoors will remain locked Press theUNLOCK button on the remote transmitter again Lock delay isnow active and a l ldoors will unlock Release the power door lock switch If your v...

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Page 63: ...se switchin the glove box allows you to secure itemsin the trunk Move the trunk release switch toOFF lock the glove box and take the key with you Nowthe trunk release button on the left of the steerin...

Page 64: ...the instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we puton it can make it impossible to...

Page 65: ...rity System theft deterrent system PASS Key 1 1is a passive theft deterrent system It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition PASS Key 1 1uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key th...

Page 66: ...stillwon t work and the key appears to be clean and dry wait about three minutes and try another ignition key Atthis time you mayalso wantto checkthe fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index...

Page 67: ...nings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking inguidehe every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break in See Towinga nailer in the Index for more i...

Page 68: ...sure it is all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn thekey hard Butturn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or theignitio...

Page 69: ...d will go down as your enginegets warm I I NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Oldsmobile is moving I f you do youcould damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped H...

Page 70: ...designed to workwith the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts oraccessories you could change theway the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with yourretailer If...

Page 71: ...re to keep it away from moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer dependson the outside temperature the kind of oil you hav...

Page 72: ...interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in the on position If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressureon the shift lever pu...

Page 73: ...ith the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE Thisposition is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re Going less than about35 mph 56km h push your G...

Page 74: ...Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or I THIRD 3 as much as possible NOTICE Continued INOTICE Continued I Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105kmlh or you can damage yourengine F...

Page 75: ...king brake pedal Hold the regular brake 14meters pedal downwith your right foot and push the park brake pedal with your left foot This will unlock the pedal When you liftyour left foot the p kingbrake...

Page 76: ...TION ShiftingjInto PARK P I Steering Column Shift Lever I 1 Holdthe brake pedal downwia yourrightfoot and set theparkingbrake 2 Move the shift lever i n t oPARK Op positionlikethis 0 Pull the levertow...

Page 77: ...le is in P m b P 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shiftlever i n t oPARK P positionlike t h i s I set the parking brake Hold in the button on the lever 0 Pushthe leveral...

Page 78: ...K P without firstpullingit toward you or if you have the console shift lever without firstpushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you...

Page 79: ...oturn off the Retained AccessoryPower featuie if youhave it Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step4 S h i f t t O N E r n N you want Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear Have the...

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Page 81: ...le won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See ShiftingIntoPARK P...

Page 82: ...window switches Thedriver s window controls will stillbe operable This is a useful featurewhen you have children as passengers Press the left side ofthe WINDOW LOCK switch to allow passengers touse th...

Page 83: ...rd for right and two downward forleft positions These positions allow you to signal aturnor alane change T O signal aturn move the lever allthe way up or down When the turnis finished the lever will r...

Page 84: ...4 of a mile 1 2km a chime will sound at each flash of the tum signal To turn off the chime move the turnsignal lever to theoff position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer T O change the headlamps fromlow...

Page 85: ...pers move the band to OFF The wiper speed may be set for a longor short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rainor snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closerto LO the shor...

Page 86: ...r that will illuminate See Low Washer Fluid Warning Light in the index Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous A bad mud splash can block your vision You could hit another vehicle or go off the...

Page 87: ...g roads or inheavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such mads fastchanges intire traction can cause needles9 wheel sphning and you cbuld lose control Don t use cruise contr...

Page 88: ...ld be startled and even lose control So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at R A There are two ways to go to a higher speed 0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push...

Page 89: ...earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepnessof the hills When going up steep hills you mayhave to step on the a...

Page 90: ...lamps Pushthe switch marked with the lamp symbol to turn on the headlamps together with 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps InstrumentPanelLights Push the switch again to turn off the lamps Lamps...

Page 91: ...t s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change tofull brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular lamps will...

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Page 93: ...Illumination When you open the door the interior lamps will come on When you close the door with the ignition off the interior lampswill stayon for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the on...

