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Summary of Contents for Cutlass Supreme 1993

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Page 4: ...wners ror Lanaalan uwners ho Prefer a French lnguage Manual ...

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Page 8: ...parts with color tabbed pagesin this manual Each part begins with a brief listof contents so you can usually tellat a glance if that part contains the informationyou want Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful information and tips about the road andhow to Part 3 Comfort Controls AudioSystems drive under different conditio Thispart tells you howto adjust the ventflation and comfo...

Page 9: ...ntto read Part 7 Maintenance Schedule This part tells you whento perform vehicle maintenanceand what fluids and lubricantsto use Part 8 CustomerAssistance Information This part tells you howto contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications It also gives you information onReporting Safety Defects Service Station Information This is a quick referenceof service information You ...

Page 10: ...Please read these cautions If you don t you orothers could behurt I 1 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this book youwill find these blue notices In the blue noticearea we tell you about somethingthat can damage your vehicle Many times thisdamage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice willtell you whatto do to help avoidthe damage When you readother manuals you m...

Page 11: ...stic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbolsare importantforyou and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety Belts Door LocklUnlock These symbols have to do with your lights Master Lighting Switch Turn Signal Direction Hazard Warning Flashers A Headlight High Beam Parking Lights Fog Lights pf O 9 ...

Page 12: ...ng and indicator lights Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Temperature Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Power Window Here are some other symbolsyou may see Fuse Battery Charging System Trunk Release Lighter Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake Anti Lock Brakes Horn Speaker Hood Release b ...

Page 13: ...ats Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls 12 Safety Belts 16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 21 Driver Position 22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 25 Right Front Passenger Position 26 Center Passenger Position 26 Rear Seat Passengers 27 Children 30 Smaller Childrenand Babies 30 Child Restraints 31 Larger Children 39 Safety Belt Extender 41 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash 42 11 ...

Page 14: ...control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver sseatwhile the vehicle is moving The sudden movement couldstartle and confuseyou or malte youpush a pedal whenyou don twant to Adjust the driver sseat o r when the vehicle is not moving To adjust the seat forward or back lift the handle After it sadjusted release the handle and try to move the seat to be certain it has locked into place ...

Page 15: ...Six Way Power Seat Front Control A Raise the frontof the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch downto lower the front of the seat Center Control B Move the seat forward or backby holding the control to thefront or back Raise or lower the seat by holding the control up or down Rear Control C Raise the rear ofthe seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the sea...

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Page 17: ...ceiy C H or other injuries The lap belt can tdo its job either In a crash the belt couldgo u lver your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones Th ould cause seriousinternal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatbacl prig Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso...

Page 18: ...e Push the seatback up to its original position Check latch resistance regularly by pulling on theseat tab If the seatback does not latch securely haveit repaired right away A loose seatbackcan cause aninjury in a sudden stop ISafetyBelts Ziky re ForEveryone This part of the manual tellsyou how to use safety belts properly It alsotells you some things you should not do with safety belts CAUTION Do...

Page 19: ... acrash you don th o w if it will be a bad one A few crashes are very mild In them you won tget hurt evenif you renot buckled up And somecrashes can be so serious like beinghit by a train that even buckledup a personwouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buclde up can surviveand sometimes walk away Withoutbelts they could be badly hurt or killed After 25 years o...

Page 20: ...When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as itgoes 1 For example if the bikeis going 10 mph 16km h sois the child 2 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going 3 Take the simplest car Suppose it sjust a seat on wheels ...

Page 21: ...top 6 The personkeeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it couldbe the windshield With safety belts you slow downas the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongestbones take theforces That s whysafetybelts make such good sense 8 orthe safety belts 19 ...

Page 22: ...lsystems only so they workwith safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you rein a vehiclethat has air bags you still haveto buckle up to get the most protection That strue not only in frontalcollisions but especiallyin side and other collisions A Airbags or Supplemental Q If I m a good driver and I never drive far from...

Page 23: ...ings to know about safetybelts and children And there are different rules for babies and smaller children If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile seethe Index under Children Follow those rules for everyone sprotection ...

Page 24: ...LapShoulder Belt This safety beltis called automatic because you don t haveto buckle up whenyou get into your vehicle And you don t have to unbucklewhen you get out Justget into your vehicle Then close and rockthe door Adjust the seat to see how seethe Index under Seat Cuntrok soyou can sit up straight ...

Page 25: ...estraining forces The safety beltlocks if there sa sudden stop or a crash It spossiblethat anautomatic belt could keep you from fully opening a door Thatcan happen if the doorwas slammed shut very hard Justclose the door a l lthe way then slowly open it If that doesn tfixit then your Oldsmobile needs service We hope you will always keep your automaticbelt buclded However you may needto unbuckle it...

Page 26: ... Q What s wrong with this A The beltis buckled in the wrong won tgive nearlyas much protection this way II A You canbeseriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In acrash you would move forward too much which could significantly increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body 24 place CAUTION You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place likethis In a...

Page 27: ...can be seriouslyinjured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn thavethe fullwidth of the belt to take impact forces If a belt istwisted make itstraight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it I ...

Page 28: ...x under Seat ControZs so you can sit up straight Move your seat far enoughforwardthat your feettouch the part of the vehicle that is called the toeboard A That way you d be less likely to slide under the lap beltin a crash Center Passenger Position If your vehicle has a benchseat someone can sit in the center position When yousit in a center seating position you have a lap safety belt which has no...

Page 29: ...ender Make sure the release button on the buckle facesupward or outwardsoyou would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you everhad to RearSeat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted canbe thrown out of ...

Page 30: ...acrossyou Don tlet it get twisted until it clicks 2 Push the latch plate into thebuckle If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it If the belt is not long enough seethe Index under SafetyBelt Extender Make sure thereleasebutton on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever hadto ...

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Page 32: ...icle I CAUTION ASmaller childrenand babies should always be restrained in a childor infantrestraint The instructions for the restraint will saywhether it is the right typeand size for your child A very young child ship bones are so smallthat a regular belt might not stay lowon the hips as it should Instead the belt will likely be over the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force right...

Page 33: ... baby would be almost impossibleto hold Continued CAUTION A I Continued Securethe baby in an infant restraint Child Restraints Be sure to followthe instructions for the restraint You mayfind these instructions on therestraint itself orin a booklet or both Theserestraints use the belt systemin your vehicle but the child alsohas tobe securedwithin the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal ...

Page 34: ...rap it should be anchored If you need to have an anchor installed you can ask your Oldsmobile dealerto put it in for you If you want to install an anchor yourself your dealer can tell you how to do it Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove box along with instructions for installing it This should be used only witha child restraint and onlyto secure ...

Page 35: ...The child restraint instructions w i l lshowyou how Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed See if the shoulderbelt would goin front of the child s face or neck If so put itbehind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Makesure the release button faces upward or outward so you ll beableto unbuckle it quicldyif you ever need to 5 To tighten the belt pull up on the shoulderbelt while youpus...

Page 36: ...unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let itgo back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work foran adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Seat Position When you securea child restraint in a center seating position you ll be using the lap belt See the earlier section aboutthe top strap if the child restraint has one ...

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Page 38: ...ecial belt isGM Part No 12340286 Your dealer can find the correct hardware in the accessorysectionof the GM Parts Catalog I CAUTION ADon tuse the special infant child seat attaching hardware in another vehicle If you do it may not work welland the child maynot be protectedproperly in a crash The specialhardware is for your vehicle only Also don tuse the special belt for anythingbut securing a chil...

Page 39: ...atic lap shoulder belt by pushing the buttonon the buckle It will stay on thedoor ready to be rebuclded for use by adults or older children 2 Snap one hook of the infant child seat attaching belt nearthe floor at the door sideof the seat 3 Put the belt s speciallatch plate into the vehicle s safety belt buckle 37 ...

Page 40: ...ugh the slot I nthe latch plate 9 Tomake it tight pull the bdt while you push d o n oathe child restraint Ifthe belt won t staytight switchit endfor end IO Push i d pull the chiid restrht iil differentdirectiofis to be SUI it is secure ...

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Page 42: ... time Q What if a childis wearing a lap shoulder belt but the child is so small that the shoulder beltis very closeto the child s face or neck A Move the child towardthe center of the vehicle but be surethat the shoulderbelt still ison the child s shoulder so that in a crashthe child supper body would have the restraint that belts provide If the child isso small that the shoulder beltis still very...

Page 43: ...orce to the child s pelvic bones in a crash Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it The automatic lap shoulder belthas plenty of extra length built in so it will fasten around almost all people But if a safety belt isn t long enoughto fasten your dealer will order you an extender It sfree When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will ...

Page 44: ...lision nothing may be necessary Butif the belts were stretched as they would beif warn during a more severe crash then you need new belts If you ever seealabel on a rightfront safety beltthat says to replace the belt be sure to do so Then itw i l lbe there to help protect you in an accident You would seethis label on the belt nearthe If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage alsoma...

Page 45: ...I Q What s wrong with this A The belt is torn CAUTION ATorn or frayedbelts 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 ...

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Page 48: ...ewith the ignition key is dangerousfor manyreasons A child or others could be badly injuredor even killed They couldoperatepower windows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move Don t leave the keys in avehiclewith young children 46 ...

Page 49: ...hicle This may not be so obvious You increasethe chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren t locked Wear safetybelts properly lock your doors and you will befar better off wheneveryou drive your vehicle There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use yourdoor ley or Remote Lock Control if your vehiclehas this option From the Inside To lock th...

Page 50: ...oor and set the loclts frominside then get out and close the door Automatic Door Locks Just close your doorsand turn on the ignition All of the doorswill lockwhen you moveyour shift lever out of P Park or N Neutral Each time you close your doors and turn on the ignition the doors will lock automatically only once If someone needsto get out while the vehicle isrunning have that person use the manua...

