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Summary of Contents for 1997 Achieva

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

Page 4: ...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 p J C E R T I F I E D WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN C...

Page 5: ...anual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warningsand Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hu...

Page 6: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it couldbe costly But the noticewill tell you what to do to helpavoid the damage When you read other...

Page 7: ...sengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK 4 BELTS n POWER WINDOW t l These symbols have to do wilh your lamps SIGNALS ee TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are on som...

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Page 9: ...Safety Belts They re for Everyone 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...

Page 10: ...to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuseyou or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the veh...

Page 11: ...ont of the seat Turn the knob on the right of the driver s seat cushion clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust support for the lower back The lever near the outer sideof the seat A unlocks the seat a...

Page 12: ...ch up Lower the front of the seat by holding the switch down Center Control B Move the seat forward or back by holding the control to the front or back Move the seat higher by holding the control up L...

Page 13: ...could go into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at yourpelvic bones This could...

Page 14: ...Ina suddenstop or crash the person sitting there could be injured After you ve used it be sure to push rearward onan easy entryseat to be sure itis locked The right front seat of your vehicle makes it...

Page 15: ...fety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system Don t let anyone ride where he or she can t...

Page 16: ...p See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do have a crash...

Page 17: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride i nor on anything yougo as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 9...

Page 18: ...r Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

Page 19: ...panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongestbones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 20: ...work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to g...

Page 21: ...ules for everyone s protection First you llwant to know which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system...

Page 22: ...make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of thissection Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the sa...

Page 23: ...est These partsof the body are bestable to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locksif there s a suddenstop or crash ShoulderBelt Height Adjuster 4 Door Models Before you begin to drive move...

Page 24: ...neck but not fallingoff your shoulder What s wrong with this A 1 A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too...

Page 25: ...jured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal inj...

Page 26: ...be seriously 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...

Page 27: ...twisted across the body A CAUT3N 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...

Page 28: ...you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured i...

Page 29: ...ther air bag for the right frontpassenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severely injured orkill in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even...

Page 30: ...ntrolof the vehicle d CAUTION An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always secure children properlyin your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Children and the cau...

Page 31: ...How the Air Bag SystemWorks The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side Where are the air bags The driver s airbag is in the middleof the steering wheel 1 23...

Page 32: ...somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag isnot designed to inflatein rollovers...

Page 33: ...e parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated airbags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent th...

Page 34: ...s Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the syste...

Page 35: ...ngers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehiclewho are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap Shoulder Belt...

Page 36: ...e sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of thissection Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safet...

Page 37: ...e at your abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulderbelt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These partsof the body are best able to take belt restraining forces...

Page 38: ...he comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger positionin the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown c...

Page 39: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic c...

Page 40: ...oulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pullthe guide upward to expose its storage clip and thenslide the guide onto...

Page 41: ...To make thebelt shorter pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug Buckle positionand release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Bel...

Page 42: ...restrained in a child or infant restraint The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for yourchild CAUTION Continued I A very youngchild s hip bones are so smal...

Page 43: ...crash Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110kg force on your...

Page 44: ...you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passengerseat Here s why A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injuredif the rig...

Page 45: ...Position If your child restraint has atop strap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to put it in for you If you want to installan anchor...

Page 46: ...d restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle t...

Page 47: ...secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freelyagain and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passe...

Page 48: ...aint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to down on the child restraint...

Page 49: ...restraint in this seat Here s why child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraintcan be seriously injured if the right fron...

Page 50: ...the Index 2 Put the restrainton the seat Follow the instructions for thechild restraint 3 Secure thechild in the child restraint as the instructionssay 4 Pick up the latch plate and runthe lap and sh...

Page 51: ...pullup on the shoulder belt while 7 Push and pull the child restraintin different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all the way The safety belt wi...

Page 52: ...belt can provide Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat Butthey need to use the safety belts properly Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out...

Page 53: ...ry close to thechild s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be surethat the shoulderbelt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would h...

Page 54: ...is way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap po...

Page 55: ...yedsafety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apartunder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one rightaway Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them...

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Page 57: ...In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Manual Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Automatic Transaxle Models Only...

Page 58: ...e with the ignition keyis dangerousfor many reasons A child or others couldbe badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave...

Page 59: ...ke extra keys Keep the tags in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using thesetags If you need a new key go to your Oldsmobile retailer for the correct key c...

Page 60: ...obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better offwhenever you drive yourv...

