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1. You can remove

the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the coolant surge
tank pressure cap
and upper radiator
hose, is no
longer hot.

Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left)
about one

quarter turn and then stop.

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and

remove it.

Summary of Contents for 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue

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Page 2: ...ckout assistance Free dead battery assistance Free out of fuel assistance Free flat tire change Emergency towing 1 800 442 OLDS that provides in an emergency Bumper to Bumper 3 years 36 000 miles 60 000 km Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation Deluxe Trip Routing 1 800 442 OLDS ...

Page 4: ...ield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Power Sunroof If Equipped Instrument Panel Warning Lights and Gages Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Supplemental Restraint System SRS Child Restraints Section 1 Section 2 Seats and Restraint Systems Features and Controls ...

Page 5: ...Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You re Stuck Problems on the Road Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 iii ...

Page 6: ...mended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System Engine Air Cleaner Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...

Page 7: ... it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty Manual Reporting Safety Defects on page 8 10 Service Publications Index Section 9 Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v ...

Page 8: ...eral Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it We support voluntary technician certification For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriétaires cana...

Page 9: ...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 a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to h...

Page 10: ...ething that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE ...

Page 11: ...ls have to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIELD WASHER WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER VENTILATING FAN These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE COOLANT ENGINE OIL PRESS...

Page 12: ... See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Remote Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only 87 Octane or higher See Section 6 Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Battery See Section 6 ...

Page 13: ...ere Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 11 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 11 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Supplemental Restraint System SRS 1 27 Rear Seat Passengers 1 31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults 1 35 Children 1 38 Child Restraints 1 53 Larger Children 1 56 Saf...

Page 14: ...seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the lever located under the front of the seat upward using a twisting motion This will unlock the seat Slide the seat to where you want it and release the lever Try to move the seat back and forth with y...

Page 15: ...r vehicle is equipped with this feature both the driver s and passenger s heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls The driver s switch is on the left and the passenger s on the right There are two settings LO and HI The LO setting is a lower temperature than the HI setting To choose the LO setting press the top part of the toggle switch once A light on the...

Page 16: ...tback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle CAUTION Continued ...

Page 17: ...n the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash Split Folding Rear Seat If Equipped This feature enables you direct access to the trunk from the rea...

Page 18: ...You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too CAUTION It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely t...

Page 19: ...ashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work W...

Page 20: ...1 8 Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop ...

Page 21: ...1 9 The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel ...

Page 22: ...t even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has air bags why should I have to wear safety belts A Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with safety belts not instead of them Eve...

Page 23: ...r Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see the part of this manual called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systems your...

Page 24: ...you more 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 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To make the lap part tight pull down on the buckle end of t...

Page 25: ...de under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body 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 ...

Page 26: ...ht adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it has locked into position Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder The belt should be away from your face and neck but not...

Page 27: ...t is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body ...

Page 28: ...You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you ...

Page 29: ... be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen ...

Page 30: ...isted across the body CAUTION 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 properly or ask your dealer to fix it ...

Page 31: ...on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don t wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy ...

Page 32: ... right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt On some vehicles if you pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will...

Page 33: ...aring your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don t replace them Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your veh...

Page 34: ...ed or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see the ...

Page 35: ... 23 How the Air Bag System Works 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 ...

Page 36: ... your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn t move or deform the threshold level is about 12 to 18 mph 19 to 29 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in ...

Page 37: ...ed as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions What will you see after an air bag inflates After an air bag inflates 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 for t...

Page 38: ...sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver s safety belt usage at deployment Some modules also record speed engine rpm brake and throttle data D Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system Improper service can mean that your air...

Page 39: ...d if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbe...

Page 40: ...s If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure On some vehicles when the shoulder belt is pulled 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 the end of this section Make sure the releas...

Page 41: ...t touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces ...

Page 42: ...e belt very quickly out of the retractor CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle ...

Page 43: ... 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 child restraints and for smaller adults the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts Here s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt 1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatb...

Page 44: ...elastic 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 cord must be under the belt and the guide on top ...

Page 45: ...the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip and then slide the guide onto the clip Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position ...

Page 46: ...belt To 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 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 if you ever had to ...

Page 47: ...ren up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies CAUTION Children who are up against or very close to any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them Youn...

Page 48: ...small enough for 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 its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a frontal crash an infant in a rear facing restraint settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the s...

Page 49: ...rash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on your arms The baby would be almost impossible to hold Secure the baby in an infant restraint ...

Page 50: ...en selecting a child restraint take into consideration not only the child s weight and size but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used An infant car bed A is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle It s an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface With an infant car bed make sure...

Page 51: ...aints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs 9 kg and about one year of age This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant s head neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash Some infant seats come in two parts the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable ...

Page 52: ...forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs 9 to 18 kg and about 26 to 40 inches 66 to 102 cm in height or up to around four years of age One type a convertible restraint is designed to be used either as a rear facing infant seat or a forward facing child seat ...

Page 53: ...int is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of per...

Page 54: ...of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in a rear seat CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you in...

Page 55: ...If your child restraint has a top strap it should be anchored Your vehicle has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel In order to get to a bracket you ll have to open the trim cover Anchor the top strap to this bracket Once you have the top strap anchored you ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself ...

Page 56: ...estraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or ne...

Page 57: ...icle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child res...

Page 58: ...1 46 D If your vehicle has the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock ...

Page 59: ...restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 5 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure 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 child passenger Secur...

Page 60: ...straint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt pull its free end while you push down 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 ...

Page 61: ...ting air bag Always secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat Although a rear seat is a safer place you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restra...

Page 62: ...t if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to ...

Page 63: ...f the retractor Then let the belt go back a few inches and try to pull the belt out again If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it means your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor ...

Page 64: ...e belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the c...

