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Summary of Contents for 1997 88

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Page 2: ...drive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here th...

Page 3: ...al in your vehicle 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 22656195B F...

Page 4: ...and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt yo...

Page 5: ...hing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read oth...

Page 6: ...our passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOGLAMPS 30 These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHI...

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Page 8: ...eryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemen...

Page 9: ...e seat is locked into place Power Seat If Equipped hCriUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving Thesudden movement could startl...

Page 10: ...lding the switch forward Move the seat back by holding the switch back Reclining Front Seatbacks Seatback Control B Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward Tilt the seatback backward b...

Page 11: ...go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cau...

Page 12: ...our injuries can be much worse You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the samecrash you might not beif youare buckled up Always fasten yo...

Page 13: ...s are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Wit...

Page 14: ...I Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 7...

Page 15: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 8...

Page 16: ...n if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted If my vehicle has air bags why should I have t...

Page 17: ...Belts Properly Adults This partis only for peopleof adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and ba...

Page 18: ...kle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you...

Page 19: ...er belt adjuster to the height that is right for you To move it down squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjusterupjust by pushing up on th...

Page 20: ...s 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 injury The sho...

Page 21: ...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 the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle y...

Page 22: ...ously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder 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 for...

Page 23: ...y injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it...

Page 24: ...ou can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women L i k eall occupants theyare more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 25: ...see if you are usingthe buckle for the center passenger position Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Your vehicle has Next Gene...

Page 26: ...even with reduced force airbags The driver should sit as far back aspossible whilestillmaintaining control of the vehicle 6 CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to an air bag whenit infl...

Page 27: ...ystem checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Air Bag Readiness Light in the Index for more information I How the Air Bag System...

Page 28: ...The right frontpassenger sair bag is in the instrument panel onthe passenger sside A CAUTION...

Page 29: ...be regarded as mythlng morethan a supplementto safety belts and then only in moderateto severe ftontalor near fiontal collisions 4 In any particular crash no one can say whether an air bag should have...

Page 30: ...to help protect you in another crash A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts The service manualfor your vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipp...

Page 31: ...ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag systemin several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is working on y...

Page 32: ...ug Buckle position and release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section When yousit in a center seating p...

Page 33: ...rs who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt Th...

Page 34: ...make sure it is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

Page 35: ...e lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just 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...

Page 36: ...the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown...

Page 37: ...lastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edgesof the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic...

Page 38: ...Neither the distance traveled nor the age zhdsize of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian provi...

Page 39: ...l enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak a...

Page 40: ...rash During a crash a babyw i l lbecome so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued I at only 25 mph 4 0 M a 12 1b 55 kg baby will suddenly becomea 2404b 110kg force on your ar...

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Page 42: ...ints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and aboutone year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a crash...

Page 43: ...ard facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age Onetype a convertible...

Page 44: ...kg and about four to eight years of age It s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Booster seats with shields use lap only belts however booster seats without shields use la...

Page 45: ...ment copyfrom the manufacturer Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are Mer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore re...

Page 46: ...go It s better to secure the childrestraint in a rear seat Wherever you installit be sure to securethe child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a coll...

Page 47: ...Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how You ll be using the lap sh...

Page 48: ...6 To tighten thebelt pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint I you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on t...

Page 49: ...ructions say A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by theright front passenger air bag if it inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal...

Page 50: ...aint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Makesurethe release buttonis positioned soyou wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten thebelt pull its fr...

Page 51: ...osition A CAC IION A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be seriouslyinjured if the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is b...

Page 52: ...r back asit will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint onthe seat 3 Pick upthe latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle...

Page 53: ...as you tighten the belt retractor tcr set the lock retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the...

Page 54: ...the child can wear alap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat But they need...

Page 55: ...closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt stillis on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would ha...

Page 56: ...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 That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever thechild sits the la...

Page 57: ...safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a beltis torn or frayed get a new one right away Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you ve had a c...

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Page 60: ...r Locks Remote Lock Control If Equipped TrUnk Theft PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Bra...

