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Summary of Contents for bravada 1996

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Page 3: ...s you what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good This section t...

Page 4: ...N C E We support voluntary technician certification Please keep this manualin your Oldsmobile so it will About Driving Your Bravada be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If you sell th...

Page 5: ...the manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warningsand 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 co...

Page 6: ...hingthat can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not becovered 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...

Page 7: ...and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS e TURN RUNNING o DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols are o...

Page 8: ...Model Reference This manual covers this model Four Door Utility...

Page 9: ...n Manual Passenger s Seat Move the lever under the front of the passenger s seat toward the driver s door to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the se...

Page 10: ...nt of the control until you have the desired lumbar support To decrease lumbar support press the rear of the control To adjust the seatback lift the lever on the outer side of the seat Release the lev...

Page 11: ...or other injuries The lap belt can t do itsjob either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would bethere not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuri...

Page 12: ...handles To raise the seatbacks just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position...

Page 13: ...sfasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In...

Page 14: ...Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Page 15: ...Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield...

Page 16: ...or theinstrument panel With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts make...

Page 17: ...work with safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for salehas required the use of safety belts Even if you re in a vehiclethat has air bags you still have to buckle up to ge...

Page 18: ...ver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat to see how...

Page 19: ...his applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you dbe less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal in...

Page 20: ...iously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose Ina crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit againstyour body A The shoulder belt is too loose It w...

Page 21: ...n be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forceswould be there notat thepelvic bones This could cause serious...

Page 22: ...seriously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under your arm Ina 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...

Page 23: ...usly injuredby a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a beltis twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your retailer tofix it...

Page 24: ...J You can beseverely injured or killedin a crashif you aten t wearing your safety belt even i fyou have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things in...

Page 25: ...a crash Always wear your safety belt even with an air bag and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel...

Page 26: ...g wheel 1 A CAUTION L pets or objects between the driver and the steering wheel If somethingis between an occupant andan airbag it could affect the performance of the air bag or worse it could cause i...

Page 27: ...off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving in the Index for more tips on off road driving What makes an air bag inflate...

Page 28: ...athing problems but can t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates then get fresh air by openinga window or door 0 The air bag is designed to inflateonly once After it inflates you ll need som...

Page 29: ...isqualified to doso The air bag system does not need regular maintenance Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile If I add a push bumper ora bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle will i...

Page 30: ...ash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the...

Page 31: ...than those who are wearing Rear passengers who aren t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Rear Seat Outsid...

Page 32: ...t does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section Make surethe release button on the buckle is positioned so you would...

Page 33: ...ous 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 restrainingforces The safety belt locks if there s a su...

Page 34: ...restraints and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat...

Page 35: ...seatback and the interior body to removethe guide fromits storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert t...

Page 36: ...s flat The elastic cord must be under the belt andthe guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make sure...

Page 37: ...d in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Lap Belt Center Rear Passenger Position When you sit in the center rear seating position you have a lap sa...

Page 38: ...rovince says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle Smaller Children and Babies A CAUTION Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint...

Page 39: ...ash During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash CAUTION Continued at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg forceon your a...

Page 40: ...ow to do that Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that yo...

Page 41: ...outside seat positions are located on the floor in the cargo area Don t use the front set of tie down brackets Anchor the top strap to the rearmost bracket on the same side of the vehicle as the child...

Page 42: ...e child in the child restraint as the instructions say 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 in...

Page 43: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 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 s...

Page 44: ...hild restraint has one 1 Put the restraint on the seat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and r...

Page 45: ...e 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 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to s...

Page 46: ...e sure it is secure Adjust the bucket seat forwarduntil the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly But don tmove it any more thanneeded to tighten the lap belt To remove the child r...

Page 47: ...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 n...

Page 48: ...y closeto the child sface or neck A Move the child toward thecenter of the vehicle but be surethat the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash thechild s upper body would hav...

Page 49: ...is way in a crash thechild might slide under thebelt 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 port...

Page 50: ...wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorage...

Page 51: ...teur Printed inUSA If you ever see a label on the driver s safety belt bcckle that says to replace the buckle assembly be sure to do so Then the new buckle assembly will be there to he protect you in...

Page 52: ...NOTES 1 44...

Page 53: ...and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION hild Leaving young children ina vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous...

