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Summary of Contents for 1998 Achieva

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Page 3: ...erent conditions Problemson the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such asa flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you...

Page 4: ...out further notice Please keep this manual 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 u...

Page 5: ...l and the pagenumber where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find anumber of safety cautionsin this book We use a box and the word CAUTIONto tellyou about things that could hurt you...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...er your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have todo with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN P A E J N pf WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS...

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Page 9: ...veryone Here AreQuestions 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 10: ...st a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal whenyou don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is...

Page 11: ...e outer side of the seat unlocksthe seat allowing it to slide forward and back Then release the lever and try to move the seat tobe certain that it is locked in place The leveron the right allows you...

Page 12: ...r back Move the seat higher by holding the control up Lower the seat by holding the control down Rear Control C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Lower the rear of the seat by holdin...

Page 13: ...ld gointo it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause...

Page 14: ...perly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system I A CAUTION I Don t letanyone ride where he or she can t...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just aseat on wheels Put someone on it 143...

Page 17: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle Therider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9...

Page 18: ...anel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmore distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make s...

Page 19: ...work with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale hasrequired the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehiclethat has air bags you still have to buckle up to ge...

Page 20: ...s for everyone s protection First you ll want 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 La...

Page 21: ...ll down on thebuckle end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulder belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this s...

Page 22: ...ou d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious oreven fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shou...

Page 23: ...position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjusterto where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure...

Page 24: ...oulderbelt is 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 in...

Page 25: ...u can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at thepelvic bones This could cause...

Page 26: ...too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren tas strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure inte...

Page 27: ...d across the body 1 You can beseriously injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work pro...

Page 28: ...s To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close the door be sure the belt is out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage b...

Page 29: ...airbag forthe right frontpassenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you aren t wearingyour safety belt even if you...

Page 30: ...against or very close to an air bag whenit inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults and older children but not for young childr...

Page 31: ...the Air Bag System Works The system 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 inform...

Page 32: ...designedto inflate in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash The air bag will inflate only if the impact speedis above the system s designed threshold level If your vehicle goes straightin...

Page 33: ...ags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers r...

Page 34: ...e to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The servicemanual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts 0 0 Your vehicle is e...

Page 35: ...ehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There areparts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate whilesomeone is working on yo...

Page 36: ...s who aren t safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions i Y Lap ShoulderBelt T...

Page 37: ...sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety...

Page 38: ...And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over t...

Page 39: ...iously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the b...

Page 40: ...belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for s...

Page 41: ...astic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over thebelt and insert thetwo edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be surethat the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elasticco...

Page 42: ...ulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges togetherso that you can take themout from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto...

Page 43: ...To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug Buckle positionand release it the same way as the lap part of a lap shoulderbelt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Be...

Page 44: ...e must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children andBabies A 4UTICX Children who are up against or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus la...

Page 45: ...ough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This isnecessary because an infant s neck is weak and it...

Page 46: ...rash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example ina crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your ar...

Page 47: ...raint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used child restraints An infant c...

Page 48: ...nts are designed for infantsof up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the supportthey need in a crash...

Page 49: ...ward facing restraints are designedto help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to40 inches 66 to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible r...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...inedin the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin the rear seat Never put arear facing child restraintin the front passengerseat H...

Page 52: ...anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle The retailer can then install the anchor for you In Canada this work will be done for you free of charge Or you ma...

Page 53: ...d restraint instructions will show you how 3 Tilt the latch plate to adjust the beltif needed If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the child s face or neck put itbehind the child restraint 4 Buckle th...

Page 54: ...you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful touse your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pul...

Page 55: ...le the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able tounbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down on the child...

Page 56: ...flating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt Seethe earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to fol...

Page 57: ...eeded If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the...

Page 58: ...so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different If you have the choice a child should sit next to a To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehi...

Page 59: ...y only one person at a time What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center o...

Page 60: ...this 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 lapp...

Page 61: ...rayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one rightaway Also look forany opened or broken air bag covers and have t...

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Page 65: ...Remote Lock Control If Equipped Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting...

