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Summary of Contents for 1998 Cutlass

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Page 7: ...ve under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the m...

Page 8: ...n your vehicle so it willbe there if youever needit when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22656197B First Ed...

Page 9: ...nual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hu...

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Page 11: ...u and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven UNLOCK P a SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW AIR BAG p These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These sym...

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Page 13: ...eryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answem How to Wear SafetyBelts Properly Driver Position SafetyBelt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental...

Page 14: ...t a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicleis...

Page 15: ...button Lower the seat by pushing and holding top of the button To move the seat forward push the rear of the button forward To move the seat backward push the front of the button rearward Raise the f...

Page 16: ...move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever and ensure the handle returns to the original position and the seatback is securely locked 111up on the lever and the seat will go to an uprigh...

Page 17: ...Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso that the topof the re is closwtto the top of your ears This position ieduceithe chanceof a neck injury in a crash Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat 1 5...

Page 18: ...o make sureit issecure Safety Belts They refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tellsyou some things you should not do with safety belts And it expla...

Page 19: ...Lfyou do have a crash you don t know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious thatevenbuckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In m...

Page 20: ...Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it 1 s...

Page 21: ...I I I Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 9...

Page 22: ...panel or the safetybelts With safety belts you slowdown as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmare distmce and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safetybelts make suc...

Page 23: ...ent even one that isn t your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good drive doesn t protect you from things beyond your control suchas bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40...

Page 24: ...hicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 C...

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Page 26: ...ight Adjuster Before you begin to drive move the shoulder belt adjuster tothe height thatis right for you The safetybelt locksif there s a sudden stopor crash or if you pull the belt very quickly outo...

Page 27: ...nd neck but not falling o your shoulder What s wrong with this You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which couldincrease injury The sh...

Page 28: ...d in the wrong placelike this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt...

Page 29: ...riouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increasethe chanceof head andneck injury Also the belt would apply toomuch force...

Page 30: ...isted across the body You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work...

Page 31: ...you can damageboth 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 if...

Page 32: ...to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating air bag But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the...

Page 33: ...I 1 A CAUTION A CAUTION...

Page 34: ...Where are theairbags The driver s air bagis i nthe middle of the steeringwheel...

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Page 36: ...e vehicle slows down in frontal or near frontal impacts What makes an air bag inflate In an impact of sufficient severity the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash The sensing...

Page 37: ...ave breathing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door I In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag windshields are b...

Page 38: ...s by turning off the vehicle immediately Don t let anyone start the vehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are first disconnected Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how...

Page 39: ...1 1 Pickup the latch plate andpull the beltacrossyou Don tlet it get twisted Lap ShoulderBelt The positions nextto the windows have lap shoulder belts Here show to wear oneproperly...

Page 40: ...sureit is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the endof this section Make sure the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety bel...

Page 41: ...rces The safety belt locks if there s a suddenstop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor You can be sermusly hurtif your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would m...

Page 42: ...n the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to inst...

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Page 44: ...u can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interio...

Page 45: ...Lap Belt when you sit in the center seating position you have a lap safety belt which hasno retractor To d e the belt longer tiltthe latch plateand pull it alongthe belt...

Page 46: ...frontal air bags A i r bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor adults and older children but not for young childrenand infants Neitherthe vehicle s safety belt systemnor its air bag...

Page 47: ...hild A very young child ship bones are so smallthat a regular belt might not stay low onthe hips asit should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply fo...

Page 48: ...Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehide A baby doesn t weigh much until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued...

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Page 53: ...t Both the owner s manual and the child restraint instructionsare important so if either one of these is not available obtain a replacement copyfrom the manufacturer Where toPut the Restraint Accident...

Page 54: ...ild restraint has a top 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 install an anchor yourself your ret...

Page 55: ...Tilt the latch plate to adjustthe belt ifneeded If the shoulder belt goesin frQntof the child s face or neck put it behind the childrestraint...

Page 56: ...nt in different To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybeltandlet it go backallthe way Thesafetybelt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child p...

Page 57: ...ong as possible by tilting the ltitch 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Run the vehicle s safety belt throughor around the restraint The child restraint instructians will show plate and pulling it don...

Page 58: ...the right front passenger s air bag inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating a...