Page 94: ...nthelamp off press either switch Press it again to turn the lamp off Inadvertent Load Protection To avoid draining your vehicle s battery be sure to t u r n off thereadinglampswhenleavingyourvehicle...

Page 95: ...rochromic Day Night with Compass Option Rearview Mirror Thismirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set i n the M Mirror orC M Compass Mirror positions This mirror automatically changes to r...

Page 96: ...has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirroras you drive under lights and through traffic Rev...

Page 97: ...e small hole on the bottom of the mirror housing The display will show a number fiist but keep holding until the letter C appears 360 degree circle at less than 5 mph 8 km h u n t i l the display read...

Page 98: ...the Cal switch until the number for Once the desired zone number is displayed stop pressingthe Cal switch andthe display will show compass direction within a few seconds The outside rearview mirror sh...

Page 99: ...the lever to the center position This will keep the mirror from moving if the switchis accidentally bumped Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is cur...

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Page 101: ...on Your Oldsmobile may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass through feature P u l ldown the interior door to access thetrunk for storing long objects Lift the rear of the armrest to...

Page 102: ...ipment such as a cellular telephone CB radio etc Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install I NOTICE When using the accessory power outlets...

Page 103: ...ttes or other smoking materials could set them on fire causing damage Sun Visors To block out glare you can swing down the visors You can also remove them from the center mountand swing them to the si...

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Page 105: ...ols 10 Passenger s Side SRS Airbag 11 AirOutlet 12 Glove Box 13 Air Outlet 14 AudioSystem 15 Ashtray Cigarette Lighter and Accessory 16 Air Outlet __ 17 Traction Control Switch 18 Hazard Warning Flash...

Page 106: ...vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuelyou re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this instrument pane...

Page 107: ...s or kilometers since you last reset it To set it to zero press the trip reset button located below the trip odometer Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Thispart describesthe warning lights and gages...

Page 108: ...kled neither the chime nor the light will come on I Air Bag Readiness Light Thereis an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows AIRBAG The system checksthe air bag s electrical syste...

Page 109: ...g Light Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If onepart isn t working the other part can stillwork andstopyou For good braking though you need both parts working well If...

Page 110: ...T e With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine andmay stay on for several seconds That snormal If the light stays on turnthe ignitionoff Or if thelight comes on...

Page 111: ...located totheright of the steering column the warning lightwill comeon and stay on To turnthe system backon press the button again The warning light shouldgo off See Traction Control System in the In...

Page 112: ...s wcirninglight comeson your system may be low on coolant and the engine may overheat A warning chime will also sound See Tngine c00ht5 in the Index and check your coolant level at the coolant recover...

Page 113: ...1 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light...

Page 114: ...nosis and service is required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and servicemay be required If the...

Page 115: ...tthis Addingfuel should correctthis condition Make sure to installthe fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to t u r nthe light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be suret...

Page 116: ...ght will come on as a testto show youit is working but the light will go out when yout u r nthe ignitionto start Ifit doesn t come on with the ignitionon you mayhave a problem with the fuse or bulb Ha...

Page 117: ...fter the 15to 25 second delay checkthe dipstick level If it reads low the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level see Engine Oil in the Index The warning light or message will remain off a...

Page 118: ...ittlefuel but 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 fuelto fillup than the gage indicated For example the gage...

Page 119: ...ols This section tells you how to make your air system work for you With these systems you can controlthe heating cooling and ventilation in your Oldsmobile Your vehicle has a flow through ventilation...

Page 120: ...the lower outlets Some airflow will be directed to the windshield andsidewindow outlets I DEFOG This setting directsair tothe windshield side window and lower outlets DEFRO SEThis setting directs most...

Page 121: ...ss the A C button with the temperature knob in the blue area This setting cools the a i rentering your vehicle and directs it through your outlets The direction of the cool air can be controlledby adj...

Page 122: ...obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work better reducing the chance of fogging your windows climate control or manual operation of the automatic electronic climate control system...

