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Oldsmobile 1998 Silhouette, Owner'S Manual

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Page 4: ...c Read through these pages 10 lyarn mgre cooling defogging and defrosting fe...

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

Page 8: ...our vehicle so it will be there if youever 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 22656200 C First Ed...

Page 9: ...ual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings andSymbols You will find anumber of safety cautions in this book We use abox and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurtyo...

Page 10: ...ething 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 to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Page 11: ...u and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN WARNING A HAZARD FLASHER FOGLAMPS 0 These symbols are o...

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Page 13: ...Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Rear Seat P...

Page 14: ...of the seat to adjust the seat forward or reatward Pull up the lever on the frontof the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it To make sure the seatis locked into place release the leve...

Page 15: ...rward or rearward by holding the control to the front or rear Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise therear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switc...

Page 16: ...to where you want it To make sure the seat is locked into place release the lever and try to move the seat with your body Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline To adjust the seatback rotat...

Page 17: ...cause it won t be againstyour body Instead it will bein front of you In a crash you couldgo into it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo its job either In a crash the belt couldgo up o...

Page 18: ...t Controls The rear seats in your vehicle have levers and straps used to adjust remove and replace the seats By using the levers and straps in the correct order you can easily remove the seats from yo...

Page 19: ...sleeveaway from the Velcro patch and use the safety belt as usual The sleeveshould slide freelywhen not in use secure itin place There is also a clip on the safety belt used to secure the belt after...

Page 20: ...ld Restraint in the index Folding or Recliningthe Seatbacks To fold down the seatback on either section of thesplit bench seat pullthe nylon strap on the back of the seat or lift up on the lever on th...

Page 21: ...rd They are locatedbelow the centerof each section of the split bench onein front and one inback of the seat Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for extra storage behind the seat...

Page 22: ...he right side of the seat Push up the red center on the bucklewith a small pointed object like a key or pen 3 From behind the bench seat pull the nylon strap at the base of the seat to releasethe rear...

Page 23: ...other section of the split bench seat 5 To unlatch the front latches squeeze the angled latch release bartoward the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the ve...

Page 24: ...loor cups the C and D sets of floor cups and H sets of floor cups and J sets of floor cups 0 The right 60 section of the 40 60 split bench uses 0 The left section of the 50 50 split bench uses the G 0...

Page 25: ...ttaching correctly check 5 Firmly push the rear hooks onto therear floor pins that the seatis in the full rear position by pushing down on the rear of the seat 6 Try to raise theseat to check that it...

Page 26: ...hat could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback tobe sure it is locked 9 Attach the mini buckle so that the safety belt is ready for use when a passenger uses...

Page 27: ...n t havethe built in child restraint option can be moved to different rows Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks To fold down the seatbackon either sectionof the split bench seat pullthe nylon strap on t...

Page 28: ...lide the seat back to allow extra room for passengers Release the lever Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is locked into place Removing the Bucket Seats Make sure the seatback is in the upright...

Page 29: ...eseat pull thenylon strap at the base of the seat or lift the paddle on the side to release the rear latches from the floor pins 4 Do not let go of the straps or lever untilthe seat is folded all the...

Page 30: ...with the seat folded forward squeeze the angled latch release bar toward the straight crossbar 6 Remove the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and then pulling it out This sho...

Page 31: ...location or in either left location theA and B C and D or G and H sets of floor cups The LEFT ONLY seats that don t have the built in child restraint option fit only in the left location of either row...

Page 32: ...the rear setof floor pins 3 If the front latches are not attaching correctly check that the seat isin the full rear position 4 Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins by pushing down on th...

Page 33: ...it is locked in place A CAUTION If the seatback isn t locked it could move forward in asudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always press rearward on the seatback t...

Page 34: ...moving the Captain s Chairs 1 Pull the nylon strap behind the chair to release the rear hooks from the floor pins 2 The seat can then be lifted off the front floor pins and removed from the vehicle 1...

Page 35: ...f floor pins The right chair goes in the D and F sets of floor pins 1 Hook the front latchesover the front floor pins 2 Push the rearof the seatdown to lock the rear latches onto the rear set of floor...

Page 36: ...n hit things inside the vehicle or beejected from it You can be seriously injured orkilled In the same crash you might not beif you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your pa...

Page 37: ...s are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up aperson wouldn t survive But most crashes arein between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away With...

Page 38: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 26...

Page 39: ...The person keeps going until stoppedby something In a real vehicle it could bethe windshield or the instrument panel 1 27...

Page 40: ...if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and eet out ismuch greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have t...

Page 41: ...etyBelts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that thereare special thingsto know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and...

Page 42: ...e slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section M...

Page 43: ...dy are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there s a sudden stop or crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before...

Page 44: ...ot falling off your shoulder What s wrong with this 1 I I 1 I 1 i I i I I A The shoulder belt is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder b...

Page 45: ...seriously injured if your belt is buckled inthe wrong place like 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...

Page 46: ...an armrest like this The belt would be much too high In a crash you can slide under the belt The belt force would then be appliedat the abdomen not at the pelvic bones and that could cause seriousor f...

Page 47: ...seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward whichwould increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much...

Page 48: ...d 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 belt is twisted make it straight so it can work pr...

Page 49: ...cy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts way If youslam the dooron it you can damage b...

Page 50: ...vehicle has four airbags a Next Generation reduced force frontal air bag for the driver another Next Generation reduced force frontal frontal air bag for the right front passenger a side impact air b...

Page 51: ...where something hits the sideof your vehicle They aren t designedto inflate in frontal in rollover or in rear crashes Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there...

Page 52: ...ed for them Young children and infantsneed the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the partof this manual called Childr...

Page 53: ...driver s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s frontal airbag isin the instrument panel on the passenger s side The driver s side impactair bag is in the...

Page 54: ...etween an occupant and an air bag and don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag coveringand don t letseat covers blockthe inflation path of a side impact a...

Page 55: ...or near frontal impacts rollovers or rear impacts because inflation would not help the occupant A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck In any particular crash...

Page 56: ...s and only in moderate to severe side collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s side impact air bags What will you see after an air bag inflates After an a i rbag inflates it quickly def...

Page 57: ...bout the frontal air bag system The module records information aboutthe readiness of the system when the sensors areactivated and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Let only qualified technician...

Page 58: ...rt thevehicle even to tow it unless the battery cables are firstdisconnected Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how yourvehicle should be serviced There are parts of the air bag sy...

Page 59: ...safety belts Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt The positions...