Page 65: ...so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat But they need to use the safety belts properly D Children who aren t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash D Children who aren t buckled up can strike other people who are ...

Page 66: ...ime Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck A If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides in the Index If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child s face or neck you might want to place the child in the center seat ...

Page 67: ...t in 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 portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash ...

Page 68: ... might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers and have them repaired or replaced The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C...

Page 69: ...ions 2 17 Starting Your Engine 2 18 Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped 2 19 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 23 Parking Brake 2 24 Shifting Into PARK P 2 26 Shifting Out of PARK P 2 26 Parking Over Things That Burn 2 27 Engine Exhaust 2 27 Running Your Engine While You re Parked 2 28 Windows 2 29 Full Floating Horn 2 29 Tilt Wheel 2 30 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever 2 36 Exterior Lamps 2 38 Interio...

Page 70: ...dren in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave the keys in a vehicle with children ...

Page 71: ...Assistance has a code for your key If you need a new master key contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code or in an emergency call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 NOTICE Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your key inside You ma...

Page 72: ...e This may not be so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your key or keyless entry transmitter if equipped Power Door Locks Press the power door lock...

Page 73: ...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 entry transmitter if equipped After pressing the power door lock switch once three chimes will be heard The three chimes indicate that the last door closed locking has been activated The driver has three possible options once the last door closed locking...

Page 74: ...s customized when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in ON 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the unlock position 2 While holding the door unlock switch cycle the transaxle out of and back into PARK P 3 After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will turn the last door closed locking feature on or off 4 During this customiz...

Page 75: ...ed into PARK P The operating mode of the programmable automatic door locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the doors closed and the ignition key in ON 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position 2 While holding the door lock switch cycle the transaxle out of and back into PARK P 3 After an initial transaxle cycle each additional cycle will ...

Page 76: ...when the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside Lockout Prevention Lockout Prevention is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience This feature prevents a driver who has left the key in the ignition from locking the doors using the power door lock switch while any door is open To override this feature when the key ...

Page 77: ...is device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the t...

Page 78: ...er presses the alarm button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time D the ignition is turned to ON or D 110 seconds has elapsed Remote Activation Verification RAV This feature helps provide audible and or visible feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock command has been received and executed The ignition must be in OFF for the remote activation verification to work You may...

Page 79: ...mmed modes Illumination on Remote Activation This feature is included on vehicles with the remote keyless entry system The interior illumination will be activated when an remote keyless entry door unlock command is received The ignition must be off for the remote activation illumination to work The interior lamps will illuminate until the ignition is turned to ON or until the illumination period o...

Page 80: ... care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace your battery 1 Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter Gently pry apart the front and back 2 Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter Do not use a metal object 3 Put the new battery into the transmitter as shown on the transmit...

Page 81: ...or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk D Make sure all other windows are shut D Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside...

Page 82: ...me reminding you to remove your 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 a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watchi...

Page 83: ... system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index See your dealer for assistance In an emergency call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Center at 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 In Canada call 1 800 268 6800 New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your vehicle doesn t n...

Page 84: ...ce it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ACC B This position lets you turn off the ignition It also lets you use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off Your steering wheel will unlock Use ACC if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed ON C This position is where the key returns after you start the vehicle ...

Page 85: ... ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm NOTICE Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it do...

Page 86: ...rts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you don t your engine might not perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index Engine Coolant Heater If Equipped In very cold weather 0_F 18_C...

Page 87: ... moving engine parts If you don t it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Automa...

Page 88: ...r see Towing a Trailer in the Index Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control You must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in ON If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK P while keeping the brake pus...

Page 89: ...with the engine racing isn t covered by your warranty AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you re D Going less than 35 mph 55 km h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down D Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator pedal all the way down You ll shift down to the next gear and have more power NOTICE If your vehicle see...

Page 90: ...our transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 as much as possible NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Don t shift into SECOND 2 unless you are going slower than 65 mph 105 km h or you can damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST 1 the transa...

Page 91: ... down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat You may have to replace them and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill see Towing...

Page 92: ... won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the shift lever into PARK P like this D Hold in the button on the lever D Push the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle 3 Turn the ignition key to OFF 4 Remove the k...

Page 93: ...e the shift lever away from PARK P without first pulling it toward you If you can 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 transaxle into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is c...

Page 94: ... down Release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever out of PARK P into the gear that you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to ACC 2 Apply and hold the brake 3 Shift to NEUTRAL N 4 Start the engine and then shift to the drive gear you want 5 Have the system fixed as soon as you can Park...

Page 95: ...ming into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle see the earlier Caution...

Page 96: ...e the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer in the Index Windows Power Windows Switches located on the driver s door armrest operate each of the windows when the ignition is on In addition each passenger door has an individual windo...

Page 97: ...CK switch for normal window operation Full Floating Horn The full floating horn is designed so that you may press anywhere on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive You can also raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the wheel and pull the...

Page 98: ...signal a turn or lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return ...

Page 99: ...return to the low beam position Please note that your fog lamps if equipped will not be illuminated while the headlamps are in the high beam mode Flash to Pass Withtheleverinthelow beamposition pullthelevertoward you momentarily to switch to high beams to signal you are going to pass If you have the headlamps on they will return to low beams when you release the lever Windshield Wipers You can con...

Page 100: ... wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload Windshield Washer At the end of the right hand lever on the steering wheel there is a wiper symbol To spray washer fluid 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 CAUTION In freezing w...

Page 101: ...ystem 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 use it again you may turn the cruise control back on Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don t want to You could be sta...

Page 102: ... off when you D Step lightly on the brake pedal D press CLEAR on the steering wheel or D press the CRUISE button on the instrument panel Resuming a Set Speed Suppose 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 Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more press the RES ACCEL button on your s...