Page 59: ...Tilt thelatch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulderbelt go esinfront of the child face or neck put it b e W the child restraint...

Page 60: ...fety belt quickly if you ever had to helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directionsto be sureit is sec...

Page 61: ...Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts a crash 0 Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are 1 49...

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Page 64: ...d 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 right away Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers and have them...

Page 65: ...ote Lock Control If Equipped TrWnk Theft Passlock New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting YourEngine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake ShiftingInto...

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Page 67: ...ing these plugs If you need a new key go to your retailerfor the correct key code When a new vehicle is delivered the retailer removes the key plug fiom the key and gives them tothe first owner NOTICE...

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

Page 69: ...h rear door security I b s that help prevent passengers from opening therearhoors of your vehicle from the inside The switchis located on the insideof the rear door To use oneof these locks I Move the...

Page 70: ...ck control transmitter supplied with your vehicle In addition the system illuminates the interior lights for a set period of time The remote lock control system consists of a receiver whichis located...

Page 71: ...d servicefacility could void authorization to use this equipment This system has a range of about 3 feet 1m upto 30 feet 9 m At timesyoumay notice a decrease in range Thisis normal for any remote keyl...

Page 72: ...selector is in PARK P or NEUTRAL N Matching Transmitter s To Your Vehicle Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter fromunlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lo...

Page 73: ...cing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body I I transferredtothesesurfacesmaydamage I Toreplacethebattery intheremotelockcontroltransmitter I thetransmitter I 1 2...

Page 74: ...doors should lock and unlock once This confirms the resynchronization If the doors do not lock and unlock see your retailer for service Trunk To unlock the trunk from the outside insert the key and tu...

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Page 77: ...tected and the system may need service See your retailerfor service In an emergency cal Assistance Centerat 1the Oldsmobile Roadside 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn...

Page 78: ...en the engine is running But even when the engine is not running you can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights START D This position s...

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Page 80: ...changethe way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your retailer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the p...

Page 81: ...outlet If the cord won t reach usea heavy duty three prong extensioncord rated for at least 15amps 4 Before startingthe engine be sureto unplug and storethe cord as it was before to keep it away from...

Page 82: ...ft lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle when the e e is running unless you have to I f you have left the engine running the vehic...

Page 83: ...R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to getout of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL...

Page 84: ...this happens have your vehicle serviced rightaway Until then you can use SECOND 2 when you are drivingless than 35mph 56 kmh and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D for higherspeeds THIRD 3 This positionis also us...

Page 85: ...shift speed in SECOND 2 when acceleratingor braking FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lowerfuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steephills or in deep snow or mud If the...

Page 86: ...rface is slippery and is not intendedfor continuous use or when the vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice snow or gravel Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your r...

Page 87: ...nd you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towinga trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer fkom...

Page 88: ...shift leveris not fullyin PARK P with the parking brake firmly set And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or otherscould be injured Don t leave...

Page 89: ...ure from the parking pawlin the transaxle so you canpull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of PARK P Your Oldsmobilehas a brake transaxle shift interlock You have to apply your regular brake...

Page 90: ...s and death You might have exhaust coming in if 0 0 0 0 0 0 Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged ina collision Your vehicle was d...

Page 91: ...closed in placecan let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle evenif the fan switch isat the highest setting Oneplace this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily NEVER park in...

Page 92: ...driver s window will open a small amount If the switch is pushed all the way back the window willgo all the way down To stopthe window whileit is lowering move the switch forward To raise the window...

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Page 94: ...lane change if the arrow flashes rapidly a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulbis burned out replaceit to help avoid an accident If the arrow doesn t go...

Page 95: ...k down to MIST then releaseit For more cycles hold the stalk down longer For steady wiping at low speed move the stalkup to the LO position For high speed wiping move the stalkup hrther to HI To stopt...

Page 96: ...use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield bl ocking When you release the button the washers will stop but the wipers will continue to wip...

Page 97: ...mph 40 km h When you apply your brake the cruise control shutsoff e e Cruisecontrol can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads o...

Page 98: ...desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shutsoff the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more youcan press the cruise control ACCE...

