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Summary of Contents for Cutlass Supreme 1994

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Page 3: ...E O W N E R S M A N U A L Ta b1 eof Cont ents TheHeritage of Oldsmo bile 8 Customer Assistance Information 251 Includes Reporting SafetyDeficts onpage 254 i 9 Index 263 L Service Station Information L...

Page 4: ...mited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous procurer m exemplaire dece guide e...

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Page 7: ...T h eS e c u r i t y o f O w n e r S a t i s f a c t i o n The quality we built into your new 3 Oldsmobile gives us the confidence to p J D Rock...

Page 8: ...You can bend the manuaI slightly to reveal thetabs thathelp you find a part Part 1 Seats Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats andsafety belts properly Part 2 Features Controls T...

Page 9: ...etails about the Roadside Assistance program You will also findcustomer satisfaction phone numbers including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired as well as the mediation...

Page 10: ...in this book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this Don t etthis happen 8 Wehide Damage Warnings Also i nthis book you will find these notices r NOTICE These mean there is something that could...

Page 11: ...tic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns A Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven Fasten Safety...

Page 12: ...r Rear Window Defogger VentilatingFan Power Window w 3f 1 1 These symbolsare used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Anti Lock...

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Page 14: ...ead restraints Manual Front Seat 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 Manual Four Wa...

Page 15: ...ront Seatback Lift the lever to releasethe seatback then tilt the seatbackforward or backward as desired Releasethe lever to lock the seatback in place But don thave a seatbackreclined if your vehicle...

Page 16: ...orwardto let people getinto the back seat Your seatbackwill moveback and forth freely unless you cometo a sudden stop Then it will lockin place There sone time the seatbackmay not fold without some he...

Page 17: ...And it explains the Suppleniental Matable Restraint 2 of airbag system...

Page 18: ...een In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or lulled After morethan 25 years of safetybelts in vehicles the facts are cl...

Page 19: ...d be the windshield I 4 Put someone on it 5 Get it up to speed Then stopthe vehicle Therider doesn t stop 7 or the instrument panel 8 or the safety belts With safetybelts you slow down as the vehicle...

Page 20: ...from things beyond yourcontrol such as bad drivers Mostaccidents occur within 25 miles 40lun of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65lun h...

Page 21: ...ion First you ll want toknow which restraint systems your vehicle has We ll start with the driver position KhiclesFirst SoldIn Canada Was your Oldsmobile first sold when new in Canada If it was a stic...

Page 22: ...don t haveto ubuclde when you get out Just get into your vehicle Thenclose and lock the door Adjust the seat to see how see Seat Controlsi nthe Index soyou can sit up straight t spossible that an auto...

Page 23: ...eat position if your vehicle has one To unbuckle the automaticb elt just push the button on the buckle To reattach the automatic belt 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat tosee how seeSeat Cont...

Page 24: ...he shoulder beltis too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 3 Q What s wrong with this A The belt is buckledin the wrong place Q What s wrong with this A The shoulderbelt isworn unde...

Page 25: ...ng with this 9 The belt is twisted acrossthe body Supplemental Restraint System AirBag This section explainsthe driver s Supplemental Restraint SRS system commonly referredto as an air bag Here are th...

Page 26: ...es on when O U are driving yourair bag system nay not work properly Have your rehicle serviced right away How TheAir Bag SystemWorks Where is the air bag The driver sair bag isin the middle of the ste...

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Page 28: ...ng if they stayin the vehicle with the windows closed afterair bag inflation So if your air bag inflates you and any passengersshould exit the vehicle if and when it is safe to do so If you or your pa...

Page 29: ...safetybelt SeeDriverPosition earlier nthis part Adjust the seat to see how seeSeat Controls inthe Index so you can situp straight Move yourseat far enough forward that your feet touch the part of the...

Page 30: ...the belt longer tilt the latch plate and pullit alongthe belt To make the belt shorter pull its free end as shown until the belt issnug Buckle positionand release it the same way as thelap part of a...

Page 31: ...s Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted can be thrown outof the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safetybelts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Posifions Lap Sho...

Page 32: ...ap part tight pull down on thebuckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap partof the belt should be worn low and snug on thehips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies...

Page 33: ...d people in the rear seat are hurtmore often in crashes than thosewho are wearing safetybelts Rear passengerswho aren t safety belted can be thrown outof the vehicle in a crash And theycan strike othe...

