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Summary of Contents for 1998 Intrigue

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Page 3: ...nderdifferent conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to doif you have a problem while driving suchas a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here the manualte...

Page 4: ...ehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 10422802A Third Edition...

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

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

Page 7: ...our vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK a FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have t o do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols II on some of your controls WINDSH...

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Page 9: ...They re forEveryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to WearSafety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Positi...

Page 10: ...driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal whenyou don t wantto Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving c...

Page 11: ...raise or lower the seat push the switch up or down To raise or lower the front portion of your seat push the front of the switch up or down To raise or lower the rear portion of your seat push the rea...

Page 12: ...ecause it won t be against your body Instead it will be in front of you In a crash you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo...

Page 13: ...yone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag...

Page 14: ...e 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 you...

Page 15: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes t Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s justa seat on wheels 1 7...

Page 16: ...Get it up to speed Then stop thevehicle The rider doesn t stop P The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 8...

Page 17: ...anel or thesafety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That swhy safety belts make s...

Page 18: ...not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection...

Page 19: ...part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to seehow see Seats in the...

Page 20: ...just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less Likely to slide under thelap belt If you slidunder it the belt would applyforce at your abdomen Thi...

Page 21: ...red position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move theadjuster to where you want it try tomove it down without squeezing the release lever to make s...

Page 22: ...y hurtif 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 A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t...

Page 23: ...e You 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 notat the pelvic bones This could ca...

Page 24: ...ve toofar forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure in...

Page 25: ...y injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straightso it can work properly or ask your retailer to fix it...

Page 26: ...cy 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 surethe belt is outof the way I f you slam the door on it you can damage b...

Page 27: ...ature If this happens justlet the belt go back all the way and start again Supplemental Restraint System SRS This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or airbag system Your vehicle has...

Page 28: ...They aren t designed to inflate at all in rollover rear side or low speed frontal crashes And for unrestrained occupants reduced force air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than mor...

Page 29: ...ned for them Young children and infantsneed the protection that achild restraint system can provide Alwayssecure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the part of this manual called Childr...

Page 30: ...the Air Bag System Works 1 Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1...

Page 31: ...e somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as aparked car the threshold level will be higher The airbag is not designed to inflatein rollovers...

Page 32: ...it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel...

Page 33: ...vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information about theair bag system Themodule records information about the readiness of the system when the sensors areact...

Page 34: ...g Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want the system to inflate while someone is...

Page 35: ...in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap ShoulderBelt The positionsnext to the windows have lap shoulder belts Here...

Page 36: ...does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the releasebutton on the buckle is positioned so you would...

Page 37: ...d cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest Theseparts of the body are best ableto take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if th...

Page 38: ...e comfort guide pulls the 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 c...

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

Page 40: ...then slide the guide ontothe clip Rotate theguide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position u 4 Buckle p...

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

Page 42: ...up to some age must be restrained while in avehicle Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed This is true even ifyour vehiclehas red...

Page 43: ...enoughfor one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because an infant s neck is weak and...

Page 44: ...il a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25mph 40km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on...

Page 45: ...restraint take into considerationnot only the child sweight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will beused child restraints An infant...

Page 46: ...ints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9kg 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 support they need in a cras...

Page 47: ...ward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who arefrom 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to102cm in height or up to around four yearsof age One type a convertible r...

Page 48: ...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 lap...

Page 49: ...r rather thanthe 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 passenger seat Here s why A ch...

Page 50: ...th 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...

Page 51: ...ctions will show you how If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be a...

Page 52: ...sure it issecure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger...

Page 53: ...e and pulling it along the belt 4 5 Buckle the belt Make surethe release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety beltquickly if you ever had to To tighten the belt pull its fre...

Page 54: ...ir bag inflates evenif your vehicle has reduced forcefrontal air bags Thisis because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag Alwayssecurea rear facing c...

Page 55: ...ctions will show you how 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 a...

Page 56: ...e it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger c...

Page 57: ...only oneperson at atime Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the childtoward the centerof the...

Page 58: ...ay in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portio...

Page 59: ...ht keep a safety belt system from doing itsjob have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apartunder impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed geta new on...

Page 60: ...f i NOTES 1 52...

Page 61: ...s Entry System Trunk Theft Passlock New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK P Shift...