Page 60: ...ke sure itis secure When the shoulder belt ispulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend...

Page 61: ...ld cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder beltshould go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if...

Page 62: ...from the neck and head If your vehicle has bucket seats in the second row there is one guide for each outside passengerposition If your vehicle has a bench seat in the second row there is one guide f...

Page 63: ...1 Remove the guide from its storage clipon the sideof the seatback 2 Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 1 51...

Page 64: ...must be on top of the belt described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squee...

Page 65: ...vehicle has a third row rear bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in the centerposition of the bench seat you have a lapsafety belt which has no retractor To make the belt lo...

Page 66: ...If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly 1 if...

Page 67: ...efore it reaches the buckle let it go back all the way and start again Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure 3 Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it 4 Position and release...

Page 68: ...t or very close to an air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed This is true even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the be...

Page 69: ...ll enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint Infants need complete support includingsupport for thehead and neck This isnecessary because an infant s neck is weak and...

Page 70: ...ntil a crash Duringa crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40kmh a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 1b 110kg force on y...

Page 71: ...nd out where a bucket seat that has a built in child restraint must be located in your vehicle see Removable Rear Bucket Seats in the Index If your vehicle has this option in a 60 40 bench seat you ma...

Page 72: ...nts later in this section formore information What if the top of my child s shoulders is above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system A A child whose shoulders are a...

Page 73: ...traint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback 2 Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback Make sure there is no gap between t...

Page 74: ...3 Lower the child restraint cushion You ll be using the child restraint s harness A to secure your child Don t use the vehicle s safety belts 1 62...

Page 75: ...he vehicle s adult safety belts WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SU...

Page 76: ...icks Be surethe buckle is free of any foreign objectsthat may prevent you from securing the latch plates If you can t secure a latch plate see your Oldsmobile retailer forservice before using the chil...

Page 77: ...both latch platesto make sure they are secure 11 Now fasten the leftand right halves of the shoulder harnessclip together The purpose of this clip is to helpkeep the harness positioned on the child s...

Page 78: ...upper body in a sudden stop or crash The child could be seriously injured Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened 12 Pull the shoulder harness adjustment strap C firmly until the harness is sn...

Page 79: ...part should be centered on the child s shoulder The harness should be away from thechild s face and neck but not falling from the child s shoulders If you expect that the child will sleep while ridin...

Page 80: ...side of the harness off the child s shoulder 4 Move the other side of the harness off the child s shoulder 5 Remove the child from the child restraint cushion 1 Move both latch plates and both sides o...

Page 81: ...and leg restup into the seatback 3 Press the child restraint cushionfirmly into the seatback 4 Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the...

Page 82: ...consideration not onlythe child s weight andsize but also whether or not the restraintwill be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will 5 Rotate the head restraint forwardand push it all the...

Page 83: ...enter of the vehicle A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face therear of the vehicle Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one...

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Page 85: ...rd facing restraints are designed to help protect childrenwho are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66to 102cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible r...

Page 86: ...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 uselap only belts however booster seats without shields use lap...

Page 87: ...han the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraintin a rear seat Never put a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat Here s why A child ina r...

Page 88: ...bracket push this vinyl sleeve aside slightly You may need to remove the staple in the sleeve to do this Anchor the top strap to the bracket If you need to have an anchor bracket installed for the ce...

Page 89: ...aint when and as the instructionssay 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latchplate and run the lapand shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The chil...

Page 90: ...houlder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you mayfind it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restr...

Page 91: ...l be using the lap belt Be sure to follow the instructions that came withthe child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top...

Page 92: ...wn on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it...

Page 93: ...one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put therestraint on the seat 2 Pull the lap belt a...

Page 94: ...lpful to use yourknee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt directions to be sure it is secure 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint just...

Page 95: ...inflates even though your vehicle has reduced force frontal air bags This is because the backof a rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag If your vehicle is a passenge...

Page 96: ...ack as it will go before securing a forward facing child restraint See Seats in the Index 2 Put the restraint on the seat 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle...

Page 97: ...restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt Push and pull the child restraintin different directions tobe sure itis secure To remove...

Page 98: ...he child can wear a lap shoulderbelt and get the additional restraint ashoulder belt can provide Accident statisticsshow that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need t...

Page 99: ...closeto the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would h...

Page 100: ...this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap...

Page 101: ...t in child restraint also periodically make sure the harness straps latch plates buckle clip child head restraint and anchorages areworking properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and...

Page 102: ...damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt built in child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may benecessary even if the saf...

Page 103: ...Liftgate Theft Content Theft Deterrent Option New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoP...

Page 104: ...th 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 leave t...

Page 105: ...the correct key code In an emergency call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 InCanada call 1 800 268 6800 I NOTICE Your vehicle hasa number of new features that can help prevent the...

Page 106: ...cle ina crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicl...

Page 107: ...ng lever From the inside press the frontof the power door lock switch on either frontdoor to unlock all doors and the liftgate If your vehicle is equipped with the Content Theft Deterrent system thepo...

Page 108: ...power door locks you won t need the key to open it Simply squeeze the handle above the license plate This is alsotrue if you use the optional remote lock control transmitter See Remote Lock Control la...

Page 109: ...to be off the Sliding Door Delayed Locking feature will lock your sliding door for you Three seconds after the sliding door is closed all the doors will lock If you have the dual sliding doors all doo...

Page 110: ...undesired operation This device complies with RSS 2 10of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept an...

Page 111: ...t system the UNLOCK button on the remote lock control transmitter will disarm thesystem see Content Theft Deterrent inthe Index for more details Remote All Door Lock To lock all doors press LOCK on th...

Page 112: ...e horn will sound Thiswill allow you to attract attention if needed Remote Power Sliding Door Operation Option If youhave the optional power sliding door see Power Sliding Door later in this section y...

Page 113: ...w transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle canhave only four transmitters matched to it See your retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement...

Page 114: ...k control system uses a continually changing code for increased security Normally the receiver in your vehicle will keep track of this changing code Loss of synchronization will occur if the transmitt...

Page 115: ...ches there will be a blank button in its place For more information please see each of these features in the Index Instrument Panel Switchbank This switchbank is located in the instrument panel below...

Page 116: ...m shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door and only then allowit to slowly close Does your vehicle havea sliding door on the driver s side If it does this door is designedto op...

Page 117: ...g door A child or others could be injured Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle 7 3 I I To operate thepower sliding door the power sliding door override switch must be disabled This...

Page 118: ...ARK P to closethe door If the override featureis not enabled and the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK P a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the...