Page 123: ...d by your warranty Press the rear window defogger button on your climate control system to w m the defogger grid on the rear window The indicatorlight will glow whilethe rear window defogger is operat...

Page 124: ...co audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it fist Find out what your Delco system...

Page 125: ...ion TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations I s h the knob backin when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrowto go to the next higher or lower station T...

Page 126: ...nyou set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass Push the knob back in when you re not u...

Page 127: ...off the clockwill 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 thisknob lightlyso it extends Turnit to choose radi...

Page 128: ...in a preset the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled Always check the display firstto make sure you have the correct band Setting theTone TONE This feature allowsyou tocho...

Page 129: ...an arrowto show which side of the tape is playing BAL Press this knoblightly so it extends Turn the Your tape bias is set automatically Whena metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on the di...

Page 130: ...stop scanning The sound will be muted SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning TONE Press this button to select a TONEwhile playing a cassette Thetone wi...

Page 131: ...down If you load a disc label side up the disc will not play and an error will occur Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12discs in the magazine Yo...

Page 132: ...Ds CD will flash on the display until the changeris ready to play When a CD begins playing CD will appear in the bottom left corner and a disc and track number will be displayed The disc numbers are l...

Page 133: ...s playing to play a compact disc PressAM FMto return to the radio when a compact discis playing PressTAPE AUXto switch between the tape and compact disc if both areloaded EJECT Slide theCD changer doo...

Page 134: ...off the clock will 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 thisknob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose rad...

Page 135: ...redin a preset the TONE equalization storedfor that frequency will not be recalled Always checkthe display first to make sure you have the correct band Setting the Tone TONE Thisfeature allowsyou to c...

Page 136: ...The display will show T I 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 hserted HI BIAS appears on the...

Page 137: ...againto stop scanning The sound will be muted SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning TONE Press this button to select a TONE while playing a cassette T...

Page 138: ...playsan error number write it down and provide it to your retailerwhen reporting the problem RCL Press this button to see which track is playing Press it again withinfive seconds to see how long it ha...

Page 139: ...tape The item with the box around it on the display willeject and the radio will play EJECT may be activated witheitherthe ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded withthe radi...

Page 140: ...gits agree 4 Press HR to make thefirst oneor two digits agree 5 Press AM FM after you have confirmed that the with your code with your code code matches the secret code you have written down The displ...

Page 141: ...hat the radio is no longer secured Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System Option If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel Som...

Page 142: ...al can be loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage Ad...

Page 143: ...abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape headas the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile retailer You may also c...

Page 144: ...Wipe the cloth over the mast sections removing 4 Wipe dry with a clean cloth 5 Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignition off and on 6 Repeatif necessary equivalent solvent any...

Page 145: ...ety Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On citystreets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are go...

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Page 147: ...ther countries it s even lower The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the United Statesis 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks inone hour Of course as we ve see...

Page 148: ...n 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 person...

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Page 150: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstillhave some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake peda...

Page 151: ...elsis about tostoprolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure fa than any driver could The compute...

Page 152: ...stem operates only if it senses that one or both of the frontwheels are spinning or begiying to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit whee...

Page 153: ...in especiallyin slippery road conditions you should alwaysleavethe systemon But youcan t u r nthe trwtion control systemoff if you ever need to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets...

Page 154: ...pen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possiblefor...

Page 155: ...rve and then accelerate gentlyintothe straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a h i l land find a truck stopped...

Page 156: ...reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder whil...

Page 157: ...s it s all right 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 traffic 0 Do not get too...

Page 158: ...what driving experts s ay about what happens whenthe three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do what the driver has asked In...

Page 159: ...slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While drivingon a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braki...

Page 160: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make alot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for yo...

Page 161: ...mayget wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement Theheavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it...

Page 162: ...ry to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down 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 o...

Page 163: ...hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wate...

Page 164: ...City Driving 0 0 0 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amountof traffic on them You ll want to watch out for what the otherdrivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals...