Page 54: ...codeon it that tells your retailer or aqualified locksmith how to make extrakeys Keep this tag in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able tohave new ones made easily using this tag NOTICE Yo...

Page 55: ...so obvious You increase the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren tlocked Wear safety belts properly lock your doors and you willbe far better off whenever you drive yo...

Page 56: ...he key symbol The lever on each rear door works only that door s lock With this feature you can lock the rear doors so they can t be opened from the inside by passengers Move the lock up to lock the d...

Page 57: ...Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions on battery replacement 0 Check the distance You may be too far fromyour vehicle This product has a maximum range Check the...

Page 58: ...will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matche dto it Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in yourkey chain transmitter should last about two years You c...

Page 59: ...ng system to itshighest speed with the setting on VENT That will force outside air into your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index instrument panel open them all the way If you have air outlets on...

Page 60: ...k the power lock systern from the outside insert the key in the lock button and turn it clockwise All doors will lock Remote Endgate Release This button on the driver s side of the steering column all...

Page 61: ...it s an easy target for joy riders orprofessional thieves so don t do it When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver s door you ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition...

Page 62: ...this time your new brake linings aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement Follow this breaking in guidelineevery time you get new brake linings D...

Page 63: ...This is the position for driving START E This startsyour engine I NOTICE If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can t turn it be sure itis all the way in If it is then turn the steering wheel leftand...

Page 64: ...sooner Andthe excessiveheat can damage your starter motor 2 2 3 If it doesn t start right away hold your key in START If it doesn t start in 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way down for...

Page 65: ...ctrical shock Also the wrong 1 kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 voltAC outlet If the cordwon...

Page 66: ...hift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t leave your vehicle whenthe engine is running unlessyou have to If you have left the engine running theve...

Page 67: ...moving forward could damage your transmission Shift to REVERSE R onlyafter your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission...

Page 68: ...gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on...

Page 69: ...as needed for road conditions Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot If the ignition is on...

Page 70: ...re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in theIndex 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake 2 Move the...

Page 71: ...t 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...

Page 72: ...brake application Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you want If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of PARK P try this 1 Turn the key to...

Page 73: ...th all the windows down to Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out anyCO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engine runni...

Page 74: ...irly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you re pulling a...

Page 75: ...vehicle has a lockout featureto prevent passengers from operatingthe power windows Press LOCK to activate this feature Press NORM and the windows return to normal operation Horn To sound the horn pres...

Page 76: ...return automatically The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers 0 Windshield Washer Crui...

Page 77: ...lbs If you have a trailer towingoption with added wiring for the trailer lamps a different turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal...

Page 78: ...OW position For high speed wiping turn the band further to HIGH To stop the wipers move the band to the OFF position Be sure to clear ice and snow from thewiper blades before using them If they re fro...

Page 79: ...losed the wiper will resume the delay mode To wash the window press and hold ON The wipers will continue to work after you release the switch Press OFF to turn the wiper off The rear window washer use...

Page 80: ...g roads or in heavy traffic slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning andyou could lose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise con...

Page 81: ...ou do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6k d h faster control switch from ON to R A for abouta 112 second Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control You ll go right back up to your chosen speed a...

Page 82: ...l Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal 0...

Page 83: ...wn and before sunset The DRL system will make your headlamps come on at reduced brightness when the ignition is on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released When the DRL are on only...

Page 84: ...ill not give off as much light as your headlamps Never use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps Fog lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on When the high be...

Page 85: ...dome lamp has a switch that lets you turn it on headlamps behind you from the rear of the vehicle Press the side of the switch with the lamp symbol to turn on the front andrear dome lamps Pressing th...

Page 86: ...rror Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger s side mirror is convex Aconvex mirror s surface is curved so you can seemore from the driver s seat I A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles loo...

Page 87: ...mps on and off The lamps can also be swiveled to point in the desired direction Driver Information System This system displays the outside air temperature compass direction and trip information in the...

Page 88: ...d the compass will need to be calibrated You may also place the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing and holding the MODE and US MET buttons simultaneously while in the COMP TEMP mode After abo...

Page 89: ...driving is displayed RANGE The display indicates the estimated distance that can be travelled with the remaining fuel in the tank based on the fuel economy forthe last few hours of driving FUEL USED...

Page 90: ...vided on the console Both have liners that are easily removed for cleaning A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items like gloves and light clothing in place during sharp tur...