Page 62: ...le with the ignition key is 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 le...

Page 63: ...er orRoadside Assistance has a code for your key If you need a new master key contact your retailer who can obtain the correctkey code or inan emergency call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at 1 800 44...

Page 64: ...your vehicle This may not be so obvious You increasethe chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock yourdoors and you willbe far bet...

Page 65: ...vehicle from the inside To use one of these locks 1 Open one of the rear doors 2 On the inside of the rear door will be a lock Insert your master key into this lock and turn it upward This will engag...

Page 66: ...Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key is in ON 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch...

Page 67: ...by the owner Last Door Closed Locking is activated by either the power door lock switch inside the vehicle or by pressing the LOCK on the remote keyless entrytransmitter After pressing thepower door...

Page 68: ...g feature will be enabled when the vehicle is shipped from the factory Disconnecting the vehicle s battery for up to ayear will not change the programmed mode of the Last Door Closed Locking feature K...

Page 69: ...ng rainy or snowy weather Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps tothe left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having...

Page 70: ...command The selection and programming of the lock and unlock modes are independent of each other The following modes are available for either lockor unlock verification Mode 1 No Verification Mode 2...

Page 71: ...another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you...

Page 72: ...er Make sure the halves are together tightly so water won t get in Resynchronize and then test the transmitter Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have changed the battery...

Page 73: ...ehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can system toits highest speedwith the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all...

Page 74: ...our key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will be locked And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in alighted spot close allwindows and lock...

Page 75: ...vice If the SECURITY light comes on while the engine is running aproblem has been detected and the system may need service Seeyour retailer for service In an emergency call the Oldsmobile Roadside Ass...

Page 76: ...e ACC if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed This position lets you turn off the ignition ON C This position is where the key returns after you start the vehicle With the engine off you can use...

Page 77: ...torpedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idlespeed will go down as your engine gets warm I NOTICE Holding yourkey in START for longer than 15 seconds at a...

Page 78: ...rm properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the partof this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in theIndex Engine Coolant Heater If Eq...

Page 79: ...three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cordwon t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sureto unplug and store the cord as it was...

Page 80: ...ur engine because your vehicle can t move easily It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leaveyo...

Page 81: ...ansaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after yourvehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to getout of snow ice orsand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the I...

Page 82: ...t gears as you go faster something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle canbe damaged So if this happens have your vehicle serviced rightaway Until t...

Page 83: ...engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use iton very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift leveris put in FIRST l the transaxle...

Page 84: ...rake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot theparking brake pedal will follow itto the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overhea...

Page 85: ...n when you re onfairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towinga Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2...

Page 86: ...ft lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If youcan it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your...

Page 87: ...ease the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever outof PARK P into the gear that you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK...

Page 88: ...y with allthe windows downto 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your En gineWhile You re Parked It s better not to park with the enginer...

Page 89: ...shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Tr...

Page 90: ...er can still control all windows with the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK switch for normal window operation A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You...

Page 91: ...n r n Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal lever has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane change To signal a turn mo...

Page 92: ...d out bulbs and then check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3 4 mile 1 2 km Headlamp High LowBeam Changer To chang...

Page 93: ...be very useful in light rain or snow Push the lever up to INT intermittent then turn the band located on the lever to adjust the delay time Rotatethe band down for a longer delay up for ashorter delay...

Page 94: ...id on the windshield push the button on the end of the lever The wipers will run for several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed I CAUTION In freezing weather don t use your was...

Page 95: ...n t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning and you could lose control Don t use cruis...

Page 96: ...se you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Th...

Page 97: ...hicle will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When...

Page 98: ...ment Panel Lights Turn the end of the lever to this symbol to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps zoo Turn the endof the lever to this symbol to turn on the parking and other operating lam...

Page 99: ...up either When it s dark enough outside your front turn signal lamps will turn off and your headlamps and parking lamps will turn on When it s bright enough outside your headlamps will go off and your...

Page 100: ...ness of the instrumentpanel lights Turn the dial down to decrease the brightness Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened several lamps come on These lamps are courtesy lamps They make it easy for you t...

Page 101: ...nition is turned to ON 0 The door handle is released or 0 An illumination period of 50 seconds has elapsed If during theillumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be cance...