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Page 100: ...PanelLights Rotate theturn signal lever end cap up two positions to turn on Headlamps 0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps LicensePlateLamps InstrumentPanelLights Rotate the switch to OFF to turn all of the...

Page 101: ...educed brightness when The ignition is on The headlamp switch isin the OFF position or you have turnedon your parking lamps The light sensor detects daytimelight 0 The parking brakeis released and The...

Page 102: ...d on When the high beams are turned off the fog lamps will come on again fog lamps off Interior Lamps Instrument PanelIntensity Control You can brightenor dim the instrument panel cluster lights by ro...

Page 103: ...The OFF position will shut off the lamp completely even whena door is opened Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk Battery Saver Your vehicle is equipped witha battery saver fea...

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Page 105: ...u could hita vehicle onyour right Check your inside mirror or gl ance over your shoulder before changing lanes This switch is located onthe armrest of the driver s door Movethis switch tothe left or r...

Page 106: ...storage areas The upper compartment whichis also the armrest can be used to store maps gloves etc To open pull up on the driver s sideof the lid The lower areacan be used to store cassette tapes or co...

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Page 108: ...I Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle is equipped with two accessory power outlets Thereis one located at the front of the center console and one located on the passenger s side of the center console...

Page 109: ...airflow can be adjustedfor driving comfort by pushing and holding the switch forward until the sunroof moves to a desired position To close the sunroof push the switch forward and hold it until the s...

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Page 111: ...are A Fog Lamp Switch B Instrument Panel Intensity Control C Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever D Cruise Control Switches If Equipped E Horn F Instrument Panel Cluster G Windshield Wiper Washer Lever H I...

Page 112: ...l Cluster Your vehicle is equipped withthis cluster whichincludes indicator w d g lights and gages that me explained onthe following pages Be sure to read them SYSTEM THEFT CHECK OIL SERVICE VEHICLE S...

Page 113: ...an tell you howfar you have driven since you last reset it You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed zf the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer...

Page 114: ...rom injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with oneof your vehicle s functions As you will seein the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you...

Page 115: ...e wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the air bag system see AirBag in the Index I The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for about 20 seconds then...

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Page 117: ...rt your engine andit will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light stays on turn the ignition toOFF Or if the light comes on andthe chime sounds when you re driving stop as soon as possibl...

Page 118: ...shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index m This light comeson briefly when youturnyour ignition toON If this light comes onand stays on and you hear a chime the vehicle should promptly be...

Page 119: ...ystem is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep drivingyour vehicle withthis light on after a while your emission controls may not w...

Page 120: ...e emission control system on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required 0 Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your...

Page 121: ...ve steps have made the light turn off have your retailer or qualified service center check the vehicle Your retailer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic toolsto fix any mechanical or electrica...

Page 122: ...ine oil level should be checked Prior to checking the oil level be sure your vehicle has been shutoff for several minutes and is on a level surface Check the oillevel on your dipstick and bring it to...

Page 123: ...r vehicle will not be protected by passlock and you shouldsee your retailer CruiseLight CRUISE The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control LOW WASH The LOW WASH light will come on b...

Page 124: ...e on and you will hear a chime You still have a little fuel left but you should get more soon Here are four things that someowners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage At the ser...

Page 125: ...ioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Windows Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM FM Stereo AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control If...

Page 126: ...n off which will also t u r nthe climate control system off turnthe knob all the way to the left In any other setting the fan will run continuously Thefan must be on to run the air conditioning compre...

Page 127: ...it is pressed RECIRCULATION is available in a l lmodes except DEFOG and DEFROST It is not recommended to use this button in the floor mode with heat It is useful to quicklycool the vehicle on hot days...

Page 128: ...e Coolant Heater in the Index __ Defogging and Defrosting Windows Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows For each setting adjust the temperature control as desired To def...

Page 129: ...temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid onthe rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or anything else sharp o the insideof the rear window If you do you could cutor damage the warming g...

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Page 131: ...Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations Push the knob back into its stored posit...

Page 132: ...n Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting the Tone BASS Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass TREB Press this knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob...

Page 133: ...econds 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 Turnit to choose radio stations Push the k...

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Page 135: ...you dofor the radio The display willshow TP with a box aroundit and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape biasis set automatically When a metal or chrome tapeis inserted HI BIA...