Page 103: ...e will go 1 mph 1 6 km h faster The accelerate feature will only work after you set the cruise control speed by pressing the COAST SET button on the steering wheel Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to reduce your speed while using cruise control D Press the COAST SET button on the steering wheel until you reach the lower speed you want then release it D To slow down in v...

Page 104: ...e too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to cancel the cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal D press CLEAR on the steering wheel or D press the CRUISE button on the instrument panel Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Exterior Lamps...

Page 105: ...adlamp switch is off and D the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only your front turn signal lamps will be on The headlamps taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on Your instrument panel won t be lit 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 ...

Page 106: ...te Press the bottom of the switch to turn the fog lamps off The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high beam headlamps When you return to low beams the fog lamps will come on again Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by turning the interior lamps thumbwheel Turn the thumbwheel upward to increase the brightness of the inst...

Page 107: ... remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped If you open a door the lamps will stay on while it s open then turn off automatically about 25 seconds after you close it If you press UNLOCK and don t open a door the lamps will turn off after about 40 seconds Illuminated entry includes a feature called theater dimming With theater dimming the lamps don t just turn off at the end of the delay time Ins...

Page 108: ...ill slowly fade out The lamps will fade out before 25 seconds have elapsed if you D Turn the ignition to ON D Lock all doors using your remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped D Lock the doors using the power door lock switch If during the delayed illumination period a door is opened the timed illumination period will be cancelled though the interior lamps will remain on because a door is ope...

Page 109: ...turn off the lamps after only three minutes Mirrors Adjust all mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable position Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind you push the lever located on the bottom center of the mirror away from you to the night position To return the mirror back to the day position pull the lever toward you Electrochromic Day Nig...

Page 110: ... on or off The compass display feature is turned on or off by pressing the IO button for three seconds or more When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror housing Compass Calibration To place the compass into calibration mode press both map lamp buttons and hold for over eight seconds until the letter ...

Page 111: ...justed to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold both map lamp buttons on the bottom of the mirror for five to eight seconds until the zone number appears in the display 3 Press the right lamp button to increase the zone numbers or press the l...

Page 112: ...Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Heated Outside Mirrors If ...

Page 113: ...enger s seat press back on the front edge and lift the cover The console has a cassette tape and compact disc storage area and a coinholder The cupholder is located below the center console Push down on the door and the cupholder will come out Rear Console Cupholders The cupholders are located in the rear of the front console Pull down to use the cupholders ...

Page 114: ...elivered the cigarette lighter assembly will be in a plastic bag placed in the center console storage area The ashtray is available upon request from your dealer If the ashtray and lighter are needed insert the ashtray and holder into the stationary open cupholder in front of the shift lever The lighter outlet is located behind a flip out door below the heating and air conditioning controls Sun Vi...

Page 115: ... cellular telephone a compact disc player etc Follow the proper installation instructions included with any electrical equipment you install NOTICE Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should This wouldn t be covered by your warranty Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything that exceeds the ...

Page 116: ...ices D Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment D Theft Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking D Roadside Assistance with Location D Remote Diagnostics D OnStar MED NET D Accident Assist Convenience Services D Remote Door Unlock D Route Support D Concierge Services D Ride Assist A complete user s guide is provided with the OnStar System For more information contact OnStar at 1 888 ONSTAR7 ...

Page 117: ...witch 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 rear of the sunroof switch When using this feature the sunshade should be fully opened in the rearward position The sunshade can be opened manually by sliding it rearward or automatically by open...

Page 118: ...2 50 The Instrument Panel Your Information System ...

Page 119: ...ument Panel Outlets C Turn Signal Multifunction Lever D Instrument Panel Cluster E Windshield Wipers Washer Fluid Lever F Cruise Control CRUISE Button G Hazard Button H Instrument Panel Fuse Block I Instrument Panel Dimmer J Fog Lamp Button K Fuel Door Release L Trunk Lid Release M Storage Bin N Trip Odometer O Tilt Wheel P Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Q Horn R Cruise Control Switches...

Page 120: ...2 52 Instrument Panel Cluster United States Version Shown Canadian Similar Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages ...

Page 121: ...eplaced Take your vehicle to the dealer to have this done The dealer will have the new cluster odometer set to the mileage of the old odometer cluster if at all possible But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed Season Trip Mode Press this button to display the total vehicle mileage season ...

Page 122: ... set it to zero press and hold the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel for two to three seconds Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area or engine damage may occur ...

Page 123: ...an indicate 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 lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice...

Page 124: ...If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the air bag system may not be working properly The air bags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate wit...

Page 125: ...arning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to ON If it ...

Page 126: ...ited States Canada With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you ve started your engine turn the ignition off Or if the light comes on and stays on when you re driving stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off Then start...

Page 127: ... button located on the console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for more information D If there s a brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will come on If your brakes begin...

Page 128: ...should see your dealer for service Reduce your speed and drive accordingly Low Traction Active LOW TRAC Light Your LOW TRAC Low Traction Active light may come on for one of the following reasons D The Precision Control System PCS if equipped is active and is adjusting brake pressure to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you are steering The PCS activates when the computer s...

Page 129: ...ge moves into the red area your engine is too hot That reading means the same thing as the warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating in the Index Low Coolant Warning Light If this light comes o...

Page 130: ...GINE SOON light comes on and a chime will sound to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this ligh...

Page 131: ...e emission control system on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required D Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle D Reducing vehicle speed D Avoidin...

Page 132: ...ng a misfire The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure to install the fuel cap properly See Filling Your Tank in the Index It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel see Fuel in the Index Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as...

Page 133: ...nostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Warning Light If you have a problem with your oil this light may st...

Page 134: ...e from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Service Vehicle Soon Light This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON to show that the bulb is working This light indicates problems with your vehicle that are not related to emissions These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance and durability Consult your dealer for nece...