Page 66: ...le with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t lea...

Page 67: ...r vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent theft therefore you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside You may even have to damage your...

Page 68: ...bvious You increasethe chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever youdrive your...

Page 69: ...ain it will lock automaticallywhen you move your shift lever out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N All doorswill automatically unlock when the key is turned to the OFFposition If you don t want the doors to auto...

Page 70: ...out 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote lock control transmitter supplied with your vehicle In addition the system illuminates the interior lights for a set period of time The Remote Lo...

Page 71: ...ve to stand closer to your vehicle forthe transmitter to work try this Check to determine if battery replacement or synchronization is necessary See the instructions that follow Check the distance You...

Page 72: ...r vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will notunlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only two transmitters...

Page 73: ...ing the transmitter with the receiver Synchronization Your Remote Lock Control system is equipped with a security system that prevents anyone from recording and playing back your signal Thetransmitter...

Page 74: ...must pass through the seal betweenthe body and the trunk lid Make sure all windows are shut hrnthe fan on your heatingor cooling systemto its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force out...

Page 75: ...eature your vehicle is not equipped with the trunk lockout switch Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know t...

Page 76: ...art the engine Remember to release the key from the STARTposition as soon as the engine starts If you are drivingand the SECURITY light comes on you willbe able to restart the engine if youturn the en...

Page 77: ...t yet broken in Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t towa trailer duringbreak in See T...

Page 78: ...panel warning lights START E This position starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch will return to RUN for normal driving Note that even if the engine isnot runnin...

Page 79: ...rts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal allthe way to thefloor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximumof 15 seconds Thi...

Page 80: ...h 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 up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOT...

Page 81: ...gine In verycold weather 0 F 18O 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...

Page 82: ...theater plugged in Theanswer depends on the outsidetemperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everyhng here we ask that you contact your retailer in the area...

Page 83: ...K P See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P range before starting the engine Your vehicle hasa Brake...

Page 84: ...onnect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle is being towed A TION Shifting outof PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engine is racin...

Page 85: ...e are some times you might choose THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 9 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting When going down a steep hill between...

Page 86: ...axle will downshift to first gear at 20 to 25 miles per hour 32 to 40 km h for enginebraking You may notice some variation in shift speed in SECOND 2 when accelerating or braking FIRST 1 This position...

Page 87: ...o release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKE RELEASE lever NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them...

Page 88: ...ven when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pullinga trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake I...

Page 89: ...he shift lever away from PARK P without firstpushing the button If you can itmeans that the shift leverwasn t fully locked intoPARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shiftyour t...

Page 90: ...lever If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 2 3 4 5 Remove the ignition key There is a small cap onthe passenger s side of the center console Gently rem...

Page 91: ...the windows downto Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not topark with the engine running But i...

Page 92: ...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 PARK P in the Index If you a...

Page 93: ...stop frontand rear passengers fromusing their window switches The driver can still control all the windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn Yo...

Page 94: ...e change The leveron the left sideof the steeringcolumn includes your Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High Low Beam Changer CruiseControl To signal a lane change just raise or lower the...

Page 95: ...beam to high or high to low pull the turn signal leverall the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on a light on the instrument panel also will be on The headlamp high low beam indi...

Page 96: ...s between wiper cycles 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 drive safely To avoid damage be s...

Page 97: ...he wipers will continue wiping for about three cycles and will either stop or will resume the speed you were using before With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more wi...

Page 98: ...cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruise controlon slipperyroads SettingCruise Control CA TTION If you leave your cruisecontrol switch on when you re not using cruise...

Page 99: ...ise controlat a desired speed and then you apply the brake orclutch pedal This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 k m h or more you...

Page 100: ...To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch to WA for less than half a second and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1mph 1 6km h faster The accelerate...

Page 101: ...any drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Outof Cruise Control Exterior Lamps There are two ways to turn off the cruise control Step lightly on th...

Page 102: ...it easier for others to seethe front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and befor...