Page 34: ...o you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 3 To makethe lap part tight pull down on thebuckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part The lap part of the bel...

Page 35: ...To unlatch thebelt just push the button on the buckle...

Page 36: ...echild and make sure thatboth the lap belt and the shoulder belt are secured properly Makesure that theshoulder belt crossesthe shoulder SeeSafety Belts Rear Seat Passengersin the Index To remove and...

Page 37: ...ion That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up tosome agemust be restrained while...

Page 38: ...nt in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that anunsecured child restraint can move around in a col...

Page 39: ...he child restrain1 as the instructions say 3 Pick up thelatch plate and run the lap andshoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint will showyou h...

Page 40: ...nand be readyto work foran adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in a ear Outside Position 4 Door lldsmobiles ou 11be usingthe lap shoulder belt See the earlier sectionabout the t...

Page 41: ...soyou would be able to unbncklethesafety belt quickly if you everhad to 5 Pull therest afthe shoulder belt all the way out of theretractor toset the lock 6 To tighten the belt feed the shoulder belt...

Page 42: ...Seat Position Xhen you secure a child restraint in a enter seating position you ll be using he lap belt Seethe earlier sectionabout the top trap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long...

Page 43: ...Then see if it is d secure If itisn t secure the restraint in adifferent place inthe vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly To...

Page 44: ...can find the correct hardware in the accessory sectionof the GM Parts Catalog Once the specialhardware is installed please followthe instructions with it and these steps 1 Unbuckle the automatic lap...

Page 45: ...s safety beltbuckle 4 You can make the belt longerby tilting the buckle and pulling it along the belt 5 Put therestraint on theseat Follow the instructions for the child restraint 6 Secure the child...

Page 46: ...ionsto be sure it is secure T o Remove the Infant Child Seat testraint Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove the speciallatch plate Leavethe latch plate on the special belt 2 Push the s...

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Page 48: ...ild sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt forceto the child sp e l c bones in a crash SeeRear SafetyBelt ComfortGui...

Page 49: ...o Then the new belt willbe there tohelp protect you in an accident You would see this label on thebelt near the door opening If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damagealso may mean you...

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Page 51: ...Controls Keys Loclts 50 51 Remote LockControl 52 Glove Box 58 Ignition 59 Starting Your Engine 59 Engine Coolant Heater 61 Shifting the Transaxle 62 Parking Brake 66 Shifting into Park 67 Windows 71...

Page 52: ...you ll be able to have new ones made easily usingthese plugs The ignition keysdon thave plugs Your Oldsmobile dealer or Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys If you need a new ignition key c...

Page 53: ...severalways to lockand unlock your vehicle From the Outside Use your door key or Remote Lock Control if your vehiclehas this option From theInside To lock the door push dowmthe locking lever To tmlock...

Page 54: ...enthe door is closed again it will lock automaticallyas long as the shift lever isout of P Park or N Neutral All doors will automatically unlock whenthe ignition is turned off If you don t want the do...

Page 55: ...DOOR within 16secondls the interior lights w i l lgo off Press ato unlock the trunk Your interior lights willnot come on Matching Transmiiter s ToYour Vehlcle...

Page 56: ...1m long Then follow these steps 1 Open the trunkand locate the data encoder connector A It son the right side abovethe wheel well 2 Attach one end of the groundingwire to thestud insidethe data encod...

Page 57: ...hes a decoder in your vehicle When the PASS Keys11 systemsenses that someoneis usingthe wrong ltey it shuts down the vehicle sstarter andfuel systems Forabout threeminutes the starter won t work and f...

Page 58: ...ck Finder On 2 door modelsonly pull the driver s door handle to light the door lock for a few seconds This helps you findthe lock when it s dark TrunkLock To unlock the trunkfrom the outside insert th...

Page 59: ...se Be sure to lock yourdoors Convenience Net OPTION Your vehiclemay have a convenience net You ll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can...

Page 60: ...dern Oldsmobile doesn t need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines Don t drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 804lm Don...

Page 61: ...tart your engineand release the switch The switch stays in the Run positionwhen the engine isrunning But evenwhen the engine isnot running you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories...

Page 62: ...the same thing but this time keepthe pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If y...

Page 63: ...N0T ICE After you ve used the coolant heater be sure to storethe cord as it was before to keep it awayfrom moving engineparts Ifyou don t it could be damaged...

Page 64: ...vehicles when you re in D Overdrive orN Neutral to protect drivelinecomponents from improper operation There are seven shift positions Inthis manual these are referred to by the commonlyused symbols...