Page 136: ...e tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the display and the tape d...

Page 137: ...or a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM F M 1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turnit to choose radio stations...

Page 138: ...ation Press SCAN again to stop scanning Settingthe Tone BASS Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will swi...

Page 139: ...he radio The display will show TP with a box aroundit and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape biasis set automatically When a metal or chrome tapeis inserted HI BIASappears on...

Page 140: ...selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning SCAN will appearon the display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning AM FM Press this button to p...

Page 141: ...displays an error number writeit down and provideit 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 volu...

Page 142: ...the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this buttonis pressed first Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of...

Page 143: ...ow that your radio is secure Unlockingthe Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 LOC appears whenthe ignition is on 2...

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Page 145: ...ette tapes should be stored in their cases awayfrom contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they maynot operate properly or may causefailure of the tape player Your tape player sh...

Page 146: ...degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully Store them in their original cases...

Page 147: ...4 12 4 13 4 14 4 16 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain andon Wet Roads 4 19 4 20 4 21 4...

Page 148: ...ntable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going...

Page 149: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu what i...

Page 150: ...her 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 as we ve s...

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Page 152: ...ut that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesightall play a part So do alco...

Page 153: ...onger brake life If your engineever stops while you re driving brake normally but don t pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some p...

Page 154: ...els is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels Meanb lock systemcan changethe brake pressure faster than anydriver could The comp...

Page 155: ...teering Tips Driving on Curves It s importantto take curvesat a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here s why Experienced driver or begi...

Page 156: ...the curve and then accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you come over a hill and find a truck sto...

Page 157: ...to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving IOFF ROAD RECO...

Page 158: ...cates it s a l lright 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 empty of approaching traffic Do not get t...

Page 159: ...overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three typesof skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels aren t rolling In the steering or...

Page 160: ...acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may notrealize the surfaceis slippery until your vehicleis skidding...

Page 161: ...lyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older the...

Page 162: ...ddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving ondrypavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to seero...

Page 163: ...avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them J I Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You couldlose control...

Page 164: ...g usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive to...

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Page 166: ...o the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Tryto blend smoothlywith the trafficflow Once you are on the...

Page 167: ...ave you checked all levels Lumps Are theyall working Are the lenses clean Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires...

Page 168: ...the road inless than a secund and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware thatit can happen Then here are some tips Make sure your vehicleis well ventilat...

Page 169: ...ould get sohot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hiIl You could crash Shift downto let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope 0 S...

Page 170: ...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 und...

Page 171: ...ow orice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F OOC and freezing rain b...

Page 172: ...he sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice...

Page 173: ...xhaust gasesunder your vehicle Thiscan cause deadly CO carbonmonoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You can tseeit orsmell it so you might not know it is in yourvehicle Clear aw...

Page 174: ...e 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 exercises every half hour or so until help comes Recreational Vehicle To...

Page 175: ...l Module Cluster This will prevent your battery fromdraining whiletowing See Instrument Panel Fuse Block Left in Section6 for the location of these fuses 5 T u r nthe ignition switchto ACC 6 Shiftyour...

Page 176: ...FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 Loading Your Vehicle m CTR RR TOTAL LBS KG I MAX LOADING GVWR SA MEAS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT X X X CO LD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPED PRESSURE RTG PSIKPa Two labels on your vehicl...

Page 177: ...e Weight Rating The GVWR includesthe weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceedthe GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle And...

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Page 179: ...peeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer Ifyou do here are...

Page 180: ...trailering information or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication C...

Page 181: ...er 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 h...

Page 182: ...w the manufacturer s recommendationfor attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slack so you canturn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on...

Page 183: ...m of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if pos...

Page 184: ...iler bulbs are still working Driving On Grades NOTICE Do not towon steep continuous grades exceeding 6 miles 9 6 k m Extended higher than normal engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage...

Page 185: ...lace chocks under the trailer wheels 3 When the chocks are in place releasethe regular brakes untilthe chocks absorb the load W e n You Are Readyto Leave After Parking ona Hill 1 Apply your regular br...

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Page 187: ...an occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 8 5 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 15 Cooling System 5 22 Changing a Flat Tire 5 32 Compact...