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Page 52: ...tion to use this equipment Battery Replacement Under normaluse the batteries in your ley chain transmitter should last about two years You can tell the batteries areweak if the transmitter won t workat thenormal range in any location If you haveto get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks it s probably time to changethe batteries To Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control 1 If you...

Page 53: ... once Waitfor the locksto fully cycle Ifyou have a second portable transmitter press any button on it once also Wait forthe locks to fully cycle Your module is now programmed 5 Disconnect the wire Gom the data encoder connector and the ground Theft Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your Oldsmobile has a number of theft deterrent features we lmow that nothingwe put on...

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Page 55: ...ience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keepthem from falling over during sharp turns or quick stafts and stops The net isn tfor larger heavier loads Store them in the trunkas far forward as you can You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you re not using it 4 DoorModels To allow easier access to the t...

Page 56: ...Features Controls 54 I c Glove Box To open turn theknob clockwise Push the lid down to close ...

Page 57: ...gnition switchwill return to Run for normal driving Note that even i f the engineis not running the positionsAccessory and Run are on positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories such as theradio Starting Your Engine 1 Move your shift lever to P Park or N Neutral Your enginewon t start in any other position that s a safety feature To restart when you re already moving use N Neut...

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Page 59: ...her 0 F 18 C or colder the engineblock heater can help You ll get easier starting and better fuel economyduring engine warm up To Use the Block Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the 3 Plug itinto a normal grounded electrical cord 110 voltoutlet CAUTION I 57 ...

Page 60: ...orthat particular area Shifting the Automatic Transaxle Your automatic transaxle may have a shift lever locatedon the steering column oron theconsole betweenthe seats Bothare shown above Maximum engine speedis limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you re in D Drive orN Neutral to protect driveline components from improper operation There are six shift positions seven if you have Overdrive I...

Page 61: ...an roll Don tleave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you haveto If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You orothers could beinjured To be sure your vehicle won t move when you re on fairly levelground always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto P Park See the Index under Shifting Into P Park If you are parking on a hill or if you re pullinga trail...

Page 62: ...osition your engine doesn tconnectwith the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N Neutral when your vehicleis being towed AShiftingout of P Park or N Neutral while your engineis racing runningat high speed is dangerous Unless your footis firmlyon the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could losecontrol and hit people or objects Don t shift out ...

Page 63: ...this position is for normal driving If you needmore power for passing and you re Going lessthan 35 mph 56lun h push your accelerator pedal about halfway down Going about 35 mph 56lun h or more push the acceleratorall the way down You llshift down to thenext gear and have more power 1 61 ...

Page 64: ...roads When towing a trailer sothere is less When going down a steephill shifting between gears 2 Second Gear Thisposition gives you more power but lower fuel economy You can use 2 on hills It can help controlyour speedas you go down steep mountain roads but thenyou would alsowant to use your brakes off and on 1 FirstGear This positiongives you even more power but lower fuel economy than 2 You can ...

Page 65: ...n Over time more pumps may beneeded to set the parlungbrake firmly If it ever takes more than two full pumps have the brake system adjusted by your dealer To Release the Parking Brake Hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the BRAKERELEASE lever If You areon a Hill See the Index under Parking on Hills That sectionshows how to turnyour front wheels If You are Towing a Trailer and are Parking on any...

Page 66: ...you re on fairly levelground use the steps that follow If you are parking on a hill orif you re pullinga trailer also seethe Index under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer 1 Hold the brake pedaldownwith your right footand set the parkingbrake I 2 Move the shift leverinto P Park position like this Pull the lever towardsyou Move the lever up asfar as it willgo 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Rem...

Page 67: ...ow If you are parking on a hill or if you re pullinga trailer also seethe Index under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer 1 Hold the brake pedaldown with your right footand set theparking brake 2 Move the shift leverinto theP Park position like this Hold in the button on the lever and push the lever a l lthe way toward the front of your vehicle 3 Move the ignition keyto Lock 4 Remove the key and ...

Page 68: ...Parking Over ThingsThat Burn Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite Don t park over papers leaves dry grass or other thingsthat can burn ...

Page 69: ...in placecan be a blizzard Seethe Index under Blizzard It can be dangerousto get out of your vehicleif the shift leveris not fully in P Park with the parking brake firmly set Your vehiclecan roll Don t leave your vehiclewhen the engineis running unless you haveto If you ve leftthe enginerunning the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could beinjured To besure your vehiclewon t move evenwhen you...

Page 70: ...ws On a vehicle with manualwindows use the window crank to open and close eachwindow Power Windows OPTION With power windows switches on the driver sarmrest controleach of the windows whenthe ignition is on In addition each passenger door has a control switch forits own window The driver s window switch has a Power Auto Down feature This switch is labeledAUTO The driver s window can be openeda sma...

Page 71: ...er on the left sideof the steering column includes your Turn Signaland Lane Change Cruise Control Option Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Headlight High LowBeam Flash to Pass Indicator Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signalhas two upward for Right and two downward for Left positions These positions allowyou to signal aturn or alane change To Signal a Turn Move the lever allthe wa...

Page 72: ...t and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace itto help avoid an accident If the green arrows don tgo on at all whenyou signal a turn check the fuse seethe Index under Fuses G CircuitBreakers and for burned out bulbs A warning chimewill remind youif you have left your turn signal on for more than 2 mile 8km of driving CruiseControl OPTION With cruise control you ca...

Page 73: ...control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads 7 T O Set Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switchto ON GAU I ION If you leave your cruise control switch ON when you renot using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don twant to You could be startled and even losecontrol Keep the cruise control switchOFF until you want to use it 2Get up to the speedyou want 3 Push in ...

Page 74: ...the brake You couldbe startled and even losecontrol Sounless you want to go faster don thold the switch at R A ToIncrease Speed WhileUsing Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed Here sthe first 1 Use the accelerator pedalto get to the higher speed 2 Push the button at the end of the lever then release the buttonand the acceleratorpedal You ll now cruiseat thehigher speed Here st...

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Page 76: ...pers by turning the band markedWIPER For a single wiping cycle turn theband to MIST Hold it there until the wipers start thenlet go The wipers will stop after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer For steady wiping at low speed turn the band awayfrom you to the LO position For high speed wiping turn theband further to HI To stop the wipers move the band to OFF Heavy snow o...

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Page 78: ...e headlights togetheru Parking Lights Running Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights 1 yto turn rith the Push the switch againto turn the lights Off A green indicatorlight in the center of the switch will come on when you start the engine This helps youlocatethe switch at night ...

Page 79: ...Lights OnReminder If you open the doorwhile leavmg the lights on you will hear awarningtone 1 77 ...

Page 80: ... highto low pullthe turn signal headlight beam lever all the way toward you Then releaseit When the high beamsare on a blue light on theinstrument panel also will be on Flash to Pass Flash to pass lets you use your high beam headlightsto signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass To use it pull the turnsignal headlight beam lever toward you If Your Headlights areOff Your high beam headl...

Page 81: ...itions To turn foglights on push the switch Push the switchagain to turn the fog lights off When using fog lights the parlung lights or low beam headlights must be on The fog lights will gooff whenever the high beam headlights come on When the high beams gooff the fog lights will come on again FrontReadinglMapLjghfs OPTION These lightsare part of the rearview mirror Theygo on when you open the doo...

Page 82: ...switch againto turn the light off Rear Reading Lights OPTION These lights go on when you open the doors To turn on the reading lights when the doors are closed push the button in Push the buttonagain to turn the light off Inside Manual DaylNight Rearview Mirror To reduce glarefrom lightsbehind you pull the lever toward you to thenight position ...

Page 83: ...to theright lane you couldhit a vehicle on your right Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changinglanes Manual AdjustMirror The passenger side outside mirror should be adjusted by hand sothat you just see the side of your vehiclewhen you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Manual Remote ControlMirror The driver s side outside mirror canbe adjusted with the contro...

Page 84: ... see the side of your vehiclewhen you are sittingin a comfortable driving position To lockthe controls leavethe selector switch in the middle position W21631 Sun Visors To blockout glare youcan swing down the visors You can also removethem from the center mount and swingthem to the side Visor Vanity Mirrors StandardMirror Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror Lighted Mirrors Option If your ve...

Page 85: ...e To close push down on the lid Cassette TapeHolderlStorage Compartment and Cup Holder OPTION You may store cassette tapes in the slots at thebottom To open press the latch on the underside of the center armrest console and pull up To close push down on the lid You also have a fold out cup holder CoinHolder OPTION Use your coin holder to storenickels dimes andquarters Itlifts out for loading coins...

Page 86: ...s panel for storing long objects like skis Pull your rear armrest down usingthe strap Then pull the latch on the trunk access panel towards you to open the panel To closethe access panelliftthe latch Ashtrays and Lighter To cleanthe ashtrays openthem fully and lift out the ashtray by pulling on the snuffer To use the lighter just push it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop backby...

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Page 88: ...r of the switchto open the glass paneland sunshade Let goof the switch to stop the panel in anyposition To Close the Sunroof Press the front of the switch to close the glass panel The sunshade can only be closed by hand The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closedif your Oldsmobilehas an electrical failure To Open the Sunroof Rear Vent Press the front of the switchwhen the sunroof is closed ...

Page 89: ...ed to the decklid a rear rail and tiedowns Don t exceedthe maximum vehicle capacity when loading your Oldsmobile For more information on vehicle capacity and loading seethe Index under Loading Your Vehicle To prevent damageor loss of cargo as you re driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and cargo are still securelyfastened 87 ...