Page 65: ...se while your vehicle is moving forward could damage yourtransaxle Shift to R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging you...

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Page 68: ...ehicle is going slowlyenough NOTICE If your front wheels can trotate don ttry to drive This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object You could damage y...

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Page 70: ...frontof your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 4 Remove the key and take it with you If you can walk away from your vehiclewith the ignition keyin your hand your vehicle is inP Park Leaving Your...

Page 71: ...led torquelock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and thenshift into P Park properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into P Park in the Index When you are rea...

Page 72: ...h the engine running But if you ever haveto here are some things to lmow Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move SeeShiftingIntoP Park in theIndex If you are parking on a hilland if...

Page 73: ...ou drive You can also raise it to thehighest level to give your legs more roomwhen you exit and enter thevehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever Move the steeringwheel to...

Page 74: ...switcheson all doors except the driver s Push theswitchto NORMAL for normal power windowoperation i Y lr n i i s 7 9 r s c z Turn SignallMuiiifinctiort Lever The lever on the left side of the steerin...

Page 75: ...or lower the lever until the green arrow starts toflash Hold it thereuntil you completeyour lane change The lever will return by itself when you releaseit As you signala turn or a lane change if the...

Page 76: ...hiscan really helpon long rips h i s e control does not work at speeds elowabout 25 mph 40ltm h Vhen you apply yourbrakes the cruise ontrol shuts off To Sef Cruise Control I Move the cruise control sw...

Page 77: ...d youwant and then release the switch 2 To increase your speedin very small amounts move the switch to R A for less than half a second and then release it Each timeyou do this your vehicle will goabou...

Page 78: ...p after one cycle If you want more cycles hold the band on MIST longer For steady wipingat low speed turn the band away from you to theLO position For high speedwiping turn theband further toHI To sto...

Page 79: ...Headlights The main light controls areon the left sideof the instrumentpanel Rotate theknob to PC to turn on your Parking Lights 0 Running Lights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights 77...

Page 80: ...le lighting regulations L i g k On Reminder If you open the door while leavingthe lights on you willhear a warning tone Daytinre RurmjngDgMs CANADA ONLY TheCanadian Federal Government has decided that...

Page 81: ...re Off They ll stayon aslong as you holdthe lever there Release the lever to turn them off If Your Headlights areOn No flash to pass Use the lever to change between high and low beams as explained und...

Page 82: ...open the ioors When the doors are closed turn hemon and off with the switch ro avoid drainingyour vehiclebattery s ewer be sure to turn off all front and ear reading lightswhen leaving your rehicle R...

Page 83: ...earview Mirror To reduce glarefrom lights behind you pull the lever toward you to thenight position onvex OutsideMirror our rightside mirror is convex A onvex mirror ssursfaceis cwved soyou ansee more...

Page 84: ...the side of your vehiclewhen you are sitting in a comfortable driving position Power Remote Confrol Mirrors OPTION A selectorswitch on thedriver s door armrest controlsboth outside rearview mirrors Mo...

Page 85: ...nt andswingthem to the side Fold Down Storage Compartment OPTION To open fold down the armrest console press the latch on the underside and pull up In addition to storage space you will find A fold ou...

Page 86: ...he rear seat storage compartment and cup holders pullthe strap on the back of the console forward TrunkAccess Panel If you have split rearseats you may have a trunk access panel forstoring long object...

Page 87: ...ckby itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarettelighter in with your hand while it is heating If you do it won tbe able to back away from the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damagin...

Page 88: ...sliding glass paneland a sliding sunshade The control switch will work only when the ignition ison To Open theSunroof Press the rear of the switchto open the glass paneland sunshade Let go ofthe swit...

Page 89: ...23kg on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle When you carry large things never letthem hang overthe rear or the sides of your vehicle Load your cargoso that it rests on the slats and does not...

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Page 91: ...ument panel are 1 Light Controls 2 Tilt SteeringWheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 6 Ignition Switch 7 Gearshift Lever 8 Audio System 9 Glove Box Fuse Panel IO Vents 11...

Page 92: ...0 Instrument PanelCluster Your Oldsmobileis equippedwith an instrument panel cluster that includes indicator warning lightsand gages that are explained on thefollowing pages Be sure to read about thes...

Page 93: ...rn the ignitionkey just to let you know they reworlting If you are familiarwith this section you should not be alarmedwhen this happens Gages can indicate when theremay be or is a problem with one of...