Page 119: ...ches the latched position I A CAUTION I You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door To manually open the power sli...

Page 120: ...under the controlof the power door system To manually close the power sliding door when the override feature is disabled pull the insideor outside handle or the edgeof the door Move thedoor about 4 in...

Page 121: ...r 30 seconds 5 Reinstall the fuseand wait 10seconds 6 Disable the power sliding door override feature 7 Push either of the power door buttons to open the power sliding door 8 Wait five seconds and clo...

Page 122: ...power sliding door override feature Press either power door switch You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works and how to cancel the lock If you don t adults or olderchi...

Page 123: ...to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you must drive with the liftgate open...

Page 124: ...nding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Park in a l...

Page 125: ...supply preventing the vehicle from being driven When the alarm is armed the liftgate may be opened with the remote lock control transmitter or with a key Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm s...

Page 126: ...ery slow rate to let you know the system is armed If you would like your key not to arm the system see Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on s...

Page 127: ...ntent Theft Deterrent to Mode 3 See Locks and Lighting Choices in the Index for more information Seeyour retailer or qualified technician for service NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t need an elaborate brea...

Page 128: ...ut never try to push start your vehicle A warning chime will sound if you open the driver s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition RUN D This is an on position to which the switc...

Page 129: ...Your engine won t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only NOTICE Don t try to shift to PARK P if your Oldsmobile is moving If you...

Page 130: ...hold the key in START This clears the extra gasoline from the engine When the engine starts let go of the key and the accelerator pedal If the engine still doesn t start wait another 15seconds and re...

Page 131: ...el economy during enginewarm up Usually the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to startingyour vehicle To Use the EngineCoolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the h...

Page 132: ...rating properly I If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into the g...

Page 133: ...t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Also use NEUTRAL N when your vehicle isbeing towed Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N while your engineis cLracing r...

Page 134: ...instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D 0 When driving on hilly winding roads 0 When towing a trailer so there is less shifting 0 When going down a steep hill between gears SECOND 2 This position gives you...

Page 135: ...but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 the transaxlewon t downshift into first gear until the vehicle i...

Page 136: ...eft foot To release the tension on the parking brake cable you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake When you remove...

Page 137: ...ng the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Tow...

Page 138: ...irmly set And if you leave the vehicle withthe engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Don t leaveyour vehicle withthe engine running unless you have to If...

Page 139: ...u can pull the shift lever outof PARK P Shifting Outof PARK P Your vehicle has Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when th...

Page 140: ...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 in a collision Your vehicle was damag...

Page 141: ...garage with the engine running Another closed in placecan be ablizzard See Blizzard inthe Index L It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever isnot fully inPARK P with the parki...

Page 142: ...can be programmed To determine which features your vehicle is equipped with follow the steps listed for entering the programming mode Number of Chimes Sounded 2 3 4 Delayed lllumlna tion Exit Lightin...

Page 143: ...ces 10exit the programming mode follow the steps listed under Exiting Programming Mode later in this section Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting With Delayed Illumination the interior lamps will st...

Page 144: ...lowing the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Automatic Door Locks With Automatic Door Locks all doors will automatically lock when you shift outo...

Page 145: ...xit the programming mode by following the instructions later in this section or program the next feature available on your vehicle Last Door Closed Locking and Lockout Prevention With the Last DoorClo...

Page 146: ...in Mode 4 To change the mode 1 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously 2 Press UNLOCK on the power door lock switch 3 4 Count the number of chimes you hear The number o...

Page 147: ...ode by pressing UNLOCK again 4 Repeat Step 2 until you hear the number of chimes that matches the mode you want The mode you selected is now set You can either exit the programming mode by following t...

Page 148: ...r if equipped your parkinglamps will flash briefly to let youknow the command has been received Mode 4 Exterior Lamps Flash and Horn Sound on Second LOCK Press When you use the remote lock control tra...

Page 149: ...or the liftgate whileyour Content Theft Deterrent system is armed an alarm will sound and your parking lamps will flash forup to two minutes Mode 3 Feature Off YourContent Theft Deterrent system is al...

Page 150: ...ock the doors with To customize this feature to your preference see Programmable Modes following Programmable Modes Your vehicle can be programmed to oneof the following modes Mode 1 Power Door Lock S...

Page 151: ...ock control transmitter Vehicles are deliveredprogrammed in Mode 1 To change the mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Follow the instructions for Entering Programming Mode listed previously Insert your second key fully i...

Page 152: ...ont windows when the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY The leftswitch controls the driver s window The right switch controls the passenger s window The driver s power window switch has two down position...

Page 153: ...to secure the window in the closed position Power Rear Quarter Windows This button locatedin the overhead console switchbank is used for opening and closing the rear quarterwindows Press the topribbe...

Page 154: ...n you exit and enter thevehicle To tilt thewheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steering wheel to a comfortable Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 1 Icr I The leveron the left side of...

Page 155: ...t replace it to helpavoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check for burned out bulbs and check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If you have a tr...

Page 156: ...aged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely To avoid damage be sure to clear ice and snow fiom the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield care...

Page 157: ...of the button is released the wiper will continue to cycle three more times To wash the rear window when the rear wiper is already on push on the top of the button with the wash symbol on it Push in t...

Page 158: ...when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin the cruise control will automatically disengage See Traction Control System in the Index When road conditions allow you to safely u...

Page 159: ...uise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40km h or more you can move the cruise controlswitch from ON to RESUME ACCEL A for abouthalf a second You ll go right back up...

Page 160: ...slow down in very small amounts push the button for lessthan half a second Each time you do this you ll go 1mph 1 6k m h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator p...

Page 161: ...dial to this setting turns off all the lamps and lights Lamps On Reminder If the driver s door is opened and you turnthe ignition to OFF or LOCKwhile leaving the lamps on you will hear a warning chime...

Page 162: ...e ignition is in OFF or LOCK Then start the vehicle The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog La...

Page 163: ...ck on to the interior lamps This will allow the lamps to stay on when any door is open Illuminated Entry With illuminated entry the interior of your vehicle is illuminated so you can see inside before...

Page 164: ...interior lamps will come on for about 25 seconds whenever you remove the key from the ignition switch If you turnthe ignition switch to RUN or ACCESSORY the lamps will fade out The lamps will also fa...

Page 165: ...eating positions To turn on or off either reading lamp press the lamp lens Dome Lamp This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and has no switch of its own It will go on each time you open th...