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Page 91: ...onents of your instrument panel are 1 Turn Signal Headlight Beam Lever 2 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever 3 Indicator Lights 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Warning Lights 6 GearshiftLever 7 Audio System 8 Glove Box Fuse Panel 9 Vents IO Vents 11 Climate ControVRear Window Defogger 12 Ashtray and Lighter 1 3 Vents 1 4 Ignition Switch 1 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 1 6 Horn 1 7 Remote Trunk Release Option 1 8 B...

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Page 93: ...es some warning lights come on briefly when you turn theignitionkey just to let you know they re working If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmedwhen this happens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lightswork together to let you know when there s a problemwith your vehicle When one of the warning ligh...

Page 94: ...en since you last reset it To set it tozero display the trip odometer bypressing the SELECT button thenpress the RESET button Both buttons arelocated onthe right side of the instrument cluster Your Oldsmobilehas a tamper resistant odometer The odometer w i l lread EKROR if someonehas tamperedwith it You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled I f the new one can be s t...

Page 95: ...o press the RESETbutton located nextto the trip odometer on the right sideof the instrument panel Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you llknow someonehas probably tamperedwith it and the numbers may not be true You maywonder what happens if your vehicle needsa new odometer installed If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old ...

Page 96: ... Features Controli Tachomefer WUOGCLUSTER The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in revolutions perrninute rpm E ...

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Page 98: ...y enoughto keep it lubricated The engine could be low on oil or could have some other oil problem Have it fixed right away The oil light couldalso come on in three other situations When the ignition is on but theengine is not running the light will come on as a test to showyou it isworking but the light will go out when you turn the ignition to Start If it doesn t comeon with the ignition on you m...

Page 99: ...u if there could be a problemwith your engine oil pressure The pointer shouldbe abovethered zone when the engineis running Readings in the red area tell you that the engineis low on oil or that you might have someother oil problem See the Index under Engine Oil CAUTION Don tkeep drivingif the oil pressure is low If you do I your enginecan become so hot that it catchesfire You or others could be bu...

Page 100: ...you mu st drive a short distance with the light on be certainto turnoff all your accessories suchas the radio and air conditioner Voltmeter ANALOGCLOSER When the engine isrunning the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the red warning zones indicate the normal operating range Readings in either red warning zone indicate a possible problemin the electrical system Have y...

Page 101: ...r you ve pulledoff the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light opTloN With anti lock this light will goon when you start your engineand it will stay on for three seconds That s normal If the light doesn tcome on have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem If the light stayson or comes on when you re driving stop ass...

Page 102: ...Malfunction lnelicatorLamp Service EngineSoon Light A computer monitors operation of your fuel ignition and emission control systems This light should come on when the ignition is on butthe engine is not running as a check to showyou it is working If it does not come on at all have it fixed right away If it stays on or it comes on while youare driving the computer is indicating that you have a pro...

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Page 104: ...t that way such as in a parltirig lot yo maymisjudge distance ct run osomethin To adjust the HUD so you can see it properly 1 Start your engineand slide the HUD dimmer control located belowthe climate controls all the way to MAX The brightnessof the HUD image is determined by whether the headlight switch is on or off and where you have set the HUD dimmercontrol ...

Page 105: ...hter than necessary To turn the HUD off slidethe HUD dimmer control to OFF If the suncomes out or it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlights you may needto adjust the HUD s brightness using the HUD dimmer control Polarizing sunglasses could make the HUD imageharder to see I I CAUTION I AIf the HUD image istoo bright or too high in your field of view it may take you more time to see things...

Page 106: ...es the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image To Clean theHUD Spray household glass cleaner on a soft clean cloth Wipe the HUD lens gently then dry it Do not spray cleaner directly onthe lens because the cleaner fluid could leak inside the unit if you do If You Can t See the HUD Image When the Ignitionis On Is anything cbveringthe HUD unit Is the HUD dimmercontrol close enough to MAX Is the HUD ima...

Page 107: ... HUD dimmer control closer to OFF You may needto cleanthe windshield and HUD lens Your windshield is part of the HUD system If you everhave to have a new windshield be sure to get one designed for HUD If you don t the HUD image may look blurred and out of focus ...

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Page 111: ...Control 116 Settingthe Clock 118 AM FM Stereo Radio 119 AM FM Stereo Radio with CassettePlayer 121 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Player and Graphic Equalizer 126 Compact Disc Player Anti TheftFeature 131 Audio Bass Control 133 UnderstandingRadio Reception 133 Care of Your Compact Discs 135 Fixed MastAntenna 135 Power Antenna Mast Care 135 AM FM Stereowith Cassette Player and Music Search 123 AM FM Ste...

Page 112: ...o cool down which should help fuel economy There are three air conditioning settings MAX Provides maximum cooling or quick cool downon very hot days This settingalso helps prevent outsideodors from enteringyour vehicle This settingrecirculates muchof the air inside your vehicle and it should not be used for long periods because the air may becometoo cold and dry This settingis not recommended if a...

Page 113: ...g slideit all the way to the right This settingwill send most of the heated air through the ducts near the floor The rest will comeout of the defrostervents and sidewindow defogger vents Defogging and Defrosting There are two settingsfor clearing your windows For each setting adjust the temperature control as desired The air conditioner compressor willrun in these settingsto removemoisture from th...

Page 114: ...d aim the side vents onthe instrument panel towardthe side windows For increased air flowto the sidevents close the center vents Rear Window Defogger OPTION The rear window defogger usesa warming gridto remove fog from the rear window PressR DEFOG to turn on The defogger willturn off automatically after about10minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about five minutes ...

Page 115: ...l or air flow and direction settingsyou select Your vehicle also has theflow throughventilation system described later in this section The digitalscreen displays the outside temperature the insidetemperature settingand the fanspeed When you selectthe AUTO mode the air conditioner compressor willoperate if the outside temperature is above freezing 113 ...

Page 116: ...againto return to the inside temperature setting If the system is left in the outside temperature mode the outside temperature will be displayed except when changingthe inside temperature settingusing the COOL WARM switch The display will return to the outside temperature setting in about five seconds Use the following controls whenthe system is not set on AUTO 8 Press the top of the switch to rai...

Page 117: ...s temperature difference may be more apparent than others UPPER Press to direct air flow through the instrument panel outlets only LOWER Press to direct 90 of the air flowthrough the heater ducts and 10 of the air flow through the windshield defrostervents DEFOG Press to direct half the air to the windshield and the other half through the heater ducts DEF Defrost Press to direct 90 of the air to t...

Page 118: ...ettings or to select DEFOG DEF Defrost or AUTO Press the top of the control to move to thenext mode on the right of the climate control panel Pressthe bottom of the control to move to thenext modeon the left The indicator light will glow above the selected mode or AUTO will appear on the digital display Rear Window Defogger OPTION R DEFOG Press to warm the defogger gridon therear window The indica...

Page 119: ...now or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster w i l lwork far better reducing the chance of foggingthe inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in cold weather set the blower fanto the highest settingfor a few moments before driving off This helps clearthe intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of foggingthe inside of your windows Keep the air path u...

Page 120: ... clez _ _ equipmentto your vehicle tape player CB radio mobil telephone or two wayradio De sure you can add what you wanl I you can it s veryimportant to do i properly Addedsound equipment may interfere withthe operation oj your vehicle s engine DelcoQ radic or other systems and even damage them And your vehicle s systems may interferewith the operation ol No matter which audio system you have in ...

Page 121: ...information 3n time or radiostation frequency the AM or FM radio band whether the station isin stereo and other radio unctions VOLUME Turn the upper knob to turn the radio on or off orto adjust volume Press it to change the display between the clock andthe radio station hequency when the radio ison The control ring behind the VOLUME knob adjuststhe lefthight speaker balance TUNE This knob has two ...

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Page 124: ...that are longer than 90 minutes 45minutes on each side is not recommended When the right indicatorarrowis lit selections listedon the bottom side of the cassette are playing Whenthe left arrow is lit selections listedon the top side of the cassette are playing To change sidesof the tape press the upper control knob VOLUME while the cassetteis playing Thetape player automatically begins playing the...

Page 125: ...ayed To quickly reduce the volume to a low level pressthe center of the VOL button BASS Adjusts the bass level TREB Treble Adjusts the treble level Press the topof each switchto increase the level orthe bottom to decreasethe level Press the center of each switch for preset levels Balance Controls bAdjusts the lefthight and fronthear speakerbalance to your individual taste When you changeeither adj...

Page 126: ... tune in the next station lower on theband SCAN Press to listen for a few seconds to the next station on theAM or FM band the scanwill continue every few seconds until you press SCAN again to stop on a particular station TUNE Press this controlto tune in stationshigher or loweron the AM or FM radio band To Preset Radio Stations You can preselect up to 10radio stations five AMand five FM and tune t...

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Page 128: ...a low level press the center of the VOLbutton Equalizer Controls Boost the bass emphasizea voice in a song brightenthe treble your equalizer gives you freedomto adjust five separate frequenciesof sound to your individualtaste Move a lever up to emphasizea frequency moveit clown to de emphasize It s best to begin with the levers in the middle position then adjust individual leversas you like Balanc...

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Page 130: ... play The radio plays while atape is fast forwarding REV Reverse Press to reverse the tape rapidly press againto play tape The radio plays while a tape is rewinding SEEK Press to advance the tape to the beginning of the next selection REPT Repeat Press to rewind the tape to the beginning of a selection PROG Program Press to change the side of tape being played When the arrow pointing up is lighted...

Page 131: ...es SEEK Press to tuneautomaticallyto the next stationhigher onthe band BAL Balance Adjusts the lefthight and fronthear speaker balanceto your individual taste When you change either adjustment the bottom of the digital screenw i l ldisplaythe point of balance you have selected For the normal settingpreset at thefactory press the left and right orfront and rear buttons at the same time SCAN Press t...