Page 94: ...on the driver s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometerwas installed e R P M X I O O O I Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm NOTICE Do...

Page 95: ...than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank The gage movesa little when you turn a corner or speed up For yourfuel tank capacity see Service Station Information on thelast page of this manual qBAG...

Page 96: ...stayson stop thevehicle on a level surface and turn theengine off Check the oil level usingthe engine oil dipstick SeetheIndex under Engine Oil If the light doesnot flash havethe low oil level sensor...

Page 97: ...il NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered by your warranty Volfmefer When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system R...

Page 98: ...closer to thefloor It may take lang er to stop Ifthe light is still on or if theanti lockbrake systemwarninglight is flashing havethevehicle towed far service SeeAnti Lock Brake System WarningLight an...

Page 99: ...not flashingand the regular brake system warning light isn t on you still havebrakes but you don t have anti lockbrakes SERVICE ENGINESOON Malfunction Indicator Lamp Service Engine Soon Light A compu...

Page 100: ...y3 gallons 12 L or lessof fuel remaining in your tank Check your fuel gage Your oil pressure is low Check your oil pressure indicator Your engine istoo hot Check your coolant temperature gage There is...

Page 101: ...front of the vehicle do not use it as a parking aid The HUD was not designed forthat purpose If you try to use it that way such asin a parking lot you may misjudge distance and run into something DIM...

Page 102: ...OFF until the HUD image isno brighter than necessary To turn the HUD off slide the HUD dimmer control to OFF If the suncomes out or it becomes cloudy or if you turn on your headlights vou mav need to...

Page 103: ...en the Ignitionis On Is anything coveringthe HUD unit Is the HUD dimmer control close Is the HUD image adjusted to the enough to MAX proper height Still no HUD image Checkthe fuse in the CLSTR positio...

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Page 105: ...you llfind out howto operatethe comfort controlsystems and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile Be sure to read about the particular system suppliedwith your vehicle Part 3 Comfort Controls Audi...

Page 106: ...his setting recirculates muchof the air inside your vehicle and it shouldnot be used for long periods because the air may become too cold and dry This setting is not recommended if an occupant is smok...

Page 107: ...The air conditioner compressorwill run in these settings to remove moisturefrom the airwhen the temperature is above freezing This setting allows half of the air to flow to thefloor heater ducts and...

Page 108: ...arming gridto remove fog fromthe rear window Press R DEFOGto turn on The defogger willturn off automatically afterabout 10minutes of use If you turn it on again the defogger will operate for about fiv...

Page 109: ...e whether you are using the heating or cooling controls Your systemhas an interior temperature sensor that dete cts increased interior temperature caused by sunlight To keep youcomfortable it reduces...

Page 110: ...Thissettingbrings in the outside air but directs it in two ways The cool air is directed to theupper portion of your bodythrough the instrument panel outlets but most warmed air is directedthrough the...

Page 111: ...OL Il W 1 Rear Window Defogger R DEFOG Press to warm the defogger grid on therear window The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger isoperating The rear window defogger willturn off...

Page 112: ...ems I Flow ThroughVenfilafiunSystem Your 01dsmbde s flow though ventilation systemsupgfiiesmiside air into the vehiclewhen itis moving Outsideair will also enter thevehicle whentheheater OT the air co...

Page 113: ...tter which audio systemyou have in your vehicle setting the clock is easy For Radios withSCAN and One SEEK Button 1 With the radio off and theignition on press SET The SET indicator will appear on the...

Page 114: ...TUNE knob adjusts the front rear speaker balance TREB Treble Slide this lever up to increase treble or downto decrease it BASS Slide this lever up to increase bass or down to decrease it SCAN Press to...

Page 115: ...or to change volume Press it to change the display between the clock and the radio station frequency when the radio is on The control ring behind the VOLUME knob adjusts the lefthight speaker balance...

Page 116: ...the same time 3 The station can be tuned in when the same two pushbuttons are pressed at the same time To Play a Cassette Tape With the power on insert a tape into the cassette door Using tapes that...

Page 117: ...ou changeeither adjustment thebottom of the digital screenwill displaythe point of balance you have selected For the normal setting preset at thefactory press the left and right or top and bottom butt...

Page 118: ...ce fade and tone as described earlier Here areyour other tape player controls PROG Program Press to switch from one side of the tapeto theother The unit switches automaticallyat the end of a side CR02...