Page 91: ...of the vehicle to secure it An improperly storedcargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or otherscould be injured If you remove the cover always store...

Page 92: ...other driversto have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may beable tocarry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your v...

Page 93: ...on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Toprevent damageor loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is stil...

Page 94: ...Visors 1 To block out glare you can swing downthe top and bottom visors You can also swing the bottom visor from side to side Your visors may have an extension that can be pulled out foradditional gl...

Page 95: ...1 When usingthe accessorypower outlets maximum electrical loadmust not exceed 25 amps Always turnoff any electrical equipment when not in use Leaving electrical equipment onfor extended periodswill dr...

Page 96: ...o f the garuge door you are progrmnmin g Your vehicle s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 2 3 If you have not previousl...

Page 97: ...tter after repeated attempts consult your Oldsmobile retailer Be sureto keep the original hand held transmitter in case you need to eraseand reprogram the universal transmitter Operating the Transmitt...

Page 98: ...InstrumentPanel A 2 46...

Page 99: ...ortControls 4 Glove Box 5 Ashtray 6 Cigarette Lighter Power Auxiliary Outlets 7 StorageCompartment 8 Audio System 9 Fog Lamps 10 LampControls 11 Rear Endgate Release 12 Brake Release 13 Rear Window Wa...

Page 100: ...et you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuelyou ve used andmany other things you ll need to know to drive safely and economically ANTI LOCK...

Page 101: ...readout Tachometer Each tachometer has a different limit depending on the powertrain in your vehicle The tachometerhas three areas normal operating range red warning range and red danger range The no...

Page 102: ...ften 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...

Page 103: ...me on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away Charging System Indicator Light The charg...

Page 104: ...cessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As e...

Page 105: ...stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing...

Page 106: ...brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you don t have anti lock brakes and there s a problem with your regular brakes See BrakeSystem Warning Light earlier in this part The anti...

Page 107: ...diagnosingany malfunction I 0 NOTICE If youkeep drivingyour vehicle with this light on aftera while youremissioncontrols maynot work as well your fuel economy may not beas good and yourenginemay not r...

Page 108: ...t at least 10seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and drive the vehicle to you...

Page 109: ...to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumblingon acceleration These cond...

Page 110: ...ate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or otherproblems causing low oil pressure Don t keep driving if the oil pressure is low I...

Page 111: ...ition is on the headlamp switch is off and the parking brake is released Check Gages Light CHECK GAGES The CHECK GAGES light will come onbriefly when you are startingthe engine If the light comes on a...

Page 112: ...tion the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL F It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank washalf full but it act...

Page 113: ...d about theparticular systems supplied with your vehicle Comfort Controls With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation in your vehicle Climate Control System H I OF Fan Control...

Page 114: ...e so it cools quickly A C This setting cools the air entering your vehicle and directs it through the instrument panel outlets fl BI LEVEL A C Air is delivered through the heater floor outlets as well...

Page 115: ...cause the system is designed to cyclethe compressor onand off to keep the desired temperature The heater works best if you keep your windows closed while using it On cold days use HEATER with the temp...

Page 116: ...of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle i n cold weather move the blower control to HI for a few moments before driving off This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moistu...

Page 117: ...elease it It will only work if the ignition switch is turned to RUN The rear window defogger will stay on for fiveto seven minutes then turn off If you need additional warming time turn it on again Yo...

Page 118: ...nute appears on the display Press and hold SCAN until the correct hour appears on the display Setting the Clockfor AM FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player Press SET The radio may be on or off Within fiv...

Page 119: ...tions may be preset on eachband by pressing two adjoining buttons at the same time Just 1 Tune in the desired station 2 Press SET SET will appear on the display 3 Press two adjoiningpushbuttons at the...

Page 120: ...vance quickly to another part of the tape Press STOP EJECT lightly to stop forwarding and play the tape REVERSE Press the arrow button in the opposite direction that the lighted arrow points to revers...

Page 121: ...the display SEEK Press the right arrow to go to the next higher station and the left arrow to go to the next lower station SCAN Press this button to listen to each station for a few seconds SC will a...

Page 122: ...the slot label side up The radio will pull the disc the rest of the way in Wait a few seconds and the disc should play If the disc comes back out and or ERR appears on the display 0 You are driving on...