Page 61: ...ches about 8 mph 13 km h If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running have that person use the manual or power lock When the door is closed again it will lock automatically when you move y...

Page 62: ...door from the inside 2 Then open the door from the outside If you don t cancel the security lock feature adults or older children who ride in the rear won t be able to open the rear door from the ins...

Page 63: ...da Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 64: ...the gear selector is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N automatictransaxle The interiorlamps will come on for 40 seconds or until the ignition switch is turned to the ON position Matching Transmitter s To Your Ve...

Page 65: ...ody transferred to thesesurfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the Remote Lock Control 1 2 3 4 Use a small coin or flathead screwdriver to separate the bottom half from the top...

Page 66: ...rs do not lock and unlock see your retailer for service Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the door key and turn the trunk lock cylinder A CAUTION It canbe dangerous to drive with the t...

Page 67: ...trunk when leaving the vehicleunattended The switch is located on the inside of the trunk lid mounted to the trunk lid latch To turn the lockout on slide the switch all the way to the right To turn th...

Page 68: ...oupark your Oldsmobile and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take itwith you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so wi...

Page 69: ...rvice If the SECURITY light comes on whilethe engine is running aproblem has been detected and the system may need service Seeyour dealer for service In an emergency call theOldsmobile Roadside Assist...

Page 70: ...nition and transaxle on automatic transaxle models OFF C This position unlocks the steering wheel and ignition but does not send electrical power to any accessories Use this position if your vehicle m...

Page 71: ...result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle This could cause a collision If you need toturn the engine off while thevehicle is moving turn thekey only to OFF Don t press thekey release button wh...

Page 72: ...the key release button in turn the key to the LOCK position Pull the key straight out safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only I NOTICE I I I Don ttry to shift to PARK P...

Page 73: ...t or startsbut then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three secon...

Page 74: ...ith too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in STARTfor up to 15 seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine N...

Page 75: ...ine In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during enginewarm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a...

Page 76: ...e cordwon t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving e...

Page 77: ...le if the shift lever is not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine ru...

Page 78: ...uld damage your transaxle Shift toREVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth toget out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In...

Page 79: ...nsor If you drive veryfar that way your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced right away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are driving less than 35 mph 56 km h an...

Page 80: ...variation inshift speed in SECOND 2 when acceleratingor braking FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow...

Page 81: ...into FIRST 1 Then slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into FIRST 1 when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s...

Page 82: ...celerator pedaland press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift into NEUTRAL N NEUTRAL N Use this position when you start or idle your engin...

Page 83: ...ift you can damage the clutch or transaxle A Your manual transaxle Oldsmobile has an up shift light This lightwill show you when to shift to the next highest gear for best fuel economy When this light...

Page 84: ...To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brakeon can cause your rear brakesto overheat You may haveto replace them an...

Page 85: ...e won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the...

Page 86: ...shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock AutomaticTransaxle If you are parking on a hill and y...

Page 87: ...hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift lever out of PARK P try this 1 Remove the ignition key 2 There is a small cap on the passenger s side of the center console Gently remove it with a sma...

Page 88: ...onsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was damaged when dr...

Page 89: ...e with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Blizzard in the Index It can be dangerous to get outof your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking b...

Page 90: ...ach of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a switch for its own window To stop the window while it is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window move and...

Page 91: ...xit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever locatedon the left side of the steering column Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the le...

Page 92: ...sh Hold it there until you complete your lane change The leverwill return by itself when you release it As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash rapidly a signalbulb may beburned out...

Page 93: ...ent panel also will be on The headlamp high low beam indicator may flash if the Daytime Running Lamps DRL system is experiencing a problem or if a headlamp is malfunctioning Windshield Wipers ti You c...

Page 94: ...ycles Rotate the band down for a longer delay time between wiper cycles Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drivesafely To avoid damage be sure to clear icean...

Page 95: ...ocking your vision When you release the stalk the washers will stop but the wipers will either stop orwill resume the delay speed you were using before With cruise control you can maintain a speed of...

Page 96: ...ction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can be dangerous on Setting Vruise Contra If you leave your cruise control s...

Page 97: ...l at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake or clutch pedal This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move t...

Page 98: ...econd and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise controlby pushing the SET button Redu...

Page 99: ...ng Outof Cruise Control There aretwo ways to turn off the cruise control 0 Step lightlyon the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transaxle OR 0 Move the cruise switch to OFF Era...

Page 100: ...be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make your high beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when The engine is running The headlamp switch...