Page 102: ...e interior lamps will slowly fade out The lamps will fade out before the 25 seconds have elapsed if you Turn the ignition to ON 0 Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped...

Page 103: ...orback to the day position pull the lever toward you ElectrochromicDaymight Rearview Mirror with Compassand Map Lamps If Equipped Your vehicle may have an automatic electrochromic dayhight rearview mi...

Page 104: ...leaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon lea...

Page 105: ...display will show a compass direction after five seconds Compass calibration may be necessary See Compass Calibration following Compass Calibration To place thecompass into calibrationmode press both...

Page 106: ...Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat A CAUTION I A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles lo...

Page 107: ...olders are located in the rear of the front console Pulldown to use the cupholders To open the storage area press back on the front edge and lift the cover The consolehas two cupholders cassette tape...

Page 108: ...htray and lighter are needed insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary open cupholder in front of the shift lever The lighter outlet is locatedjust below the heating and air conditioning contr...

Page 109: ...again to stop the power sunroof at a desired position Your sunroof also has a vent feature It can be activated from the closed sunroof position by pressing the front of the switch To close press the r...

Page 110: ...Instrument Panel Your Information System J B M P 2 50...

Page 111: ...ivesafely and economically The main components of your instrument panel are A Side Window Defogger Vent B Instrument Panel Outlets C Instrument Panel Cluster D Cruise Control ON OFF Switch E Glove Box...

Page 112: ...Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 2 52...

Page 113: ...needs to be replaced Take your vehicle to the dealer tohave this done The dealerwill have the new cluster odometer set to the mileage of the old odometer clusterif at all possible But if it can t then...

Page 114: ...reset it To set it tozero press the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE I D...

Page 115: ...ate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning...

Page 116: ...rn the ignition key to ON If the light doesn tcome on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when...

Page 117: ...towed for service When the ignition is on the brake system waming light will also come on when you set your parking brake The light willstay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays...

Page 118: ...the button again The warning light should go off See Enhanced Traction System in the Index for more information The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running...

Page 119: ...ions may exist if the low traction light comes on so adjust your driving accordingly Engine Coolant Temperature Gage C You have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage moves into...

Page 120: ...e that emissionsare at acceptablelevels for the life of the vehicle helpingto produce a cleaner environment The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to indicatethat there is a pro...

Page 121: ...on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the velzicle Find a safeplace to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 se...

Page 122: ...e fuel brand you use It willrequire at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your retailer or qualified service cent...

Page 123: ...h If the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the lightstays on stopthe vehicle on a level surface and turn the engineoff Check the oil level usin...

Page 124: ...operly Yourvehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your retailer Cruise Light CRUISE The CRUISElight comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index This...

Page 125: ...e Oil Whento Change and Maintenance Schedule in the Index To reset the CHANGEOIL light see Engine Oil in the Index Fuel Gr 2 0 Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left when the ignit...

Page 126: ...ck to show you it s working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed Service VehicleSoon Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON to show that SERVICE VEHICLE SOON the b...

Page 127: ...Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Setting the Clock AM FM Stereowith Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control...

Page 128: ...the system Turn this knob toward red to the right for warmer air Turn it toward blue tothe left for cooler air Mode Push Buttons The upper row of push buttons control the direction of airflow For each...

Page 129: ...hot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the load on the compressor which should help fuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use RECIRCULATE with the...

Page 130: ...ooling is needed use VENT and the outside air button to direct air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosti...

Page 131: ...ture The passenger temperature will not be shown in the display For the most efficient operation you should press the AUTO button and set the system temperature The system will select the best fan spe...

Page 132: ...rough the instrument panel outlets e e BI LEV This directs air two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts a...

Page 133: ...our lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some timesthan others On cold days use LOWER The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your vehic...

Page 134: ...ng fan is running 0 0 0 Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the insi...

Page 135: ...ear window If you do you could cut or damage the warminggrid and the repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audiosystem has been designed to operate easily a...

Page 136: ...Finding aStation 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 Push the knob ba...

Page 137: ...n Press SCANagain to stop scanning Setting theTone 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 switch...

Page 138: ...o for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and anarrow 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...

Page 139: ...pe 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 displayand the tape direct...

Page 140: ...e what is normally shown on the display station or time press the RCL button until you see the display you want then hold the RCL button until the display flashes If you press the button when the igni...