Page 103: ...RL and the ALC systems If the light sensor senses a reduction in lighting that lasts longerthan 20 seconds itwill activate the nighttime lamps If you are drivingthrough a parking garage heavy overcast...

Page 104: ...onds These lamps will also go on when you press the DOOR or UNLOCK button on the optional remote lock control transmitter Front Reading Lamps If Equipped If the ignition has been off for lessthan two...

Page 105: ...attery saver feature designed to protect your vehicle s battery When any interior lamp trunk reading footwell or glove box is left on when the ignition is turned off the battery saver system will auto...

Page 106: ...can just seethe side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable drivingposition Turn the knob to the center to turn the remote control mirror off Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s sid...

Page 107: ...so an accessory power outlet located in the front storage armrest To use the accessory power outlet see Accessory Power Outlet later in this section Center Console Cupholder The console provides space...

Page 108: ...ings into your ashtrays Lit cigarettes or 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 sready it will pop back by...

Page 109: ...e front storage armrest You can useit to plugin an additional electrical accessory Just open the armrest lid and remove the plug fromthe outlet Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions t...

Page 110: ...Instrument Panel 2 46...

Page 111: ...mponents of your instrument panel are A Vent B Turn SignaUMultifunctionLever C Horn D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E InstrumentCluster E Rear Window Defogger G Climate Control System H Glove Box I G...

Page 112: ...anel Cluster Your vehicle is equipped with this cluster which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages Be sure to read them United States version shown Can...

Page 113: ...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 be set tothe mileage total...

Page 114: ...e oris a problem 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 just to let you know they re wo...

Page 115: ...heck includes the air bagsensor the air bag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see Air Bag in the Index AIR BAG This light will c...

Page 116: ...e lightis still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t...

Page 117: ...lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light earlierin this section The anti lockbrake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the igniti...

Page 118: ...ting wheel spin thislight will come on Slippery road conditionsmay exist if the Enhanced Traction System active light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for afew second...

Page 119: ...agnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the lifeof the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to ind...

Page 120: ...on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe todo so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10secon...

Page 121: ...ff have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fixany mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed...

Page 122: ...your vehicle has been shut off for several minutes and is on alevel surface Check the oil level on your dipstick and bring Damage toyour enginefrom neglected oil it tothe proper level See Engine Oil...

Page 123: ...the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails tostart see Passlock in the Index If the light comes oncontinuously while driving and stays on there maybe a proble...

Page 124: ...ve a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here are fourthings that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage 0 0 0 0 At the service station the gas pump shuts off...

Page 125: ...ing Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FMStereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 16 3 18 3 18 3 19 3 2...

Page 126: ...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 decreasethe temper...

Page 127: ...the Index DEFOG This setting divides airflow equally between the heater ductsand the windshield defrostervents DEF This setting directs air through the windshield defroster vents located on top of th...

Page 128: ...he mode knob to the BI LEV position rotate the fan knob to the highest speed and aim the side vents on the instrument panel to the side window For increasedaifflow to the side vents close the centerve...

Page 129: ...ou could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Ventilation System Your Oldsmobile s flow throughventilation system supplies outsideair into the vehicle wh...

Page 130: ...under the front seats clearof objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operateeasily and give years of listening pleasure Y...

Page 131: ...econds Finding a Station AM FM Press thisbutton to switch between AM FMl and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the kn...

Page 132: ...n Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will switch...

Page 133: ...do for theradio 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 setautomatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS...

Page 134: ...ape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then goon to thenext selection Press this button again to stopscanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape directi...

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

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

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

Page 138: ...t 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 button t...

Page 139: ...n displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced...

Page 140: ...he ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with theradio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Theft DeterrentFeature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of yo...

Page 141: ...know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is...

Page 142: ...dio won t turn on and LOC will appear on the display To unlock a securedradio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Understanding Radio Reception AM The...

Page 143: ...our Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from co...

Page 144: ...the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After you clean the player press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator T...

Page 145: ...llic film in some tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade...

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Page 149: ...4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 4 17 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 20 4 21 4...

Page 150: ...ads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Beready for their mistakes Rear...

Page 151: ...alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcoholand then drive But what if p...