Page 101: ...ctivate the nighttime lamps If you are drivingthrough a parking garage heavy overcast weather a tunnel or fueling your vehicle in a low light area the ALC will turn on your low beam headlamps at anorm...

Page 102: ...vehicle will go on Theselamps will fade out after about 40 seconds or when the ignition is turned on after all doors have been closed If the ignition was recently turned off the lamps will fade out af...

Page 103: ...e on when you open the doors To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed press the button Press it again to turn the lamp off If your vehicle has a sunroof it will have a rearview mirror and l...

Page 104: ...he battery saver system will automatically shut the lamp off after 20 minutes This will avoid draining the battery To reactivate the interior lamps either The ignition must be turned on The activated...

Page 105: ...d This selector knob located on the driver s side door controlsboth outside rearview mirrors Select themirror you want to adjustby rotating the knob to the left or right Adjust each mirrorso that you...

Page 106: ...e things like other vehicles lookfarther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the rightlane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirroror glance over your shoulder...

Page 107: ...e front portion of the armrest A tissue holder is located under the lid of the armrest Thereis also an accessory power outlet located in the front storage armrest To use the accessory power outlet see...

Page 108: ...at cupholder pull the door down Convenience Net If Equipped Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put smallloads like grocery bags behind the net...

Page 109: ...things into your ashtrays Lit cigarettesor other smoking materials could ignite them causing a damaging fire To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back...

Page 110: ...ont storage armrest You can use it to plugin an additional electrical accessory Just open the armrest lid and remove the plug from the outlet Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions tha...

Page 111: ...losed if your Oldsmobile has an electrical failure I NOTICE Do not attempt to force the sunshade forward of the sliding glass panel Damage will occur and the sunroof may not open or close properly Pre...

Page 112: ...Instrument Panel I 2 56...

Page 113: ...gnal MultifunctionLever C Supplemental Restraint System SRS and Horn D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E InstrumentCluster E Rear Window Defogger G Climate Control System H Supplemental Restraint Syste...

Page 114: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read them 2 58...

Page 115: ...know that someone has probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can beset to the mileage t...

Page 116: ...roblem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they re working If yo...

Page 117: ...The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includesthe air bag sensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensingand diagnostic module For more information on the...

Page 118: ...light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your Oldsmobile s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn...

Page 119: ...means you have a brake problem Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system thislight will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s norm...

Page 120: ...llowing reasons If you turn the system off by pressing the button on the instrument panel the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light...

Page 121: ...means that your engine coolant has overheated The light will stay on for a few seconds after the Enhanced Traction System stops limiting wheel spin The Enhanced Traction System active light also come...

Page 122: ...eration of the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the...

Page 123: ...ired Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer orqualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing The foll...

Page 124: ...u recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notic...

Page 125: ...dling at a stop sign the light may blink on and then off Inaddition if you make a hard stop the light may come on for a moment But when this lightcomes onand stays on it means oil isn t going through...

Page 126: ...theproper level See Engine Oil in the Index NOTE A false CHECK OIL light may begenerated when parking on steep grades The oil level monitoring system only checks oil level during the brief period bet...

Page 127: ...Transaxle in the Index Low Washer Light LOW WASH Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES The LOW WASH FLUID light will come on when you turn on the ignition and the fluid containeris less than one third full Th...

Page 128: ...e show a problem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For examp...

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Page 131: ...omfort Controls Climate Control System Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio Systems Setting the Clock 3 7 3 9 3 19 3 21 3 21 3 22 3 23 3 23 A...

Page 132: ...mperature Knob The center control knob regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn the knob toward the red to increase the temperature and toward the blue to decrease the tempe...

Page 133: ...ngine coolant heater engine block heater and use it duringcold weather 0 F 18O C or lower your heating system will more quickly provide heat because the engine coolant is already warmed See Engine Coo...

Page 134: ...are two settings for clearingyour windows For each setting adjust the temperature control as desired To rapidly defrost the windshield rotate the temperature control to maximum heat and rotate the mod...

Page 135: ...continuously You can turn the defoggeroff by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t us...

Page 136: ...ing the inside of your windows Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Audio Systems Your Delco audio system has been designed to o...

Page 137: ...n AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The displayshows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its store...

Page 138: ...ion Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the kno...

Page 139: ...clockwise to decrease volume AM FM Press this button to switchbetween AM FMl and FM2 The displayshows your selection TUNE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the...

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

Page 141: ...radio The displaywill 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...

Page 142: ...r a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stopscanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the displ...