Page 135: ...between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is running Additionally an oil level check is only performed if the engine has been turned off for an extended period of time allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into the oil pan Change Oil Light The CHANGE OIL light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine If the light d...

Page 136: ...ays on your PasslockR system is not working properly Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Cruise Light The CRUISE light comes on whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control in the Index Low Washer Fluid Light This light will come on when your ignition is on to check the bulb and will come on when your washer fluid is low ...

Page 137: ... about All these things are normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage D At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full D It takes more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads For example the gage reads half full but it takes more or less than half the fuel tank s capacity to fill it D The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up D The gag...

Page 138: ...nada If your fuel is low this warning light near the fuel gage will come on It will also come on for a few seconds when you first turn on the ignition as a check to show you it s working If it doesn t come on then have it fixed right away ...

Page 139: ...l If Equipped 3 10 Rear Window Defogger 3 11 Ventilation System 3 12 Audio Systems 3 12 Setting the Clock 3 12 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 16 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control If Equipped 3 22 Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option 3 26 Theft Deterrent Feature 3 28 Audio Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped 3 28 Unde...

Page 140: ...turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule and Passenger Compartment Air Filter in the Index Temperature Knob The right knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn this knob clockwise toward red for warmer air Turn it counterclockwise toward blue for coole...

Page 141: ...utomatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40_F 4 5_C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press the A C button to operate the air conditioning compressor The indicator light on the button will flash briefly and stay on solid to let you know your air conditioning will come on If the light on the A C button ...

Page 142: ... slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice the temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR and the outside air button pushed in with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide w...

Page 143: ...VER knob clockwise toward red to raise the temperature Turn it counterclockwise toward blue to lower the temperature The display will show your selection for a few seconds then it will show the outside temperature If you push the knob the set temperature will again be displayed for a few seconds then the outside temperature will come on Passenger Temperature Knob The PASS knob adjusts the air temp...

Page 144: ...er will decrease and the temperature door will move to a warmer position to maintain your desired comfort As the cabin cools down or the sun load decreases the system could switch to air delivered to A C vents and the floor Bi level mode Cold Weather Example When you start the vehicle in cold weather below freezing or after being parked overnight if your Driver Set Temperature is 73_F 23_C and you...

Page 145: ... auto temperature control If the airflow seems very low when the fan knob is turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting your passenger compartment air filter if equipped may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule in the Index A C Button Press the A C button to turn the compressor on and off AUTO will then be extinguished but system will maintain auto air delivery and auto b...

Page 146: ... setting allows half of the air to go to the floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40_F 4 5_C Even when the compressor is running you can control the temperature DEFROST This setting directs most of the air through the defrost and side window vents Some of the air goes...

Page 147: ... You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use LOWER The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outside 0_F 18_C or lower An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system...

Page 148: ...ill only run for about seven and one half minutes automatic control or five minutes manual control before turning off You can also turn it off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cu...

Page 149: ... Ventilation Tips D 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 inside of your windows D When you enter a vehicle in cold weather set the mode to FLOOR or LOWER and the fan to the highest speed for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow...

Page 150: ...out of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears The letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM Then press and hold MN until the correct minute appears The clock may be set with the ignition on or off AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control Playing the Radio PWR VOL Press this knob to turn the s...

Page 151: ... Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appear on the display PUSHBUTTONS The five numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations You can set up to 15 stations five AM five FM1 and five FM2 Just 1 Turn the radio on 2 Pre...

Page 152: ...ing the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the knob all the way out Turn it to move the sound to the front or rear speakers The middle position balances the sound between the speakers Push the knob back into it...

Page 153: ... the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape reverses You may select stations during REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio will play the last selected station while the tape advances You may select stati...

Page 154: ... remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of You...

Page 155: ...ation and stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P ...

Page 156: ... Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical stations JAZZ will appear on the display when you first press TONE Each time you press it another setting will appear on the display Press it again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will appear Tone c...

Page 157: ...or RCL If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because of an error it could be that D E10 The tape is tight and the player can t turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily your tape may be damaged and should not be used...

Page 158: ...will stop but remain in the player TAPE CD Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the CD player and the radio is playing to play a compact disc Press AM FM to return to the radio when a compact disc is playing Press TAPE CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening The display will show TP...

Page 159: ... a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time RDM 5 Press this button to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM will appear on the display when you press this button TONE Press this button to select a tone while playing a compact disc The tone that you set will be activated each time you play a compact disc This button is not available on the Bose radio SEEK Press the do...

Page 160: ...tivated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first Trunk Mounted CD Changer Option With the optional compact disc changer you can play up to 12 discs continuously Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine The small discs 8 cm can be played only with specially designed...

Page 161: ... is left partially open the changer will not operate and an error will occur When the door is closed the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded To eject the magazine from the player slide the CD changer door all the way open The magazine will automatically eject Remember to keep the door closed whenever...

Page 162: ...occurred and the compact disc temporarily cannot play The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate D E30 Disc Label Side Up D E34 CD Changer Door Open D E35 CD Changer Cartridge Empty If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer the following conditions may have caused the error D The road is too rough The disc should play when the ...

Page 163: ...lay when in elapsed time mode When a new track starts to play 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 to go back to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played If you press it again the changer will go to previous tracks Press the SEEK up arrow and it will go to the ne...

Page 164: ...h all nine steps before starting the procedure 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 down any three or four digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle 2 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 3 Turn the radio off 4 Press the 1 and 4 buttons togeth...

Page 165: ...ose or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press the 1 and 4 buttons together Hold them down until SEC shows on the display 4 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 5 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with y...

Page 166: ...er preset 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 Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick up noise from things like st...