Page 132: ...in In a few seconds the disc should play If the disc comes backout The discmay beupside down The discmay be dirty scratched or wet There may betoo much moisture in the air waitabout one hour and try again The player may betoo hot or the road may betoo rough for the disc to play While a disc is playing the CD indicator is displayed onthe digital screen as is the clock RCL Recall Press once10 see wh...

Page 133: ...e entered again beforethe systemcan be turned on To Set 1 Write down any six digit number and keep it in a safe place This is your secret code Run radio off the sametime and hold until shows on the display You now have only15seconds between each of the followingsteps 2 Turn the ignitionto Accessory or 3 Press the POWER button to turn the 4 Press the PREV and FF buttons at 5 Press SET and 000 appea...

Page 134: ...AM FM If the display shows the radio is unsecured and will play again If the display shows SEC the stepswerenot successful and the numbers did not match the secret code If you lose or forget your code seeyour dealer If you losebattery power when the battery is reconnected the system will not turn on and LOCwill appear Follow steps 1 8for disabling your system thetime willappear if you are successf...

Page 135: ...s Control OPTION You can adjust the volume of bass frequencies from50 150 hz by sliding this lever from left to right This control will not affect the volume of frequencies higher than 150hz Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereo will give you the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 lun Tall buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals causing the ...

Page 136: ...ndicator lightw i l l come onwhen you are receivingit Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassettetapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extremeheat I f they aren t they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player Your tape pla...

Page 137: ...t Antenna The fixed mastantenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightlybent you can straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent as it might be byvandals you should replace it Check everyonce ina while to be sure the mast is still tightened to thefender Power Antenna MastCare Your powerantenna will lookits best and work well if it s cleane...

Page 138: ...enteringan automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down This will prevent the mast from possibly gettingdamaged If the antenna does not go downwhen you turn the radio off it may be damagedor lower the antennaby hand by carefully pressingthe antenna If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged youcan easily replaceit See your dealer for a replacement kitand followthe i...

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Page 141: ...d Signs 140 Defensive Driving 144 Drunken Driving 145 Control of a Vehicle Braking 148 Anti Lock Brakes 149 SteeringTips 154 Steeringin Emergencies 155 Drivingat Night 159 Driving in theRain 161 Passing 156 Drivingin Fog Mistand Haze 164 City Drmng 165 Freeway Driving 166 Driving a LongDistance 168 Hill and Mountain Roads 170 Winter Driving 173 Parkingon Hills 171 Towing a Trailer 176 139 ...

Page 142: ... allowed Examples are Do Not Enter Wrong Way or No Parking Green is usedto guide the driver Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exits or show the direction you should turn toreach a particular place RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Yellow indicates a general warning Slow downand be careful when you see a yellowsign Itmay signal a railroad crossing ahead a no passing zone or ...

Page 143: ...tagonal eight sided sign means Stop It is always redwith white letters CAtuuttt lG SWIMMING 3rown signspoint out recreation areas rpoints of historic or cultural interest 4 diamond shaped sign is awarning of something ahead for example a curve steep hill soft shoulder or anarrow xidge A triangle pointed downward indicatesYield It assignsthe right of way to traffic on certain approachesto an inters...

Page 144: ...b01 A picture within a circlewith a diagonal line acrossit showswhat not to do TrafficDghts We re all familiar with traffic lightsor stop lights Often green arrows are being usedin thelights for improved traffic control On somemultilane roads green arrowslight up indicating that traffic in one or morelanes can move or make aturn Green arrows don tmean gono matter what You ll still need to proceed ...

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Page 146: ...a shopping centerparking lotwhere there arewell marked lanes directionalarrows and designated parkingareas expect some driversto ignore allthese markingsand dash straighttoward one part of the lot Pedestrianscan be careless Watch for them In general you must give wayto pedestrianseven if you know you have the right of way Rear end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents Yet they are ...

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Page 148: ...y people are impaired at a BAC approaching0 05 percent and that the effectsare worse at night All driversare impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statisticsshowthat thechance of being in anaccidentincreases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent threebeers in one hour for a 180 poundor 82kg person has doubled his or her chance of ...

Page 149: ...nt can be affected byeven a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drive after drinking Please don t drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab orif you re with a group designate a driver whow i l l not drink ...

Page 150: ...erheat to the point that they won t work well You might not be ableto stop your vehicle in time to avoid an accident If you ride your brakes they will get so hot theywill require a lot of pedal forceto slow you down Avoid riding the brakes ...

Page 151: ...If you do the pedal may getharder 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 usedup it may take longer to stop and thebrake pedal will be harder to push Anti Lock Brakes ABS OPTION If your Oldsmobile has this system it has an advanced electronic braking systemthat w i l lhelp prevent skidding If you have...

Page 152: ...ll also heara clicking noisethe next time the vehicle goesabout 4 mph 6lun h If there sa problem with the anti lock brake system the anti lock brake system warning light will stay on or flash Seethe Index underAnti Lock Brake System WarningLight Here s howanti lockworks Let s say the road iswet You re driving safely Suddenlyan animal jumpsout in front of you You slam on the brakes Here swhat happe...

Page 153: ... you When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away you maynotice that your brake pedal moves alittle while this is going on A brief mechanical noise is normal This is the ABS system testing itself You also may hear a clicking noise as you accelerate after a hard stop Disc Brake Wear lndicafors Your Oldsmobile has four wheel disc brakes Disc brake pads have built in wear indicators that make ...

Page 154: ...ced as complete axlesets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increasein pedal travel This could bea sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Everytime you make a moderatebrake stop your discbrakes adjust forwear If you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop then your brakes might not adjust correctly If you drivein thatway the...

Page 155: ...Power Seering If you lose power steering assist became the engine stops or the system failsto function you can steer but it willtake much more effort ...

Page 156: ...ss you have four wheel anti lock brakes addingthe hard braking can demand too much at those places You can lose control The samething can happen if you re steeringthrough a sharp curveand you suddenly accelerate Thosetwo control systems steering and acceleration can overwhelmthose places where the tires meet the road and make you lose control What shouldyou do if this ever happens Let up on the br...

Page 157: ...sible collision Then steer around the problem to theleft or right dependingon the spaceavailable An emergency like this requires close attention anda quick decision If you are holding the steeringwheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clockpositions you can turn it a full 180degrees very quicldywithout removing either hand But you haveto act fast steer quickly and just asquickly straighten the wheel o...

Page 158: ...e the vehicle mayjump back onto the road with so much steeringinput that it crosses overinto the oncoming traffic beforeyou can bring it back under control Instead ease off again on the acceleratorand steeringinput straddlethe pavement once more then try again Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highwaywaits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the veh...

Page 159: ...r lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start thatmore than makes up for the distanceyou would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back againand wait foranother opportunity slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someoneisn ttrying to pass you as you pullout to pass the slow vehicle Rememberto gl...

Page 160: ... cornering force And in the accelerationskid too much throttle causesthe driving wheelsto spin A corneringskid and an acceleration skid are best handledby easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts toslide aswhen you turn a corner on a wet snow or ice covered road easeyour footoff the accelerator pedal as soon as you feelthe vehicle start toslide Quicklysteerthe way you want...

Page 161: ... Steer the way you want to go I i 7 Driving at Night Night driving ismore dangerousthan day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol ordrugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are sometips on night driving Drive defensively Remember this is the most dangeroustime Don t drink and drive Seethe Index under Drunken Driving for more on this problem Adjust ...

Page 162: ...or two or even several seconds for your eyesto readjust to thedark When you are facedwith severe glare asfrom a driverwho doesn tlower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlights slow down a little Avoid staringdirectly into theapproaching lights If there is a line of opposing traffic make occasional glances over the line of headlightsto make certainthat one of the vehicles isn tstartingt...

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Page 164: ...ndshield orwhen strips of rubber start toseparate from the inserts I CAUTION Driving too fast through largewater puddles or even goingthrough some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect yourbrakes Try to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause 4 s accidents Theywon twork well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You coul...

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Page 168: ...if it is heavy find a gap as you move alongthe enteringlane and time yourapproach Try to merge into the gap at closeto the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your rearview mirrorsas you movealong and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary Tryto blend smoothly with the traffic flow Driving onthe Freeway Onceyou are on the freeway adjust your speedto the posted limitor to the ...

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Page 170: ... easily drivein Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keepit serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it donebefore startingout Of course you ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all acrossNorth America They ll be ready and willingto help if you needit Here are somethingsyou can check before atrip Windshield Washer Fluid Is the rese...

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Page 172: ...wnhillin N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do allthe work of slowing down They could getso hot that they wouldn t work well You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you godownhill use of your brakes I Know howto go uphill You may want to shift downto a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transaxle and you ...

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Page 177: ...ng make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself ortuck under your clothingto keep warm but be careful You can run the engineto keep warm I Snow can trap exhaust gases L under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome youand kill you You can t see it or smellit so you might not know it was in y...

Page 178: ... and repeat this onlywhen you feel really uncomfortable from the cold Butdo it as little as possible Preservethe fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes If You re Stuck in Deep Snow This manual explains howto get the vehicle out of deep snowwithout damaging it See the Index under Rocking Y...

Page 179: ...er Load pulling components such as the engine transaxle wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speedsand under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerablyto wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements All of that means changes in Handling Durability Fu...

Page 180: ...ave a 3 1LV6 with the heavy duty cooling package Then your vehiclecan tow up to 2 000 pounds 900kg But even that canbe too heavy It depends on how youplan to use your rig For example speed altitude road grades outsidetemperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull atrailer are all important And it can also depend on any specialequipmentthat you haveon your vehicle You can ask your dealer foro...