Page 143: ...t extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it SEEK Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there...

Page 144: ...ends Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch to manual TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Tu...

Page 145: ...nt to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear onthe radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that E10 The tape is tight an...

Page 146: ...blink while scanning AM FM Press this buttonto play the radio whena tape is in the player The tape will stop but remainin the player TAPE CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer...

Page 147: ...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 when reporting the problem REV 1 Press and hold this b...

Page 148: ...u want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM will appear on the display AM FM Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player TAPE CD Pres...

Page 149: ...eps before starting the procedure NOTE If you allow more than 15seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Write down...

Page 150: ...t code before INOP appears If you lose orforget your code contactyour retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 2 3...

Page 151: ...s noise if you ever get it Tips AboutYour Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late Your hearing can adapt tohigher volumes of sound Sound that seems norm...

Page 152: ...ape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile retail facility When using a cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette...

Page 153: ...it wiping from the center tothe edge Rear WindowDefogger Antenna The rearwindow defogger with this option also serves as a radio antenna If you have this option do not apply aftermarket glasstinting...

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Page 155: ...13 4 13 4 15 4 16 4 18 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 2 1 4 22 4...

Page 156: ...roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and makemistakes Anticipate what theymight do Be ready for their mistakes Rear...

Page 157: ...lcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way tosolve thishighway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if p...

Page 158: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve...

Page 159: ...ohol in a person ssystem can make crashinjuries worse especiallyinjuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that pers...

Page 160: ...p your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction timeis about 314 of a second But that s only anaverage It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with ano...

Page 161: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it maytake longer to stop and the brake ped...

Page 162: ...kes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each frontwheel and at the...

Page 163: ...vehicle has the optional four speed automatic transaxle it also has an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions Thesystem operates onl...

Page 164: ...See Rocking Your Vehicle inthe Index To turn the system on or off press the button on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column When you turn the system off the Enhanced Traction System...

Page 165: ...the condition of your tires andthe road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a...

Page 166: ...ly your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or rightdepending...

Page 167: ...ple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move sincethe passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A mis...

Page 168: ...ars are lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out topass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the bl...

Page 169: ...cceleration skid If you do not have the Enhanced Traction System or if the system is off then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle st...

Page 170: ...0 0 a 0 Drive defensively Don t drink and drive Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe glare fromheadlamps behind you Since you can t seeas well you may needto slow down and keep more space b...

Page 171: ...k When you are facedwith severe glare as from a driverwho doesn t lower the high beams or a vehiclewith misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep...

Page 172: ...nly 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 blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see...

Page 173: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try toslow down before you hit them A CAUTION Wet brakes can causeaccidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose c...

Page 174: ...a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice isto slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water wat...

Page 175: ...city mapand plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip 0 Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy Se...

Page 176: ...expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safest of all roads But they have their own special rules your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure...

Page 177: ...ortable clothingand shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before startingout Of c...

Page 178: ...e road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicle is well ventilat...

Page 179: ...A CAUTION Coasting downhill inNEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then...

Page 180: ...all brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving...

Page 181: ...eezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with cautio...

Page 182: ...ppear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are c...

Page 183: ...exhaustgases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know itis in yourvehicle Clear...

Page 184: ...en you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercis...

Page 185: ...wheel See Ignition Positions in the Index 5 Clamp the steeringwheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing 6 Release the parking brake When you are finished towing ma...

Page 186: ...g Shift your manual transaxle to NEUTRAL N Release theparking brake When you are finished towing make sure you replace the PRNDL fuse in the instrument panel fuse block I NOTICE Make sure that the tow...

Page 187: ...ght that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargoand all nonfactory installed options THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI CABLE U S...

Page 188: ...they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Things you put inside yourvehicle can strike and injurepeople in a sudd...

Page 189: ...lowed all the steps in this section Ask your Oldsmobile retailer for advice and information about towing a trailer with yourvehicle NOTICE Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and resu...

Page 190: ...y higher speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you...

Page 191: ...mation or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colo...

Page 192: ...ver 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 correct...

Page 193: ...ad you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving isnow a goo...

Page 194: ...turn or lanechange Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel...

Page 195: ...ake and then shiftto PARK P or REVERSE R for amanual transaxle 5 Release the regular brakes When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakesand hold the pedal down while...

Page 196: ...I NOTES 4 42...

Page 197: ...ems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 13 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 21 5 22 5 32 5 33 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing...

Page 198: ...lamps will flash on and off Move the switch to the right to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and e...