Page 141: ...epeat the steps for each pushbutton P SCAN Press SCAN formore than two seconds and P SCAN will appear on the display The radio will go to the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons stop for a...

Page 142: ...tape may not be in squarely Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over While the tape is playing use the VOL FADE BAL TREB BASS TONE SEEK and SCAN controls justas you do forthe radio The TONE contr...

Page 143: ...be automatically set whenever you play a cassette tape This button is notavailable on the Bose radio SEEK Press the up or down arrow to search for the next or previous selection on the tape Your tape...

Page 144: ...c is playing a box will appear around CD on the display If you select atone setting for your CD it will be activated each time you play a CD The tone setting function is not available on the Bose radi...

Page 145: ...change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the displayyou want then hold the button until the display flashes While elapsed time is showing EL TM...

Page 146: ...e tray back into the magazine slot Repeat this procedure for loading up to 12discs in the magazine Once you have loaded the discs in the magazine slide open the door of the compact disc CD changer Pus...

Page 147: ...urred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate 0 E30 Disc Label Side Up If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the...

Page 148: ...en in elapsed time mode When a new track starts toplay the track number will also appear Press RCL a third time and the time of day will be displayed SEEK Press the SEEK down arrow while playing a CD...

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

Page 150: ...code contact your retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15seconds between steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the ignitionto ACCESSORY or ON Turn the...

Page 151: ...set radio station When playing a cassette tape press PROG to hear the other side of a tape that is playing When using the CD changer this button will seek the next selection Understanding Radio Recept...

Page 152: ...me slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly NOTICE Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle like a tape player CB radio mobile telephone ortwo way radio be sureyou can add whatyou want...

Page 153: ...a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassettewith pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassetteis available through your retail facilit...

Page 154: ...r located in the rear window Be sure that the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched and that the lines on the glass are not damaged If the inside surface is damaged it could interfere wit...

Page 155: ...4 6 4 6 4 11 4 13 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 4 17 4 20 4 2 1 4 22 4 23 4 23 4 25...

Page 156: ...ventable 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 goi...

Page 157: ...ink alcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcoholand then drive But wha...

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

Page 159: ...person s system can make crashinjuries 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 cha...

Page 160: ...onds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play apart So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of asecond a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100km h tr...

Page 161: ...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 may take longer tostop and the brake pedal will behar...

Page 162: ...st of available tire and road conditions You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stoprolling the computer wi...

Page 163: ...ight in the Index Enhanced Traction System If Equipped Your vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Traction System ETS that limitswheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions Thesyst...

Page 164: ...n the system off if your vehicle ever getsstuck in sand mud ice orsnow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system on or off press the button on the console Your Enhanced Traction System...

Page 165: ...standthis The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you re in a curve speed is the one...

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

Page 167: ...0 If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the acceleratorand then if there is nothing in theway steer so that your vehicle straddles t...

Page 168: ...our shoulder and check the blind spot 0 Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of...

Page 169: ...vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedaland quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready...

Page 170: ...keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If you re tired pull off...

Page 171: ...night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the insideof the glass can build up a filmcaused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzleand flash more than clean glass would making the pupilsof you...

Page 172: ...signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled wi...

Page 173: ...reflections from trees telephone poles or othervehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just isn ta hard and fa...

Page 174: ...time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving 0 Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busyenough to need it When a light turns green andjust befor...

Page 175: ...ve a clear view of the freeway as you drive alongthe entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the...

Page 176: ...rtable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for along trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of c...

Page 177: ...road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here aresome tips 0 0 0 Make sureyour vehicle is well ventil...

Page 178: ...he ignitionoff is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill Yo...

Page 179: ...l 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 un...

Page 180: ...ou can get wet ice when it s about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed b...

Page 181: ...can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear I f you see a patch of ice ahe...

Page 182: ...xhaustgases under yourvehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcomeyou and kill you You can t see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clea...

Page 183: ...from the cold But do it as littleas possible Preserve the fuel as long asyou 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...

Page 184: ...carry more than 147pounds 75kg inyour trunk Do not load yourvehicle any heavier than the GVWR or either the maximum front or rear GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break or it can change the w...

Page 185: ...fy what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle you should read the informationin Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just drivingyour...