Page 166: ...eter the battery saver will turn off the lamps after onlythree minutes Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror To reduce glarefrom lights behind you pull the lever toward you to the night position To...

Page 167: ...orage Compartments Your vehicle s large carrying capacity can store many items If you have the extended wheelbase version you can carry things as large as a 4 x 8 piece of plywood You can also use the...

Page 168: ...Power SlidingDoor Power Sliding Door Enable Interior Lights Override and thePower Rear Quarter Windows Overhead Console If Equipped The optional front overhead console has reading lamps a switchbank...

Page 169: ...ve the piece of self sticking Velcro 2 Peel the protective backing from the Velcro and press it firmly to the back of your garage door opener 3 Line up the button of the garage door opener with one of...

Page 170: ...operates with the compartment door closed when you press the button Sunglasses Storage Compartment To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the overhead console press the releasebutton Then pull...

Page 171: ...bin To open the bin lift the latch release and the doorwill fold down Inside the bin you will find atray that slides out Slide the tray all theway toward the rear of the vehicle until the tray locks...

Page 172: ...When the rubber mat is replaced be sure the tabs at the back of the mat areseated in the slots at the back of the storage bin The dividers in the tray can be removed by squeezing the plastic tabs on t...

Page 173: ...ks toward the passenger s seatand insert them into the holes next to the cupholder To store the net lift the hooks up and out of the holes The net does not detach from the driver s seat When not in us...

Page 174: ...ate I Attach the upper loops to the posts on either side of the liftgate opening the label on the net should be in the upper left hand corner Attach the lower hooks to the metal rings on the floor The...

Page 175: ...end its life and retain its elasticity and to keep the rear exitclear Store thenet in the pouch behind either front seat Side Convenience Nets The sideconvenience nets are designed to hold smaller ite...

Page 176: ...vers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle...

Page 177: ...keepit from moving Youcan then tie it down Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Ind...

Page 178: ...djustable tapped plates under the Use the adjustable tie down loops in the side rails to help securelarge loads Reposition the tie downs by turning them to the left then slide them along the side rail...

Page 179: ...e the ashtray To remove the ashtray for cleaning grasp the edge of the ashtray with your fingertips and pull up and out in a rocking motion To use the lighter push it in all the way and let go When it...

Page 180: ...ing them to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull down the sun visor Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors If Equipped Pull down the sun visor Flip up the cover t...

Page 181: ...u or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure The air inflator kit is stored in the glovebox It includes a 20 foot 6 m...

Page 182: ...d Circuit Breakers in theIndex or see your retailer forservice Your air inflatorwill automatically shut off after about 10minutes To reset press the ON switch again Don t run your air inflator for lon...

Page 183: ...Follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install When not in use always cover the rear outletwith the protective cap To replace the cover on the...

Page 184: ...Instrument Panel I 2 82...

Page 185: ...ted below A Side Vents B Front Vent C Turn SignalMultifunction Lever D Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E InstrumentCluster F Center Vents G Audio System H Side Vents I Lamps Switch J Hood Release K Ste...

Page 186: ...Instrument Panel Cluster LOW T k TRACTION SERVICE ENGINE SOON 1 Your cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages 2 84...

Page 187: ...s probably tried to turn it back so the numbers may not be true You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odo...

Page 188: ...an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your...

Page 189: ...bag readiness lighton the instrument panel which shows a deployed air bag Thesystem checks the air bag s electrical system for malfunctions The lighttells you if there is an electrical problem The sys...

Page 190: ...as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking b...

Page 191: ...on can lead to an accident If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing after you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towedfor service...

Page 192: ...iving your vehicle needs service If the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still have brakes but you don t have anti lock brakes The anti lock brake s...

Page 193: ...as the traction control system there will be aLOW TRACTION light on the instrument panel When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid or when your traction contr...

Page 194: ...off the engine as soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manual shows what to do See Engine Overheating in the Index Engine Temperature Warning Light b This light will come on when your engine...

Page 195: ...the fuel ignition and emission control systems This system is called OBD I1 On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions areat acceptable levels for the life of the...

Page 196: ...be required Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Retailer or qualified service centerdiagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing T...

Page 197: ...ire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure toinstall the fuel capproperly It will take afew driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands...

Page 198: ...l pressure A c ON m Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check youroil as soon as possible and have y...

Page 199: ...saxle out of PARK P while the power sliding door is open or in the process of closing and the power sliding door override feature is disabled a buzzer will sound This is a warning that the power slidi...

Page 200: ...e gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually tooka little more or less than half the tank s capacity tofill the tank The gage moves a littlewhen you turn a corner brake or speed up...

Page 201: ...ht compass readings and the outsidetemperature are displayed If the temperature is below 38O F 3O C the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for...

Page 202: ...new the calibration process may not becomplete In these cases the calibration symbol C will be displayed where the compass reading is normally displayed To calibrate the compass in an area freefrom la...

Page 203: ...cond of driving Trip Range RANGE This shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on the last few hours of driving 0 Tri...

Page 204: ...NOTES 2 102...

Page 205: ...If Equipped Ventilation System Setting the Clock for All Systems AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control If E...

Page 206: ...temperature of the air coming through the system Turn it tothe left toward the blue area for coolerair Turn it to the right toward the red area for warmer air Mode Knob This knob selects the directio...

Page 207: ...ing is selected thesystem will automatically go to OUTSIDE AIR mode Air Conditioning On very hot days your vehicle will cool down more quickly and economically if you open the windows long enough to l...

Page 208: ...adjust it for comfort If you have the optional engine coolant heater and use it during coldweather 0 F 18O C or lower your heating system will provide heat more quickly because the engine coolantis a...

Page 209: ...er will operate for about five minutes You can also turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on...

Page 210: ...tton the light will glow on the main climate controls If you do not select N C air directed to the rear of the vehicle will be cabin temperature Rear Fan Control This option comes with the rear climat...

Page 211: ...o the blue area for cooler air or to the red area forwarmer air To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear use either rear fan control to adjust the force of air coming through the rear outlets...

Page 212: ...through ventilation system supplies outside air into the vehicle when it ismoving Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running Your vehicle has a i routlets that allow you to adjus...

Page 213: ...cts This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle Keep the area around the base of the center In cold weather operating the system in the OUTSIDE AIR mode will improve the time it takes to warm...

Page 214: ...at the desired level Move the control ring behind the upper knob to the right to adjust the SCV Then asyou drive SCV automatically increases thevolume as necessary to overcome noise at any particular...