Page 167: ...olume 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 or two way radio be sure you can add what you want If you can it s very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine Delphi Delco Electronics radio or other systems and even damage t...

Page 168: ...e use of a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership GM Part No 12344789 When using a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cle...

Page 169: ... 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 with radio reception NOTICE Do not try to clear frost or other material from the inside of the rear window with a razor blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affe...

Page 170: ...iving 4 3 Drunken Driving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 11 Steering 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 19 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 4 22 City Driving 4 23 Freeway Driving 4 24 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4 25 Highway Hypnosis 4 25 Hill and Mountain Roads 4 27 Winter Driving 4 31 Recreational Vehicle Towing 4 32 Loading Your Vehicle 4 ...

Page 171: ...eventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call ...

Page 172: ... alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if the driver plans to drive It s a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the pr...

Page 173: ...me other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving sk...

Page 174: ...l 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 in a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and j...

Page 175: ...n you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in 3 4 of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km...

Page 176: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine or w...

Page 177: ...eels 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 computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed ...

Page 178: ...e may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is especially useful in slippery road conditions The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction When this happens the system works the front brakes may upshift the transaxle and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin This light will come on when your traction co...

Page 179: ...cking Your Vehicle in the Index To turn the system on or off press the TRACTION CONTROL button on the console Precision Control System Option If your vehicle is equipped with the Precision Control System PCS the system helps your vehicle to go in the direction you are steering in difficult driving conditions This is accomplished when the computer senses that your vehicle is starting to spin and as...

Page 180: ... functioning You can try resetting the system stop turn off the engine wait a few seconds and then start the engine again If both lights are still on you should have your vehicle serviced Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Magnetic Speed Sensitive Steering This steering ...

Page 181: ...oth control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control Refer to Traction Control System in the Index What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down If your vehicle is equipped with the ...

Page 182: ... apply your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a fu...

Page 183: ...g another vehicle 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 error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing D Drive ahe...

Page 184: ...ars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot D 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 the passed vehicle to see ...

Page 185: ...rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal Remember Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid If your traction control system is off...

Page 186: ...n or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any anti lock brake system ABS helps avoid only th...

Page 187: ... They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to readjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly ...

Page 188: ... suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road 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 tan...

Page 189: ... is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water...

Page 190: ...ry to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Don t ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips D Besides slowing down ...

Page 191: ...a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See the next part Freeway Driving D Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start t...

Page 192: ... entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the 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 prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend sm...

Page 193: ...t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America They ll be ready and w...

Page 194: ...are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior D Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently D If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mount...

Page 195: ... would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill D Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you can climb the hill better D Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Don t swing wid...

Page 196: ...r a small 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 under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle ...

Page 197: ...bout 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 blowing or loose snow 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 though your vehicle has a traction control system you ll want ...

Page 198: ...or slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that s covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it...

Page 199: ...keep yourself and your passengers safe D Turn on your hazard flashers D Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow D Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you have no blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm You ...

Page 200: ...ghtly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable fro...

Page 201: ... total weight you can carry This includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options The other label is the Certification label found on the rear edge of the driver s door It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo Never exceed the GVWR for yo...

Page 202: ...ou put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash D Put things in the trunk of your vehicle In a trunk put them as far forward as you can Try to spread the weight evenly D Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats D Don t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle D When you...

Page 203: ...ld read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rule...

Page 204: ...hen 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 s parts Three important considerations have to do with weight D the weight of the trailer D the weight of the trailer tongue D and the total weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It should never weigh more th...

Page 205: ...tch the trailer tongue A should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B If you have a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12 percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items ...

Page 206: ... manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes Because you have anti lock brakes do not try to tap into your vehicle s brake system If you do both brake systems won t work well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trai...

Page 207: ... bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to the left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making v...

Page 208: ...If you don t shift down you might have to use your 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 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you have overdrive you may have to drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Parking on Hills CAUTION You really should not park you...

Page 209: ...pulling a trailer 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 drive belts cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review this information before you start your trip ...

Page 210: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 2 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 10 Engine Overheating 5 13 Cooling System 5 20 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 21 Changing a Flat Tire 5 32 Compact Spare Tire 5 33 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow ...

Page 211: ...panel to make your front and rear turn signal 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 off the flashers press the switch again When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals won t work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 fee...

Page 212: ... NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty The ACDelcoR battery in your vehicle has a built in hydrometer Do not charge test or jump start the battery if the hydrometer looks clear or light yellow Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint Trying to start your vehicle by pus...

Page 213: ...n off all lamps that aren t needed as well as radios This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries And it could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods and locate the batteries CAUTION An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and...

Page 214: ...ight Be sure the battery has enough water You don t need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you don t 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 e...

Page 215: ...ositive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too Don t connect negative to negative on the dead battery either as this can cause sparks CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the e...

Page 216: ...ive terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 8 Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one ...

Page 217: ... engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 10 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45 cm away from the dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electrical connection is just as good there but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it...

Page 218: ... to you or others D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck D Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it D Use only the correct hooks NOTICE Use the proper towing equipment t...

Page 219: ...Engine Coolant Temperature Gage in the Index You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel See Low Coolant Light in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mode allows your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation Should an overheated engine condition exist an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylind...

Page 220: ... steam or coolant before you open the hood 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 and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle ca...

Page 221: ...ssary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning doesn t come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign...

Page 222: ...ctric Engine Cooling Fans 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 any underhood electric fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling don t do anything else until it cools down ...

Page 223: ... hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Don t touch them If you do you can be burned 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 ...

Page 224: ...e system premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion may result In addition the engine coolant will require change sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty If there seems to be no leak with the engine on check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running...

Page 225: ...p is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the coolant surge tank pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the coolant surge tank pressure cap is hot Wait for ...

Page 226: ...d 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 drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains e...