Page 186: ...limit restrictions when towing a trailer Don t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers or no more than 55 mph 90 km h to save wear on your vehicle sparts Three important consideration...

Page 187: ...g hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer...

Page 188: ...cturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave justenough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to dragon the ground...

Page 189: ...r me 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 possibl...

Page 190: ...ade If you don t shift down you might have to useyour brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70M h to r...

Page 191: ...railer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drivebelts cooling system and bra...

Page 192: ...f i NOTES 4 38...

Page 193: ...ems that can occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 9 5 15 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 24 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 25 Changing a Flat Tir...

Page 194: ...el to make your front and rear turnsignal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn offthe flashers press the...

Page 195: ...ontain enough electricityto If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you burn you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that woul...

Page 196: ...aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio I NOTICE 4 Open the hoods and locate thebatteries If youleave your radio on it could b...

Page 197: ...the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there I...

Page 198: ...s once the engine is running Before you connect the cables hereare some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or ametal engine part Don t connectpo...

Page 199: ...al if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to thegood battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step Theother end of the negative cable do...

Page 200: ...battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 12 Try to start the vehicle with the d...

Page 201: ...nt That your vehicle has front wheel drive The make model and year of your vehicle Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives...

Page 202: ...ave the ignition key turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing service Do not use the vehicle s steering co...

Page 203: ...e outward side Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower arm These slots are to be used when securing to NOTICE car carrier equipment Take care not to to damage the brake pi...

Page 204: ...s for car carrier securing Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle...

Page 205: ...dditional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehi...

Page 206: ...to car carrier equipment NOTICE Please take care not to damage speed sensor wires or brake hoses when attaching chains and T hooks Attach T hook chains to the T hook slots in the floor pan supportrai...

Page 207: ...f you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn itoff and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no signof stea...

Page 208: ...ary 3 If you re in a trafficjam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highestgear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or DRIVE D If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be s...

Page 209: ...ing Fans C Radiator Pressure Cap I A CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from a...

Page 210: ...ater and radiatorhoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do youcan be burned Don t run the engineif there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That co...

Page 211: ...Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mix...

Page 212: ...can t r y You can add the proper coolant mixturedirectly to the radiator but be surethe cooling system is cool before you do it I A CAUTION Steamand scalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system can blow...

Page 213: ...severely damaged 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclo...

Page 214: ...r the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve There is one bleed valve It is located on the thermostat housing You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene...

Page 215: ...oolant from the engine and the compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark 7 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap off 8 Start the en...

Page 216: ...lowout here are afew tips about what to expect and what to do 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 an...

Page 217: ...d bebadly injured Find a level placeto change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brakefirmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be evenmore certa...

Page 218: ...ools The equipment you ll need is in the trunk Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover to the left to remove it Then lift and remove the cov...

Page 219: ...A C Turn the nut holding the jack to the left and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include thejack A extension and protectodguide B and wheel wrench C 5 27...

Page 220: ...m yet 2 Turn the jack handle to the left to raise thejack lift head a few inches J REAR EDBEOF FRONT WHEEL OPENING For jacking at the vehicle s front location put the jack lift head about 8 inches 20...

Page 221: ...you Getting undera vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supportedonly by a jack Raising yo...

Page 222: ...3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jackhandle to the right Raisethe vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tireto fit under the vehicle 4 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire 5 3...

Page 223: ...from theplaces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if youneed to to get all the rus...

Page 224: ...nch tighten caps an additional114tarn Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the cor...

Page 225: ...e in the proper place After you ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When sto...

Page 226: ...oper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tireas soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to...

Page 227: ...t Of course it s best to replaceyour spare with a full size tireas soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed...

Page 228: ...l as the tires If you spin thewheels too fastwhile shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the...

Page 229: ...nsaxle Fluid 6 21 Engine Coolant 6 25 Power Steering Fluid 6 26 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 27 Brakes 6 30 Battery 6 38 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 31 Bulb Replacement 6 39 Tires 6 47 6 47 6 49...

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

Page 231: ...asoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in theUnited States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed by the Am...

Page 232: ...r 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 lifemay be reduced and your emission control system perfo...

Page 233: ...contact amajor oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also write usat the following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your VehicleIdent...

Page 234: ...s located against the trim on the driver s side of the vehicle in the trunk I The capis behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle While refueling hang the cap by the tether from the pin on...