Page 61: ...th the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controlsor even make the vehicle move Don t leave the...

Page 62: ...r retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep the plugs or key tagin a safe place If you lose your keys you ll beable to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags If your i...

Page 63: ...your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your vehicle A To lock the door from the inside slide the locking lever down To unlock the door slide the locking lever up Power Door Locks...

Page 64: ...s Feature You can program the automatic door locks featureto change to the following modes Mode Operation 0 1 2 3 No automatic door lock or unlock All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK...

Page 65: ...en closed again Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will override this feature Personalization Programming The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off for each driver s remo...

Page 66: ...ildren who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear doorfrom the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work and how to cancelthe locks To cancel the rear...

Page 67: ...nce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an authorized s...

Page 68: ...er Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about eight seconds You must be within range of the vehicle When the system has been resynchronized the horn wi...

Page 69: ...nk button on the transmitter to enter the programming mode The transmitter will remain in its current mode 4 Press the trunk button again Each time the brunk button is pressed the horn will chirp and...

Page 70: ...urfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery 1 Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring Turn the cointo the left counterclockwise to separate the two halvesof the transmitter 2 Once...

Page 71: ...e trunk release switch in the glove box allows you to secureitems in the trunk Move the trunk release switch toOFF lock the glove box and take the key with you Now the trunk release buttonon the lefto...

Page 72: ...l the way See Engine Exhaust in the Index Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put onit...

Page 73: ...key it shuts down the vehicle s starter and fuel systems For about three minutes the starter won t work andfuel won t go to the engine If someon tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key...

Page 74: ...ith whocan service the PASS KeyII If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing resistor pellet the starter won t work The SECURITYlight will flash But you don t have to wait three minut...

Page 75: ...00miles 322km or so During this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hdrd stops with new linings can mean prematurewear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every timey...

Page 76: ...for normal driving Note that even if the engine is not running the positions ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that allow you to operate your electricalaccessories suchas the radio NOTICE If your key...

Page 77: ...t a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor 2 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in STARTfor about three tofive seconds at...

Page 78: ...orm properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine CoolantHeater If E...

Page 79: ...he kind of oil you have andsome other things Instead of tryingto list everything here we ask that you contact your retailerin the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The retailer can give you th...

Page 80: ...ansaxle shift interlock You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is on If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure onthe shift lever push the...

Page 81: ...the brake pedal yourvehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control andhit people or objects Don t shift outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis racing NOTICE Damage to your transaxle ca...

Page 82: ...aspossible Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless youare going slowerthan 65 mph 105 kmk or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 Yo...

Page 83: ...ake To release the parking brake usethe PUSH TO RELEASEparking brake pedal Hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and pushthe park brake pedal with yourleft foot This will unlock the p...

Page 84: ...the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga...

Page 85: ...sole Shift Lever Option I 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this set the parking brake Hold in the button on the lever Push the lever all the...

Page 86: ...ulling it toward you or if you have the console shift lever without first pushing the button If youcan it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a...

Page 87: ...ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of 1 Turn the ignition key to OW Open and close the PARK P asyou maintain brake application Then PARK P try this ver s door toturnoff the reta...

Page 88: ...with all the windows down to 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine...

Page 89: ...icle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PA...

Page 90: ...controls willstill be operable This is a useful featurewhen you have children as passengers Press the left side of the WINDOW LOCK switch a second time to allow passengers to use their window switches...

Page 91: ...rn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel will flashin the direction of the turnor lane change Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals Headlamp HigwLow Beam Chang...

Page 92: ...1 2km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime movethe turn signallever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to hig...

Page 93: ...rcuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools Clear away snow orice to prevent an overload Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid da...

Page 94: ...ION Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in t...

Page 95: ...efly You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there Remember thatif you hold the switch at R A longer than half a second the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or...

Page 96: ...sing CruiseC c n Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steephills you may have to step on the accelerator peda...

Page 97: ...ps 0 ParkingLamps 0 SidemarkerLamps 0 Taillamps 0 InstrumentPanelLights Push the button again to turn off all the lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver s door while leaving the man...