Page 123: ...on to stop the disc and play the radio Press it again to restart the disc at the point where it stopped Press the POWER VOL knob or turn the ignition key off to stop the disc player The disc staysin t...

Page 124: ...Repeat Steps 6 through 10 This time the display will show SEC to let you know that your radio is secure Unlocking the Theft System After a Power Loss Enter your secret code as follows pause no more t...

Page 125: ...display The disabling sequence Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound But FM signals will reach only about 10to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills ca...

Page 126: ...chanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Your...

Page 127: ...soft clothin a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center tothe edge Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges ort...

Page 128: ...NOTES...

Page 129: ...y Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are goin...

Page 130: ...ohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if...

Page 131: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United States is 0 04 percent The BACwill be over0 10percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve see...

Page 132: ...a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone whohas been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s...

Page 133: ...d 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 avehic...

Page 134: ...your brakes If you do the pedal may 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...

Page 135: ...s is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The c...

Page 136: ...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 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It s importa...

Page 137: ...to adjust yourspeed so you can drive through the curve Maintaina reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Steering in...

Page 138: ...ive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off RoadRecovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you re driving OFF ROA...

Page 139: ...it sall right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane ora double solid line even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic 0 Do not get too clo...

Page 140: ...ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don t...

Page 141: ...uch asenough 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 the braking skid Driving Gui...

Page 142: ...at you read this guide You ll find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable merican road system behind Traffic lanes aren t hort you ve gon...

Page 143: ...Index Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns Oldsmobilerecognizes these concerns and urges every off roa...

Page 144: ...nstantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounc...

Page 145: ...ater Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface featurescan jerk the...

Page 146: ...a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this...

Page 147: ...ag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approachingtraffic on trails or hills 0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you re there you more visible to o...

Page 148: ...hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover Here are some things you must not...

Page 149: ...g your vehicle under control at all times Heavy braking when going downa hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade This could cause loss of control and a serious accident Apply the brakes lightl...

Page 150: ...ht up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive acrossan incline...

Page 151: ...jured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline don t drive across it Find another route instead Q What if I m driving across an incline that s not too steep but I hit someloo...

Page 152: ...e and the vehicle starts to roll over you ll be right in its path If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over Getting out on the downhill low sid...

Page 153: ...end to sink into the sand Thishas an effect on steering accelerating and braking You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand Thiswill improve traction Hard pack...

Page 154: ...your ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water And as long as your tailpipe is under water you ll never be able to start your engine When...

Page 155: ...azing and uneven braking Checkthe body structure steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system forany leakage Your vehicle will require mo...

Page 156: ...ht 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 fo...

Page 157: ...wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for drivingon dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape aheavy rain can make it harder...

Page 158: ...Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t worl well in a quickstop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control...

Page 159: ...ually happens at higher speeds There just isn ta hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too qu...

Page 160: ...map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy See th...

Page 161: ...the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder asoften as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on th...

Page 162: ...it done before starting out Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retailers all across North America They ll be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are som...

Page 163: ...leave the road in less than a second and you could crashand be injured What canyou do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are sometips e e e Make sureyour vehicle is wel...

Page 164: ...slope fi CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEU N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t workwell You would t...

Page 165: ...of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions includea smallbag of sand a piece of old carpet ora couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you proper...

Page 166: ...ti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have an anti lock braking system you ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry...

Page 167: ...rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm If you are stoppedby heavy snow you could bein a serious situation You should probably stay with your veh...

Page 168: ...long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go alittle faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and itkeeps the b...

Page 169: ...t the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your retailer canhelp you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sidesof the...

Page 170: ...re is a crash they ll keep going Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Never stack heavier...

Page 171: ...t a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle Be sureto weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment Your warranty doesn t cover parts or components that fail because o...

Page 172: ...l A Trailer If you do here are someimportant points 0 0 0 0 0 There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only wh...

Page 173: ...you plan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important And it can also depend on any special equipme...

Page 174: ...sing a weight distributing hitch the trailer tongue A should weigh 12percent of the total loaded trailer weight B After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to s...

Page 175: ...r by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn with your rig And...

Page 176: ...side your vehicle See Comfort Controls in the Index L Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yaursel...

Page 177: ...f possible have someone guideyou Making Turns I NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailerto come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle couldbe damaged Avoid making ver...