Page 215: ...of your favorite stations stored on your pushbuttons for afew seconds The radio will scan through each of the stations stored on your pushbuttons except those stations with weak reception The AUTO TON...

Page 216: ...between the speakers Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using them Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are 30 to 45 minutes lo...

Page 217: ...n to normal play REV 4 Press this button to reversethe tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses 00 5 Press this butt...

Page 218: ...lowing steps 1 Turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE AUX button for five seconds The tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds indicating the...

Page 219: ...ot using it SCAN Press oneof the SEEK arrows fortwo seconds and SCAN will appear on the display Use SCAN to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop fora few seconds th...

Page 220: ...g will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will go blank If a station is weak or noisy you maywant to decrease the treble Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you re not using...

Page 221: ...the button or press it more than once the player will continue moving back through the disc The sound will mute while seeking try again RDM 2 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than...

Page 222: ...io it may become warm This featureallows rear seat passengers to listen to a different music source than the front seat passengers including AM FM automatic tone control cassettetapes or CDs For examp...

Page 223: ...tic Tone Control while listening toa cassette tape press the up arrow to hearthe next selection on the tape Press the down arrow to go back to the previous selection The SEEK button is inactive if the...

Page 224: ...otects the disc and player from damage The disc will not start playing To remove the disc press the EJECT button and remove the disc from the player All of the compact disc functions are controlled by...

Page 225: ...conds to seehow long the track has been playing When a new track starts toplay the track number will also appear Press RECALL athird time and the time of day will be displayed TAPEAUX With a disc load...

Page 226: ...n the radio off Press the 1and 4 buttons together Hold them down until shows on the display Next you will use the secret code number which you have written down 5 Press MN and 000 will appear on the d...

Page 227: ...code contactyour retailer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN 2 Turn the radio o...

Page 228: ...is button to silence the system Press it again toturn on the sound This button may be used when listening to the radio a cassette tape ora compact disc SEEK Press the up arrow to tune to a higher radi...

Page 229: ...loud and harmful to your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust th...

Page 230: ...rasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as thehubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your retail facility GM Part No 12344789 Whe...

Page 231: ...it wiping from the center to the edge Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of Your Co...

Page 232: ...k b NOTES 3 28...

Page 233: ...4 6 4 6 4 11 4 13 4 13 4 15 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 and on Wet Roads Ci...

Page 234: ...entable 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 goin...

Page 235: ...lcohol There aregood medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solvethis highway safety problem is for peoplenever to drink alcohol and then drive But what if p...

Page 236: ...her countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will beover 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course aswe ve see...

Page 237: ...ohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is ina crash that pe...

Page 238: ...conds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight allplay a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60mph 100kmh tr...

Page 239: ...power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once thepower assist is used up itmay take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti l...

Page 240: ...is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The co...

Page 241: ...brake pressure to See Low Traction Light in the Index Traction Control System If Equipped Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin Thisis especially useful in slippery r...

Page 242: ...d to You should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See Rocking Your Vehicle in the Index c the TCS symbol on the C bottom of the button in the C center console...

Page 243: ...gle at which the curveis banked and your speed While you re in a curve speedis the one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control sy...

Page 244: ...our brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on...

Page 245: ...ot necessarily Passing anothervehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an...

Page 246: ...re lined up to passa slow vehicle wait your turn But take care thatsomeone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glanceover your shoulder and check the blind sp...

Page 247: ...best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide easeyour foot off the accelerator pedaland quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start ste...

Page 248: ...need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can lightup onlyso much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals If...

Page 249: ...ark When you are facedwith severe glare asfrom a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps K...

Page 250: ...t suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon drypavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder to...

Page 251: ...to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well ina quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control o...

Page 252: ...ng usually happens at higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice isto slow down when it is raining Driving ThroughDeep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive to...

Page 253: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the cityjust as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy Se...

Page 254: ...the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on...

Page 255: ...ne before starting out Of course you ll find experiencedand able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America They ll beready and willing to help if you need it Here are so...

Page 256: ...e the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ve...

Page 257: ...the ignition off is dangerous Your brakeswiU have to do a l l the workof slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor brakingor even none going down a h i l...

Page 258: ...rlap bags tohelp provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Here are some tips forwinter driving 0 Have your vehicle in good shape forwinter Most o...

Page 259: ...e condition smooth ice packed blowing or loosesnow drive with caution If you have traction control keep the system on It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road Even th...

Page 260: ...e sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surroundingroads are clear If you see a patch of ice a...

Page 261: ...engine tokeep warm but be careful Snow cantrap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadlyCO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome youand kill you You can t seeit or smell it...

Page 262: ...repeat this only whenyou feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do itas little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairl...

Page 263: ...Rating GAWR for eitherthe front or rear axle IN I Do not load your vehicle 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 chang...

Page 264: ...l control the rear of the vehicle is automatically kept level as you load orunload your vehicle However you should still not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR You may hear the compressor operating when youl...

Page 265: ...railering capacity is foryour vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears laterin this section But trailering is different than just drivingyour vehicle by itself Tra...

Page 266: ...other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You should use THIRD 3 or as you need to a lower gear when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimi...

Page 267: ...y cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in thevehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too...

Page 268: ...ler that when loaded will weigh more than 2 000lbs 900kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight carrying hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle...

Page 269: ...iler brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Because you have anti lock brakes donot try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work w...

Page 270: ...s letsyou check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following...

Page 271: ...s orstop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash forturns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeingyour signal when...

Page 272: ...er Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine Shift into a gear and Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until th...

Page 273: ...lJ NOTES 4 41...

Page 274: ...b 6 NOTES 4 42...

Page 275: ...an occur on the road 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 7 5 13 5 24 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating If a Tire Goes Flat 5 24 Air Inflator Option 5 24 Chan...

Page 276: ...lumn Press the button in to turn on your flashers Your ha warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the button down and it...

Page 277: ...and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negativeground system Batteries can hurt you Theycan be dangerous because 0 They contain acid that can...

Page 278: ...If you leave yourradio on it could be badly damaged Therepairs wouldn t be coveredby your warranty JTION An electric fan can start up even whenthe engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands...

Page 279: ...explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help...

Page 280: ...gine of the vehicle with the dead battery 8 Attach the cable at least 18inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection isjust as good there but t...

Page 281: ...ssistance in the Index If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these things can be da...

Page 282: ...wed fully secured beenlifted by the tow truck side when towing a vehicle A CAUTION adequately secured This can cause a collision serious personalinjury andvehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly...