Page 119: ...then adjust individual leversas you like Balance Controls Adjusts the lefthight andfronthear speaker b alanceto your individual taste When youchange either adjustment the bottom of the digital screen...

Page 120: ...ape side goes in first Using tapes that are longer than 90 minutes 45minutes on each side is not recommended FWD Fast Forward Press to advancethe tape rapidly press againto play Theradio plays while a...

Page 121: ...the point of balance you have selected For the normal setting preset at thefactory press the left and right or front and rear buttons at thesame time SCAN Press to listen for a few seconds to thenext...

Page 122: ...track If you holdthe NEXT button thedisc will keep advancingto other tracks REV Reverse Press and hold to rapidly backup to a favorite passage Release to resume playing FF Fast Forward Press and hold...

Page 123: ...ur secret codeby following these steps you will have only15 seconds between each step 1 Turn theignitionto Accessory or Run and the radio off then press the PREV and FFbuttons of the station presets S...

Page 124: ...he AM or FM band With a CD player pressingSEEK will advance the tracks Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM Stereowill giveyou the best sound but FM signals willreach only about 10 to 40 miles 1...

Page 125: ...Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna canwithstand most car washes without being damaged If the mast should ever become slightlybent you can straighten 123...

Page 126: ...removing anydirt 4 Wipe drywith clean clothbefore retracting 5 Make the antennago up anddown by turning theradio or ignition on and Off 6 Then repeatif necessary INOTICE Don t lubricate the power ante...

Page 127: ...on driving Part 4 YourDrivingand theRoad Defensive Driving 126 Drunken Driving 126 Control of a Vehicle Braking 128 Anti Lock Brakes 129 SteeringTips 130 Steering in Emergencies 131 Passing 132 Drivin...

Page 128: ...highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle Judgment Muscular Coordination Vision Police records showthat almost ha...

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Page 130: ...or ice it s easy to ask more of those ecmtrol systemsthan the tires and ro ad can Wovidg That means you can losecontrol ofyour vehicle I Braking Br ng action involves perception time and reactiontime...

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Page 132: ...important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driverlost control accidents mentioned on thenews happen on curves Here swhy Experienced driveror beginner each of us is subject to thesame...

Page 133: ...Your Oldsmobile can perform verywell in emergencies likethese First apply your brakes It isbetter toremove as much speed as you canfrom a possible collision Then steer around the 131...

Page 134: ...o here are some tips for passing Driveahead Look downthe road to the sides and to crossroadsfor situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a succe...

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Page 136: ...slow downand keep more space betweenyou and other vehicles speed roads Your headlightscan light Slow down especiallyon higher up only so much roadahead In remote areas watch for animals If you retired...

Page 137: ...en t even aware of it It s wiseto keep yourwiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled Replace your windshield wiperinserts whenthey show signs of streaking or missing a...

Page 138: ...ad or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on theroad If you can see reflections fromtrees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water...

Page 139: ...to need it When a light turns green and just before youstart tomove check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running thered light 4 Freeway Driving Mile for mile f...

Page 140: ...service experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all across North America They ll be ready andwilling to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before atrip Windshield WasherFluid Is the rese...

Page 141: ...pulloff the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills...

Page 142: ...alling rocks area or windingroads Be alert to these and take appropriate action I Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving Have your Oldsmobilein good shape for winter Be sure your engine...

Page 143: ...ly Try not to break the fragile traction If you acceleratetoo fast the drive wheelswill spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lockbrakes improve your abilityto make a hard st...

Page 144: ...u should probably staywith your vehicle unless you know forsure thatyou are near helpand you can hike through the snow Here are some thingsto do to summon helpand keep yourself and your passengers saf...

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Page 148: ...nd platform safetychains electrical connector lights tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicleand trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controllerby h...

Page 149: ...tm h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you are towing a trailer and you have an automatictransaxle with Overdrive you maywant to drive in 3 instead of D or asyou needto...

Page 150: ...ly important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you...

Page 151: ...cur on the road Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 150 Jump Starting 150 Towing Your Oldsmobile 154 Engine Overheating 158 If a Tire Goes Flat 165 Changing aFlat Tire 166 Compact Spar...

Page 152: ...tart your Oldsmobile But please follow the steps belowto do it safely Slide the switch up to make yourfront and rear turn signal lights flashon and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what...

Page 153: ...e 1 Checkthe otber vehicle It musthave a 1 2 voltbatterywith a negative ground system NOTICE Ifthe other system isn ta 12 vdt 1 systemwith anegative grouad both vehicles can be damagd 4 Open the h0od...