Page 235: ...tside of YourVehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it tothe right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnosticsystem can determine if t...

Page 236: ...d inside of the fill openingbefore operating the nozzle Contact shouldbe maintained until the fillingis complete I Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the I 0 Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Chec...

Page 237: ...I Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is locatedbelow the instrument panelon the left...

Page 238: ...Reservoir J Air Cleaner WindshieldWasher Fluid Battery Radiator Fill Cap Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E Engine Oil Dipstick F Engine Oil Fill Cap G Automatic Transaxle Dipstick H Brake Fluid Reserv...

Page 239: ...IL Light inthe Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to getan accurate reading the...

Page 240: ...of oil But you mustuse the right kind This part explains what kind of oil to use For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has...

Page 241: ...ntainer If you have your oil changed for you be sure theoil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your ve...

Page 242: ...SAE OW 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything to your oil Your retailer is ready to...

Page 243: ...even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soapand water or agood hand cleaner Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing used eng...

Page 244: ...e the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans theair it stops flam...

Page 245: ...ssengercompartment air filter use the following steps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the up position Raise the hood Disconnect the windshield washer pu...

Page 246: ...any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to hav...

Page 247: ...th the parking brake applied placethe shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds ineach range Then position th...

Page 248: ...to the cross hatched area on the dipstick 1 Pull out the dipstick 2 Using a long neck funnel add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally...

Page 249: ...water and DEX COOL coolant will 0 Give freezing protection downto 34 F 37 C Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C 0 Protect against rustand corrosion 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature Let...

Page 250: ...e could get too hot but you wouldn t get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean water and DEX COOL coolant NOTICE If you use a...

Page 251: ...remove the cap on the coolant recovery tank and verify that the coolant level is up to the COLD filllevel on the hose attached to the cap or a little higher I If this low coolant warning light comes...

Page 252: ...hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine Radiator Pressure Cap NOTICE Your radiator capis a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible eng...

Page 253: ...is cool wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag Replace the cap and completely tighten it Then remove the cap again and look at the...

Page 254: ...full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damag...

Page 255: ...e on the brake hydraulic system Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here It is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin the reservoir mightgo down The fi...

Page 256: ...l or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash Always usethe proper brake fluid 1 NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral b...

Page 257: ...conditions or climates may cause abrake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to h...

Page 258: ...ome to expectcan change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts cvery new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it...

Page 259: ...You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps To replace your headlamps follow these steps 1 Open thehood 2 Pull straight up on the two head...

Page 260: ...3 Slide the lamp forward 4 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing 5 Quarter twist and turn the bulb socket and remove it from the lamp 6 32...

Page 261: ...modular headlamp system These headlamps have horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been optically preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment If your vehicle is damaged in...

Page 262: ...being done There should not beany cargo or loading of the vehicle except it should have afull tank of gas and one person or 160lbs 75kg onthe driver sseat Close all doors Tires should be properly infl...

Page 263: ...l aim indicators The aiming screw for the horizontal aim indicator is on the outboard side of the headlamp cover A and the aiming screw for the vertical aim indicator is on the inboard side B NOTICE H...

Page 264: ...Lamp Remove the headlamp assembly Refer to the removal procedure earlier in this section 2 3 4 5 6 Remove the rubber bulb accesscover Twist and pull each bulb socket from the headlamp assembly Holdin...

Page 265: ...bulb into the socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarterof a turn to the right to replace 6 Close the trunk TaiVStopDbrn Signal lamp A A B 1 Remove the plasticwing nuts A Pliers may be required to remove the...

Page 266: ...the body of the vehicle Install the wing nuts Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield IO Tighten the plastic nuts 2 While holding the wiper arm awa...

Page 267: ...ir out anda serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index CAUTION Continued 0 0 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloadedtires The resulting accident could cause serious injury...

Page 268: ...ading 0 Badwear Badhandling 0 Badfuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following Unusualwear Badhandling Roughride Needless damag...

Page 269: ...n your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that a l lwheel nuts are properly tight...

Page 270: ...the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Crit...

Page 271: ...on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The followinginformation relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwe...

Page 272: ...he traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing...

Page 273: ...t except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired Seeyour retailer if any of these conditions exist Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same l...