Page 283: ...with a clamping device designed fortowing service Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this For front towing the transaxle should be in PARK P and the parking brake released For rear towi...

Page 284: ...or the lifetime of the vehicle Front Towing Tow Limits 55 mph 90km h 500 miles 800km Attach T hook chains in the front of the wheels into the slots of the front shipping brackets on the frame both sid...

Page 285: ...uired 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 vehicle to wheel lift equipment...

Page 286: ...ier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains andwheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle t...

Page 287: ...amage In this mode you will notice a significantloss in power and engine performance The low coolant lightmay come on and the temperature gagewill indicate an overheat condition exists Thisemergency o...

Page 288: ...ignof steam or coolant before you open thehood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats...

Page 289: ...oNEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you nolonger have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes I...

Page 290: ...C Coolant Recovery Tank IA CAUTION An electricenginelingfanunderthehoodcan start up even when theengine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric...

Page 291: ...ed Don t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle NOTIC...

Page 292: ...gerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixturewill Your vehicle scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the w...

Page 293: ...enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thing y...

Page 294: ...e under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Waitfor t...

Page 295: ...d upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A his...

Page 296: ...olantmixture 4 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans 5 By this time the coolant level insidethe radiator filler n...

Page 297: ...s procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the arrows on the pressure capline up like this 7 Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD m...

Page 298: ...t may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to astop well off the road if possible If a tiregoes flat the next part shows how to useyour jacking equipment to change a flat tire...

Page 299: ...tire I loving the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you ll need is in the storage compartment at the rear of the vehicle on the passenger s side Remove the side convenience nets Open the jack storage...

Page 300: ...haft from the pouch HOIST ASSEMBLY EXTENSION CHISEL END VALVE STEM DOWN The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle ahead of the rear bumper Insert the narrow end of the shaft into the hole ab...

Page 301: ...Slide the cable retainer through the center of the spare then place thecompact spare tirenear the flat tire c The tools you ll be using include the jack A shaft B and folding wrench C 5 27...

Page 302: ...h the other end of the wrench loosen the nuts 2 If your vehicle has the plastic bolt on wheel covers you cannot separate the nylon wheelnut caps from the cover Loosen them completely using the folding...

Page 303: ...g I nut for each turn I OLDS ONLY 4 Near each wheel there is a notch in the vehicle s body Position the jackand raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s frame nearest t...

Page 304: ...make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit thejack lift headinto the proper location beforeraising the vehicle 5 Attach the folding wrench to thejack and ro...

Page 305: ...e 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 you need to to get all the rust or dirt off 1 A C...

Page 306: ...riss cross sequence as shown Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even comeoff This could leadto an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel...

Page 307: ...and Tools Storing a jack a tire or other equipmentin the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Storeall these in the...

Page 308: ...Tighten them hand tight over the wheel nuts using the folding wrench Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new it can lose air aftera time Check t...

Page 309: ...them can damage your vehicle and candamage the chainstoo Don t usetire chainson your compact spare If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What you don t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to sp...

Page 310: ...ight That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn your traction control system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back an...

Page 311: ...l Air Cleaner Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Radiator PressureCap Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade...

Page 312: ...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 servi...

Page 313: ...leaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it shouldmeet specifications ASTM D4814in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specificationshave been developed by...

Page 314: ...ator whether or not his fuel contains MMT General Motors does not recommend the use of such gasolines If fuels containingMMT are used spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system pe...

Page 315: ...untry where you ll be driving You can also write us atthe following address for advice Just tell us where you re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number VIN General MotorsOverseas Distributi...

Page 316: ...will spring back to the right If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap too quickly This spra...

Page 317: ...roperly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and yourfuel tank andemissions system may be damaged See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp in the Index Filling a Portable Fuel Container Never...

Page 318: ...ectric fan I L A CAUTION I Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquidslike gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubb...

Page 319: ...rop may be hot due to increased engine temperaturesunder the hood so be careful when handling it Use your hood prop sleevewhen handling the hood prop Pull forwardon the hood prop to release it from it...

Page 320: ...Relay Center E Remote Positive Terminal E Windshield Washer G Fluid Reservoir Radiator Pressure Cap H Transaxle Fluid Dipstick Power Steering Fluid Reservoir I Brake Master Cylinder Engine Oil Fill Lo...

Page 321: ...ur engine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea tocheck your engine...

Page 322: ...kind This part explains what kind of oil touse For crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level get...

Page 323: ...ymbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be surethe oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for You should also usethe proper viscosity o...

Page 324: ...r 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 Engine Oil If any...

Page 325: ...throw away clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your o...

Page 326: ...rti tAir Filter Replacemem Passenger compartment air both outside and I recirculated air is routed through a passenger compartment filter which is part of a two piece filter system The filter removes...

Page 327: ...straight out To remove the second reachin and slide it toward the opening Pull the second filter out 4 Replace the filtersby reversing Step 3 Make sure the filters are inserted so that the sealing foa...

Page 328: ...ng frequent trailertowing 0 Uses such as found in taxi police ordelivery service If youdo not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter donot require changing See Scheduled M...

Page 329: ...id Level Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running With the parking brake applied placethe shift lever in PARK P With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever througheach gea...

Page 330: ...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 tothe proper level It doesn t take much fluid generally l...

Page 331: ...oolant will Give freezingprotection down to 34 F 37 C 0 Give boiling protection up to265O F 129O C Protect against rust and corrosion Help keep the proper engine temperature Let the warning lights and...

Page 332: ...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 J NOTICE If you use...

Page 333: ...er Adding Coolant If this lightcomes on it means you re low on engine coolant If you need more coolant add the properDEX COOL coolant mixtureat the coolantrecovery tank Turning the radiator pressure c...

Page 334: ...ssure Cap NOTICE Your radiator cap is a 15psi 105kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant lossand possible engine damage from overheating Be sure the arrows on the cap li...

Page 335: ...ng Fluid When the engine compartment 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...

Page 336: ...beled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for adding water Don t mix water with ready to use w...

Page 337: ...em fixed sincea leak means that sooneror later your brakes won t work well or won t work at a l l So it isn t a good idea to topoff your brake fluid Adding brake fluidwon t correct a leak If you add f...

Page 338: ...With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may noteven work at all This could cause a crash 1 Always use the proper fluid NOTICE 0 0 Using the wrong fluid...

Page 339: ...is does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly torque whee...

Page 340: ...ange for theworse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in thewrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile hasan ACDelco Freedom bat...