Page 98: ...r When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will change to full brightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular la...

Page 99: ...clockwise from OFF At night you can t u r noff all exterior lamps when you are in PARK P by movingthe twilight sentinel control all the wayto OFF If it was on OFF move the control to the right to tumi...

Page 100: ...y for you to enter andleave the car To turn on these lamps rotate the INTERIOR control dial all the way tothe right Delayed Illumination When you openthe door the interior lamps will come on When youc...

Page 101: ...ulift the handleof either front door or press the UNLOCK button onthe optional remote lock control transmitter lamps inside your vehicle will turn on These lamps will turn off after about one minute T...

Page 102: ...automatically shutsoff the interior lampsif any areleft on for more than 10minutes whenthe ignition is off or if a dooris left open This will keep your batteryfrom running down Theselamps will come o...

Page 103: ...The day night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you Pull the tab forward for daytime use Push it back for night use n When set in the MIRROR position...

Page 104: ...are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading If after two seconds the display does not show a compass h...

Page 105: ...you stop pressing the button the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds This is the automatic calibration mode Drive in a circle to calibrate the mirror See Compass Calibration fo...

Page 106: ...ou Power Remote Control Mirrors I fEquipped A controllever on the driver s door controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn the lever to the left to select the driver s side rearview mirror or to the...

Page 107: ...eck your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Storage Compartments Map Pocket The storage compartments are located on each front door Glove Box Use the door key to lock and...

Page 108: ...and coins In front of the storage area is a cupholder Press and release the cupholder cover to open Do not try to pull it out Push the cupholder forward to lock it when in use Press the cupholder bac...

Page 109: ...enit is ready the center will pop back by itself Pull out the entire unit to useit NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won t be able to back away f...

Page 110: ...cover of the visor to expose the vanity mirror If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors the lamps come on when you open the cover You can adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving th...

Page 111: ...Instrument Panel J 2 52...

Page 112: ...Switch H Gearshift Lever I ClimateControls J HoodRelease K Fog Lamp Switch If Equipped L TRUNK Release Switch M Driver s Side Fuse Panel under the instrument panel N Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 0 T...

Page 113: ...r vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going how much fuel you re using and many other things you ll need to drive safely and economically Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel...

Page 114: ...vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer thenit must be But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s do...

Page 115: ...d when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with y...

Page 116: ...re driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle servicedright away The airbag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light do...

Page 117: ...o closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on havethe vehicle towedfor service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index I A CAUTION Your brake system may not be working properl...

Page 118: ...also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on br...

Page 119: ...raction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down engine related problem the system will turn off and the warning light will come on If the traction c...

Page 120: ...he Index Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the control systems CHECK 0fuel ignition and emission This system is called O...

Page 121: ...e may be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If theLight I lash...

Page 122: ...ou recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notic...

Page 123: ...er level and the ignition has been off for eight minutes The eight minute delay allows the majority of the oil to drain back into the oil panto prevent afalse low condition A warning chime may also so...

Page 124: ...re orless fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example thegage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took a little more orless than halfthe tank s capacity to fill the tank...

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Page 128: ...ting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio System Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 13 3 18 3 20 3 20 3 21 3 22 3 22...

Page 129: ...er instrument panel outlets UPPER This setting directs airflow through the upper instrument panel outlets Some airflow will be directed through the lower outlets BI LEV This setting directs air into y...

Page 130: ...conditioner s compressor will have to run which should help fuel economy Thenkeep your windows closedfor the airconditioner to work its best For a quick cool down on very hot days use the RECIRC sett...

Page 131: ...or pressing the rear defogger button on your system again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from...

Page 132: ...side withthe controls in each outlet Ventilation Tips 0 Keep the hood andfront air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work better reducing the...

Page 133: ...s to be sure you re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting theClock AM FM Stereo Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears The letter A or P may appear on the...

Page 134: ...The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on tothe next station Press the button again tostop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appearon the display If you...

Page 135: ...the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn...

Page 136: ...ress the button againto stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN wil...