Page 154: ...rminal on your battery To uncover the remote positive terminal lift the red plastic cap 5 Check that thejumper cables don t have looseor missing insulation If they do you could get ashock The vehicles...

Page 155: ...ouch anything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn t go to thedead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attach t...

Page 156: ...ProblemsontheRoad 154 12 Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shofiing Take care thatthey don ttouch each other o rmy other metal I TowingYourOUsmobile...

Page 157: ...teering column lock for this The transaxle should bein N Neutral and theparking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels unlessyou must If the vehicle must be towed on thefront...

Page 158: ...k chains into theside slots in the cradle in front of the wheels on both sides 4 DoorModels 2 Position a 4x4 wood beam across sling chains against the bottom of the cradlehorns DoorModels NOTICE Do no...

Page 159: ...install a towing dolly and raise vehicle until adequateclearanceis obtainedbetween the ground and or wheel liftequipment Do not attachwinch cablesor J hooks to suspensioncomponents when using car car...

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Page 161: ...WTICE I f your enghe catchesfirebecause you keep drivingwith no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 1 I...

Page 162: ...r pressure cap C Electric enginefans If the coolantinside the coolant recovery tank is boiling don t do anything elseuntil itcools down The coolantlevel should be at or above the COLD mark If it isn t...

Page 163: ...NOTICE In coldweather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater coreand other parts Use the recommended coolant...

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Page 165: ...engine cools open the coolant air bleed valveor valves 3100 V6 VIN Code M There are two bleed valves One is located on the thermostathousing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 3 4L V6...

Page 166: ...f coolantcoming from an air bleed valve close the valve Otherwise close the valves er the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wip e anyspilledcoolant from the engine compartment 6 Then fill the coolant reco...

Page 167: ...le you redriving especiallyif you maintain your tires properly If air goes out of a tire it smuch more likelyto leak out slowly Butif you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to e...

Page 168: ...lace Turn onyour hazard warning flashers The following steps will tell youhow to use the jack and change atire The equipment you ll needis in the trunk 1 Pull the carpetingfrom the floor of the trunk...

Page 169: ...ack and wrench 5 If there is a wheel cover remove it by using the wedge end of the wrench to pry gentlyin a notch at theedge of the center cap Do not use a tool that is narrower such as a screwdriver...

Page 170: ...as exposed wheelnut caps remove them using the wheel nut wrench 7 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Don tremove them yet 3 Remove the band around the jack Turn the jack handle clockwise...

Page 171: ...ehicle s framenearest theflat tire Do not raise the vehicle yet Put the compact spare tire near you NOTICE IO Raise the vebideby rotating the jack han8dle clockwise Raisethe jack far enough so there s...

Page 172: ...dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces and spare wheel Placethe spare on the wheel mounting surface 13 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel Tighten each nut by...

Page 173: ...r compact spare tire It won t fit Store the wheel coverin the trunk until you havethe flat tire repaired or replaced NOTICE Wheel coverswon t fit on your compact spare Ifyou try to put a wheel coveron...

Page 174: ...The compact spare is for temporaryuse only Replace the compact sparetire with a full sizetire ass o m a s you can See Compact Spare Tire laterin this section...

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Page 178: ...he proper service manual see ServicePublications i nthe Index Your vehiclehas an air bag system Before attempting todo your own servicework see Servicing YourAir Bag Equipped Oldsmobilein the Index Yo...

Page 179: ...Fuel Be surethe posted octaneis at least 87 I the octane is less than 87 you may get a heavy knocking noise when you drive Ifit s bad enough it candamage your engine I I77...

Page 180: ...E and ethanol By doing so you can he pclean the air especially in those partsof the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasolinesuppliersare now producing reformulated gasol...

Page 181: ...sDistribution North American Export Sales NAES 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario LIH 8P7 Corporation Filling Your Tank Fuel Capacity 16 5U S Gallons 62 L Use unleaded fuel only The cap isbehind a...

Page 182: ...d a new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealercan get one for you If you getthe wrong type it may not fit or have properventing and your fueltank and emissions system might be damaged CheckingT...

Page 183: ...Before closingthe hood be sure all the filler capsare on properly Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly 181...

Page 184: ...hood you ll see 1 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 2 Engine Oil Fill Cap 3 Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6 Battery 7 Air Cleaner 8 Engine O...