Page 341: ...structions on the bulb package Headlamps I NOTICE When replacingthe headlamp bulb do not leave the bulb out for any lengthof time This could cause nitrogen gas to escapefrom the lamp To minimize nitro...

Page 342: ...the headlamp assembly 4 Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb assembly in place 5 Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the lamp housing I 6 Unhook the electrical connector by lifting...

Page 343: ...ectrical connector Push the bulb firmly enough so that the blue tabs hook over the tab on the bulb 8 Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and tighten the black retainer ring in p...

Page 344: ...with the holes in the fender 12 Tighten the bolt connecting the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly Be sure the tab from the parking turn signal lamp assembly is inboard of the tab from the headlamp asse...

Page 345: ...insert the tabs on the back of the assembly with the slots in the fender Engage the lower clip on the front of the lamp assembly keeping the upper tab on the parking turn signal lamp assembly inboard...

Page 346: ...kinghrn signal lamp assembly away from the body 4 Unscrew the bulb socket from the lampassembly by turning it to the left 5 Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and gently pushing the newone in...

Page 347: ...the parking turn signal lampassembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender Fasten the park turn signal lampassembly to the headlamp assembly with the thumb screw removed in Step 1 Taillamps 1...

Page 348: ...type see Replacement Parts in the Index Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways Here s how to remove the type with a releaseclip 1 Turn the wipers on to the lowest...

Page 349: ...rly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheatingas a result of too much friction You could havean air out and a serious accident See Loading Your V...

Page 350: ...oading Badwear 0 Badhandling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get thefollowing 0 Unusualwear 0 Badhandling Roughride 0 Needles...

Page 351: ...lways use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on...

Page 352: ...of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the CertificatiodTire label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a TirePerformance Criteria S...

Page 353: ...e wheels on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires b...

Page 354: ...g The 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 representi...

Page 355: ...ind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one itreplaces If you need to replaceany of your wheels wheel...

Page 356: ...only where legal and only when you must Use only SAE Class S type chains that are the proper size for your tires Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends s...

Page 357: ...ual says you can In many uses thesewill damage your vehicle Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt...

Page 358: ...1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior soiled area with cool water cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after...

Page 359: ...s in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sp...

Page 360: ...indshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder non scratching glass cleaning powder GM Part No 1050011 The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you ri...

Page 361: ...sliding door be sure to have the switch for thepower sliding door override feature enabled See Power Sliding Door in the Index High pressure carwashes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning E...

Page 362: ...nt finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Cleaning Aluminum Wheels If Equipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse w...

Page 363: ...ve corrosion protection At least every spring flush thesematerials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debriscan collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame sh...

Page 364: ...0 680 L 1050427 Cleans vinyl tops upholstery and convertible tops Vinyl Cleaner 32 02 0 946 L 1050214 Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls White Side 16 oz 0 473L 1050174 Use on chrome stainl...

Page 365: ...your vehicle TheVIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine...

Page 366: ...ed by an internal circuit breaker in the I P fuse panel An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked ri...

Page 367: ...don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage or use oneof the spare fusesin the underhood fuse and relay center Just picksome feature of your vehicle that you can get along wi...

Page 368: ...eakers HEADLAMP PWR WDOIRR VENT PWR SEATIPSD FRT HVAC HI BLWR DRL Control Module Headlamp and I P Dimmer Switch Front Power Windows 6 Way Power Seat s and Rear Side Door Actuator Motor Blower Motor Hi...

Page 369: ...ol MALL RADIO DIC BCM DriverInformation Display Radio and Radio Rear Speaker Amplifier STOP LAMP ABS MOD BATT CAN VENTSOL ELC CTSY LAMP IGN 1 Stoplamp Switch to Stoplamps Electronic Brake Control Modu...

Page 370: ...BSITCS IGN ABS SOL Not Used Electronic Brake Control Module Electronic Brake Traction Control Module EBCMEBTCM LH and RH Front Brake Solenoid Valve Fuses HVAC DRL Air Inlet Actuator DRL Control Module...

Page 371: ...i IGNMAIN MICRO RELAYS IS FPMPSPDCON l G HORN I 7 FOGLAMP MINIFUSES a Iru IO A 9 ARE 20 SPARE 21 lGNi UH 5A SPARE 23 SPARE 21 SPARE 25 ELEKIGN l5Aj 26 SPARE 27 BiU LAMP 10 A 28 AIC CLUI 1 0 A 32 FUELP...

Page 372: ...ion Switch to Fuses UP BCM PRGRM FRT HVAC LOWIMED BLWR FRT WPRNSHR HVAC DRL MALL RADIO DIC PWR QRT VENT RR HVAC RR WPRNSHR SUNROOF SWC ACCY and PWR WDO Circuit Breaker Mini Relays 9 COOL FAN 10 COOL F...

Page 373: ...Heater A C Control Radio Rear Side Door Actuator Control Motor Remote Control Door Lock Receiver RCDLR Security Indicator Lamp and Theft Deterrent Shock Sensor Mini Fuse 30 ALT SENSE 31 TCC Generator...

Page 374: ...h Rear Climate Control or Rear Heater 11 9quarts 1 1 3L Engine Crankcase Oil and Fuel Capacity Filter Change 4 5 quarts 4 3 L Standard Regular 20 gallons 76 L OptionalExtended 25 gallons 95L Refrigera...

Page 375: ...156 2 cm Rear Tread Width 63 3 inches 160 8 cm Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A 1208C Passenger Compartment Air Cleaner Filter 2 52470574 Engine Oil Filter PF47 Spark...

Page 376: ...bNOTES 6 66...

Page 377: ...ntrol performance 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 4 Introduction Your Vehicleand the Environment How This Sectionis Organized Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule 7 4 7 29 7 33 7 34...

Page 378: ...nd the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper...

Page 379: ...n See Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checksand Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good co...

Page 380: ...ur vehicle in good condition seeyour retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer foryour service needs you l...

Page 381: ...under anyof these conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down sooneK Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5 000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occ...

Page 382: ...ngine oil to break down slower Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every 12months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or every 12 months whichever occurs first TireRotati...

Page 383: ...kage parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections...

Page 384: ...hichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See fo...

Page 385: ...000 km 0 Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving industy conditions Replace filter if necessa...

Page 386: ...Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Seefootnote Replace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper...

Page 387: ...onal information See footnote 33 000 Miles 55000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filt...

Page 388: ...on in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE I MILEAGE DATE MILEAGE 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0 Change engine oiland f...

Page 389: ...xle fluidand filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatureregularly reaches 90 F In hilly or mountainous terrain When...