Page 137: ...trol will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them andMANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends T...

Page 138: ...oken Try a new tape If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer wh...

Page 139: ...player The tape will stop but remain in the player TAPEAUX If you havea tape inserted and the radio is playing pressTAPE AUX to play your tape To return to the radio while a tape is playing press AM F...

Page 140: ...a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM F M l and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations P...

Page 141: ...n Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnthe knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch...

Page 142: ...io The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears on t...

Page 143: ...selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM FM Press this buttonto...

Page 144: ...dio displays an error number write it down and provideit to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 hess and holdthis button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced v...

Page 145: ...on the display will eject and the radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button...

Page 146: ...that you need to repeatSteps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code 9 Press AM FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feat...

Page 147: ...dio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a secured radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Reception AM The...

Page 148: ...Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your tape pl...

Page 149: ...JECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases or other pr...

Page 150: ...r ignition off and on Repeat if necessary 1 NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit I NOTICE Before enteringan automaticcar wash turn off your radio to make the power anten...

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Page 154: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 10 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night 4 17 4 20 4 21 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25...

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Page 156: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obviousway to solvethis highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But what if p...

Page 157: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve see...

Page 158: ...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...

Page 159: ...as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination andeyesight allplay a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving...

Page 160: ...longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you willstillhave some...

Page 161: ...pressure faster than any driver could The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions Here s how anti lock works Let s say the road is wet You re driving safely Sudd...

Page 162: ...n slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system worksthe front brakes and r...

Page 163: ...l come on and stay on If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button the warning light will come on but the system won t turn off right away It will wait until there s no longer a curr...

Page 164: ...earcurves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorableconditions you ll want to go slower If you needto reduce y...

Page 165: ...good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that yourright wheels havedropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while yo...

Page 166: ...dicates it s a l l right to pass providingthe 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 Do not ge...

Page 167: ...less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suitedto existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditio...

Page 168: ...ntrol more lirnited Driving at Night While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking includingengine braking byshiftingto a lower gear A...

Page 169: ...may 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...

Page 170: ...enly 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 see...

Page 171: ...Try 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 as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose contr...

Page 172: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water 1 NOTICE If you drive t...

Page 173: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown partof the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rimand crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the...

Page 174: ...tothe gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once youare on...

Page 175: ...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 need it Here are so...

Page 176: ...e the road inless 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 Make sure your vehicleis well ventila...

Page 177: ...ownhill slope 0 0 0 0 Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do a l l the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell Yo...

Page 178: ...small brush or broo m a supply of windshield washerfluid a rag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving...

Page 179: ...zing 32O F 0O C and freezing rain begins to fall T r y 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 cau...

Page 180: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings orunder bridges Sometimesthe surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roadsare clear If you see a patch ofice ahead...

Page 181: ...exhaust gasesunder your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbonmonoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can tsee it or smellit so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clea...

Page 182: ...some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes Loading Your Vehicle a TIRE LOADINGINFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP WT FRT CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG MAX LOADING GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE...

Page 183: ...ight rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do havea heavy load youshould spread it out Don t carry more than 176lbs 80 kg in your trunk L s CAC3OL Do not load your vehicle any heavi...

Page 184: ...ehicle When youcarry something inside the vehicle secureit whenever you can Towing a Trailer 1CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a tra...

Page 185: ...r speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements IfYou Do Decide ToPull A Trailer If you do here...

Page 186: ...trailering information or advice or you can writeus at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Lansing MI 48909 P O Box 30095 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication...

Page 187: ...he driver s door or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the co...

Page 188: ...chains anddo not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slacksoyou can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag onthe ground Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own b...

Page 189: ...om of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand tothe right Always back up slowly and if pos...

Page 190: ...trailer lighting system plugged in be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure they re all working Once you disconnect the trailer lamps the bulb warning messages agai...

Page 191: ...ing a trailer See the Maintenance Schedulefor more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belt cooling system and bra...

Page 192: ...NOTES 4 39...

Page 193: ...f i NOTES 4 40...