Page 178: ...should use THIRD 3 when towing a trailer Operating your vehicle in THIRD 3 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transmission Parking on Hills You really should...

Page 179: ...r Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatictr...

Page 180: ...necting the wiring harness to your trailer 0 DARK BLUE Use for electric trailer brakes or auxiliary wiring 0 RED Use for battery charging it connects to the starter solenoid eight wire harness only 0...

Page 181: ...police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the button on top of the steering column all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps...

Page 182: ...s could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn t be covered by your warranty Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it This could damage your vehicle and it won t start tha...

Page 183: ...n PARK P or amanual transmission in NEUTRAL N 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets Turn off all lamps t...

Page 184: ...rst 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 itin your eyesor on your skin flush the place with water andge...

Page 185: ...ttach 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 bat...

Page 186: ...itwas factory new by adding things like foglamps aero skirting orspecial tires and wheels these instructions may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call...

Page 187: ...rsonal injury and vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwith chains or steel cables before it is transported Don t use substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc that canbe cut...

Page 188: ...the driver s side to unlock it 4 While holding the white solenoid lever in the unlock position press the shift lever button and shift into NEUTRAL N 5 Release the solenoid lever and snap the boot bac...

Page 189: ...ing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage install a towing dolly and raise thevehicle unti...

Page 190: ...or car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces coula damage avehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground orvehicle to wheel lift equipment To help...

Page 191: ...t everyoneaway from thevehicle until itcools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch...

Page 192: ...AL N otherwise shift to the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10minutes If the w...

Page 193: ...tor Pressure Cap C Engine Fan An electric 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 t...

Page 194: ...n t run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could loseall coolant That could cause an enginefire andyou could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive thevehicle I I NOTICE Eng...

Page 195: ...stem can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixwill Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix With plain water o...

Page 196: ...ou can try You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and bur...

Page 197: ...and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwiseuntil it first stops Don t press down while turningthe pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hi...

Page 198: ...radiator with the proper mix up to the base of the filler neck 4 Then fillthe coolant recovery tank to the ADD mark 5 Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank but leave the radiator pressure cap...

Page 199: ...add more of the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 7 By this timethe coolant level insidethe radiator 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time d...

Page 200: ...le under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next...

Page 201: ...with work gloves and a plastic ground mat to assist in the changing of a flat tire To remove the jack cover pull up on the latch at the end of the cover near the endgate The followingsteps will tell y...

Page 202: ...in the rear bumper Be sure the chisel end of the wheel wrench connects into the hoist shaft Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare...

Page 203: ...h B and the hub cap removal tool C You will have to take off the hub cap to reach your wheel nuts Position the hub cap removal tool in the notch and pull straight away from the wheel to avoid potentia...

Page 204: ...e Tire I 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet lift head 2 Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack 3 Fit the jack into the appropriate hole nearest the flat...

Page 205: ...your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your veh...

Page 206: ...ency you can usea 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 Never use oilor grease on studs or nuts If you do th...

Page 207: ...e and even comeoff This could lead to an accident Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure toget newGM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhereas soon as you can and...

Page 208: ...alve Stem Pointed Down C Spare Tire D Spring E Wheel Wrench E Lower G Raise H Hoist Arm 1 Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear 2 Pull...

Page 209: ...Ice or Snow r vehicle is stuck is What you don t want to do wne to spin your wheels too fast Themethod known as rocking can help you get out when you re stuck but you must use caution If you let your...

Page 210: ...en REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If t...

Page 211: ...cle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sidewaysangle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back I NOTICE Never usethe recovery hooks to t...

Page 212: ...NOTES 5 32...

Page 213: ...le best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you ll go to your retailer for all your service needs You ll get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you ll want to k...

Page 214: ...eaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher At a minimum it should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the United States and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada Improved gasoline specifications have been developed b...

Page 215: ...ncing additive calledMMT If you use such fuels your emission control system performance may deteriorate and the malfunction indicator lampon your instrument panel may turn on If this happens return to...

Page 216: ...oper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you ll be driving You can also writ...

Page 217: ...to the left counterclockwise If youget gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel fillercap tooquickly This spray...

Page 218: ...See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you need a new cap be sureto get the right type Your retailer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may notfit or have proper venting...

Page 219: ...lamp that comes onwhen you lift the hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts an start afire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and...