Page 185: ...ou ll see 1 Power SteeringFluid Reservoir 2 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5 Battery 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oil Fill Cap 8 Engine Oil Di...

Page 186: ...evel To Check EngineOil Pull out thedipstick and clean it with a paper towel orcloth then push it bzck in all the way Removeit again keeping the tiplower and check the level 3100 V6 Checking Engine Oi...

Page 187: ...symbol You should also use the proper viscosit oil for your vehicle as shown in the followingchart RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGlNE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMYAND COLD STARTING SELECT THE LOWEST...

Page 188: ...r the starburst symbol or an API SH or SG designation you can cause engine damagenot covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil in Canada GM Engine Oil meets allthe requirements for your vehicle Engin...

Page 189: ...ee flowing oil from the filter beforedisposal Don t ever dispose of oil byputting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streamsor bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it...

Page 190: ...l the instructions here or you could get afalse reading on the dipstick NOTICE Too much or too littlefluid can damage yourtransaxle Too much can mean that some of the fluid could comeout and fallon ho...

Page 191: ...3100V6 Checking Auto matic Transaxle F l m u l i d Twin Dual Cam3 4LV6 Checking Automatic Tmnsaxle Fluid...

Page 192: ...ive freezingprotection down to 34 F Give boilingprotection up to 262 F Protect againstrustand corrosion 37 C 128 C Help keepthe proper engine Let the warninglights work asthey What to Use temperature...

Page 193: ...When yourengine is cold the coolant level should be at the COLD mark or a little higher When your engineis warm the level should be up to theHOT mark or a little higher 1 SECURITY I Pw OIL LOW EVEL CO...

Page 194: ...ecommended Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolantthrough the radiator until the coolant reaches a pre...

Page 195: ...NOTICE When usingconcentratedwasher fluid followthe manufacturer s instructionsfor addingwater Don tmix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solutionto freeze and damage your washe...

Page 196: ...rake Syste mWarning Light in the Index What to Add When you do needbrake fluid useo nly DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 1 1 s GMP a r tNo 1052535 Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed containeronly...

Page 197: ...not adjust correctly If you drivein that way then very carefully make a few moderate brake stops about every 1 000 miles 1600 km so your brakes will adjust properly Replacing Brake System Parts The b...

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Page 199: ...e aim has been pre set atthe factoryand should need no further adjustment If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and theheadlight aim seemsto be affected see your Oldsmobiledealer Headlights on dam...

Page 200: ...the center of the bubble It is recommendedthat theupper limit not exceedup plus 4 degrees forthe center of the bubble There may be an increased chance of being flashed if adjustment is much above up...

Page 201: ...ight check to make sure that the wiring connector is securelyfastened to it See the Index under Replacement Bulbs to check the size and type of headlight you need to use before you begin to replace th...

Page 202: ...e new headlight again The number on the topof the light A must match the number on the headIight being replaced The letter U or L must also match 5 Plugthe wiring connector into the headlight s oclcet...

Page 203: ...The vehicle must have allfour tires on a perfectly levelsurface The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it There should not be any cargo or loadingof vehicle except it should have...

Page 204: ...back and forth slightly to loosen it 2 Pull out thebulb assembly 3 Disconnectthe bulb wiring harness from the socketbulb assemblyby liftingthe plastic lockingtab 4 Snap a new bulb assemblyinto the wi...

Page 205: ...he bulb pull it from the 4 Push in a new bulb 5 Reverse allsteps to reassemble the taillight housing assembly Taillighf Bulb Replacement 4 DOOR MODELS For the type of bulb see the Index under Replacem...

Page 206: ...I Service AppeuranceCare...

Page 207: ...NOTICE Your warranty does not mvex parts or componentsthat f dbecause of overloading L i...

Page 208: ...s a crash they ll keep going Tires We don t make tires Your new vehicle comes with high qualitytires made by a leadingtire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their wa...

Page 209: ...let anyone tell youthat underinflation or overinflation is all right It snot If your tires don t have enough air underinflation you can get Too much flexing Too much heat Tire overloading Bad wear Ba...

Page 210: ...They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture Tire lnspection and Rotation To make yourtires last longer have them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommendedin the Maintenance Sched...

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Page 212: ...st meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the laboratorytest wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature...

Page 213: ...originalequipment parts This way you willbe sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsrnobile model...

Page 214: ...hen you use anythingfroma container to clean your Oldsmobile besure to follow the manufacturer swarnings and instructions And alwaysopen your doors or windows when you re cleaning the inside Never use...