Page 181: ...per I f they aren t you may be able to get them right simplyby moving some itemsaround in thetrailer Total WeightonYour Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle stires are inflated to thelimit for cold tires You w i l lfind these numberson the Certification label at therear edge of the driver s door or on the inside of the trunklid See the Index under Tire L0adin g Thenbe sureyou don tgo overthe GVWli...

Page 182: ...ufacturer Followthe manufacturer s recommendationfor attaching safety chains Always leavejust enough slack so you can turn with your rig And never allow safety chainsto drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs morethan 1 000 pounds 450kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and followthe instructions for the trailer brakesso you ll be able t...

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Page 184: ...ge lanes orstop When towing a trailer the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you maythink driversbehindyou are seeing your signalwhen they are not It simportant to check occasionallyto be sure the trailerbulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speedand shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep d...

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Page 189: ...occur on the road Part 5 Problemson theRoad Hazard Warning Flashers 188 Jump Starting 189 Towing Your Oldsmobile 193 Engine Overheating 197 If a TireGoes Flat 204 Changing a Flat Tire 205 Compact Spare Tire 211 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 212 187 ...

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Page 191: ...I V l V Batteries canhurt you They can bedangerousbecause They contain acid that can burn They contain gas that can They contain enough electricity you explode or ignite to burn you If you don tfollowthese steps 1 exactly some or all of these things 1 can hurt vou To Jump StartYour Oldsmobile 1 Checkthe other vehicle It must have a 12 voltbattery with a negative ground system 189 ...

Page 192: ...ition on both vehicles Turn off a l llightsthat aren t needed and radios This will avoid sparks and help saveboth batteries And it could save your radio 4 Open the hoods and locatethe batteries I I2 i An even electric when the f engineis not I running and can injure you Keep hands clothing andtools away I from any underhood electricfan Find the positive and negative terminalson eachbattery Your Ol...

Page 193: ...id that can burn you Don t get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flushthe place with water and get medicalhelp immediately I 5 Checkthat thejumper cables don t have looseor missing insulation If they do you could get ashock The vehicles could be damaged too Before youconnect the cables here are somethings you should know Positive will goto positive and negative will...

Page 194: ...eavyunpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45cm away fromthe dead battery but not near engine parts that move The electricalconnectionis just as good there but the chance of sparks gettingback to the battery is much less IO Now start thevehicle with the good battery and run theengine for a while 11 Try to start the vehicle with...

Page 195: ...r vehicle cannot be towedfrom the fiontwith sling type equipment drive vehicle lever damaged That your vehiclehas front wheel The make model and year of your Whether you can still movethe shift If therewas an accident what was When the towing service arrives let the tow operator know that thismanual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations The operator may want to see them To help av...

Page 196: ...n or yourtransaxlewill be damaged If these limitsmust be exceeded then thefront wheels haveto be supported on a dolly A vehicle can fall from a car secured This can cause a collision seriouspersonal injuryand vehicle damage The vehicle should be tightly securedwith chains or steel cables beforeit is transported Don tuse substitutes ropes leather straps canvas webbing etc thatcan be cut by sharp ed...

Page 197: ...pt I Series 2 Position a 4x4wood beam across sling chains against the bottom of the cradle horns 2 Doorsand I Series 4 DOOr Jse wheel lift or car carrier uipment Additional ramping be required for car carrier 195 ...

Page 198: ... hookingup to a tow truck be sure to read allthe information on Towing Your Oldsmobileearlier in this section 1 Attach T hook chains on both sides in the slotted holesin the bottom of the floor pan support rails iust ahead of the rear wheels 2 Position the lower sling crossbar just Dual Exhausts If your vehicle is equipped with dual exhausts center the sling between exhaust pipes ahead of the rear...

Page 199: ...ster r If Steamis Comingfrom Your Engine CAUTION ASteamfrom an overheated enginecan burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay awayfrom the engineif you see or hear steam comingfrom it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolantbefore openingthe hood If you keep driving when your engineis overheated the liquids...

Page 200: ...hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary 3 Try to keep your engine under load in a drive gear where the engine runs slower If you no longer havethe overheat warning you can drive Just tobe safe drive slower for ab ten minutes If the warningdoesn t come backon you can drive normally If the warningcontinues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away f there s still no sign o...

Page 201: ...ch them If you do you can be burned Don t run theengine 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 Getanyleakfixedbefore I you drivethe vehicle I If there seemsto be no leak check to see ifthe electric engine fan is running If the engine is overheating the fan should berunning I f it isn t your vehicle needs service Ho...

Page 202: ...ne I Coolant contains ethylene pdrts are hot enough Don t spill ycol and it will burn if the engine II coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recoverytank is at or aboveCOLD start your vehicle If the overheat warning continues there s one more thingyou cantry You can add the proper coolantmix directly to theradiator but be sure the cooling systemis cool before you do it 1 1 can bl...

Page 203: ...l itfirst stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that tostop A hiss means there is still some pressureleft 2 Then keep turningthe pressure cap but now push down asyou turn it Remove the pressure cap You can be burned if you spill coolant onhot engine s Coolant contains ethylene glycol and itwill burn if the engine I parts are hot enough Don t spill coolan...

Page 204: ...the thermostat bypass tube 3 4LV6 VIN Code X There are two bleed valves They are located on the thermostat housing and the heater inlet pipe 4 Fill the radiator with the proper mix up to thebase of the filler neck If you see a streamof coolant coming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valve s after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilledcoolant from the engine a...

Page 205: ...e capoff 8 Start theengine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fans 9 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixthrough the filler neck until the level reachesthe base of the filler neck 203 ...

Page 206: ...tto do If a front tire fails the flat tire w i l l create a dragthat pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently braketo a stop well out of the trafEiclane A rear blowout particularlyon a curve acts much likea skid and may require the same correctionyou d use in a skid In any rear blowout...

Page 207: ...cle won t move youcan putchocks at the frontand rear of the tire farthest awayfrom the one being changed That would the tire on the other side of the vehicle at the omosite end c The followingsteps w i l ltell you how to use the jack and changea tire The equipmentyou ll needis in the trunk 1 Pull the carpetingfrom the Boor of the trunk 2 Turnthe center retainer bolt on the compact spare tire housi...

Page 208: ...underthe tire cover counterclockwise to remove the wheel wrench 4 Remove the wing nut securingthe compact sparetire and spacer by turning it counterclockwise Then lift off the spacer and removethe spare tire 5 Removethe bolt securingthe jack by turning it counterclockwise Then remove the jack ...

Page 209: ... 7 Ifyour vehiclehas exposed wheelnut caps removethem using the wheel nut wrench 8 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don t remove them yet ...

Page 210: ...the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle s framenearest the flat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact sparetire near you Gettingunder a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you uld be badly injured or killed ver get under a vehiclewhen it is pported only by a jack ...

Page 211: ...an Iaccident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle Inan emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wirebrush later if you need to to get allthe rust or dirt off I 13 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfacesor spare wheel Placethe spare on the wheel mounting surface...

Page 212: ...until the wheel is heldagainstthe hub 15 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the iack comdetelv 16 Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss cross sequenceas shown Don ttry to put a wheel coveron your compact spare tire It won tfit Store the wheel cover inthe trunkuntil you have the flat tire repaired or replaced ...

Page 213: ...mpact sparewas fully inflatedwhen your vehiclewas new it can lose air after a time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 60 psi 4201rPa The compact spare is madeto go up to 3 000miles 5000 km so you can finishyour trip and have your full sizetire repaired or replaced where you want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last...

Page 214: ...o do when your vehicle isstuck is to spin your wheels The methodlaown as rocking can help you getout when you restuck but you must use caution Don t use your compact spare on some other vehicle And don tmix your compactspare or wheel withother wheels or tires They won t fit Keep your spare and its wheel together ...

Page 215: ...asshown on the speedometer Rocking YourVehicle to Get it Out First turn your steeringwheel leftand right That will clez the area around your front wheels Then shift backand forth between R Reverse and a forwardgear spinningthe wheels as little as possible Releasethe accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the acceleratorpedal when the transaxle is in gear If that doesn tget you out ...

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Page 220: ...e all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own servicework you llwant to get the proper Oldsmobile ServiceManual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can To orderthe proper service manual see the Index under Service Publications You shouldkeep a record with all parts receiptsand list the milea...

Page 221: ...a higher octane fuel to get ridof pinging It sthe heavy constant knock that means you havea problem Fuel Capacity 16 5U S Gallons 62 L Use unleaded fuel only What about gasoline with blending materials that contain oxygen such as MTBEor alcohol MTBE is methyl tertiary butyl ether Fuelthat is no morethan 15 MTBEis fine for your vehicle Ethanolis ethyl orgrainalcohol Properly blended fuelthat is no ...

Page 222: ... gasolines Thesegasolinesare specially designed to reducevehicle emissions General Motors recommendsthat you use reformulated gasoline By doing so you can help cleanthe air especiallyin those parts of the countrythat have high ozone levels You should ask your servicestation operatorsif their gasolines contain detergentsand oxygenates and if they have been reformulated to reduce vehicle emissions F...

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Page 224: ...Service Appearance Care 222 Filling Your Tank CONT 1 Checking Things Under the I Hood Release To open the hood first pullthe handle insidethe vehicle ...

Page 225: ... underhood electric fan If E F Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others nnuldbe burned Be careful not to 3p or spill thingsthat will burn onto a hot enqine I 3eforeclosingthe hood be sure all the iller capsare on properly Then just l l the hood dow...

Page 226: ...ll see 1 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 2 AutomaticTransaxleFluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Battery 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Radiator Pressure Cap IO Engine Coolant Reservoir W6118 ...