Page 194: ...n occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Cooling System 5 22 5 22 5 33 5 34 If a Tire Goes Flat...

Page 195: ...signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even...

Page 196: ...t can burn you They contain gasthat can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these thingscan hurt you burn you NOTICE Remember th...

Page 197: ...Put an automatic tsansaxle in PARK P before setting the parking brake unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter T u r noff alllamps that aren t needed as well asradios This will avoid...

Page 198: ...etit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyesor on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 5 Find the positive and negative terminals on 6 Check thatthejumper cable...

Page 199: ...to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a...

Page 200: ...m away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle...

Page 201: ...illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turnon the hazard warning flashers When youcall tell the towing service 0 0 0 0 0 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment as...

Page 202: ...it 0 Never use J hooks Use T hooks instead being towed A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn t adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury and vehicle damage The vehi...

Page 203: ...omof the frame behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing car carrier equipment Position a4 x 4 wood beam across the sling chains contactingthe bottom of the radiator...

Page 204: ...d 500 miles 800 km Attach T hook chains to slots in the bottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheels on both sides No 4 x 4 wood beamis needed Attach a separate safety chain around the o...

Page 205: ...Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm I...

Page 206: ...you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keepdrivi...

Page 207: ...ssary 3 If you rein a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to b...

Page 208: ...he hood can startup even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan If the coolantinside the coolant recovery tank is boiling...

Page 209: ...leak fixed before you drive the vehicle I NOTICE Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if...

Page 210: ...g Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean waterand DEX COOL coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater cor...

Page 211: ...Steamand scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap0 even a little 0 they can come out at highspeed Ne...

Page 212: ...ap 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 If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop...

Page 213: ...the base of the fillerneck See Engine Coolant in the Indexfor more information aboutthe proper coolant mixture 4 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to to the FULL J Put the cap back on the coolant re...

Page 214: ...more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck untilthe level reachesthe base of the filler neck 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator 8 Then replace the pressure...

Page 215: ...e under control by steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If atire goes flat the next par...

Page 216: ...l need isin the trunk Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire cover to the left counterclockwise to remove it Lift and removethe cover See Compac...

Page 217: ...The box that stores the jack and wrenchis on the passenger s side trunk wall Remove the jack and wheel wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheelwrench B 5 24...

Page 218: ...one quarterof a turn Do not overtighten If you have an aluminum wheel with a center cover that concealsthe wheel nuts the following directions will help Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench intoth...

Page 219: ...frame to put the jack head into Theh n t notch is10inches 25 cm back f r mthe front wheel well The rear notch is 8 inches 25cm forwardfrom therear wheelwell Position thejack and raise the jack head un...

Page 220: ...positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle Y...

Page 221: ...ncy you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all therust or dirt off Never use oil or grease onstuds or nuts If you do the n...

Page 222: ...10 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to the left counterclockwise onthejack Lower the jack completely 11 Tighten the wheel nuts f i i l y in a crisscross sequence 5 29...

Page 223: ...el nuts Stop somewhereas soon asyou can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100lb ft 140 Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoi...

Page 224: ...ipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll needto store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to s...

Page 225: ...ipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spareis for temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact SpareTire...

Page 226: ...Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE 8 When the compact spare is install...

Page 227: ...asthe tires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the In...

Page 228: ...NOTES...

Page 229: ...f i NOTES...

Page 230: ...c Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield WasherFluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Insideof Your 7Jehic le 6 46 6 48 6 49 6 49 6 49 6 50 6...

Page 231: ...u want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper ser...

Page 232: ...ings you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow aroundit This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your retailer before adding equipment to...

Page 233: ...ctorilyon fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performake may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turnon and or your vehicle mayfail a s...

Page 234: ...it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in anot...

Page 235: ...burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline To remove the cap turnit...

Page 236: ...sas soon as possible See Cleaningthe Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you putthe cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fullyinstall the cap...

Page 237: ...n contact with the insideof the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete Don t smoke while pumping gasoline The following sections tell you h...