Page 227: ...ant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise left about one quarter turn and then stop If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it ...

Page 228: ...ap off start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark ...

Page 229: ...that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you d use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steerin...

Page 230: ...ey could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the opposi...

Page 231: ...uipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire in the Index for more information about the compact spare ...

Page 232: ...5 23 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protector guide B and wheel wrench C ...

Page 233: ...acked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the...

Page 234: ...the jack lift head about 8 inches 20 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the two bolts as shown For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lift head about 6 inches 15 cm from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just behind the off set as shown Put the compact spare tire near you ...

Page 235: ...5 26 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 4 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire ...

Page 236: ...he places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can 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 CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 6 Install the spare tire Reinstall the wheel nuts wi...

Page 237: ...5 28 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 8 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown ...

Page 238: ...inal equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N m NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification 9 Replace the plastic caps tightly by hand Using the wheel wr...

Page 239: ...our trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide located in the foam holder To store a full size tire place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem facing down and the protector guide through a wheel bolt hole Remove the protector and attach ...

Page 240: ...e Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly A Retainer B Cover C Compact Spare Tire D Nut E Jack F Wrench G Lock Nut Tool H Foam Holder I Extension and Protective G...

Page 241: ...good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is installed don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails The compact spare can get caught on the rails That can damage the tire and wheel and maybe other parts of your vehicle Don t use your compact spare on other vehicles And don t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires They won ...

Page 242: ...ins on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If your vehicle has traction control you should turn the system off See Traction Control System in the Index Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Releas...

Page 243: ...enger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped 6 20 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 23 Engine Coolant 6 26 Cooling System Pressure Cap 6 27 Power Steering Fluid 6 28 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6 33 Battery 6 33 Bulb Replacement 6 41 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 6 42 Tires 6 49 Appearance Care 6 50 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle 6 52 Care of Safety Belts 6 53 Cleaning the Outside of Your ...

Page 244: ...you want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Vehicle in the Index You should ...

Page 245: ...ar unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association AAMA and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emissio...

Page 246: ...ccurs return to your authorized Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask your servi...

Page 247: ...anol Don t use it It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repai...

Page 248: ... flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The tethered cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver s side of your vehicle The button for the fuel door is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column If your fuel filler door release won t operate there is a manual release tab The tab is located in the trunk against the trim on the driver s side of the vehicle ...

Page 249: ... manual release located in the trunk to release the door While refueling let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening To remove the cap turn it slowly to the left counterclockwise The cap has a spring in it if you let go of the cap too soon it will spring back to the right ...

Page 250: ...ng the Outside of Your Vehicle in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clicking sound Make sure you fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sur...

Page 251: ... the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running Keep hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan CAUTION Thi...

Page 252: ...lease To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located below the instrument panel on the driver s side Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release Lift the hood ...

Page 253: ... Reservoir B California Emissions Fuse Block If Equipped C Battery D Remote Positive Terminal E Engine Coolant Surge Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Engine Oil Fill Cap H Engine Oil Dipstick I Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick J Brake Fluid Reservoir K Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...

Page 254: ...eminder Checking Engine Oil It s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick is the yellow loop located near the front of the engine Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show ...

Page 255: ...s in the Index NOTICE Don t add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the FULL mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine compartment near the yellow looped engine oil dipstick Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the ...

Page 256: ...ute API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil changed for you be sure the oil put into your engine is American Petroleum Institute certified for gasoline engines You should also use the proper viscosity oil for your vehicle as shown in the foll...

Page 257: ...ommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil This is not based on mileage but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing the GM Oil Life Systemtwill indicate that ...

Page 258: ...ain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly 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 ...

Page 259: ...1 Using a screwdriver loosen the bolt on the air duct clamp from the throttle body 2 Remove the air duct from the throttle body 3 Unhook the two hold down clips located on the air box cover 4 Lift the air box cover and air duct assembly away from the air box toward the engine ...

Page 260: ...he air filter element from the air box 6 To install the air cleaner filter reverse the steps Be sure the tabs on the cover are inserted into the air box slots Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index ...

Page 261: ...ngine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter If Equipped The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath the hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger s side of the vehicle underneath the air inlet grille The filter traps most of the pollen from ai...

Page 262: ...ime to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change both the fluid and filter every 50 000 miles 83 000 km if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions D In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90_F 32_C or higher D In hilly or mountainous terrain D When doing frequent trailer towing D Uses such as found ...

Page 263: ... to 200_F 82_C to 93_C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50_F 10_C If it s colder than 50_F 10_C you may have to drive longer Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows D Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running D With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P D With your foot on the brake p...

Page 264: ...nough of the proper fluid to bring the level into 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 less than one pint 0 5 L Don t overfill NOTICE We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRONR III because fluid with that label is made especially for y...

Page 265: ...rinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant will D Give freezing protection down to 34_F 37_C D Give boiling protection up to 265_F 129_C D Protect against rust and corrosion D Help keep the proper engine temperature D Let the warning lights and gages work as they should NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX COOLR silicate free coolant If coolant other than DEX COOL is added to...

Page 266: ...engine 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 drinkable water and DEX COOLR coolant NOTICE If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost wouldn t be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the e...

Page 267: ...n the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly Never turn the surge tank pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot The vehicle must be on a level surface When your engine is cold the coolant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If the low coolant warning light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant ...

Page 268: ...hylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine When replacing the pressure cap make sure it is hand tight Cooling System Pressure Cap The cooling system pressure cap is located on the surge tank NOTICE Your cooling system pressure cap is a 15 psi 105 kPa pressure type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engin...

Page 269: ...er Steering Fluid Turn the key off let the engine compartment cool down 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 fluid level on the dipstick The level should be at the the cross hatched area If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up t...