Page 165: ...nto 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 Tryto blend smoothly withthe traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 166: ...e 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 willing to help if you needit Here are so...

Page 167: ...e road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventila...

Page 168: ...r with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do a l lthe work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking oreven none going down...

Page 169: ...a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter ouler clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving...

Page 170: ...the condition smoothice packed blowing m or loose snow drive with caution Ifyou have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Eve...

Page 171: ...e on any slippery I If You re Caught ina Blbzard Watch forslippay spots Theroadmightbe fine road I untilyou hita spotthat scovered with ice On qther viskclear road icepatchesmayappearin shaded mias wh...

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Page 173: ...cle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle vM OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT TIRE LOADING INFORMATION FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME...

Page 174: ...t 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 morethan 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk I A CAUTION 1 I Do not load your vehicle any ne...

Page 175: ...nger passengers couldbe seriously injured Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the stepsin thissection Ask your Oldsmobile retailer foradviccmnd information abouttowing a trailer with your veh...

Page 176: ...is different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means chmges inhadling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takescorrect equipment and it has to be used properly your...

Page 177: ...Three important considerations have to do with weight the weightof the trailer the weight of the hailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer...

Page 178: ...A should weigh10 of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh12 of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer...

Page 179: ...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 be...

Page 180: ...ing Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This canhelp you avoid situations that require heavy braking and suddenturns P...

Page 181: ...r lamps fromtime to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning messages again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out Driving On Grades Reduce...

Page 182: ...Whennailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer Seethe Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are aut...

Page 183: ...hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rearturn...

Page 184: ...rt your Oldsmobile But please follow thestepsbelow to do it safely A CAUTION I Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explod...

Page 185: ...ing brakef dy on each vehicle Put an automatic transaxle in PARK P ora manual transaxle inNEUTRAL N T u r noff the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette l...

Page 186: ...cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative 1 or a metal enginepart Don t connect to or you ll get ashortthat would damagethebattery...

Page 187: ...t to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Connectthe red positive cableto the positive terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery Use a r...

Page 188: ...part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just a...

Page 189: ...ket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before youdo anything t u r non the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell...

Page 190: ...s being towed Never towfaster than safe or posted speeds Never tow withdamaged parts not fully secured Never getunder yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck Always secure thevehicle on...

Page 191: ...teel cables beforeit is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed vehicle Alwaysuse T hooks inserted in the T hook slot...

Page 192: ...x 4 wood beam across sling chains contacting bottomof the radiator support Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper Attach a separate safety chain aoundthe outboard end of eac...

Page 193: ...00 miles 800km Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly aheadof rear wheels on bothsides No 4 x 4 wood beam is needed Positionthe lowersling crossbar directly behind and a...

Page 194: ...dend of each lower control arm Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile s instrument panel See Coolant Temperature Gage or...

Page 195: ...ls down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood If you keep driving when your engineis overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned St...

Page 196: ...rn off your airconditioner Turn on your heaterto full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary If you rein a traffic jam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear whil...

Page 197: ...e cap C Electric enginefans A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric f...

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Page 199: ...ur cooling system can be dangerous Plainwater or some other liquid likealcohol can boil before the proper coolant mix will Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With p...

Page 200: ...thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling systemis cool beforeyou do it A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can b...

Page 201: ...g system including the radiator pressure cap and 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...

Page 202: ...2 Then keep turningthe pressure cap but now push down as you turn it Removethe pressure cap 3 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck...

Page 203: ...surecap off 6 Start the engine and let it run untilyou can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the enginefans 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator fillerneck may be...

Page 204: ...rve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering theway you w...

Page 205: ...event thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put theshift lever in PARK P 3 f i r n off the engine To beeven more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and re...

Page 206: ...er countkrclockwise to remove it Lift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare Remove the spare tire from the trunk The box that st...

Page 207: ...emoving Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps If you have wire wheel covers Remove the special key wrench that s attached to the trunk side wall Using the handle of the special key wrench pry off the center...