Page 238: ...he vehicle It is next tothe parkingbrake pedal the floor Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release Lift the hood Before closing the hood be sure allthe filler caps...

Page 239: ...ant Recovery Tank E Engine Oil FillCap B Battery F AutomaticTransaxle C RadiatorPressureCap Fluid Dipstick D Engine Oil Dipstick G Brake Fluid Master Cylinder H Air Cleaner I Windshield Washer Fluid R...

Page 240: ...minder It s a goodidea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle mustbe on level ground The engine oil dipstick is locat...

Page 241: ...nd Thispart explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index I NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level get...

Page 242: ...he oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institutecertified for gasoline engines You should alsouse the proper viscosityoil for...

Page 243: ...easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something sh...

Page 244: ...rnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be areal threat tothe environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t...

Page 245: ...ck the entire rear portion of the aircleaner by pulling upward and rearward 5 Replace the air filter 6 Reinstall the rear section of the air cleaner 7 Reconnect the electrical connector 8 Reattach the...

Page 246: ...aner in place when you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid ento Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when theengine oil is changed Change boththe fluid andfil...

Page 247: ...t reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature whichis 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 k m when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10...

Page 248: ...the engineblock Pullout the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or p aper towel 3 Check both sidesof the dipstick and readthe lower level The fluid level must be in the cross hatched area 2 Push it...

Page 249: ...ed by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheckthe fluid level as 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the described under How to Check dipstick back in all the way Engine Cool...

Page 250: ...mixture of one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t darnage aluminum parts If you usethis mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only plain wate...

Page 251: ...r parts If you haveto add coolantmore than fourtimes a year have your retailer check your cooling system 1 I NOTICE I I f you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives...

Page 252: ...ator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator arehot 6 CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it...

Page 253: ...luid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartment is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir...

Page 254: ...for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system Also water doesn t clean...

Page 255: ...So it 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 have too much fluid when you get new brake linings...

Page 256: ...they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake systemparts For example just a few drops of mineral based...

Page 257: ...r lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes See Caliper Knuckle Maintenance Inspection in Section 7 of this manual under Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections Properly t...

Page 258: ...linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone p...

Page 259: ...ressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package I If yougo through a high pressure car...

Page 260: ...2 Now remove the pins with the blade of a screwdriver 3 Lift and remove the clips from the back side of the metal headlamp housing 6 31...

Page 261: ...s to remove before you have accessto the headlamp assembly bulbs 5 Take noteof the clip position during removal 6 When reinstalling the clip be sure to point the arched sideof the clip toward the rear...

Page 262: ...l the headlamp assembly forward from the front 8 Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the fender Tiptheassemblyand turn the bulbassemblynewbulbassembly to theleft counterclockwise to remo...

Page 263: ...yfrom the rear corner of the trunk 3 Rotate the bulb housing one eighth of a turn and remove it 4 To remove the bulb push in and rotateit to the left 5 Replace the bulb 6 Reverse the steps to reassemb...

Page 264: ...nd improperly used tires are dangerous 0 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a resultof too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in...

Page 265: ...reoverloading Badwear Badhandling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless...

Page 266: ...tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nutsare properly t...

Page 267: ...the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Crite...

Page 268: ...s on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by tread...

Page 269: ...eneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to...

Page 270: ...m only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or whe...

Page 271: ...g awed wheel on your vehicle is dangetous Youcan t k n i whow it s been used Q r how f rit s been driven It could failsuddenly and musean accident I f you haveto replace a wheel usea new GM original...

Page 272: ...can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol LaundrySoap Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get ridof dust and loose dirt Wipe vinyl l...

Page 273: ...ws 1 Carefully scrapeoff excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers aft...

Page 274: ...tain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use onlya mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts...

Page 275: ...th a clew cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicl...

Page 276: ...are non abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finishor leave swirl marks Foreign ma...

Page 277: ...he wheel and buffoff immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of the...

Page 278: ...e 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 s...

Page 279: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 50...

Page 280: ...ServiceParts labels andthe certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and...

Page 281: ...stem checked right away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the m...