Page 270: ...n an area where the temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing Adding Washer Fluid If the windshield washer fluid level in your vehicle is low the LOW WASHER FLUID warning light on the instrument panel will come on You will need to add fluid soon Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluid until the tank is full ...

Page 271: ...lso water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid D Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full D Don t use engine coolant antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver...

Page 272: ...one on the brake hydraulic system CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on See Brake System Warning Light in th...

Page 273: ...our wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes won t work well That could lead to an accident ...

Page 274: ...the vehicle moving your brakes adjust for wear Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you ha...

Page 275: ...dly hurt if you aren t careful See Jump Starting in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact the service department of your Oldsmobile de...

Page 276: ...ght up on the two headlamp retainers to release the assembly locator tabs and take the retainers off At the same time hold the headlamp assembly in position by applying a little pressure against the headlamp lens This prevents the lamp from falling out 3 Slide the lamp assembly toward you ...

Page 277: ... bulb you are replacing 5 Twist and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp 6 Replace the bulb making sure you don t touch the bulb with your bare hands 7 Reverse all steps and reinstall the headlamp assembly then check the lamps ...

Page 278: ... is possible for you to re aim your headlamps as described in the following procedure NOTICE To make sure your headlamps are aimed properly read all the instructions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows D The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface D If ne...

Page 279: ...nce the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim A Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw shown in previous photo B Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw C Horizontal Block Index Plate D Vertical Aiming Level 1 Turn the horizontal aiming screw until the indicator is lined up with zero 2 Turn the vertical aiming screw until the level bubble is lined up with zero ...

Page 280: ...Push the new bulb into the socket 6 Put the bulb socket back into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is secure 7 Reinstall the rubber access cover Fog Lamps 1 Remove the deflector located below the front fascia by removing the two bolts 2 Reach up from underneath the front of the vehicle and remove the electrical connector from the bulb assembly 3 Turn the bulb socket a quarter t...

Page 281: ...1 Open the trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 Remove the bulb by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Place the new bulb into the socket 5 Turn the bulb one quarter turn clockwise to reinstall 6 Close the trunk ...

Page 282: ...e wing nuts 4 Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle 3 5 Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 6 Pull out the bulb socket 7 Pull the old bulb out of the socket There are four bulbs on each taillamp 8 Push in a new bulb 9 Reinstall the bulb socket into the housing and turn it clockwise 10 Reinstall the taillamp housing to the body of the vehicl...

Page 283: ... the steps to reinstall When reinstalling bulb assembly push in assembly until you hear a snap Make sure the assembly is tight and not loose Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking See Wiper Blade Check in Section 7 of this manual under Part B Owner Checks and Services for more information Replacement blades come in ...

Page 284: ...erly used tires are dangerous D Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be ch...

Page 285: ...re overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rough ride D Needless damage from road hazards When to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget your compact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420 kPa How to Check Use a good quality poc...

Page 286: ...ys 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 the Tire Loading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can m...

Page 287: ...it D The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that can t be repaired well because of the size or location of 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 Criteria Specification TPC Spec number on each tire s sidewall When you get new tires get one...

Page 288: ...r vehicle CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the 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 ...

Page 289: ...surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat...

Page 290: ...kind 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 it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle CAUTION Using the wrong repl...

Page 291: ...th the ends securely fastened Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer s instructions If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle stop and retighten them If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle Appearance Care Remember cleaning products can be hazardous Some are toxic Others can burst into flame ...

Page 292: ... painted surfaces with a clean damp cloth Cleaning of Fabric Carpet Your dealer has two cleaners Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner and Capture Non Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet They will clean normal spots and stains very well You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Here are some cleaning tips D Alway...

Page 293: ...lows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool water 2 If a stain remains follow the multi purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier 3 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine treat the area with a water baking soda solution 1 teaspoon 5 ml of baking soda to 1 cup 250 ml of lukewarm water 4 Let dry Stains caused by candy ice cream mayonnaise ch...

Page 294: ...ditions Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft cloth or sponge Commercial cleaners may affect the surface finish Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukew...

Page 295: ...cloth at least every six months During very cold damp weather more frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with ...

Page 296: ...ve and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish NOTICE Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surf...

Page 297: ... could damage the surface Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Use chrome polish only on chrome plated wheels but avoid any painted surface of the wheel and buff off immediately after application Don t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Cleaning Tires To clean your tires use...

Page 298: ... underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being...

Page 299: ... plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water 1052930 8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts absorbs and removes soils on fabric 12345721 2 5 sq ft Synthetic Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone...

Page 300: ...find this label on the inside of your trunk lid It s very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label is D your VIN D the model designation D paint information and D a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment NOTICE Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you che...

Page 301: ... protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of f...

Page 302: ...ain Control Module Body Control NOT USED Not Used LOW BLOWER HVAC Control Assembly Blower Motor HVAC Air Temperature Valve Motor HVAC Control Assembly Solenoid Box Compass Mirror CRUISE Cruise Control Module NOT USED Not Used NOT USED Not Used NOT USED Not Used BTSI Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System NOT USED Not Used NOT USED Not Used NOT USED Not Used TURN SIGNALS CORN LPS Turn Signal...

Page 303: ...Lamps I S Lighted Rearview Mirror CD CHANGER Cartridge Disk Changer HIGH BLOWER High Blower Relay HAZARD Hazard Switch STOP LAMPS Stoplamps Switch Fuse Description DOOR LOCKS Door Lock Relays Internal to Body Control Module and External Driver Door Lock Relay POWER MIRRORS Left hand and Right hand Power Mirrors RH HEATED SEAT Passenger s Side Heated Seat LH HEATED SEAT Driver s Side Heated Seat NO...