Page 188: ...Toturn off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashersare on your turn signalsmn t work Other Warning Devices...

Page 189: ...in enough electricityto If you don t follow these stepsexactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you I OTICE Ignoringthese steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t...

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Page 191: ...5 Find the positive and negative te Fans or other moving engine parts caniajareyou badly Keep your baneawayfrom moving parts once the engineisrunning...

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Page 193: ...othe battery is much less Now startthe vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs...

Page 194: ...nce it was factory new by adding aftemarket 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 ha...

Page 195: ...rs ride in a vehiclethat is bemg towed Never towfaster than safeor posted speeds Never tow withdamagedparts not fully secured Never getunder your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck Alway...

Page 196: ...E Continued Towing 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...

Page 197: ...d NOTICE Continued Towing 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 an...

Page 198: ...ge on vehicle s instrument panel see EngineCoo If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine your dant Temperature Gage in the Index You will also find a low coolant level waming light on your vehicle s instrum...

Page 199: ...there is no sign of steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood I f you keepdrivingwhen your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stopyour engineif it...

Page 200: ...y 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be...

Page 201: ...ectric Engine CoolingFans I k I I I CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood ca start up even when the engine is not runnimg and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any...

Page 202: ...burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could causean engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drivethe vehicle 1 NOT...

Page 203: ...nk pressure cap is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more infomation I Steam and scaldmg liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burnyou badly They are under pressur...

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Page 205: ...col and it will burn if the engine parts arehot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 1 You canremove thecoolantm g et a n k pressure cap when the cooling system inclu ding the coalimt surge tank...

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Page 207: ...re cap Be sure the pressure cap is tight Checkthe levelin the a g e tankwhen thecooling system has cooled down If the coolantisn t at the proper level repeatSteps 1to 3 and reinstall the pressure cap...

Page 208: ...cle under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the roadif possible If a tire goes flat the next...

Page 209: ...the compact sparecover to the left to removeit Lift and removethe cover See CompactSpareTire later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare You will find thejacking instructions lab...

Page 210: ...r nthe wing nut tothe left and remove it Then lift off the adapter a d remove tbe spare tire Remove thejack and wheel wrench from the trunk Your vehicle sjack and wheel wrench are stored in a foam tr...

Page 211: ...no1 t r yto remove the nut capsfrom the wheel cover Give the cover asharppull or gently pryon the edge of the cover to remove it from the wheel 2 Some models are equipped with aluminum wheels Remove...

Page 212: ...e wheel wrench toloosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet 4 Position thejack and raise the jack head untilit fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flat tire Put the comp...

Page 213: ...properly positioned can damagethe vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoidpersonal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit thejack lift head into the proper location befareraising the veh...

Page 214: ...vehicle In an emergency you 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 toget all therust or dirt off Never use oil or grease onstuds or...

Page 215: ...ncorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts If yon have to replace t...

Page 216: ...age thecover or the spare Stori 7 the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stopor collision loose equi...

Page 217: ...vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place I I The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact s...

Page 218: ...ompact spare is made to perform well at speeds up to65 mph 105km h for distances up to 3 000 miles 5 000 km so you can finish your trip and have your full size tire repaired or replaced where you want...

Page 219: ...nSand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck bu you must use caution A...

Page 220: ...the area around your front wheels Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheelsas little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press light...

Page 221: ...6 2 6 3 6 5 6 5 6 7 6 8 6 11 6 16 6 17 6 1 8 6 21 6 22 6 23 6 24 6 27 6 28 6 34 6 42 6 43 6 45 6 46 6 50 6 51 6 52 6 59 6 59 6 60 6 60 6 60...

Page 222: ...you want todo some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper se...

Page 223: ...leaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814in the United Statesand CGSB3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed byt...

Page 224: ...er or not his fuel containsMMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containingMMTareused spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission control system performance may...

Page 225: ...ailability ask anauto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you llbe driving You can also write us at the following addressfor advice Just tell us where you re go...

Page 226: ...on it will spring back to the right If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline canspray outon you if you open the fuel filler captoo quickly This...

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Page 228: ...ne parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful notto drop or sp...