Page 282: ...efeature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and useits fuse ifit is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can There are two fuse blocks in your...

Page 283: ...uit Breaker Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used PASS Key Spare Not Used Not Used Ignition Run Automatic A C Control Cruise Control Courtesy Lamps Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used Not Used Turn Signa...

Page 284: ...em Spare Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans Transaxle Parking Lamps Not Used Not Used Battery Radio Cluster Ignition RudCrank Chime Cluster Fuse 2D 3D 4D 5D 6D 7D 8D 9D 1E 2E 3E 4E 5E 6E 7E 8E 9E Usage Sp...

Page 285: ...the passenger s side belowthe instrument panel You must remove the sound insulator on the right side of the passenger footwell to replace these fuses Sincereplacing these fuses is difficult we recomme...

Page 286: ...ols Fuel Pump Injectors Powertrain Control Module Not Used Not Used A C Programmer Not Used Replacement Bulbs Bulb Outside Lamps Front Front Parking Lamps 3157NA Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA Halogen Headl...

Page 287: ...ons 68L TirePressures See Tire LaadingInformation label on the driver s door WheelNutTorque 100lb ft 140 N m R 134a Air Conditioning See refiigerant charge label underthe hood All capacities are appro...

Page 288: ...s Length 200 4inches 509 0cm Width 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Height 55 7 inches 141 5 cm Wheelbase 110 8inches 281 4cm Tread Width Front 60 4 inches 153 4 cm Rear 60 4 inches 153 4 cm L36 Engine Accessory...

Page 289: ...b NOTES 6 60 I...

Page 290: ...hese services to retain its safety dependability and emission controlperformance 7 2 7 4 7 30 Introduction P a r t A Scheduled Maintenance Services P a r tB Owner Checks and Services 7 34 7 36 7 38 Pa...

Page 291: ...ures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicl...

Page 292: ...sily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your retailer s service departmentor another qualified service center sh...

Page 293: ...obile 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 supp...

Page 294: ...causeengine oil to break down sooney Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubricatio...

Page 295: ...il and Filter Change or every12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000 k m Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel...

Page 296: ...emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the...

Page 297: ...rst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or...

Page 298: ...on Control Service filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote f 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis comp...

Page 299: ...e See footnote proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Alsosee footnote 27 000 Miles 45000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission C...

Page 300: ...33 000 Miles 55000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs fiist An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichev...

Page 301: ...d Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km I7 Change engineoil and filter or every3month...

Page 302: ...ehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions MILEAGE In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trail...

Page 303: ...information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter...

Page 304: ...and Rotation in the Index for 63 000M i l e s 105000km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 66 000M i l e s 110000km 0 Change engine oiland f...

Page 305: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for An Emission Control Service See footnote proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 75 000Miles 125 000...

Page 306: ...ional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engineoil and f...

Page 307: ...Replace a i rcleaner filter 0Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service for any damage Replace par...

Page 308: ...note Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 99 000 Miles 165 000 km Change engineoil and filter...

Page 309: ...en doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service vyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 M...

Page 310: ...ission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s usefullife We however urge thatall recommended maintenance services be performed atthe indicated intervals and the ma...

Page 311: ...e engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire In...

Page 312: ...d Rotation in the Index for An Emission Control Service Seefootnote proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0 Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control S...

Page 313: ...rst 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor An Emission ControlService See footnote proper rotation patt...

Page 314: ...ents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles...

Page 315: ...es 112 500 km El Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Ro...

Page 316: ...s whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service Seefootnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 90 000...

Page 317: ...ee Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for 97 500 Miles I62 500 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every12months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service Lubricate chassis components...

Page 318: ...nt trailer towing Uses such asfound in taxi policeor delivery service If you do not use your vehicle underany ofthese conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0...

Page 319: ...See Engine Oil in the Indexfor further details Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper f...

Page 320: ...racking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Checkthe transaxle fluid...

Page 321: ...y other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured...

Page 322: ...NEUTRAL N slowly removefoot pressure fromthe regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held bythe parking brake only To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shi...