Page 208: ...the cover on the wheel Do not pry the cover off When re installing the nut caps do not overtighten If you have an alloy aluminum wheel with a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts the following di...

Page 209: ...te the wrench clockwise to raise thejack head a few inches 1 Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts but don t remove them The bracket shown is on wheels with wire wheel covers only It s needed...

Page 210: ...nearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you Getting undera vehicle when it isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injure...

Page 211: ...ts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Rust or dirt on the wheel or 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...

Page 212: ...dent 8 Replacethe wheel nuts with rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Make sure each wheel stud is centeredin each wheel hole while tightening the nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is...

Page 213: ...rque wrench to100lb 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 proper sequence...

Page 214: ...quipment 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 t...

Page 215: ...ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire...

Page 216: ...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 thecompact spare is installed...

Page 217: ...ell as the tires If you spin thewheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains i n...

Page 218: ...NOTES 5 36...

Page 219: ...levels Thereis alsotechnical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearance care Service Your Oldsmobileretailerknows yourvehicle bestand wants you to be happy with it We hope you...

Page 220: ...in the Index You should keep a record withall parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index You can be injured and your vehicle...

Page 221: ...an emergency you may be ableto use a lower octane as low as 87 if heavy knocking does not occur If you are using91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you stillhear heavy knocking your engine need...

Page 222: ...asolines 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 metal parts in your fuel system and a...

Page 223: ...assenger s side of your vehicle A CAUTION Gasoline vapor is 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...

Page 224: ...To take off thecap turnit slowlytothe left counterclockwise...

Page 225: ...ainted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of YourOldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turnit to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully in...

Page 226: ...nwhen the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUTION Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gas...

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Page 228: ...he hood you ll see A Engine Coolant RecoveryT a n k B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap F Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder H Air Cle...

Page 229: ...open the hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Recovery Tank B Battery C Radiator Pressure Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Engine Oil Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G Brake Master Cylinder H Ai...

Page 230: ...ruising the excess airthat the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass All of these controls working together provide high performance character and fuel efficiency inthe 3800 V6 Supercharg...

Page 231: ...r a i n back into the oil pan If you n t the oil dipgtick mightIiot showthe actud level CheckingEngine Oil pullbut the dipstick and clean it with apaper towel or cloth thenpush itback indl the way Rer...

Page 232: ...o much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The eng e oil fill cap is behind the e...

Page 233: ...e colder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should useS A E 5W 30 Thesenumbers on an oil container showits viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such a...

Page 234: ...rs 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 used engine oil contains certain elemen...

Page 235: ...ws in the housing cover and pull back 2 Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches tothe throttle body near the top of the engine Detachthe hose fiom the throttle body then pull...

Page 236: ...ner off can causeyou or others tobe burned The air cleaner notonly cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and the engine backfires you could be burned Don t drive with...

Page 237: ...ine is cold Allow the engineto cool twoto three hours after running ACAUTION If you remove the supercharger oil fill plug while the engine is hot pressure may cause hot oil to blow outof the oil fill...

Page 238: ...ehicle under any of these conditions the fluid andfilterdo not require changing See ScheduleclM m e m c eServices in the Index regularly reaches90 F 32 C or higher How to Check Becausethis operation c...

Page 239: ...C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colderthan 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Pa...

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Page 241: ...coveredby your new vehicle warranty 0 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check When the correct fluidlevel is obtained push the dipstick backin all the way The cooli...

Page 242: ...e coolant will require change sooner at 30 000miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first What toUse Use a mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL orange col...

Page 243: ...ther parts If youhave to add coolantmore thanfour times a year have your retailer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the propercoolant you don t have to add extra inhibitorsor additiveswhich...

Page 244: ...r have to addcoolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot If youneed more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Add...

Page 245: ...on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlledby a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of...

Page 246: ...nd repaired damagehosesandseals x How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is cool unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap a...