Page 229: ...elease handle before lifting Lift the hood release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop rodinto the slot marked PROP ROD Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on pro...

Page 230: ...A Engine Coolant Surge Tank D Engine Oil Dipstick B Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Brake Fluid Reservoir C Engine Oil Fill Cap F AirCleaner G Battery H Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 10...

Page 231: ...level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea tocheck your engine oil every timeyou get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level gro...

Page 232: ...il is ator below theADD line thenyou llneed to add at least one quart of oil But you must use the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specif...

Page 233: ...engine oil fill cap is located on thefront of the engine Be sureto fill it enough toput the level somewherein the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through 6 13...

Page 234: ...oil container If you have youroil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engineis American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for y...

Page 235: ...your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to advise if you think something should be added When to Change EngineOil If any on...

Page 236: ...anufacturer 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 filterbefor...

Page 237: ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid It is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level A transaxle fluid leak is the only reasonfor fluid loss If a leak occurs takethe vehicle to your Oldsmobile retail faci...

Page 238: ...oblem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating in the Index A 50 50 mixture of water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection downto 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to 265O F...

Page 239: ...engine could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheatwarning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could beburned Use a 50 50 mixtureof clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE I f you us...

Page 240: ...ine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engineand radiator are hot When you engine is...

Page 241: ...pressure cap a GM cap is recommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermost in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator untilth...

Page 242: ...d It is not necessary to reguldy check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicatea problem Have the sy...

Page 243: ...Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap labeled Add wxsher fluid untilthe tnnkis fbll WASHER FIJ JlD OmY 6 23...

Page 244: ...tem fured sincea leak means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add...

Page 245: ...BRAKE When your bmke fluidf a to alow level your brake warning light w i l lcome on See Brake System W m Light 9 in the hdex NOTICE 0 0...

Page 246: ...cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsat...

Page 247: ...hicle 1scomplex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When y...

Page 248: ...your retailer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bdb Replacmeat This section describes bulb changing pr...

Page 249: ...2 Carefullypull directly up on the two latches 6 29...

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Page 251: ...A Back up Lamp B Taillamp Stoplamp C Rear Turn SignalLamp 6 31...

Page 252: ...2 Gently pull back the trunk t r i m 3 Remove the threeplastic wingnuts 6 32...

Page 253: ...the backplate 6 Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them fromthe i socket Replace the bulb 7 Reverse the steps to reassemble therearlamp assembly and mount to the car Make sure that all sixtabs are secu...

Page 254: ...moved in different ways For the proper type and length see Capacities and Specifications in the Index Here s how to remove the Sheppard s Hook type 1 Pull the windshield wiperarrn away from the 2 Push...

Page 255: ...when youhit a pothole Keep tiresat the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents I f your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them Inflation Tire Pressure The...

Page 256: ...rly inflated evenwhen they re underinflated esure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire Inspectionand Rotation Tires should be rot...

Page 257: ...cy youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire in the Index When It s Timefor...

Page 258: ...tires with those not having a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type bias bias belted or radial as your original tires Mixing tires could cause...

Page 259: ...ire Pedomance Criteria P C standards Treadwear The treadwear grade isa comparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test cours...

Page 260: ...ded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately orin combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure Wheel Alig1 Bt and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle w...

Page 261: ...yourtires lose air and make you lose control You could havea collisionin which youor others could beinjured Always usethe correct wheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement NOTICE The wrong wheel...

Page 262: ...can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space When you use...

Page 263: ...ey set 0 Carefully scrapeoff any excess stain Use a clean cloth or sponge and change to a clean area often A soft brush may be usedif stains are stubborn 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning clean th...

Page 264: ...cleaner See your retailerfor this product Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap and wipe dry with asoft cloth Then letthe leather dry naturally Do not u...

Page 265: ...ften GM Glass Cleaner GM Part No 1050427 or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass Don t use abrasive cleaners on glass because they may cau...

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Page 267: ...e and other salts ice melting agents roadoil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Washthe vehicle a...

Page 268: ...vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with...

Page 269: ...aint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehi...