Page 227: ... hood you ll see 1 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 7 Engine OilFill Cap 8 Engine Oil Dipstick 9 Radiator Pressure Cap I Engine Coolant Reservoir J L Il i i i I i 2 ...

Page 228: ...o check your engine oil level everytime you get fuel In order to get an accuratereading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drainback into the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not showthe actual level To Check Engine Oil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all th...

Page 229: ...l somewherein theproper operating range Push the dipstick allthe way back in when you re through 3 1L V6 Adding Engine Oil Twin Dual Cam3 4L V6 Adding Engine Oil WhatMnd of Oil to Use Look forThree Things SG SG must be on the oil container either by itself or combined with other quality designations such as SG CC SG CD SF SG CC etc These letters show American Petroleum Institute API levels of qual...

Page 230: ...20W 50 Energy Conserving I1 Oilswith these words onthe containerwill help you save fuel This doughnut shaped logo symbol is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil You should look for this on the oil container and useonlythose oils that displaythe logo GM Goodwrench Oil inCanada GM Engine Oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle Engine Oil Additives Don t add anything...

Page 231: ...r 12 months whichever comes first Changethe filter at the first oil change An engine blockheater can be a big help if you have to park outside in v cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder your vehicle basthis option see the Index under EngineBlock Heater WhattoDo with UsedOil ...

Page 232: ...ervices Operatingthe enginewith the air cleaneroff can cause you orothers to be burned The air cleanernot only cleansthe air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn tthere and the engine backfires you could beburned Don tdrive withit off and be careful workingon the enginewith the air cleaner off To Check or Replace 1 Removethe four screws the cover and pull off I ...

Page 233: ...2 Remove the a i rcleanerfilter 3 Besureto installthe air cleaner filter andreplace thecover tightly ...

Page 234: ...ou may have to drive longer 90 F 32 C weather To Check the Fluid Level Park your vehicleon a level place Place the shift leverin P Park with With your foot on the brake pedal the parking brake applied move the shift leverthrough eachgear range pausing for about three secondsin each range Then position the shift leverin P Park Let the enginerun atidle forthree to five minutes Then Without Shuttingo...

Page 235: ... area on the dipstick It doesn t take much fluid generally lessthan a pint 0 5L Don t overfill Werecommendyou use only fluid labeledDEXRON HE because fluidswith that label are made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRONB UE is not covered by your new vehiclewarranty After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described underHow to Check When the correct f...

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Page 237: ...ns you re low on engine coolant ToAdd Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper mix at the coolant recovery tank Turningthe radiator pressure I cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly Withthe coolant recoverytank you will almost never have to add coolantat the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when ...

Page 238: ...lnot to spill it I You can beburned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spill coolant on a hot engine 4 2 C L A Radiator Pressure Cap Whenyou replace your radiator pressure ...

Page 239: ...luid levelon the dipstick When the engine compartmentis hot the level should beat theH mark When the engine compartmentis cool the level should beat theC mark What to Add Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use See the Lndex under Fluids GLubricants Windshield WasherFluid ToAdd Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID ONLY Add washer fluiduntil the bottle is full 237 ...

Page 240: ...vel during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason isthat fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner orlater your brakes won t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fl...

Page 241: ...damaged Add brake fluid onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system I When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will comeon Seethe Index underBrake System WarningLight What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Deko Supreme 1 1 GM Part No 1052535 Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only ...

Page 242: ...s will help keep your battery from running down In this sectionyou ll find directionsfor changingthe light bulbsin some of the lights on your Oldsmobile You ll also find directionsfor adjustingthe alignmentof the mini quad headlights if you havethis type Be sure to read the directionsbefore you beginto replace or adjust any lights Seethe Index underReplacement Bulbs to find the type of bulb you ne...

Page 243: ...ment To checkthe aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface The vehicle shouldnot have any snow ice or mud attached to it 9 There should not be any cargo or loading of vehicle exceptit should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160pounds 75 kg on the driver s seat Tires shouldbe properly inflated The horizontal ind...

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Page 245: ...adlight 2 DOOR MODELS Before replacing a headlight that does not light checkto make sure that the wiring connector is securelyfastened to it Seethe Index under Replacement Bulbs to checkthe size and type of headlight you need to use before you begin to replacethe headlight You must replace a headlightwith one that is exactlythe same 1 Pry up theplastic pins and remove the headlight cover 2 4 3 ...

Page 246: ... 3 Remove the aiming ring from the assembly 4 Removethe wiring connectorfrom the headlight socketby liftingthe plastic lockingtabs on the connector and pulling it from the socket 5 Check the new headlight again The number on the topof the light A must match the number on the headlight being replaced The letter U or L must also match ...

Page 247: ...et on theburned out bulb was 7 Place the new headlightin the 8 Insert the tabs on the aiming ring into the slots in the headlight assemblv 9 Holding the aiming ring closed insert the screws at theend of the ring Tighten the screws until the aiming ring touches the plastic nuts on both the top and bottom Do not overtighten Do not damage the vertical aiming bubble 245 ...

Page 248: ...at Tires should be properly inflated The horizontalindicator shouldread 0 zero If your vehicleis damaged in an accidentand the headlight aim seems to be affected seeyour Oldsmobile dealer Headlights on damaged vehicles may requirerecalibration of the horizontal aimby your Oldsmobile dealer Headlight Replacement 4 DOOR MODELS Seethe Index underReplacement Bulbs to checkthe type of bulb to use To Re...

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Page 251: ...housing 16 turn counterclockwiseto remove it 5 To replace the bulb pullit from the 6 Reverse allstepsto reassemblethe assembly taillight Fog Light Bulb Replacement Oldsmobile recommends that you not changeyour foglight bulbunless you have the proper aiming equipment See your Oldsmobile dealer for helpwith this 249 ...

Page 252: ...ecommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle It also gives you important information aboutthe number of people that can be in your vehicle and the totalweight that you can carry This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of a l loccupants cargo and a l lnonfactory installed options The other label isthe Certification label on the rear edgeof the drive...

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Page 254: ... same dangeras overloadedtires The resulting accidentcould causeseriousinjury Check all tires frequentlyto maintainthe recommended pressure Tirepressure shouldbe checkedwhen your tires are cold Overinflatedtires are more likelyto be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keeptires at therecommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badl...

Page 255: ...en to Check Check your tires once a month or more Don t forget yourcompact spare tire It should be at 60 psi 420kPa How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure Simply lookingat the tires will not tell youthe pressure especiallyif you have radial tires which may look properly inflated even i f they re underinflated If your tires have valve caps be sure to put them back o...

Page 256: ...formation label Makecertainthat all wheelnuts are properly tightened See the Index under WheelNut Torque ARust ordirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose aftera time The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident When you changea wheel remove anyrust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or...

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Page 258: ...rades from highest to lowest are A B and C They represent the tire s abilityto stopon wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poortraction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Te...

Page 259: ...performance In most cases you willnot need to have your wheels aligned again However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingoneway or the other the alignment may needto be reset If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road your wheels may need to be rebalanced Wheel Replacement Replace anywheel that is bent cracked or badlyrusted If wheel nuts keep coming loose...

Page 260: ... vehiclecan be dangerous It could affectthe bralcing and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and male you losecontrol You could have a collisionin which you or others could beinjured Always use the correctwheel wheelbolts and wheel nuts for replacement I I ...

Page 261: ...use anything in a container to clean your Oldsmobile besure to follow the instructions And always open your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside p F z7par I Never use these to clean your vehicle Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some morethan others and thev can all damage your ve...

Page 262: ...r label before theyset Use a clean cloth or sponge and changeto a clean area often Asoft brush may beused if stains are stubborn Use solvent type cleanersin a well ventilated area only If you use them don t saturate thestainedarea If a ring forms after spot cleaning cleanthe entire area immediately or it will set Using Foam Type Cleaneron Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove Always cleana wh...

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Page 264: ... annoying reflections in thewindshield and even makeit difficultto seethrough the windshield under certain conditions l I I e 5 Careof Safety Belts Keepbelts clean anddry Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weakenthem In a crash they might not be ableto provide adequate protection Clean safety belts onlywith mild soap and lukewarmwater ...

Page 265: ...orary license should not be attached across the defogger grid Inside Center High Mounted stOp ight 2 DOORMODELS For the type of bulb seethe Index under Replacement Bulbs I f you would like to clean the inside surface of the rear window or need to replace a bulb you can removethe stoplight housingby followingthese steps 1 Remove the two Phillips head screws from the cover 2 Remove the cover 3 Uncli...

Page 266: ...sing 6 Remove the lens to cleanthe window by pressingin on the ends of the lens 7 Replace the cover Cleaningthe Outsideof the Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax or other materialmay be on the blade or windshield Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder GM Par...

Page 267: ...e finishwith a soft clean chamoisor a 100 cotton towel to avoid surfacescratches and water spotting High pressure vehiclewashes may causewater to enter your vehicle Finish Care Occasionalwaxing or mild polishingof your Oldsmobile may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approvedcleaning products from yourdealer Seethe Index underAppearance Care Your Oldsmobilehas a b...

Page 268: ...icone greasethere will make them last longer sealbetter and not squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least everv six months Sheet Mefal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair orreplacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosionmaterial to the parts repaired or replacedto restore corrosion protection ...

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Page 270: ...he paint job causes this Oldsmobile willrepair at no chargeto the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within12months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever comes first Vehicle Identification Number 0 This isthe legal identifier for your Oldsmobile It appears on a platein the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you lo...

Page 271: ...ementparts in this section Service Parts ldentification Label You ll findthis label on your spare tire cover It s very helpfulif you ever need to order parts On this label is Your VIN Its model designation Paint information A list of all production options and special equipment Be sure thatthis label is not removed from the vehicle Add on Electrical Equipment I ...