Page 247: ...h ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluidtank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean aswell as washer fluid Fill your washe...

Page 248: ...a l l So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake lini...

Page 249: ...ld cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE I e 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts Forexample just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your bra...

Page 250: ...r warning sound have your vehicle serviced I NOTICE Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squealwhen th...

Page 251: ...brake liningsthat are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve cometo expectcan changein many other ways if I someo...

Page 252: ...s could be injured Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs If you go through a high pressure car wash or it is very humid yourheadlamps may fog up This is normal Theselenses sho...

Page 253: ...2 Now remove the pins with the blade of a screwdriver 3 Lift and remow the clips from the backsideof the metal headlamp housing 6 35...

Page 254: ...headlamp assembly bulbs 4 Thereare three clips to remove before you have 5 Pull the headlamp assembly forward from the front fender Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to rem...

Page 255: ...ing the carpetingin place andpull back the carpeting If you have the optional convenience net you mustfirst remove it from the hooks 2 Pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 3 Rotate t...

Page 256: ...blades come in different types and are removed in differentways Here s how to remove the type with a release clip 1 Pullthe windshield wiper armawayfromthe windshield 3 Pushthe new wiper blade securel...

Page 257: ...ut and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 0 0 0 Underinflated tirespose the samedanger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause...

Page 258: ...verloading Bad wear 0 Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tireshave too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear 0 Badhandling Roughride Needles...

Page 259: ...on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from pla...

Page 260: ...ill You canseecordor fabricshowhg Qugh7p appear whenyour tires have tire s rubber around the tire r r ea j ody 1 16 inch 1 6 mm OF less q f t r e a d remaining R A 1 A 0 The tread or sidewall is crack...

Page 261: ...e an all sekson tread design the TPC number will be followedby an MS for mud and now If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Specnumber make sure they are the same size load range s...

Page 262: ...mance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of thetire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For e...

Page 263: ...e speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup andpossible tire failure Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned...

Page 264: ...twheels wheelbolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision...

Page 265: ...ION Pvtting aused wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly adcause rnaccid if you have to replace a wheel use anew...

Page 266: ...azardous some more than others and they canall damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol LaundrySoap 0 Bleach...

Page 267: ...mediately witha blow dryer Wipe with a clean cloth Using Solvent Type Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all Somespots and stains will clean off better withjust wat...

Page 268: ...cloth and a GM Vinyl Leather Cleaner or equivalent product may have to do it more than once Cleaning Leather Use a soft cioth with lukewarm water and a mildsoap or saddle soap 0 For stubbornstains us...

Page 269: ...defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield I washer orif the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other materi...

Page 270: ...esidue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products fromyour retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Oldsmobile hasa basecoat clearcoat paint finish The clearco...

Page 271: ...the wheel andbuff offimmediatelyafter application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damagethe surfaceof these...

Page 272: ...ave corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame...

Page 273: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart I PARTNUMBER I SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 6 55...

Page 274: ...your vehicle The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificatesof title and registration Engine Identification Theeighth character in your VIN is the engin...

Page 275: ...d anythmg electrical to your Oldsmobile see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index Headlamp Wiring The hedamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker An electrical overload...

Page 276: ...cuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fkom short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links Thisgreatly reduces the chance of damage caused...

Page 277: ...reveal the fuses You ll find a fuse puller clippedto the insideof the cover _Place the wide end of the fusepuller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out Spare...

Page 278: ...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 Not Used Cigar Lighter T u r nSignal Back up Lam...

Page 279: ...amps Fuse 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Not Used Radio Not Used Auxiliary Outlet s Air Bag System PASS Key Ignition Off Unlock Not Used Rear Defog Not Used Not Used Wipers Washer Not Used...

Page 280: ...I I I I g n n u u u 7 11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 i g 10 11 12 Usage DoorLocks Tmnk Release RAC Horns Not Used Miscellaneous Engines Controls Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Cont...