Page 152: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers in the United States is0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve s...

Page 153: ...person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart Thismeans that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s ch...

Page 154: ...nds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h t...

Page 155: ...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 pedal...

Page 156: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can changethe brake pressure faster than any driver could The com...

Page 157: ...ses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to losetraction When this happens the system reduces enginepower and may also upshift the transaxle to limit wheel spin LOW TRAC This...

Page 158: ...In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you...

Page 159: ...signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course theposted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to goslower If you need to...

Page 160: ...ood reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while y...

Page 161: ...tes it s all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traffic Do not get too c...

Page 162: ...steering and acceleration don t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency don t give up Keep trying to steer ana constantly seek an escape ro...

Page 163: ...trol more limited While drivingon a surfacewith reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including enginebraking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes c...

Page 164: ...ight They may cut down on glare fromheadlamps 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 f...

Page 165: ...suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to...

Page 166: ...oid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them I A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as wellin a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose con...

Page 167: ...usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t ahard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too...

Page 168: ...time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it When a light turns green andjust before y...

Page 169: ...o the gap at close to the prevailingspeed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance overyour shoulder as often as necessary Try toblend smoothly with the trafficflow Once you are on the...

Page 170: ...e before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are s...

Page 171: ...road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What can you do abouthighway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well venti...

Page 172: ...pe Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Yourbrakes will have to do a l lthe work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have p...

Page 173: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid arag some winter outer clothing asmall shovel aflashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be drivingund...

Page 174: ...reezing 32O 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 caut...

Page 175: ...sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahe...

Page 176: ...p warm TION Snow can trap exhaustgases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can t seeit or smell it so you might not kno...

Page 177: ...hen you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do itas little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do somefairly vigorous exercise...

Page 178: ...l See Ignition Positions in the Index Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing Release the parking brake When you are finished towing make sure...

Page 179: ...ght that you can carry This weight is called theVehicle Capacity Weight and includes theweight of all occupants cargoand all nonfactory installed options MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT...

Page 180: ...because of overloading Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash 0 Put things inthe trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forwar...

Page 181: ...is for your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears laterin this section But trailering is different than just drivingyour vehicle by itself Trailering means chan...

Page 182: ...on t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the ma...

Page 183: ...it and the people who will be riding inthe vehicle And if you tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in t...

Page 184: ...er when you remove the hitch If you don t seal them deadly carbon monoxide CO from your exhaust can get intoyour vehicle see Carbon Monoxide in the Index Dirt and water can too Safety Chains You shoul...

Page 185: ...are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that thelamps and any trailer brakes are still wo...

Page 186: ...amps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash forturns even if the bulbs on the traile...

Page 187: ...eone place chocks under the trailer wheels When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and t...

Page 188: ...tment Each of these is covered in thismanual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea toreview these sectionsbefore you start your trip Check periodically to...

Page 189: ...can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 17 Cooling System 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 25 Changing a Flat Tire 5 8 Towing Your Vehicle 5 36 Compa...

Page 190: ...l lamps will flash on and off Move the switch tothe 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 191: ...hat can burn you They contain gas that can explodeor ignite They contain enough electricityto If you don t followthese steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring th...

Page 192: ...before setting the parking brake 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlet Turn off all lamps that aren...

Page 193: ...d containsacid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 6 Check that thejumper cablesdon...

Page 194: ...terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a...

Page 195: ...cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engineparts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chanceof sparks getting back tothe battery is much l...

Page 196: ...actory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warnin...

Page 197: ...p avoid injury to you or otk s I 0 0 0 0 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed Never towfaster thansafe or posted speeds Never tow withdamagedparts not fully secured Never getun...

Page 198: ...mage drivetrain and suspension components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key off Thesteering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed fo...

Page 199: ...a vehicle over rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until ade...

Page 200: ...n the bottom of the floor pan just behind the front wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboar...

Page 201: ...ainsand wheel straps Towinga vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle toground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dollyand...

Page 202: ...0 miles 800km for the lifetime of the vehicle NOTE The ignition must be in the OFFposition to keep automatic door locks from locking during tow Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holes...