Page 272: ...es is locatedin the component center under the instrument panel Additional fusesare located in the underhood electrical centerson the right and left sides of the engine compartment Spare fusesand a fuse puller are located in the glove box lid To remove the cover pressin on both endsof the cover and pull it off Place the wide endof the fuse puller over the plastic endof the fuse Squeeze the ends ov...

Page 273: ... Power Mirrors Windshield Wiper Washer Temp DoorMotor DRL Module Canada Instrument Cluster HUD Dimmer HUD Module Brake Lights ABSControlModule Chime Module ECM Taillights HVAC Chime Module DRL Module Canada Hazard Warning Flasher Rear Defogger Timer Relay Instrument Cluster Chime Module CruiseControl DRL Module Canada Lamp Driver Module ABS Lamp Driver Instrument Panel Console Switch Lights Cigare...

Page 274: ...AMP 1 Defogger Timer Relay 2 A i r Conditioner Blower Relay HI 3 Air Conditioner Blower Relay LO 4 Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker 5 Power Accessories Circuit Breaker 6 Power Windows and Sunroof Circuit Breaker 7 Headlight Circuit Breaker 8 Not Used 9 Chime Module 10 Hazard Flasher ...

Page 275: ...n System Fuel Injectors Not Used N C Coil SecondaryCooling Fan Generator Digital EGR Purge Canister TCC Primary Cooling Fan 3 1L AMP Relay Rating Circuitry AMP 12 Fuel Pump 13 AIR Pump 3 4L 14 SecondaryCoolingFan 16 A C Clutch Coil 15 PrimaryCooling Fan FusibleElements 17 60 Starter Solenoid 18 30 Cooling Fan 3 1L 60 CoolingFan 3 4L 19 60 Blower Motor 20 60 CoolingFan 21 30 Fuse Block 273 ...

Page 276: ...hood Electrical Center Fuse I74 E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Relay 15 16 17 15 Circuitry Not Used Not Used ABS Controller ExteriorLights H C i m ABS ControlModule Not Used Not Used Not Used Fog Lights Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used ...

Page 277: ...e windshield wipermotor is protected by a circuitbreaker and a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc the wiper willstop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem have it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuitbreakers in the fuse panel protect the power windowsand other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker ...

Page 278: ...e needed Whendraininglreplacing converter morefluid may be needed Automatic Transaxle Pan Removal and Replacement 4 quarts After Complete Overhaul 7 quarts Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive Whendrainingheplacing converter more fluid may be needed Pan Removal and Replacement 6 quarts After CompleteOverhaul 8 quarts ormore as needed forconverter and auxiliary coolers 3 8 L 4 8L 3 8 L 6 6 L 5 8L 7 5...

Page 279: ... Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under hood Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning systemin your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure theproper refrigerant is used If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobiledealer Fuel Tank 16 5gallons Power Steering Wheel Nut Torque 100lb ft Battery Size 3 1L V6 525 CCA Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4LV6 690 CCA Pump Only 2 pints 62 0...

Page 280: ...IEAutomatic EngineOil GM Engine OilSupplement TransmissionFluid E O S Year roundantifreezefor General chassislube etc coolant mixtures Brake System AutomaticTransaxle Engine lubrication See your dealer for advice GM PART NUMBER 1052753 1052497 SIZE 1gal 3 8L 14oz 397g 1052535 16oz 0 5L 12345881 32 oz 1 O L 12345880 1gal 3 8L See the Index under Engine Oil 1052367 16oz 0 5L ...

Page 281: ...lvent Windshieldwasher fluid Power SteeringFluid Power SteeringSystem 1050017 1052884 SiliconeGrease Weatherstrips 1245579 SIZE 32 oz 1 0 L 16oz 0 5L 1oz 28g Spray A Squea1cSiliconeLubricant Generalpurpose siliconelubricant 1052276 aerosol 4 5 OZ 127g weatherstrips 1052277 12oz 0 35L 279 ...

Page 282: ...Replacemenf Bulbs QUTNDE LIGHTS BULB 3057 2358NA 194 2355 891 891 H4351 L H4352 U 9006 9005 881 24 24NA 194 3057 920 ...

Page 283: ...ElectronicCluster Door Rear Front Inside Rearview Mirror Rear Glove Box Light Heater A C Control High BeamIndicator Indicator Lights Turn SignalIndicators Visor Vanity Light CourtesyLights Reading Lights 194 168 194 74 12864 212 2 561 192 212 2 194 37 74 PC161 PC161 124 ...

Page 284: ...Service Appearance Care 282 Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4L V6 ...

Page 285: ... Engines All Engines 3 1L V6 Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4LV6 3 1LV6 Spark Plugs Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4LV6 Batteries Remote LockControlTransmitter AC Type A 1 129C AC TypePF 51 AC Type CV 892C AC Type CV 881C AC Type oR44LTSM Gap 0 045inch 1 14mm AC Type eR42LTSM Gap 0 045 inch 1 14mm 2016 2 283 ...

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Page 289: ...enance Schedule Section Introduction A WordAbout Maintenance 288 Your Vehicleand the Environment 288 How This Part is Organized 289 A ScheduledMaintenanceServices Using YourMaintenance Schedules 290 Selectingthe Right Schedule 290 ScheduleI 292 ScheduleI1 294 Explanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services 296 B OwnerChecks Services At Each Fuel Fill 299 At LeastOnce a Month 299 At Least Once a Year ...

Page 290: ...king deliveries Or you may drive it towork to do errands or in many other ways Becauseof all the different ways people use their GM vehicles maintenanceneedsvary You may even need more frequent checksand replacementsthan you will find in the schedulesin this part So please read this part and note how you drive If you haveany questions on how to keepyour vehicle in good condition seeyour Oldsrnobil...

Page 291: ...d how to get them in this manual See the Index under Service Publications SectionB Owner Checks Services tellsyou what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explainswhat you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition SectionC PeriodicMaintenance Inspections explains important inspectionsthat your Oldsmobile dealer s service department or another qualified servicecente...

Page 292: ...d and supported service people will perform the work usinggenuine GM parts Theseschedulesare for vehiclesthat carrypassengers and cargowithin recommended limits You will find these limits on your vehicle s Tire Loading Informationlabel Seethe Index under Loading Your Vehicle limits Fuel are driven on reasonableroad surfaceswithin legal driving use the recommendedunleaded fuel Seethe Index under Se...

Page 293: ...gineis at low speed mostof the time as indoor to door delivery or in stop and gotraffic You operate your vehiclein dusty areas You tow a trailer With some models you shouldn tever If any one or more of these is true for your driving follow ScheduleI tow a trailer Seethe Index under Towinga Trailer Schedule I1 Follow ScheduleI1 only if none of the above conditionsis true 291 ...

Page 294: ...o the completion of vehicle useful life General Motors however urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performedat the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded in Section E Maintenance Record TO BE SERVICED See Explanationo f Scheduled Maintenance Services following SchedulesI and II WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers orMonths whichever occurs jirst I 2 1 Chassis Lubrication I Ev...

Page 295: ...The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000miles 80000 km are to be performed after48 000miles at the same intervals MILES 000 3 1 6 1 9 I 1 2 I 1 5 I 1 8 121 124127130 133 136139 142 145148 293 ...

Page 296: ...lowing khedules I andII whichaveroccursfirst A t 7 500Mks E500 kin and then every l5 oOa Miles 25 Oao km or as necessary I CamshaftT i m i n gBelt Insptim t 6 U O O OMiles lo0 OOO h and rherrewy 3 4LEngine VIN Code X l s Miles 25 OOO km I 8 ITransaxle Service 10 I SDarkPlnplWm Inspection a I Every 3 0 0 0 0 Miles 50 OOO k m I I 14 I Fuel Ti Cap and Lines Jnsption a I Every 30 000 Miles SOOOO l a n...

Page 297: ...es shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles 75000 km are to be performed after45 000 miles at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 7 5 45 37 5 30 22 5 15 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I 0 I I 0 I I 0 I I 0 I I 295 ...

Page 298: ...ts and linkage Lubricatethe front and rear suspensionand steeringlinkage ITEM NO SERVICE 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque 3 1L Code T or M engines only Check the torque of the mountingbolts and or nuts 4 Tireand Wheel Rotation and Inspection For proper wearand maximumtire life rotate your tires followingthe instructions in this manual See the Index under Tires Inspection GRotation Check the ti...

Page 299: ...of the radiator and air conditioningcondenser Wash the pressure cap and neck To help ensure proper operation we recommend a pressuretest of both the cooling systemand the pressure cap ITEM NO SERVICE 8 Transaxle Service Change both the fluid and filter every15 000miles 25 000 ltm if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperatu...

Page 300: ...t intervals for your driving conditions Fuel Tank Cap andLines Inspection94nspect fuel tank cap and lines includingfuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage Replaceparts as needed Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required Note To determine your engine sdisplacementand code seethe Index under Engine Iden...

Page 301: ... Check the engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary Seethe Index under Engine Oil for further details Engine Coolant Level See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluidfor further details Fluid Level Check the windshield washerfluid level in the windshield washertank and add fluidif necessary Windshiel Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and addthe proper coolant m...

Page 302: ...ding seat hardware SectionD tells you what to use CAUTION n I When you are doing this chock the vehicle couldmove suddenly If itdoes you or others 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply boththe parking brake seethe Index under Parking Brake if necessary andthe regular brake NOTE Do not usethe accelerator pedal and be ready toturn off the engine immediatel...

Page 303: ...t of your vehicle in case it beginsto roll Be ready to applythe regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facingdownhill Keeping your foolun the regula1 brake set the parking brake To check the parking brake With the engine running andtransaxlein N Neutral slowly remove footpressure from the regular brake pedal Do this untilthe vehicle is he...