Page 199: ...y Trying tostart your Oldsmobileby pushing or pulling it could damage your vehicle even if you have a manual transaxle And if you have an automatic transaxle it won t start thatway Batteries can hurt...

Page 200: ...rn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter orthe accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will av...

Page 201: ...ns acid that can burn you Don t get it onyou If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t ha...

Page 202: ...o the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end...

Page 203: ...tery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries it probably needs se...

Page 204: ...ar with sling type equipment as described later in this section 0 That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever 0 If ther...

Page 205: ...damage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designe...

Page 206: ...ng a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until a...

Page 207: ...r pan just behind the front wheels on both sides These slotsare to be used when loading and securing to car carrierequipment Attach a separate safety chainaround the outboard end of each lower control...

Page 208: ...owing dollyand raise vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and or wheel lift equipment Do not attach winch cables or J hooks to suspension components when using car carrier e...

Page 209: ...en thehood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant bef...

Page 210: ...3 If you re in atrafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D for automatictransaxles If you no longer have the overheat warning you ca...

Page 211: ...ll see 2 4L Engine 3100 Engine A Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine Fan An electric fan under the hood can start up even when theengine is not runningand can injure you Keephands c...

Page 212: ...e very hot Don t touch them Ifyou do you can be burned Don t run theengine if there is a leak If you run the engine it couldlose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get...

Page 213: ...cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTIOP Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if...

Page 214: ...toohot butyou wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others couldbe burned Use a 50 50 mix of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather water can fr...

Page 215: ...ant surge tank pressure capand upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means...

Page 216: ...ap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If...

Page 217: ...e Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stopwell out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on...

Page 218: ...o change your tire To help prevent thevehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in PARK P or shifta manual transaxle to FIRST 1 or REVERSE R 3 I urn o...

Page 219: ...ation aboutthe compact spare You will find the jacking instructions label on the undersideof the tirecover Turn the wing nut counterclockwiseand remove it Then lift off the adapter and remove the spar...

Page 220: ...re Tire 1 Remove the wheel nut caps if your vehicle has them you may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area 2 On some models a coverplat...

Page 221: ...h to loosenall the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 18 46cm 18 46cm 4 Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly intothe notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flattire Put the c...

Page 222: ...icle and even make thevehicle fall To help avoid personal injury andvehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 1 NOTICE I Do not jack or lift...

Page 223: ...e w 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 When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the pl...

Page 224: ...fall off causing aseriousaccident 9 Replace the wheel nuts with the cone end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand or with the wheel wrench until the wheel is held against the hub 10 L...

Page 225: ...off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts Ifyou have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the n...

Page 226: ...could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tire compartment Place thetire in the compartment then secure the adapter extension aluminum wheels on...

Page 227: ...pment could strike someone Storeall these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tirewith a full size tireas soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire i...

Page 228: ...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 ingood shape in case you need it again NOTICE I When the compact spare is installe...

Page 229: ...heels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For informationabout using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Ge...

Page 230: ...5 34...

Page 231: ...Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Manual Transaxle Fluid Hydraulic Clutch Engine Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Bat...

Page 232: ...should keep a record with all partsreceipts and list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform See Maintenance Record in the Index C A TION You can be injured and yourvehicle couldbe dam...

Page 233: ...uel to get rid of pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is...

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

Page 235: ...ammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materialsaway from gasoline The capis behin...

Page 236: ...keep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling While refueling hang the tethered cap inside the fuel door To take off the cap turn it slowl...

Page 237: ...Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determ...

Page 238: ...clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan A CAUJON Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start afire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield was...

Page 239: ...der the hood To open the hood first pull the HOOD release handle inside the vehicle Then go to the frontof the vehicle and push the secondary hood release down to lift the hood Before closing the hood...

Page 240: ...ant Surge Tank E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir H Hydraulic Clutch Fluid B Engine Oil Fill Cap F Brake Fluid Reservoir Reservoir if equipped C Engine Oil Dipstick G Windshield Washer Fluid I Air Clean...

Page 241: ...d you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic I ransaxle Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 242: ...s on it means you need to check your engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Light inthe Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder 2 4L En...

Page 243: ...the level I 3100 Engine The engine oil dipstick handle is yellow The dipstick handle for the 2 4L engine is located behind the engine The dipstick for the 3100 engine is located in front of the engine...

Page 244: ...se the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the...

Page 245: ...e can be identified by looking forthe Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that the oil hasbeen certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not useany oil which does not carry this Starburs...