Page 274: ...ld failsuddenly and causean accident If you haveto replace a wheel usea new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Don t usetire chains Theycan damageyour vehicle because there s not enough cl...

Page 275: ...thers and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach Reducing Agents Cleani...

Page 276: ...a with a clean damp towel or cloth Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup coffee black egg fruit fruit juice milk soft drinks vomit...

Page 277: ...polish on leather Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish itcan harm the leather Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap a...

Page 278: ...hield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 105001I The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse...

Page 279: ...ove residue fromthe paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials inthe Index Your vehicle has a basecoatklearcoat paint finish The clearc...

Page 280: ...s abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage the surface Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These...

Page 281: ...have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirtpacked in closed areas of the frames...

Page 282: ...her wood acrylics PlexiglasTM plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 I 16oz 0 473 L I Multi PurposeInterior Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels I Cleaner and floor mats I 1052929 16oz 0 473 L 105...

Page 283: ...helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is your VIN the model designation This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on a plate in the front cornerof the instrument panel o...

Page 284: ...y Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is ca...

Page 285: ...ssenger s sideof the instrument panel Pull off the right hand cover to expose the fuses Fuse ABS Description ABS Motor Asm CRANK CRANK Instrument Panel SIGNAL BCM Cluster Body Control Module CLUSTER P...

Page 286: ...er Daytime Running Lamps PCM BCM U H RELAY RADIO WAC RFA CLUSTER DATA LINK ABS BCM CIGAR LTR AUX POWER POWER DROP INADV POWER BUS Description Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Ig...

Page 287: ...dio Switch Illumination PARK LPS Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Fog lamps Taillamps License Lamps Rear Sidemarker Lamps Rear Sidemarker Lamps Fuse PANEL DIMMING WIPER POWER DROP RADIO CRUISE Cir...

Page 288: ...nger s side of the engine compartment 1 2 1 3 1 4 I 5 1 7 1 Fuse 1 2 3 4 5 6 U Description Cooling Fan Starter Solenoid Power Seats Rear Defog Heated Seats High Blower Hazard Flasher Stoplamps Power M...

Page 289: ...X Power Power Windows Sunroof HVAC Controls DRL Rear Defog Relay Relay Description 9 Cooling Fan 2 10 Cooling Fan 3 11 Starter Solenoid 12 Cooling Fan 1 13 Ignition Main 14 Not Used 15 A C Clutch Rela...

Page 290: ...pare Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare Fuse Puller Replacement Bulb Numbers ExteriorLamps Number Back up 3057 Center High Mounted Stop In Spoiler 891 OnShelf 1141 Fog 893 Front Parking Turn Signal 4157NAK...

Page 291: ...3800 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Fuel Tank 17 75 gallons 67 2 L See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as...

Page 292: ...00 Code K AC Type 4 1 921 Battery Engine Oil Filter PCV Valve Radiator Cap Spark Plugs Gap 0 060 152cm Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Length 20 inches 5 1 cm Type Pin Air Conditioning Refrigerants...

Page 293: ...fety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 4 Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment How this Section isOrganized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 13 7 17 7 18 7 20...

Page 294: ...onment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle mai...

Page 295: ...on See Serviceand 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 c...

Page 296: ...you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your retailer This parttells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go toyo...

Page 297: ...med at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor This monitor will show you when to change the engine oil and filter usually between 3 000 mil...

Page 298: ...ControlService See footnote filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnotet r7 Inspect a i rcleaner filterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replace 0Replace passenger compartment a...

Page 299: ...l information See footnote Replace air cleanerfilter An Emission Control Service Inspect fueltank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Em...

Page 300: ...spection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly dri...

Page 301: ...nd filter are changed reset monitor See Engine Oil in the Index An Emission Control Service See footnote 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and R...

Page 302: ...er if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote 1 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter If Equipped 0 Rotate t...

Page 303: ...Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proDer rotation pattern and addit...

Page 304: ...When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service I f you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions the fluid and filter donot require changing 150 0...

Page 305: ...ine oil leveland add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary S...

Page 306: ...eck Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Tra...

Page 307: ...and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to startthe engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your v...

Page 308: ...apply the regular brake at once shouldthe vehicle beginto move Park on a fairlysteep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake setthe parking brake 0 To check the par...