Page 304: ...osition parts as well as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle Seethe Index under Engine Ekhaust Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding and for damagedor missing parts Replace parts as needed Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup bi...

Page 305: ...GE Engine O i l Engine Cuolailt Hydraulic Brake System parktng Brake Guides Automatic Transaxle FWI D L JBRIlCANT Chassis lubriiant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade2 Category LBor GC LB GM Part No 1052497 or equivalent GM Hydraulic PowerSteeringFluid GMSart No 1052884 or equivalent D E o N I I E Autmatic Transmission iluid GM PartNo 12345881 or iquivdent 303 ...

Page 306: ...t GMPartNo 12345120 syntheticSAE5W 30engine Ioil or silicone lubricant GM Part No 1052276 or 1052277 Automatic Transaxle Engine oil Shift Linkage Chassis LubricationChassis lubricant meetingrequirements of NLGIGrade 2 CategoryLBorGC LB WindshieldWasherGMOptikleen WasherSolvent GMPartNo 1051515 or equivalent Solvent GM Part No 1052497or equivalent _ ...

Page 307: ...a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant GM Part No 1050109 GM Part No 1052497or equivalent Dielectric Silicone Grease GM PartNo 12345579or equivalent ee theIndex under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters valves and spark plugs 305 ...

Page 308: ... the columns indicated When completingthe Maintenance Performedcolumn insert the numbersfrom the ScheduleI or ScheduleI1 maintenancechartswhich correspondto the maintenanceperformed Also you should retain all maintenancereceipts Your owner information portfolio is a convenient placeto store them DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 306 ...

Page 309: ...DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 307 ...

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Page 311: ...ice publications and how to report any safety defects Part 8 CustomerAssistanceInformation Customer SatisfactionProcedure 310 CustomerAssistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 311 BBB MediatiodArbitration Program 312 Oldsmobile Roadside AssistanceProgram 315 ServicePublications 316 Reporting Safety Defects 314 309 ...

Page 312: ...after contactinga member of Dealership Management it appearsyour problemcannot be resolved by the dealershipwithout further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1 800 442 6537 In Canada contact GMof CanadaCustomer Assistance Centerin Oshawaby calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 254 17 86 In Puerto Rico orU S Virgin Islands call 1 809...

Page 313: ...dsmobile please remember that yourproblem w i l llikely be resolvedin the dealership using the dealership s facilities equipment and personnel That iswhy we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a problem I L 311 ...

Page 314: ... However you may filea claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau BBB at thefollowing toll free number 1 800 955 5100 For further information about filing a claim you may also write to BBBAUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200Wilson Boulevard Suite800 Arlington VA 22203 In order to file a claim you will have to provide your nameand address the vehicle identificati...

Page 315: ...BBAUTO LINE unless state law provides otherwise Whatever your preference may be remember that if you are unhappywith the results of BBB AUTO LINE youcan still goto court because an arbitrator s decision is binding on GM but noton you unless you accept it Eligibilityis limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors For further informationconcerningthe program callthe BBB at 1 800 955 5100 You may...

Page 316: ...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 Canadian Government If you livein Canada and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect you should immediately not Transport Canada in additionto notlfylng GeneralMotors of Canada Limited You may wri...

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Page 318: ...ing our products better Now you can get these bulletins too Bulletins cover various subjects Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle Some describe costly repairs Others describe inexpensive repairswhich if done on time with the latest parts may avoidfuture costly repairs Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fi...

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Page 320: ... will then seeto it that an index is mailed to you There is no charge for indexes for the 1989 1993 model years Toll Free Telephone Number If you want an additionalordering form for an indexor a subscription just call toll free and we llbe happy to sendyou one Automatedrecording equipment will take your name and mailing address The number to call is Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of indexe...

Page 321: ...roduct Service Publications lndexes Mailedat no charge MODEL YEAR ANTITY 1993 Model Year 1992 Model Year 1991 Model Year 1990 Model Year 1989 Model Year Individual Product Service Publications PSP NUMBER SERVICE GUILD MONTHWEAR EACH SUBTOTAL 4 00 4 00 2 oo 2 oo 2 oo 2 oo 2 oo 2 oo 2 oo IFirstitemperorderis 4 each additionalitem i s 2 I SUBTOTAL I Orders cannot be filled without appropriate numbers...

Page 322: ... 00 1989 Model Year with Binder 100 00 Subtotal Subscription Service Subtotal ServicePublications From Front Total Order Price subjectto change Mail Order Form and checkor money order in U S funds payable to Lansing Lithographers P 0 Box 23188 Lansing Michigan 48909 Allow about4 weeks for handling and mailing NAME Type or Print STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE ...

Page 323: ...orders only Foreign orders Total Order must remit U S funds and add 10 for each Service Manual to cover postage and handling Check here for free order form for past modelService Manuals Price subject tochange without prior notice Mail Order Form andcheck or money order in U S funds payable to Lansing Lithographers P 0 Box 23188 Lansing Michigan 48909 Allow about 4 weeks for handling and mailing NA...

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Page 327: ...Setting the Clock 118 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 132 Automatic Lap Shoulder Belt seeSafety Belts Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid 233 276 278 Checking Fluid 231 Shifting 58 Starting the Engine 55 325 ...

Page 328: ... Engine Coolant 235 Engine Oil 226 Power Steering Fluid 237 Safety Belt Systems 42 Things Underthe Hood 222 Child Restraints 31 Children 30 Cigarette Lighter 84 Circuit Breakers Fuses 270 City Driving 165 Cleaner Air 230 283 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 265 Antenna 135 Cassette Player and Tapes 134 Compact Discs 135 Fabric 260 Fiberglass Springs 268 Glass 263 HUD Head Up Display 104 Inside of Your Veh...

Page 329: ...161 Long Distance 168 Loss of Control 158 On Curves 154 Passing 156 Through Deep StandingWater 57 Winter Driving 173 With a Trailer 181 Drunken Driving 145 Electric Outside Mirror Control 82 ElectricalEquipment Adding 269 ElectronicClimate Control 113 Emergencies Brakingin 153 Emergencieson theRoad 187 Emergencies Steeringin 155 Emergency Starting 189 Emergency Towing 193 Engine BlockHeater 57 229...

Page 330: ...164 Fog Lights 79 Four Way Power Articulation Control 14 Freeway Driving 166 French Language Manual 2 Fuel 219 Alcohol i nFuel 219 Capacity 219 277 Exhaust Warnings 66 FillingYour Tank 221 277 Fuels with Alcohol 219 Gage 94 In Foreign Countries 220 Low Fuel Warning Light 95 Requirements 219 Fuses Circuit Breakers 270 Gages Coolant Temperature 95 Fuel 94 Voltmeter 98 Gas Station Information 336 Gas...

Page 331: ...ne 65 67 If You re Stuck In Ignition Sand Mud Ice or Snow 212 Key 46 Positions 54 Indicator Lights seeWarning Lights Infant Restraint seeChild Restraints Inflation Tires 253 Inside Rearview Mirror 80 Instrument Panel 89 Instrument Panel Clusters 90 Instrument Panel IntensityControl 79 Instrument PanelWarningLights 91 Jump Starting 189 Jack Tire 205 Keyless Entry System 49 Keys 46 L a n e Change In...

Page 332: ...rrors Convex Outside 81 sideManual Bay Night 80 alAdjust 81 anualRemote Control 81 Power Remote Control 82 Visor Vanity 82 Mountain Driving 170 Net Convenience 53 New Vehicle Break In 54 Night Driving 159 ...

Page 333: ...Belts 42 Replacing Tires 255 Replacing Wheels 257 Replacing Windshield Wipers 250 Reporting Safety Defects 314 Restraint Head 15 Restraints Child 31 RetractableUnderhood Light 226 Road Signs 140 Color 140 Shape 141 Symbols 142 Traffic Lights 142 Your Own Signals 143 Roads Hilland Mountain 170 Roclung Your Vehicle 213 Stuck If You Are 212 Rotation Tire 254 Running Lights Daytime 77 Safety Belts 16 ...

Page 334: ...If You re Caught in a 175 Sound Equipment Adding 118 Sound Systems seeAudio Systems Spark Plugs 283 Specifications and Speed Control seeCruise Control Speedometer 92 93 Stains Removing 261 Startingthe Engine 55 StartingYour Vehicleif the Battew Steering Spare Tire Compact 211 Capacities 276 is Dead see JumpStarting In Emergencies 155 Steering Wheel Tilt 68 Off Road Recovery 156 Tips 154 Steering W...

Page 335: ...tomatic Transaxle seeAutomatic Trmsaxle Towing Your Oldsmobile 193 Parking on Hills 183 Transaxle Automatic Transmission Automatic Trip Odometer 92 93 Trunk 52 Trunk Remote Release 53 Turn SignalIndicator 69 Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever 69 Cruise Control 70 Flash to Pass 78 HigWLow Beam Changer 78 PulseWindshield Wipers 75 Turn Lane Change Indicator 69 Turn Signal Indicator 69 Windshield Washer...

Page 336: ... Windshield 75 Weight Wheel Alignment Tire Balance 257 Wheel Nut Torque 211 277 Wheel Nuts 207 Wheel Replacement 257 Windows Power 68 Standard 68 Windshield Washer 75 Fluid 75 237 264 279 Windshield Wipers 74 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 250 Winter Driving 173 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow 176 If You re Caughtin a Blizzard 175 Wrecker Towing 193 ...

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Page 338: ...ServiceStutionInformation The See Capacity 16 5 U S Gal 62 L Use unleaded gas only 87 octane or higher See Page 219 Spare TirePressure Compact Spare 60 psi 420kPa See Page 211 ...

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