Page 220: ...hood you ll see these items A TransmissionDipstick B Engine Oil Fill C Brake Master Cylinder D Coolant Recovery Tank E EngineOilDipstick E Power Steering Reservoir G Battery H Air Cleaner I Windshiel...

Page 221: ...ng the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The oil dipstick is a yellow ring Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan If you don t the oil...

Page 222: ...our vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol Thissymbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use any oil which does not carry t...

Page 223: ...low 30 if it s going to be 0 F 18O C or above Thesenumbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Donot use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 I NOTICE Use onlyengineoil with the Am...

Page 224: ...ully warmed 12 500 lun or 12months whichever highway conditions causes engine oil to Ibreak down slower What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be...

Page 225: ...air filter See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index I Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can causeyou or others to be burned The air cleaner notonly cleans the air it stops flame if...

Page 226: ...this operation can be alittle difficult you may choose tohave this done at your Oldsmobile retail facility Service Department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you...

Page 227: ...run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are50 F 10 C or more If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during a cold check you mu...

Page 228: ...he way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cr...

Page 229: ...that label is made especially for your automatic transmission Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON I11 is not covered by your new vehicle warranty Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to t...

Page 230: ...ften to check the lubricant and when to change it See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Lubricant n If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add s...

Page 231: ...cants in the Index Engine Coolant The coolingsystem in your vehicle is filled with new DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free engine coolant This coolantis designed to remain in your vehicle for S y...

Page 232: ...ets GM Specification 6277M which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add a...

Page 233: ...er parts If you have to add coolant more than four times ayear have your retailer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives whi...

Page 234: ...can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recovery tank you will almost never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a...

Page 235: ...h the overflow tubeon the radiator filler neck Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radi...

Page 236: ...vel up to the proper range What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure t...

Page 237: ...d other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t clean as well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage...

Page 238: ...good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add...

Page 239: ...ydraulic system make sure the levels are above MIN and below the top of each window When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fl...

Page 240: ...on your vehicle If you do wash itoff immediately See Appearance Care in the Index Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes Disc brakepads have built inwear indicatorsthat...

Page 241: ...nt Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal your rear drum brakes may need adjustment Adjust them by backing up and firmly ap...

Page 242: ...r vehicle for longer storage periods Also for your audio system see Theft Deterrent Feature in the Index Bulb Replacement Before you replace any bulbs be sure that all the lamps are off and the engine...

Page 243: ...t to unscrew the pins 3 Pull the headlamp lens 4 Unplug the electrical connector 5 Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it 6 Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly 7 Plug in the electric...

Page 244: ...ntil it clicks 6 Put the socket back into the turn signal lamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks in place Center High Mounted Stoplamp 1 Remove the two screws 2 Pull the lamp assembly out...

Page 245: ...straight into the socket until it clicks Put the socket into the lamp assembly and mthe socket clockwise until it locks in place Install the lamp assembly and screws Close the endgate Underhood Lamp...

Page 246: ...base 6 Install the bulb assembly into the lamp assembly 7 Place the lamp assembly into the console turning it to latch it in place 8 Install the lens Vanity Mirror Lamps 1 Insert the blade of a small...

Page 247: ...blades I NOTICE Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall backand strike the windshield 1 To Icerriovethe old wiper blades lift the wiper arm...

Page 248: ...ert from the blade assembly 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade claws A Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposi...

Page 249: ...tyour tire warranty and where to obtain service seeyour Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous 0 0 0 0 Overloading your tires can cause overh...

Page 250: ...at 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued N OTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handl...

Page 251: ...tation intervals When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here After the tires have beenrotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shownon the Certificatiod...

Page 252: ...tion of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Certificationnirelabel The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Crite...

Page 253: ...er cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The...

Page 254: ...your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance In most cases you will not need to have your wheels aligned again However...

Page 255: ...el can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis See Changi...

Page 256: ...unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of...

Page 257: ...r and mild soap If you need to use a solvent Gently scrape excess soil from thetrimmaterialwith a clean dull knife or scraper Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheesec...

Page 258: ...ows 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain then clean with cool water and allow to dry 0 If a stain remains clean it with solvent type cleaner Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you do...

Page 259: ...e damaged Any temporary license should notbe attached across the defogger grid If the windshield is not clear afterusing the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or otherm...