Page 246: ...or above These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use onlyengine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certifie...

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

Page 248: ...ir filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned The air cleaner notonly cleans theair it stops flame if the...

Page 249: ...uled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility ServiceDepartment If you do it...

Page 250: ...unning With the parking brake applied place the shiftlever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then p...

Page 251: ...into the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel addenough fluid at the It doesn t takemuch fluid generally less than one pint 0 5L Don t oveflll dipstic...

Page 252: ...uch or too little fluid can damage your transaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come outand fall on hot engine parts or exhaustsystem parts starting a fire Be sure to get an accurater...

Page 253: ...of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 1 Remove the dipstick by flipping the handle up and then pulling the dipstick out 2 Add fluid at the dipstick hole Add only enough fl...

Page 254: ...ine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for5 years or 150 000 miles 240000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your c...

Page 255: ...o Use Use a mixtureof one half clean water preferably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts If you use this mixture you don t need to add anything else Adding only...

Page 256: ...the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to addcoolant more than four times a yea have your retailer check your cooling system I NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have...

Page 257: ...levelshould be at the FULL COLD mark If the LOW COOLANT light comes on it means you re low on LOW COOLANT Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge...

Page 258: ...by a thermostat in the enginecoolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you replace your thermostat an AC thermos...

Page 259: ...the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of fluid touse See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure touse the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage...

Page 260: ...he washersystem Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansionif freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely ful...

Page 261: ...a 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 You should add or remov...

Page 262: ...or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral...

Page 263: ...ell That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicleserviced I NOTICE Continuing to drive withworn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Properl...

Page 264: ...and firmly applyingthe brakes a few times Replacing BrakeSystem Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be oftop quality and work well together if the vehicle i...

Page 265: ...periods Also foryour audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement This section describes bulb changing procedures for some of your interior and exterior lamps For bulb sizes...

Page 266: ...om your fingers will shorten the life of your new halogen bulb For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs in the Index 1 On the driver s side only unscrew the butterfly fasteners Then lift the...

Page 267: ...riverto gently release the trim cover the tabs on Unclip the bulb assembly from the wiring harness Reverse these stepsto replace the bulbassembly and headlamp housing 2 Using a flat screwdriver remove...

Page 268: ...on the inside of the lid 2 Gently remove the bulbs from the socket 3 Replace the bulb in the socket 4 Close the trunk lid Tail Stop Turn Signal Lamps For the type of bulb to use see Replacement Bulbs...

Page 269: ...amp stoplamp or rear turn signal lamp To change your dome lamp bulb grasp thecenter rront and center rearportion of the housing and squeeze firmly but gently The housing should pop off If this doesn t...

Page 270: ...o remove the type with a release clip 1 Pullthewindshield wiperam away from the windshield 2 Lift the release clip with a screwdriverand pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper...

Page 271: ...r if your tires have been damaged replace them Overinflated tires are morelikely to be The Tire Loading Information label which is on the rear edge of the driver s door shows the correct inflation pre...

Page 272: ...valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6 000 to 8 000miles 10000 to 13000 km Any time yo...

Page 273: ...a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index k c One way to tell when it s t...

Page 274: ...ehicle may not CAUTION Continued I CAUTION Continuc handle properly and you could have a cradh Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the same size and typ...

Page 275: ...generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to...

Page 276: ...ace them only with newGM original equipment parts This way you will be sure tohave the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model c aCAUTION Using the wrong replacementwheels whe...

Page 277: ...size tires don t use tire chains They can damage your vehicle because there s not enough clearance Use another typeof traction deviceonly if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and...

Page 278: ...of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach 0 Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often t...

Page 279: ...mild soap If you need to use a solvent 1 Gently scrape excess soilfrom the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper 2 3 4 Use very little cleaner light pressureand clean cloths preferably che...

Page 280: ...ean lightly with solvent type cleaner Combination Stains Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Clea...

Page 281: ...hield and WiperBlades If the windshield isnot clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the bladeor windshield Clean the o...

Page 282: ...ace scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning ExteriorLampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water asoft cloth and a liquid hand dish or car washin...

Page 283: ...ed Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these w...

Page 284: ...rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush thesematerials from the underbody wi...

Page 285: ...nd smoke film 1052870 16 oz 0 473 L Wash and Wax Concentrate Exterior wash 1052918 8 oz 0 237 L Armor All n4 Protector Protects vinyl leather and rubber 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Powdered Cl...