Page 203: ...d Stay away from the engineif you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant beforeyou o...

Page 204: ...ecessary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Justto...

Page 205: ...Cooling System When YOU decide it s safe tolift the hood here s what you ll see 2 4 L Engine 3100 Engine A Coolant SurgeTank with Pressure Cap B Electric Engine CoolingFan 5 17...

Page 206: ...s clothing and tools away from any underhoodelectric fan If the coolantinside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it coolsdown The coolant level should be at or above FULL C...

Page 207: ...your warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fan is running Ifthe engine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your vehicle...

Page 208: ...and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the capwhen the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Waitfor...

Page 209: ...get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant I NOTICE In cold weather wa...

Page 210: ...ing system includingthe coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressurecap slowly about one quarter turn to the left and then stop If you hear a hiss wait fo...

Page 211: ...off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tankmay be lower...

Page 212: ...If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane posit...

Page 213: ...ly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put anautomatic transaxle shift lever in 3 hrn off the engme PARK P To be even...

Page 214: ...ift and remove the cover See Compact Spare Tire later inthis section for more information about the compact spare You will find thejacking instructions label on the underside of the tirecover d Turn t...

Page 215: ...ou may need to use the wheel wrench to loosen and remove them if your fingers do not fit into this small area The tools you ll be using include the jack A and wheel wrench B 2 On some models a coverpl...

Page 216: ...o loosen all 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 thevehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the com...

Page 217: ...hthe jack improperly 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 beforer...

Page 218: ...8 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel 7 Remove the wheel cover from the wheel if your vehicle has them Then take off the flat tire 5 30...

Page 219: ...ehicle In an emergency youcan 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 allthe rust or dirt off A CAUTION Never useoil or grease on s...

Page 220: ...c 10 Lower thevehicle by rotating thewheel wrench to the left Lower thejack completely 11 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequence as shown 5 32...

Page 221: ...nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100lb ft 140N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid e...

Page 222: ...ment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Store the flat tire in the compact spare tirecompartment Place the tire in the compartment then secure the adapter extension aluminum whee...

Page 223: ...e equipment could strike someone Store all 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...

Page 224: ...want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is inst...

Page 225: ...as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the I...

Page 226: ...l NOTES 5 38...

Page 227: ...bNOTES 5 39...

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Page 229: ...Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Thermostat Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery 6 32 6 3...

Page 230: ...want to dosome of your own service work you ll want to usethe proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper servic...

Page 231: ...gasoline ratedat 87 octane or higher At aminimum it shouldmeet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by the Ame...

Page 232: ...tor whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containing MMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system pe...

Page 233: ...b or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write us at the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehic...

Page 234: ...fuel filler door release can help keep your fuel tank from being siphoned Always be sure the fuel door is closed and latched after refueling A While refueling hang the tethered cap inside the fuel doo...

Page 235: ...g the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise untilyou hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully installthe cap The diagnostic system can deter...

Page 236: ...the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should bemaintained until the filling is complete Bring the fill nozzle incontact with the Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Unde...

Page 237: ...under the hood To open thehood first pull the HOOD release handle inside the vehicle Before closing the hood be surea l lthe filler caps are on properly Thenjust let thehood down and close itfirmly T...

Page 238: ...hood you ll see A Engine Coolant Surge Tank B Engine Oil Fill Cap C Engine Oil Dipstick D Automatic Transaxle Dipstick E Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir G Windshield Washer Flu...

Page 239: ...d you ll see I A Engine Coolant SurgeTank B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap D Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick F Brake Fluid Reservoir G Windshield Washer Fluid...

Page 240: ...ur engine oil level right away For more information see Check Oil Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea tocheck your engine oil...

Page 241: ...show the actual level Checking Engine Oil Pull outthe dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tipdown and checkthe level When to...

Page 242: ...r engine could be damaged 3100 Engine The 3100engine oil fill capis located in front of the engine behind the fan Be sure tofill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push...

Page 243: ...symbol on the front of the oil container If youhave your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use th...