Page 260: ...approved I cleaning products from your retailer See Appearance Care andMateAals in the Index YourOldsmobile has a basecoatlciearcoat paint finish The clearcoat gives more depth and glosstothe colored...

Page 261: ...mage the surface Don t take your vehiclethrough an automatic carwash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires...

Page 262: ...e frame should be loosened before being flushed Your retailer or an underbody vehicle washing system can dothis for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a che...

Page 263: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart...

Page 264: ...Identification Label You ll find this label on the driver s door lock pillar It s very helpful if youeverneed to order parts On this label is your VIN 0 themodel designation 0 paint information and 0...

Page 265: ...ing circuits in your vehicle areprotected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatly reduces the chance of fires causedby electrical problems...

Page 266: ...2...

Page 267: ...i Lock Braking System Clock Radio Battery CD Player A C Compressor Battery Feed Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Fog Lamp Relay VCM IGN 3 FuseKircuit Usage Breaker 16 17 19 20 21 22 24 Turn Signals and...

Page 268: ...LompositeLow Beam Halogen Headlamps Composite High Beam Tail and Stoplamps Turn Signal Lamp Underhood Lamp Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps Overhead Console Reading Lamps Quantity 2 2 4 2 1 4 2 Number 9006...

Page 269: ...e Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change If a part listed in this manual is n...

Page 270: ...er refill the level must be checked A I Co Jitioning Refrigerants not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the proper...

Page 271: ...icle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improp...

Page 272: ...to help keep your vehicle in good condition Part C Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer s service department or another qualified service cent...

Page 273: ...Oldsmobile retailer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and...

Page 274: ...0 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Chassis Lubrication or 3 months whichever occurs first Drive Axle Service or3 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10000 km...

Page 275: ...0 km Then Every 15 000 Miles 25 000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000 Miles 50000 km Fuel Filter Replacement Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Every 50 000 Miles 83000 km Automatic Transmission Service sever...

Page 276: ...he completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubricate the front suspens...

Page 277: ...ints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 6 000Miles 10 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emission...

Page 278: ...el and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 12 000 Miles 20 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever oc...

Page 279: ...curs first in dusty conditions Replace filter if necessary An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Check readfront axle fluid level and a...

Page 280: ...months whichever occurs first 0Check reai front axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 281: ...evel and add fluid as needed Check constantvelocity joints and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE I 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever...

Page 282: ...d fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking An Emission Control Service 0Clean and repack the front wheel bearings or at each brake relining whichever occursfirst 0Repla...

Page 283: ...and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 36 000 Miles 60 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whiche...

Page 284: ...nts and axle sealsfor leaking I 1 I I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 42 000 Miles 70 000 km Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see footn...

Page 285: ...r every 3 months whichever occurs first Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Clean and repackthe front wheel bearings or...

Page 286: ...le sealsfor leaking DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy...

Page 287: ...als for leaking An Emission Control Service 54 000 Miles 90000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 3 months whi...

Page 288: ...eck constant velocity joints and axle seals for leahng DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY I I 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Cont...

Page 289: ...for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 63 000Miles 105000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first L...

Page 290: ...and axle seals forleaking Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and I 69 000 Miles 115 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate c...

Page 291: ...add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking k k An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDB Y 75 000Miles 125 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or e...

Page 292: ...ATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first CI Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every3 months whichever oc...

Page 293: ...t axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An E...

Page 294: ...d Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for lealung DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 90 000 Miles 150 000 km Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chass...

Page 295: ...e An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 93 000 Miles 155000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see An Emissi...

Page 296: ...l and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking 1 I I 3 DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY L 99 OOO Miles 165 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whi...

Page 297: ...ug wires 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 17Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these condit...

Page 298: ...mpletion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded Lubl icat e t he front suspensio...

Page 299: ...locity joints and axle seals for leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for properrotation pattern and additional information 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil and...

Page 300: ...ront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle sealsfor leaking 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additi...

Page 301: ...RVICED B Y 37 500 Miles 62 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote or every 12 months whichever occurs first Check read...

Page 302: ...ls for leaking I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y I 50 000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In he...

Page 303: ...See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED B Y I 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Change...

Page 304: ...olSewice ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate chassis components see footnote...

Page 305: ...and axle seals for leaking DATE SERVICEDBY ACTUAL MILEAGE 82 500Miles 137500 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate chassis com...