Page 281: ...enterHigh MountedStoplamp 1156 SidemarkerLamps 194 Stop aiUamps 2057 Turnsignal 2057 Rear Tr nkLamp 211 2 Bulb Inside Lamps Over head FrontOverheadLamps 906 RearOverheadLamps 906 VisorVanityMirrorLamp...

Page 282: ...ankcase 4 5quarts 4 3L Fuel Tank 18gallons 68 L Oil change withfilter change Windshield Wiper Blades Type Pin Length 22inches 565mm Tire Pressures SeeTire Loading Information label on driver s door Re...

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Page 284: ...6 engine usesan engine accessory belt This diagram shows the features connectedand the routing See Mihtenance Schedule i nthe Index for when to check the belt A Power Steering B Alternator C Aircondit...

Page 285: ...ing The outer belt drives the supercharger Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley See Maintenance Schedule in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the supercharger oil l...

Page 286: ...NOTES...

Page 287: ...ty andOwnerAssistance booklet or your Oldsmobile retailerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep you vehicle in good working conditi...

Page 288: ...e Service and Owner Publications in the Index PartB Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehic...

Page 289: ...e retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailerfor your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supporte...

Page 290: ...I DriveBelt Inspection Every 100 000Miles 166 000k m service orevery 60rnohths I 7 4 y r I...

Page 291: ...5 000 Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Supercharger Oil Check or every 36 months whichever occurs first 3 8L Code 1engine only Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and...

Page 292: ...ed intervals and the maintenance be recorded If yourvehicle hasan Engine Oil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000 miles 5 000km and 7 500 miles 12 500km...

Page 293: ...km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An 0Lubricate the suspension and steering Emission Control Service linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and un...

Page 294: ...Service I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY 12 000 Miles 20000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering link...

Page 295: ...vice 3 I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BXI 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and stee...

Page 296: ...1 Y A 3 IP 8 0 Change engine oil dfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An 5 7 t Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering I 8 I a I 1 1 II I 3 I 4 I 6 linkage tiansax...

Page 297: ...r or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every6...

Page 298: ...irst See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControIService 3 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional informati...

Page 299: ...ewice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 1 39 000 M...

Page 300: ...points or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45...

Page 301: ...ATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICEDBY 50 000 Miles 83 000 km CI Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where...

Page 302: ...es 90 000 km 0Change enghe oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricatethe suspensim and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides...

Page 303: ...irst An Emission ControlService 17Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guidesand underbody contact points or every6 months whichever occurs first An Emis...

Page 304: ...I 63 000 Miles 105 000 4 km...

Page 305: ...le shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and a...

Page 306: ...Short Trip City MaintenanceSchedule 72 000Miles 12Q 000 km I 75 000Miles 125 000 km...

Page 307: ...le shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and...

Page 308: ...vice 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshiftlinkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB E S7 O...

Page 309: ...s fist 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fueltank capand lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damagq Replace partsas needed An Emission ControlServic...

Page 310: ...r DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I I I 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering...

Page 311: ...km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months sincelast seniice whichever occms first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap...

Page 312: ...these conditions a In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in t...

Page 313: ...med at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded If your vehicle has an EngineOil Life Monitor the monitor will show you when to change the oil usually between 3 000miles 5000km and 7 50...

Page 314: ...ichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Ch...

Page 315: ...tion inthe Index forgroper rotation pattern and additional information 30 OOOrMiles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubri...

Page 316: ...ever occurs first See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in this section An Emission ControlSewice f An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage pa...

Page 317: ...or eve Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxle shift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points orevery 12months whichever 50 000 Miles 83 000 k 0Change automatic DATE...

Page 318: ...Control Service 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage transaxleshift linkage parking brake guides and underbody contact points or every12months whichever occurs first 0For supercharged engin...

Page 319: ...EmissionControlService Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 67 500Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months wh ichever occurs first 0Lubricate the suspension and steering link...

Page 320: ...rs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137 500km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate the suspension and steering...

Page 321: ...s or every 12 months whichever occurs first 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission 17Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any damage Replace parts as needed...