Page 323: ...Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as o...

Page 324: ...nspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking Caliperfiuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment as indicated by...

Page 325: ...preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System _ _...

Page 326: ...lvent GM PartNo 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Door Hinge Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstr...

Page 327: ...er the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts...

Page 328: ...Maintenance Record 7 39...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING I SERVICEDBY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 40...

Page 330: ...e Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participationin an Alternative Di...

Page 331: ...er if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickly...

Page 332: ...French For help outside of the UnitedStates and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Inthe U S Virgi...

Page 333: ...dson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Wa...

Page 334: ...37 is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Trained Customer Assistance Representatives on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and tow...

Page 335: ...cribed next in thissection Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer t...

Page 336: ...ty can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehiclerepairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntari...

Page 337: ...le Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UN...

Page 338: ...you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16E Judson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 Engl...

Page 339: ...and specifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably se...

Page 340: ...ailed within 10days of receipt Please allow ade uate time for postal service If further information is needed writeto the address s s own below or call 1 800 782 4356 Material cannot be returned for c...

Page 341: ...NOTES 8 12...

Page 342: ...nna Service Power 7 30 Antifreeze 6 20 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 63 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti LockoutFeature 2 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 18 Appearancecare 6 43 Servicing 1 24 AppearanceCareMaterials...

Page 343: ...35 Chains Tire 6 42 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Check Engine Light 2 61 Check Oil Level Light 2 64 CheckingYourRestraintSystems 1 50 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 49 ChildRestraints 1 34 Securing in a Rear...

Page 344: ...8 DefensiveDriving 4 2 Defogger RearWindow 3 4 Defogging 3 4 Defrosting 3 4 DelayedLocking 2 6 PersonalizationPromamminrr 2 6 CoolingSystem 5 15 DelayedIllumination 2 41 DoorLocks 2 4 Driver Position...

Page 345: ...e Control System 3 3 FillingYourTank 6 6 Filter Air 6 15 Filter Engine Oil 6 14 Finishcare 6 47 FinishDamage 6 49 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 8 FirstGear AutomaticTransaxle 2 23 Flashers Hazar...

Page 346: ...de Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 44 Inspections 7 34 Brakesystem 7 35 Engine Cooling System 7 34 ExhaustSystem 7 34 Front Drive Axle Boot 7 34 Caliper Knuckle 7 35 FrontDriveAxleSeal 7 34 Steering 7 34 S...

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Page 348: ...Things That Burn 2 28 Passing 4 13 PASS Key II 2 14 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 34 Parking Personalization Features Automatic Door Locks 2 9 SecurityFeedback 2 9 DelayedLocking 2 9 Antenna Mas...

Page 349: ...Reverse Automatic Transaxle 2 21 Right Front Passenger Position 1 18 Roadside Assistance 8 5 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 6 Rocking YourVehicle 5 34 Rotation Tires 6 37 Safety Belt Extender 1 50 Safe...

Page 350: ...1 12 SignalingTurns 2 32 Skidding 4 14 Sound Equipment Adding 3 21 Specifications and Capacities 6 58 Specifications Engine 6 58 Spare Tire Compact 5 33 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance SRS Stains...

Page 351: ...9 Cleaning 6 48 Loading 4 29 TopStrap 1 39 ControlSystemWarningLight 2 59 4 9 Off Warning Light 2 63 4 9 Brakes 4 35 DrivingonGrades 4 37 Drivingwith 4 35 Hitches 4 34 Maintenance When Towing 4 38 Pa...

Page 352: ...WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 Weatherstrips 6 46 WashingYourVehicle 6 46 Wheel Alignment 6 40 NutTorque 5 30 6 58 Replacement 6 41 Wheel Cover Removal 5 25 Wheel Nut Cap Removal 5 25 Wrench 5 24 Window...

Page 353: ...IRES ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6 11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 r HOOD RELEASE P6 9 FUEL DOOR P6 6 WINDSHIELD I WASHER FLUID RIMOTETRUNK P6 25 RELEASE P2 12 For detailed information refer to the page numbe...

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