Page 244: ...r your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to advise if youthink something should be added When to Change Engine Oil If any...

Page 245: ...turer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before dis...

Page 246: ...to your engine which willdamageit Always have the air cleanerin placewhen you re driving Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is...

Page 247: ...driving 0 When outside temperatures are above90 F 32 C 0 At high speed for quite a while In heavy traffic especially inhot weather While pullinga trailer To get the right reading the fluidshould be a...

Page 248: ...and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level Thefluid level...

Page 249: ...remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150 000miles 240000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant B Itdoesn ttakemuchfluid generallyless than Thefollowingexplains you...

Page 250: ...mixture of 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 plain water...

Page 251: ...ack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times ayear have your retailer check your cooling system I NOTICE I If you usethe proper coolant you don t...

Page 252: ...beat the FULL COLD mark LOW COOLANT If the LOW COOLANT light comes on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you needmore coolant add the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture at the surge...

Page 253: ...rature is controlled 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 ther...

Page 254: ...t to Use To determine what kind of fluid touse see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failureto use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals...

Page 255: ...f the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluidtank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allowsfor expansionif freezing occurs which coulddamage...

Page 256: ...brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only whenwork is done on the brake hydraulic system If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if t...

Page 257: ...he wrong fluid can badly damage brake systemparts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil suchas engine oil inyour brake system can damage brake systemparts so badly that they ll haveto be r...

Page 258: ...ion or changing When you have the front brake pads replaced have the rear brakes inspected too Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets See Brake System Inspection in Section 7 of...

Page 259: ...expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has an AC Delco Freedom battery You never have toadd water to one of these When...

Page 260: ...listed in this section contact your retail facility ServiceDepartment Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb Yo...

Page 261: ...es 2 Twist the lockring to the right one sixth of a turn and pull out the bulb assembly 3 Unclip thebulb assembly from the wiring harness 4 Reverse these stepsto replace the bulb assembly and headlamp...

Page 262: ...ethe tabs holding the 4 Gently remove and replace the bulbs socket in place 5 Reverse this procedure to reassemblethe lamp Back up Lamps 1 Open the trunk lid and locate the back up lamps on 2 Gently r...

Page 263: ...ggle the bulb out of the socket 4 Replace the bulb 5 Reverse the steps to reassemble thetaillamp stoplamp or rearturn signal lamp Dome Lamp To change your dome lampbulb grasp the center front and cent...

Page 264: ...the wiper arm For proper size and type see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have question...

Page 265: ...ouhit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn oldtires can causeaccidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The Tire Loa...

Page 266: ...valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires shouldbe rotated every6 000to 8 000 miles 10OOO to 13 O00 km Any time you...

Page 267: ...can use 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 a l l the rust or dirt off See Changinga Flat Tire inthe Index One way to tellwhen it...

Page 268: ...tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make surethey are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause y...

Page 269: ...nce Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For ex...

Page 270: ...els on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed Howeve...

Page 271: ...ing speedometeror odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheelon your...

Page 272: ...facturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them I f the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chain...

Page 273: ...spot cleaning clean the entire often Asoft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn area immediately or it will set Using Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1 Vacuum and brush the area toremove...

Page 274: ...ased or abrasive cleaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning...

Page 275: ...dow anelectric defogger element may be damaged Any temporary licenseshould not be attached across the defogger grid Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not cle...

Page 276: ...Don t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based orthat contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the fi...

Page 277: ...d or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a...

Page 278: ...an 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 these materials from the underbody with pla...

Page 279: ...7984 I 16 oz 0 473 L I Surface Cleaner I Removes contaminants blemishes and swirl marks See yourGeneralMotors Parts Department for theseproducts Not recommended for useoninstrumentpanel vinyl See Flui...

Page 280: ...abel You ll find this label on the bottom of your spare tire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 the model designation 0 paint information and a list of...

Page 281: ...he circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuituntil the problem is fixed or goes away The wiring circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit...

Page 282: ...l To access the fuses open the fuse panel door Fuse PWR WDO TURN INT LPS Usage Power Window Circuit Breaker Turn Signal Lamps Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Overhead Lamps Mapmeading La...