Page 306: ...ssis components see footnote or every 12months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed Check constant velocity joints and axle seal...

Page 307: ...Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information An Emission Control Service ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every 60 months...

Page 308: ...tions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches90 F 32 C orhigher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or de...

Page 309: ...ne oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary S...

Page 310: ...stem does not need regular maintenance Automatic Transmission Check Check the transmission fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transmission in the Index A fluid loss may indicate a problem Check t...

Page 311: ...y other position your vehicle needs service Brake Tran ussion Shift Interlock BTSI Check When you aredoing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does youor otherscould be injured Follow the...

Page 312: ...eady to apply the regular brake atonce should thevehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake 0 To che...

Page 313: ...ng 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 exhaust system Inspec...

Page 314: ...vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Insp...

Page 315: ...EX COOL orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming toGM Specification 6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Cable Guides Po...

Page 316: ...DEXRON 111Automatic Transmission Fluid GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent USAGE Hood Latch Assembly Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Filler Doo...

Page 317: ...ed after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checksand Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you should retain all maintenance recei...

Page 318: ...Maintenance Record...

Page 319: ...lications and how to report any safety defects This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Customer SatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistanc...

Page 320: ...owner of the retail facility or the General Manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without furthe...

Page 321: ...ance Representative Oldsmobile CentralOffice 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addressesof Canadian and GM Overseas...

Page 322: ...service locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage pr...

Page 323: ...anty repairs we ll provide a loaner car orreimburse you up to 30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation a cab abus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car serviced is rarely convenie...

Page 324: ...disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Toassist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO LI...

Page 325: ...For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5 100or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITEDSTATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that y...

Page 326: ...ttawa Ontario K1G 352 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERALMOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 4...

Page 327: ...States 1 800 55 1 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems They may be useful forowners who wish to get a g...

Page 328: ...thers may help avoid future costly repairs Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals specialized tools equipment and safety procedures nece...

Page 329: ...All Wheel Drive 2 17 6 17 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 6 49 Antenna Fixed 3 15 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 2 54 4 6 Appearance Care 6 44 Materials 6 5 I Add on Equipment 4 43 Arbitration Program...

Page 330: ...Safety 4 47 Tire 6 43 Changing a Flat Tire 5 20 Charging System Light 2 S 1 Check Gages Light 2 59 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1 42 Chemical Paint Spotting 6 50 Child Restraints 1 32 Securing in a...

Page 331: ...hicle 6 58 Dome Lamps 2 33 Door indicator Light 2 59 Defogging and Defrosting 3 4 Locks 2 3 Storage 2 38 Driver Information System 2 35 DriverPosition 1 10 City 4 32 Defensive 4 1 Drunken 4 2 Foreign...

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Page 333: ...spections Brakesystem 7 44 Drive Axle 7 44 Exhaust Systems 7 43 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 43 Steering 7 43 Suspension 7 43 Throttle Linkage 7 43 Transfer Case 7 44 Instrument Panel 2 46 Cleaning 6 46...

Page 334: ...ecord 7 47 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 LongTripmighway 7 5 Owner Checks and Services 7 39 Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7 43 1 I Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants 7 45 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7...

Page 335: ...ntrol Mirror 2 34 Steering Fluid 6 23 Windows 2 22 Parking Lots 2 9 DoorLocks 2 4 Steering 4 8 PowerSeat 1 1 Pregnancy Use of Safety Belts 1 22 Problems on the Road Radiator Adding Coolant 5 17 Radiat...

Page 336: ...ancy 1 22 Why They Work 1 6 Safety Chains 4 47 Safety Defects Reporting 8 7 Safety WarningsandSymbolS 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 3 Seatback Reclining Front 1 2 Seats and Restraint Systems 1...

Page 337: ...2 16 Tilt Steering Wheel 2 23 Time Setting 3 6 Tire Chains 6 43 Tires Alignment and Balance 6 42 Buying New 6 40 Changing a Flat 5 20 Cleaning 6 49 Inflation 6 38 7 39 Inspection and Rotation 6 39 Pr...

Page 338: ...nity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacemen 6 34 Vehicle Control 4 5 Damage Warnings iv Dimensions 6 58 Identification Number 6 52 Loading 4 41 Storage 6 30 Ventilation System 3 3 Visors Sun 2 42 Voltmeter 2 52...

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