Page 270: ...or All Cleaner 12345721 2 5 sq f t Synthetic Chamois 12345725 12oz 0 354 L Silicone Tire Shine 12377964 16oz 0 473 L Finish Enhancer 12377966 16 oz 0 473 L Cleaner Wax 12377984 16 oz 0 473 L Surface C...

Page 271: ...bottom of your sparetire cover It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this labelis This is the legal identifierfor yourvehicle It appearson e your VIN a plate in the front comer of the i...

Page 272: ...is protected by fuses one for each headlamp in thefuse block An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away dshield Wipers rne win...

Page 273: ...pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radioor cigarette lighter and useits fuse if it isthe correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Also there are spare fuses i...

Page 274: ...ers Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control Turn Signals Power Mirrors Air Bag HAZARD LPS IPCIHVAC BATT MICRO RELAY TRUNKREL CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY DR LOCK MICRO RELAY...

Page 275: ...HVAC BLOWER D CRUISE E FOG LPS F INT LPS GtRGUIT G RDO BATT H SUNROOF G H CIRCUIT BRKR PWR m o w s MICRO RELAY FOG LPS Usage Instrument PanelLights Dimtiiler Cruise Control Climate Control System Crui...

Page 276: ...ompartment fuse block is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment near the air cleaner Fuse Maxi Fuses 1 2 Usage Ignition Switch Left Hand Electrical Center Power Seats Power Mirrors Doo...

Page 277: ...k Brakes Cooling Fans Rear Defog Not Used Anti Lock Brakes CoolingFan W A C Blower Climate Control Cooling Fans Cooling Fans 35 36 37 38 Usage Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic...

Page 278: ...ated0 2 Sensor Ignition System Back up Lamps Brake Transaxle ShiftInterlock Horn Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Rear Defog Daytime Running Lamps Climate Control System Fuel Pump Injectors Gen...

Page 279: ...igerant 3100 Engine 4 5 quarts 4 3 L 3100 Engine 13 6 quarts 12 9L AirConditioning Seerefrigerant charge label under the hood FuelTank 15 0 gallons 56 8L Tire Pressures Sizes SeeTire Loading Informati...

Page 280: ...5 i i r I N Engine Coae ype I ie I I I ijll M 76 r...

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Page 283: ...uction How this Section is Organized P a r tA Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip City Definition Short TripKity Intervals Long Trip HighwayDefinition Long TripMghway Intervals 7 7 Short Trip Ci...

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Page 285: ...r retailer s servicedepartment or another qualified servicecenter do thesejobs be dangerous In trying to do some jobs you can be seriously injured Do your own maintenance work only if you have the req...

Page 286: ...ailer This part tells 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 supported se...

Page 287: ...ause engine oilto break down soonex or other commercial application Short TripKity Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000Miles...

Page 288: ...7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whicheveroccurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50 000km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement FuelTank Cap and Lines Inspection Ev...

Page 289: ...e interval after150 000miles 240 000 km failure toperformthismaintenanceitemwillnotnullify See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following the emission warranty or limit r...

Page 290: ...MILEAGE MILEAGE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL SERVICEDBY DATE I...

Page 291: ...otate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0 Change engineoil and f...

Page 292: ...ion Control Service An Emission Control Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An EmissionControl Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires S...

Page 293: ...Control Service 42 000 Miles 70 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control...

Page 294: ...DATE I MILEAGE ACTUAL SERVICEDBY DATE I MILEAGE DATE I 7 1 1 2...

Page 295: ...e 60 000Miles 100 000 km 17 Change engineoil and filter or every3months whichever occursfirst 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt 0 Replace air cleaner filter 0 Inspect fuel tank cap andlines for da...

Page 296: ...km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 72 000Miles 120 000 km 17 Change engine oil and filter or every3 months whichever occursfist Rotat...

Page 297: ...tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission ControlService rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engineoil and filte...

Page 298: ...ion Control Service for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote f rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Ro...

Page 299: ...every 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service 100 000 Miles 166 000 km 0 Inspect sparkplug wires 17 Replace spark plugs 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle...

Page 300: ...ny of these conditions thefluid and filter donot require changing 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0 Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engi...

Page 301: ...meintervalafter 150 000miles 240000 km failure toperformthismaintenance item willnotnullify See Owner Checks and Services and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following the emission warranty or limit...