Page 283: ...k ALARM Automatic Transaxle Automatic Door Unlock Alarm Module Illuminated Entry Warning Chimes Traction Telltale Rear Window Defogger Remote Lock Control Fuse FOGLFTP PRNDL DR LK 2 AIR BAG HORN Usage...

Page 284: ...inecompartment near the battery ABS IGN MOD Usage Fuel Pump Fuel Injectors Back up Lamps Canister Purge Valve EGR Automatic Transaxle Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Anti Lock Brakes VariableEffort St...

Page 285: ...EFG ABS IGN SW Powertrain Computer Engine Cooling Fan Lighting Circuits Power Accessory Stoplamp Circuits RearWindow Defogger Anti Lock Brakes Variable Effort Steering Ignition Switched Circuits Repla...

Page 286: ...heelNutTorque 100lb ft 140 N m NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the In...

Page 287: ...0 060 inch 1 52 mm WindshieldWiperBlades 19inches 48 cm Vehicle Dimensions Length Coupe 187 9inches 477 1 cm Sedan 187 9inches 477 2 cm Width Coupe 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Sedan 74 1 inches 188 2 cm Hei...

Page 288: ...NOTES 6 60...

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Page 291: ...duction How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short Trip City Intervals Long TripMighway Definition Long TripmighwayIntervals 7 7 7 21 7 30 7 34...

Page 292: ...nvironment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but alsohelps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle...

Page 293: ...on See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good...

Page 294: ...retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go toyour retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported...

Page 295: ...se conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooner Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Every 6 000 Miles 10000 km Chassis Lubrication E...

Page 296: ...ange or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lin...

Page 297: ...aintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be perfo...

Page 298: ...n and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 9 000 Miles 15 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3...

Page 299: ...s Replace filterif necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 18 000 Miles 30 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Lubric...

Page 300: ...te proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 7 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control S...

Page 301: ...proper 33 000 Miles 55 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months...

Page 302: ...tion in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whi...

Page 303: ...is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32O C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent tra...

Page 304: ...itional information See footnote 57 000 Miles 95 000 km Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km Change engine oiland fil...

Page 305: ...d Rotation in the Index for proper 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km C l Change engine o...

Page 306: ...first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for See footnote proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote 75 000Miles I25 000 km 0 Change en...

Page 307: ...first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occurs first 17 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 6 months whichever occurs firs...

Page 308: ...orany damage Replace parts as needed An Emission ControlService See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for p...

Page 309: ...hichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0 Inspect sparkplug wires except 2 4L Code T engine Replace spark plugs 0 Change automatic transaxle fluidand filter if the ve...

Page 310: ...under any of these conditions thefluid and filter do not require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flushand refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service MILEAGE whichever occurs...

Page 311: ...t nullify the emission warranty 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 312: ...ge engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first U Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index fo...

Page 313: ...hichever occurs first See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote Also see footnote Replace air cleanerf...

Page 314: ...Control Service 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12 months whichever occurs first Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for See footnote proper rotation pattern and additio...

Page 315: ...e Inspection and Rotation in theIndex for proper An Emission Control Sewice See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter...

Page 316: ...e chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and addi...

Page 317: ...km 0 Change engineoil and filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Replace air cleanerfilter An Emission Control Service...

Page 318: ...nspect spark plug wires except 2 4L Code T engine 0 Replace spark plugs An Emission ControlService 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven An Emission ControlServ...

Page 319: ...system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and neck Pressure test the cool...

Page 320: ...ine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessar...

Page 321: ...indshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem C...

Page 322: ...rk only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be inj...

Page 323: ...egins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the par...

Page 324: ...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 325: ...d to have your brakes inspectedmore often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking CaliperKnuckleMaintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environ...

Page 326: ...Supreme ll Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring...

Page 327: ...ded on date odometer reading and who performed the service the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner inf...

Page 328: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING I I I I I 7 38...

Page 329: ...Maintenance Record 7 39...

Page 330: ...Maintenance Record I ODOMETER I I DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY READING 7 40...