Page 322: ...I LqngTrip Highway Maintenance Schedule...

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Page 324: ...ry See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolantmix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further deta...

Page 325: ...r bag system does not need regular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check th...

Page 326: ...pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediatelyif it starts Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P orNEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position yo...

Page 327: ...ins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set t parking...

Page 328: ...for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as wellas 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...

Page 329: ...ilicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277111 See Engine Coolan in the Index J USAGE CoolantI Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System...

Page 330: ...2 Category LB or GC LB GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Door Hinge Rear Compartment...

Page 331: ...d 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 retainall maintenance rece...

Page 332: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Page 333: ...ODOMETER DATE READING MaintenanceRecord SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 47...

Page 334: ...I I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ODOMETER I 7 48...

Page 335: ...port any safety defects This section includes information on 0 a a 0 0 a a The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportat...

Page 336: ...Manager STEP TWO Ifafter 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 Assist...

Page 337: ...endStreet P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Canada Customer Assistance Center General Motors of Canada Limited 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa OntarioL1H 8W Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Info...

Page 338: ...st Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage providedby your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program The Oldsmobile Roadside...

Page 339: ...edin Canada havean extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the retailer or call 1 800 268 6800 f...

Page 340: ...n to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB...

Page 341: ...rts Forfurtherinformation contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TOTHE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If youbelieve that yo...

Page 342: ...Ottawa Ontario K1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please callus at 1 800...

Page 343: ...with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform do it yourself service These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional qualified technicians Service manuals...

Page 344: ...thers may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures nece...

Page 345: ...3 26 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 58 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti LockoutFeature 2 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 21 AppearanceCare 6 48 Appearance care Materms Arbitration Program 8 6 Ashtrays 2 50 Audio Con...

Page 346: ...g a Flat Tire 5 23 Check Engine Light 2 61 Chains Safety 4 35 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 43 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 54 ChildRestraints 1 32 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1 34 Secur...

Page 347: ...nken 4 2 Freeway 4 21 InaBlizzard 4 27 InForeignCountries 6 4 CourtesyLamps 2 41 Defogger RearWindow 3 5 IntheRain 4 17 Night 4 15 OnCurves 4 10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer 4 37 On Hill and Mount...

Page 348: ...rontTowing 5 9 Fuel 6 3 Canada 6 4 FillingYourTank 6 5 Gage 2 66 In Foreign Counties 6 4 FusesandCircuitBreakers 6 58 __ _ Gages Engine Coolant Temperature 2 61 Fuel 2 66 GAWR 4 30 Gear Positions Auto...

Page 349: ...s Identification 6 56 Tire LoadingInformation 4 29 Vehicle Identification Number 6 56 Lamps 2 38 Courtesy 2 41 Interior 2 41 On Reminder 2 38 Panel 2 41 Leaving Your Vehicle 2 6 Leaving Your Vehicle w...

Page 350: ...Intervals 7 4 Maintenance When Trailer Towing i 4 38 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 65 Maintenance Underbody 6 54 MalfunctionIndicator Lamp 2 6 1 Manual Front Seat 1 1 Manual Remote Control Mi...

Page 351: ...7 Radio Reception 3 24 Radios 3 6 Rain DrivingIn 4 17 ReadingLamps 2 42 Rear DoorSecurityLocks 2 5 Outside Seat Position 1 24 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 28 SeatPassengers 1 24 StorageArmrest 2 49 To...

Page 352: ...and Symbols u 1 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Seatback Reclining Front i 1 2 Adults 1 9 Seats Manual Front 1 1 Power 1 2 RestraintSystems 1 1 SeatControls 1 1 Securing a Child Restraint 1 34 Sec...

Page 353: ...Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 22 TiltSteering Wheel 2 30 Time Out Feature 2 41 Temperature Control Climate Control System 3 2 Time Settingthe 3 6 Tire Chains 6 47 TireLoading 4 29 Tire hading Information...

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