Page 286: ...u ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It svery helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is 0 your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint information and a list of all p...

Page 287: ...closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits inyour vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit...

Page 288: ...panel To access the fuses open the fuse panel door Fuse Usage PWR WDO Power Window Circuit Breaker TURN Turn Signal Lamps INT LPS Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps MapReadin...

Page 289: ...oor Unlock Automatic Transaxle Automatic Door Unlock Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Traction Telltale Rear Window Defogger Remote Lock Control Fuse FOG FTP PRNDL DR LK 2 AIR BAG HORN IN...

Page 290: ...f the engine compartment near the battery ABS Usage Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Back up Lamps Canister Purge Valve EGR Automatic Transaxle Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort...

Page 291: ...Generator Voltage Sense Powertrain Computer Engine CoolingFan Lighting Circuits Power Accessory Stoplamp Circuits Rear Window Defogger Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Ignition Switched Circ...

Page 292: ...orque 100lb ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or asrecommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index 2 4L...

Page 293: ...g Gap 0 060 inch 1 52 mm WindshieldWiperBlades 19 inches 48 cm Dimensions Length Coupe 187 9 inches 477 1 cm Sedan 187 9 inches 477 2 cm Coupe 74 1inches 188 2 cm Sedan 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Coupe 53 5...

Page 294: ...b NOTES 6 64...

Page 295: ...es Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Part B Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Oncea Month At Least Twice a Year At Least Oncea Year 7 45 7 45 Part C Perio...

Page 296: ...Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicl...

Page 297: ...keep your vehicle ingood condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer s service department or another qualified service center should...

Page 298: ...dsmobile retailer This parttells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and s...

Page 299: ...f these conditions is that these conditionscause engine oil to break down sooner I i IShort Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubr...

Page 300: ...ne Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement...

Page 301: ...ntenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performe...

Page 302: ...SERVICED BY 6 000 Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirs...

Page 303: ...0 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate...

Page 304: ...essary An Emission Control Service See footnote DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 18 000 Miles 30 000 km Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission CorztrolService...

Page 305: ...Y 24 000 Miles 40 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See...

Page 306: ...trol Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 30 000 Miles 50000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or...

Page 307: ...ts as needed An Emissior Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED BY A...

Page 308: ...every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote DAT...

Page 309: ...te tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km Change engine oil and...

Page 310: ...Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 1 DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 50 000 Miles 83...

Page 311: ...you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 51 000 Miles 85000 km 0...

Page 312: ...components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE SE...

Page 313: ...t engine accessory drive belt 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service An Emission ControlService ElInspect file1tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any d...

Page 314: ...RVICED B Y I 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs...

Page 315: ...000Miles 120 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footn...

Page 316: ...ssary An Emission Control Service See footnote I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Se...

Page 317: ...e engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire...

Page 318: ...Emission Control Service I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE I __i SERVICED B Y 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 17Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate...

Page 319: ...ission Control Service See footnote I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 3 SERVICED B Y...

Page 320: ...chever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occursfirst See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper...

Page 321: ...B Y I I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code 0Replace spark plugs T engine An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and...

Page 322: ...nder any of these conditions thefluid andfilter do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change 150 000 Miles 240 000 km Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months s...

Page 323: ...ot nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated i...

Page 324: ...exfor proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE i SERVICEDB Y 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An...

Page 325: ...additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE I 1 ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 30 000 Miles 50 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An E...

Page 326: ...Emission Control Service See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y n 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lub...

Page 327: ...Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 1 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Chang...

Page 328: ...anging Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change delivery service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY 52 500 Miles 87500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0L...

Page 329: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Servi...

Page 330: ...ex for proper rota pattern and additional information See footnote tion DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE i 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first...

Page 331: ...ths whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfo...

Page 332: ...n Emission Control Service 0Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An...

Page 333: ...er rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE lSERYICED B Y I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Inspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code Replace spark plugs 0Change autom...

Page 334: ...nd filtep do not require changing Manual transaxle fluid doesn t require change I 1 I I DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush andrefill cooling system or every60 month...

Page 335: ...ne oil level and add the proper oilif necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mix if necessary See...

Page 336: ...luid level add if needed See Manual Transaxle in the Index Check for leaks A fluid loss may indicatea problem Have the system inspected and repaired if needed Automatic Transaxle Check Check the trans...

Page 337: ...o start the engine The startershould work only when the clutchis pushed down all the way to the floor If the starter works when the clutch isn t pushed all the way down your vehicle needs service Brak...