Page 302: ...n Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37500km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first U Rotate tires See T i r...

Page 303: ...oil and filter or every12 months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional infomation See...

Page 304: ...erany of these conditions the fluid and filter donot require changing 32 C or higher 52 500 Miles 87500 km Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire...

Page 305: ...les 112500 km 0 Change engineoil and filter or every12months whichever occursfirst 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper An Emission Control Service rotation pattern a...

Page 306: ...ontrol Service Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspect...

Page 307: ...or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as foundin taxi police or delivery service lfyou do not useyour vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid an...

Page 308: ...e Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index for further details At Least Oncea Month Tire Inflation Check Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures See Tires in the Indexfor fbrther details Cas...

Page 309: ...r blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Alsosee Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Inspection...

Page 310: ...P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle needs service 1 When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow th...

Page 311: ...ady to applythe regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move Park ona fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To check t...

Page 312: ...and Seal Inspection Inspect the complete exhaust s y s m Inspect the body near e exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor...

Page 313: ...Brake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE Power Steering System Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Windshield Washer Solvent Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots...

Page 314: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional informationfrom Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance recei...

Page 315: ...r Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 33...

Page 316: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 34...

Page 317: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICEDBY READING 7 35...

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Page 319: ...nce for Text Telephone TTY Users Features andBenefits 8 5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 8 6 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 6 Courtesy Transportation 8 7 GM Participation in an Alternative Dis...

Page 320: ...wever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEPONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management Normally concerns can be quickl...

Page 321: ...54 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate InMexico 525 625 3256 e InPuerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish In the U S V...

Page 322: ...Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada write to Refer to your W a r r a n t y and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses ofGM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile ple...

Page 323: ...arest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmob...

Page 324: ...ion and it s our way to make sure you re able to get out even when your car is in For sarne day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10miles 16 km If your vehicle requires overnight...

Page 325: ...d party can assistin arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile volu...

Page 326: ...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 327: ...l Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 ColonelSamDrive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Servicemanuals owner s manuals and other s...

Page 328: ...cifications for the 1998 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERWCE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service Ge...

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Page 331: ...ce Tire 6 40 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 48 Antenna Fixed 3 22 Antifreeze 6 18 hti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 2 53 4 7 Brakes 2 53 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 18 AppearanceCare 6 42 AppearanceCareMateri...

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Page 335: ...nce 8 4 Heating 3 4 Headlamps 2 36 High BeamHeadlamps 2 30 Highway Hypnosis 4 22 HillandMountainRoads 4 22 Hitches Trailer 4 35 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Release 6 8 Horn 2 28 Hydroplaning 4 18 I...

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Page 337: ...untainRoads 4 22 Multifunction Lever 2 29 Net Convenience 2 43 Neutral Automatic Transaxle 2 19 NewVehicle Break In 2 13 Nightvision 4 15 Selecting the Right Schedule 7 4 Odometer 2 49 Odometer Trip 2...

Page 338: ...eationalVehicleTowing Refpigmants Air Conditioning i e Remote Lock Control t _ Restraints Checking Child Head ReplacingParts After aCr System Check safety Belt Extender Safety Belt Reminder Light 1 7...

Page 339: ...andSymbols 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 4 SeatAdjuster 1 2 1 52 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 14 Use During Pregnancy 1 19 Seatback Reclining Front 1 4 Seats FoldingRear 1 5 ManualFront 1 2...

Page 340: ...33 SunVisors 2 44 Sunroof 2 45 Supplemental Restraint System 1 20 Surge Tank coolant 5 15 How to Add Coolant 5 17 Skidding 4 13 SurgeTankPressure Cap 6 21 Symbols Vehicle v Synchronization 2 10 Tacho...

Page 341: ...h 4 37 Hitches 4 35 Maintenance When Towing 4 40 Making TWS 4 37 ParkingonHills 4 39 Passingwitha 4 37 TorqueLock 2 25 SafetyChains 4 36 Tongueweight 4 34 Total Weight on Tires 4 35 Towing 4 32 TurnSi...

Page 342: ...y i Loading 4 30 Storage 6 28 Visor VaniSy Mirrors 2 44 Visors Sun Ventilation System 3 6...

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