Page 309: ...s holes loose connectionsor other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumesinto the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspect...

Page 310: ...ndex 50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and use only GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Power Steering Syst...

Page 311: ...cant Aerosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LBor GC LB IUSAGE IFLUID LUBRICANT I Hood and Door Hinges Multi Pu ose Lubricant 12346241or equivale...

Page 312: ...after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also youshould retain all maintenance recei...

Page 313: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 21...

Page 314: ...Maintenance Record 7 22...

Page 315: ...ustomer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users OldsmobileRoadside AssistanceProgram Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispu...

Page 316: ...ever 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 quickl...

Page 317: ...French 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 In the U S Virg...

Page 318: ...Judson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that...

Page 319: ...is the one number to call for assistancein the United States Trained Customer Assistance Representatives on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing...

Page 320: ...o go whether it s here or there Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle Oldsmobi...

Page 321: ...rty can assist in 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 volunta...

Page 322: ...obile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that containsdetailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 323: ...ou ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16E Judson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 Engli...

Page 324: ...ce Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletincontains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle...

Page 325: ...e and also the name of the personto whose attentionthe shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outsideU S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED...

Page 326: ...NOTES...

Page 327: ...23 Appearancecare 6 47 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6 54 Arbitration Program 8 7 Ashtrayand Lighter 2 48 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6 3 Air Conditioning 3 3 Audio Equipment Ad...

Page 328: ...3 10 3 14 CD Player 3 14 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 23 Center Console 2 47 CenterPassengerPosition 1 32 CareofYourTapePlayer 3 27 Certification Label 4 30 Chains Safety 4 34 Chains Tire 6 46...

Page 329: ...47 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 2 UsingonHills 2 37 Cupholder Rear Console 2 47 Damage Finish 6 53 Damage Shee...

Page 330: ...king 6 12 How to Reset the Change Oil Light 6 15 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 WarningLight 2 62 WhentoAdd 6 12 Whentochange 6 14 Engine Overheating 5 15 Enhanced Traction System 4 9 Ethanol 6 4 Exi...

Page 331: ...Illumination on Door Handle Activation 2 41 IlluminationonRemoteActivation 2 11 Inflation Tire 6 40 Inside Daymight RearviewMirror 2 43 Inspections 7 17 Brake System 7 17 EngineCoolingSystem 7 17 Exh...

Page 332: ...2 40 Low Level 2 63 Oilwarning 2 62 Security 2 64 ServiceEngineSoon 2 60 Lockout Locks Cylinders 7 14 Door 2 4 PowerDoor 2 4 RearDoorSecurity 2 5 Loss of Control 4 14 LowOilLevelLight 2 63 Key Lock Cy...

Page 333: ...nsaxle 2 20 Parking AtNight 2 14 Brake 2 24 Brake Mechanism Check 7 16 Lots 2 14 Over Things ThatBurn 2 27 With a Trailer 4 36 Passenger CompartmentAir Filter 6 17 Passing 4 13 Passing with a Trailer...

Page 334: ...nsmitter 2 12 Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Reverse AutomaticTransaxle 2 21 RightFrontPassengerPosition 1 19 Roadside Assistance 8 5 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get Out 5 36 Rotation Tires 6 41 safe...

Page 335: ...SheetMetalDamage 6 52 ShiftLever 2 25 Shifting AutomaticTransaxleOperation 2 20 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1 13 Restraint Systems 1 1 IntoPARK P 2 25 SignalingTurns 2 31 Skidding 4 15 Sound Equipm...

Page 336: ...acement 6 45 WhenIt s Time for New 6 42 Whentocheck 6 40 TopStrap 1 42 Pressure 6 40 Removing the Flat and Installing the Spare 5 28 TorqueLock 2 26 Torque Wheel Nut 5 32 Towing a Trailer 4 31 Towing...

Page 337: ...Mirrors 2 48 warning Devices 5 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 2 55 Warranty Information 8 8 Washer Fluid Adding 6 26 WhattoUse 6 26 Windshield 6 26 Washing YourVehicle 6 51 Weatherstrips 6 50 W...

Page 338: ...D P6 26 TIRES P6 39 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 9 ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK P6 11 FUEL ENGINECOOLANT HOOD DOOR RECOVERYTANK RELEASE P6 6 P6 23 P6 9 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or s...

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