Page 338: ...e You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure thereis room in front of your vehicle incase it begins toroll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beg...

Page 339: ...s cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals fordamage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust system Inspect the bo...

Page 340: ...d to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditionsresult in frequent braking CalipedKnuckle Maintenance Inspection If youoperate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environ...

Page 341: ...n the Index GM Part No 3634621 or equivalent with a complete flush and refill USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Hydraulic Clutch System Power Steering System Manual Transaxle Automatic Transaxle Key Lock C...

Page 342: ...briplate lubricant aerosol GM Part No 12346293or equivalent orlubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Categorv LB or GC LB FLUID LUBRICANT I Hood and Door or equivalent GM P a r t No 12346241 Hinges...

Page 343: ...ded after themaintenance 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 re...

Page 344: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 50...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER 7 51...

Page 346: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING I SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 52...

Page 347: ...mer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program War...

Page 348: ...r 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 r...

Page 349: ...French For help outsideof the United States 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 0 In the US Virg...

Page 350: ...d Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LlH 8P7 Refer to yourW a r r a n...

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

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

Page 353: ...olution toa disagreement regarding vehiclerepairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE...

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

Page 355: ...nly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 26...

Page 356: ...e Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle...

Page 357: ...he name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write tothe above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 0...

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

Page 359: ...Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 19 Appearancecare 6 48 Appearance Care Materials 6 55 Arbitration Program 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 51 Ashtrays 2 53 Audio Equipment Adding 3 21 Audio Systems 3 6 Auto Down W...

Page 360: ...er 2 5 1 Center Console Storage Area 2 5 I Center Rear Passenger Position 1 32 CertificationLabel 4 33 Chains Safety 4 39 Chains Tire 6 47 Changing a Flat Tire 5 22 Check Engine Light 2 66 Check Gages...

Page 361: ...sistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 Damage Finish 6 54 Damage Sheet Metal 6 54 Daytime Running Lamps 2 44 Defects Reporting Safety 8 8 DeadBattery 5 3 Defensive Driving 4 2 De...

Page 362: ...4 38 Overheating 5 13 Warning Light 2 4 9 Fabric Cleaning 6 49 Fifth Gear ManualTransaxle 2 26 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 18 Finish Care 6 52 FinishDamage 6 54 FirstGear AutomaticTransaxle 2 24...

Page 363: ...ns 2 14 Illuminated EntryExit System 2 46 Inflation Tire 6 41 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror 2 49 Inspections Brakesystem 7 46 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance 7 46 Exhaust Systems 7 45 Front Wheel Drive...

Page 364: ...kGages 2 71 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light 2 64 4 10 Upshift 2 71 Locks 2 4 LowCoolantWarningLight 2 66 LowWasherLight 2 71 Lubricants and Fluids 7 47 LubricationService Body 7 42 Maintenance...

Page 365: ...9 Shifting Out of 2 31 AtNight 2 12 Brake 2 28 Brake Mechanism Check 7 44 Parking Lots 2 12 Over Things That Burn 2 32 With a Trailer 4 41 YourVehicle ManualTransaxle 2 31 Passenger Position 1 21 Pass...

Page 366: ...adside Assistance 8 5 RoadsideAssistance Canadian 8 6 Rocking YourVehicle 5 33 Rotation Tires 6 42 Safety Belt Extender 1 47 SafetyBelts 1 7 Adults 1 13 Care 6 51 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 32 C...

Page 367: ...ing Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Into Park P 2 29 Manual Transaxle 2 25 Out of Park 2 31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 15 Signaling Turns 2 36 Skidding 4 15 Sound Equipment Adding 3 21 Spare Tire Compac...

Page 368: ...for New 6 43 THEFTLOCKTM 3 19 TopStrap 1 37 TorqueLock 2 30 Torque Wheel Nut 5 29 6 62 Towing FromtheFront 4 30 FromtheRear 4 31 RecreationalVehicle 4 32 Towing a Trailer 4 35 Towing YourVehicle 5 8...

Page 369: ...Visors Sun 2 54 warning Devices 5 3 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 60 Warranty Information 8 8 WasherFluid Windshield 6 29 Washing YourVehicle 6 52 Weatherstrips 6 51 Nut Torque 5 29 6 62 Repla...

Page 370: ...ANK 2 4L ENGINE FUEL SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID TIRES RESERVOIR BATTERY P6 40 P6 29 P6 35 REMOTE FUEL DOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASE P2 11 For detailed information refer to thepage number listed or see the I...

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