Page 304: ...Sunroof REAR DEFOG Rear Defog POWER SEATS Power Seats Fuel Door Relay NOT USED Not Used Underhood Electrical Center Passenger s Side Some fuses are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger s side of the engine compartment To see the fuses remove the cover by following these steps 1 Remove the remote positive terminal cap See Remote Positive Terminal in the Index 2 Unscrew the knob on th...

Page 305: ...Maxi Fuses Description 6 Cooling Fans 7 Body Control Module Cigar Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Trunk CD Changer Audio Systems Keyless Entry System I P Cluster HVAC Controls 8 Turn Signals Air Bag System I P Cluster Body Control Module Windshield Wipers Mini Relays Description 9 Cooling Fans 10 Cooling Fans 11 Crank 12 Cooling Fans 13 Ignition Main 14 Blank Micro Relays Description 15 Air Conditi...

Page 306: ... Solenoid 27 Horn 28 Fuel Injector Electronic Ignition 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 PCM Devices Engine Emissions Sensors 31 Fog Lamps 32 Headlamp Passenger Side 33 Trunk Release 34 Parking Lamp Mini Fuses Description 35 Fuel Pump 36 Headlamp Driver Side 37 ABS 38 Spare 39 Spare 40 Spare 41 Spare 42 Spare 43 Spare Diodes Description Air Conditioning Compressor Diode 44 Fuse Puller ...

Page 307: ...block it is located next to the main fuse block on the passenger s side of the engine compartment A California Emissions Fuse Block B Main Underhood Fuse Block When the cover is removed you ll see the following fuses Fuse Description AIR PUMP Air Pump ABS VALVE ABS ABS MOTOR ABS RELAY AIR PUMP Air Pump ...

Page 308: ... 0 quarts 9 5 L Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L When draining replacing the converter more fluid may be needed Cooling System Including Reservoir 10 0 quarts 9 5 L A C Refrigerant 1 9 lbs 0 85 kg Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter Change 6 0 quarts 5 7 L Fuel Tank 17 gallons 64 L NOTE All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in th...

Page 309: ...pe CV892C Cooling System Pressure Cap 10296465 Spark Plugs Type PTR5C 13 12556183 Gap 0 050 inches 127 cm Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Length 22 inches 56 cm Type Pin Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 109 0 inches 270 cm Front Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 cm Rear Tread Width 61 5 inches 156 cm Length 195 9 inches 498 cm Width 73 8 inches 187 cm Height 56 4 inches 143 cm ...

Page 310: ...e services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services 7 20 Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 22 Part D Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 23 Part E Maintenance Record ...

Page 311: ...nt Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition please maintain your vehicle properly Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals checks inspections and recommended fluids and lubrican...

Page 312: ...do the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your dealer s service department or another qualified service ...

Page 313: ...ns on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D Make sure whoever servic...

Page 314: ...ctions following Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the mainte...

Page 315: ...nder severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 7 500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t detect dust in the oil So if you drive in a dusty area be sure to change your oil and filter every 3 000 miles 5 000 km or sooner if the CHANGE OIL light appears Remember to reset the Oil Life System whe...

Page 316: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7 ...

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Page 318: ...e footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 22 500 Miles 37 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern a...

Page 319: ...spection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replac...

Page 320: ...r In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid and filter at 100 000 miles 166 000 km 52 500 Miles 87 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL S...

Page 321: ...500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service See footnote j If Equipped Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty condit...

Page 322: ...onditions the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 97 500 Miles 162 500 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnot...

Page 323: ...nd in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the fluid and filter 150 000 Miles 240 000 km j Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months since last service whichever occurs first See Engine Coolant in the Index for what to use Inspect h...

Page 324: ...l and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary See Windshiel...

Page 325: ...ed regular maintenance Wiper Blade Check 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 Weatherstrip Lubrication Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very co...

Page 326: ...be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the regular brake NOTE Do not use the a...

Page 327: ...ry NOTE Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move 3 With the engine off turn the key to the ON position but don t start the engine Without applying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P your vehicle needs service Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake s...

Page 328: ...ng your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only D To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed...

Page 329: ...nd Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs of wear or lack of lubrication Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect the complete exhau...

Page 330: ...stem for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts Replace parts as needed Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface co...

Page 331: ...rake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 Brake Fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No 1052884 1 pint 1050017 1 quart or equivalent Automatic Transaxle DEXRONR III Automatic Transmission Fluid Key Lock Cylinders Multi Purpose Lubricant SuperlubeR GM Part No...

Page 332: ...ovided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should retain all maintenance receipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 333: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 334: ...7 25 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 335: ...7 26 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

Page 336: ...ce for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits 8 7 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8 7 Courtesy Transportation 8 9 Warranty Information 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government 8 10 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 8 11 Reporti...

Page 337: ...ments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager con...

Page 338: ...ion or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Oldsmobile please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your deale...

Page 339: ...states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this program Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Oldsmobile has TTY equipment ...

Page 340: ...oll free service is not available in the Caribbean call Puerto Rico 1 787 763 1315 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle hand controls wheelchair scooter lifts etc This program can also provide you with free resource inf...

Page 341: ...ay 365 days a year We will provide the following services during the Bumper to Bumper warranty period at no expense to you D Fuel delivery D Lock out service identification required D Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident D Flat tire change D Jump starts D Minor repairs to disabled vehicles D Assistance when vehicle is mired in sand mud ...

Page 342: ...ope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the separate brochure p...

Page 343: ... your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement up to 30 per day five days maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relat...

Page 344: ...out availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reser...

Page 345: ...annot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE...

Page 346: ... O Box 436006 Pontiac MI 48343 6006 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Ordering Owner Publications in Canada Owner s manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles The toll free telepho...

Page 347: ...on about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 20 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 15 00 CURRENT PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year a...

Page 348: ...0 00 2000 50 00 2000 20 00 2000 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax See Note Below GM OLD ORD99 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S...

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