Page 331: ...ion Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolutio...

Page 332: ...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 333: ...ch For help outside of 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 8 3 0 In the U S Vi...

Page 334: ...ownsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty...

Page 335: ...ng service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request foran Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coveragepr...

Page 336: ...carif necessary Having your car serviced is rarely convenient butwith Courtesy Transportation at least you ll be able to get where you need to go whether it s here orthere Some state insurance regulat...

Page 337: ...arty can assist in arrivingat a solution toa disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntar...

Page 338: ...mobile 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 TH...

Page 339: ...rtainly 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 80...

Page 340: ...ce Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin containsinstructionsto assistin the diagnosis and service of your vehicle P...

Page 341: ...nt Mail completed order form to For purchases outsideU S A please write to theabove address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 CUSTOMER SNAME AlTENTION STREETADDRESS NO P O...

Page 342: ...b NOTES 8 12...

Page 343: ...16 Appearancecare 6 44 Appearance Care Materials 6 5 1 Arbitration Program 8 7 Armrest Storage 2 43 Ashtrays 2 44 Audio Equipment Adding 3 19 Audio Systems 3 6 Auto Down Window 2 29 Automatic Transax...

Page 344: ...Deterrent Feature 3 16 Fluid 6 27 Parking 2 23 PedalTravel 6 30 Wear 6 29 Braking 4 6 BTSICheck 7 32 Center Console Storage Area 2 43 Center Rear Passenger Position 1 34 CertificationLabel 4 31 Chains...

Page 345: ...7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 50 Damage Sheet Metal 6 50 Daytime Running Lamps 2 38 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 8 8 9 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger...

Page 346: ...cking 6 13 Fabric Cleaning 6 45 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 6 8 FillingYourTank 6 5 Filter Air 6 17 Finish Care 6 48 FinishDamage 6 50 First Gear Automatic Transaxle 2 22 Flashers HazardWarning...

Page 347: ...ystems 7 34 Front Wheel Drive AxleBoot 7 34 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 34 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 34 Steering 7 34 Caliper Knuckle Maintenance 7 34 Suspension 7 34 Throttle Linkage 7 34 Instrume...

Page 348: ...owWasherLight 2 59 Lubricants and Fluids 7 36 Lubrication Service Body 7 3 1 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 59 Maintenance Record 7 37 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Introduction 7 2 Long Trip Highw...

Page 349: ...45 DoorLocks 2 5 Option Fuses 6 53 Remote Control Mirror 2 42 Parking Seat 1 4 Steering 4 10 Steering Fluid 6 25 Windows 2 28 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 20 Problems on the Road 5 1 Publications S...

Page 350: ...12 Incorrect Usage 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 51 1 52 LapBelt 1 35 Lap Shoulder 1 12 1 28 LargerChildren 1 50 Passenger Position 1 21 Questions andAnswers 1 11 Rear Comfort Guides 1 32 Rear Seat Outside P...

Page 351: ...mpaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 49 Stains Cleaning 6 45 Starter Switch Check 7 32 Starting Your Engine 2 14 2 15 2 16 Steam 5 15 Steering 4 10 SRS 1 21 In Emergencies 4 11 Power 4 10 Tip...

Page 352: ...ur Vehicle From the Front AutomaticTransaxle 4 29 Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear 4 30 Trailer Backingup 4 37 Brakes 4 36 Driving on Grades 4 38 Drivingwith a 4 37 Following Distance When Driving wi...

Page 353: ...indshield 6 26 WashingYourVehicle 6 48 Weatherstrips 6 48 Wheel Alignment 6 42 Nut Torque 5 33 6 58 Replacement 6 42 Used Replacement 6 43 Wrench 5 26 Windows 2 28 Auto Down 2 29 Lock Out Switch 2 29...

Page 354: ...GINE OIL DIPSTICK FUEL DOOR P6 5 SECONDARY WINDSHIELD FLUID TIRES P6 36 RESERVOIR BATTERY P6 26 P6 31 REMOTE FUELDOOR P6 6 TRUNK RELEASE P2 10 For detailed information refer to the page number listed...

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