Page 390: ...footnote 57 000 Miles 95000 km Change engine oil and filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0 0 0 0 Change engine oil and filter orevery 3...

Page 391: ...in the Index for proper 63 000 Miles 105 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 66 000 Miles 110 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter...

Page 392: ...first 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 17 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional info...

Page 393: ...ote 81 000 Miles 135 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0 Change engine oiland filter orevery 3 months wh...

Page 394: ...ssion Control Service Lubricate chassis components or every 6 months whichever occurs first Seefootnote Replace air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rota...

Page 395: ...ace passenger compartment air filter Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See foot...

Page 396: ...nous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police ordelivery service I f you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefluid and filter do not require ch...

Page 397: ...ervices and Periodic Maintenance Inspections following A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation See Brake System Inspection under Periodic Maintenance Inspections in Part C of this sch...

Page 398: ...Change engine oil and filter orevery 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires...

Page 399: ...res See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper 0 Replace air cleanerfilter An Emission Control Service See footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission C...

Page 400: ...ee footnote rotation pattern and additional information See footnote DATE I MILEAGE 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven MILEAGE under o...

Page 401: ...ths whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassiscomponents or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Inde...

Page 402: ...engine oiland filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Lubricate chassis components or every 12months whichever occurs first 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter 0 Rotate tires See Tir...

Page 403: ...ilter 0 Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper An Emission Control Service See footnote An Emission Control Service rotation pattern and additional information See footn...

Page 404: ...or mountainous terrain 32 C orhigher I DATE I When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police ordelivery service Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions thefl...

Page 405: ...ineoil level and add the properoil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixtureif necessary S...

Page 406: ...repaired or replaced The air bag system does not needregular maintenance Wiper Blade Check Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak o...

Page 407: ...edal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starterworks in any other position y...

Page 408: ...dy to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To che...

Page 409: ...nditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor panor could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle See Engine Exhaust in the Index Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them...

Page 410: ...ne Coolant 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 Parking Brake...

Page 411: ...l GM PartNo 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Multi Pu oseLubricant Superlube GM Part No 12346241 or equivalent USAGE Rear Folding Seat FuelDoor H...

Page 412: ...nd who performed the service the following record pages Also you should retain all in the boxes provided after themaintenance interval maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio Any additio...

Page 413: ...Maintenance Record 7 37...

Page 414: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 7 38...

Page 415: ...Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Di...

Page 416: ...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 417: ...French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the followingnumbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In the U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 0 In the Dominican Republic 1 800 751...

Page 418: ...udson Street P O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer toyour Wa...

Page 419: ...is the one number to call for assistance in the United States Trained Customer Assistance Representatives on call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing...

Page 420: ...nd it s our way to make sure you re able to get outeven when your car is in For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle rideof up to 10miles 16 km If your vehicle requires overnight warranty...

Page 421: ...party can assist in arriving ata solution toa disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Toassist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile volunta...

Page 422: ...bile 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 U...

Page 423: ...hope you ll notify us Please callus 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 callus at 1 800 263 3777 E...

Page 424: ...rvice Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably serviceGeneral Motors carsand trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehic...

Page 425: ...name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent Mail completed order form to For purchases outside U S A please write to the above address for quotation HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 071...

Page 426: ...b I NOTES 8 12...

Page 427: ...Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 52 Antenna Integrated Windshield 3 27 Antifreeze 6 21 Brakes 4 7 Brake System Warning Light 2 89 4 7 Appearancecare 6 47 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 54 AirConditioning 3 3 hti...

Page 428: ...ssette Tape Player Care 3 26 CDAdapterKits 3 14 CD Player Theft Deterrent Feature 3 21 CenterDomeLamp 2 63 CenterPassengerPosition Bench Seat 1 53 Center Passenger Position BucketSeat 1 54 Certificati...

Page 429: ...Whattouse 6 22 Courtesy Transportation 8 6 Cruise Control 2 55 Compact Spare Tire 5 34 Cupholders 2 69 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Information 8 1 Customer Sat...

Page 430: ...ecking 6 12 Running While Parked 2 39 EngineOil 2 96 6 11 Used 6 15 What Kind to Use 6 13 WhentoAdd 6 12 Equipment Adding to the Outside Of Your Vehicle 6 3 When to Change 6 14 Exhaust Engine 2 38 Exi...

Page 431: ...ting 3 4 High Beam Headlamps 2 53 Highway Hypnosis 4 24 High LowBeam Changer 2 53 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 24 Hitches Trailer 4 36 Hood Checking Things Under 6 8 Prop 6 9 Release 6 8 Horn 2 51 Hydrop...

Page 432: ...2 88 DoorAjar 2 97 Engine TemperatureWarning 2 92 Interior 2 61 LowCoolantWarning 2 93 6 23 LowFuelWarning 2 98 LowOilLevel 2 96 6 11 LowTraction 2 91 4 9 Oil Pressure 2 96 Power SlidingDoor 2 97 Saf...

Page 433: ...iew 2 64 Power Remote Controls 2 64 Visorvanity 2 78 ModeKnob Climate Control System 3 2 MountainRoads 4 24 MultifunctionLever 2 52 How This Section is Organized 7 3 ModeButtons Climate Control System...

Page 434: ...adios Steering Wheel Controls 3 24 Rain Driving In 4 18 CargoLamp 2 63 Radios 3 10 ReadingLamps 2 63 Rear AirVents 3 8 Climate Control 3 6 Comfort Controls 3 7 Fancontrol 3 6 Outside Seat Position 1 4...

Page 435: ...56 Driver Position 1 29 Extender 1 89 How to Wear Properly 1 29 IncorrectUsage 1 32 l 87 1 88 Lap Belt 1 52 1 54 Lap Shoulder 1 29 1 47 LargerChildren 1 86 Passenger Position 1 38 QuestionsandAnswers...

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Page 437: ...ew 6 42 TopStrap 1 76 TorqueLock 2 37 Torque Wheel Nut 5 32 6 64 Towing a Trailer 4 33 Towing Your Vehicle 5 7 TractionControlSystem 4 9 Traction Control System Warning Light 2 90 4 10 Trailer Brakes...

Page 438: ...icators 2 86 WasherFluid Windshield 6 26 Washing Your Vehicle 6 5 1 Weatherstrips 6 50 Wheel Alignment 6 45 NutTorque 5 32 6 64 Replacement 6 45 UsedReplacement 6 46 Wrench 5 27 Windows 2 50 Power 2 5...

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