Page 215: ...fabric Wipewith a cleancloth Using SolvenbTypeCleaneron Fabric First seeif you have to use solvent type dearrer at all Some spots and stains willcleanoff better with just water and mild soap If younee...

Page 216: ...th a clean dampcloth to remove dirt You may haveto do it more than once Things liketar asphalt and shoe polish willstain if you don tget them off quickly Use a cleancloth and a solvent type vinyl clea...

Page 217: ...ry license should not be attached across the defogger grid 1Inside Center High Mounted Stoplight 2 0 0 MODELS For the type of bulb see theIndex under Replacement Bulbs If you would liketo clean the in...

Page 218: ...llips head screws 2 P u l ldownthe cover fromthe cover 1 3 Unclip the bulb socketfrom the housing 4 Pull the bulb out to replace Push ina new bulb 5 Press the bulb socketback into the housing 6 Remove...

Page 219: ...AluminumWpzeek IF SO EQUlPPf D Weatherstrips Siliconegrease on weatherstrips will make themlast longer sealbetter and not stick or squeak Apply silicone greasewith aclean cloth atleast every sixmonths...

Page 220: ...I NOTICE Don t use corrosiveor acidic cleaning agents engine degreasers aluminumcleaningagents or other harsh solv entsto clean fiberglass springs they ll damage the springs 1 IChemical Paint Spotting...

Page 221: ...and thecertificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code This codewill help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts...

Page 222: ...Oldsrnobile in the Index h _ 1 1Fuses Circuit Breakers The wiring circuitsin your vehicleare protected from short circuitsby a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusiblethermal links in the wir...

Page 223: ...endof the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse Squeeze the endsover the fuse and pull it out To identify and check fuses refer to the charts on the following pages U ook at the silver colored...

Page 224: ...IU Module Canada ABS Lamp Driver Module SIR 20 Blower Motor 25 Windshield Wiper Washer 10 Turn Signals Flasher 15 Brake Lights 10 Courtesy Glove Box Underhood Trunk Header 15 SIR 20 Door Locks 15 Ciga...

Page 225: ...Defogger Timer Relay Air Conditioner Blower Relay HI ElectronicAC only Air Conditioner Blower Relay LO ElectronicAC only Rear Defogger Circuit Breaker Power AccessoriesCircuit Breaker Power Windowsan...

Page 226: ...Instrument Panel Cooling Fan InstrumentPanel ECM Fuel Pump Trunk Release Not Used Cruise Control Air Conditioner 3 4L Only Engine EmissionControls TransmissionTorque Converter Clutch ElectronicIgnitio...

Page 227: ...Fuse Rating Circuitry AMP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 60 30 40 40 15 25 10 ABS Headlamp Circuit Breaker Ignition Switch Ignition Switch Not Used Not Used Not Used Horn Park Lamps Fog Lamps Not Used...

Page 228: ...ield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breakerand a fuse If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow etc thewiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is causedby some...

Page 229: ...oval and Replacement 4 quarts Automatic Transaxle After Complete Overhaul 7 quarts Automatic Transaxle with Overdrive Whendraininglreplacing converter more fluid may be needed Pan Removal and Replacem...

Page 230: ...our vehicle needs refrigerant be sure theproper refrigerantis used If you e not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer For additional information see your Warrantyand Owner Assistance Information booklet Fue...

Page 231: ...GM PART NUMBER Year round antifreezefor lo52753 coolant mixtures General chassis lube etc 1052497 Brake System 1052535 SIZE 1gal 3 8 L 14oz 397 g 16oz 0 5L Automatic Transaxle 12346143 32 oz 1 OL 1234...

Page 232: ...Inside Vehicle 2 Door Models Inside Vehicle 4 DOOr Models Luggage CarrierMount Halogen Headlights 2 DoorModels Low Beam High Beam 4 DOOr Models LowBeam High Beam Fog Lights Side Marker Lights Front 2...

Page 233: ...yLights Door Rear Reading Lights Front Inside Rearview Mirror Rear Glove Box Light Heater A C Control High BeamIndicator Indicator Lights Turn Signal Indicators Visor Vanity Light BULB 194 168 194 128...

Page 234: ...IN Engine Code Type Displacement CompressionRatio Firing Order Valve Arrangement Thermostat Temperature 3100 V6 M V6 3 1L 191CID 9 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 195 F 91 C In Head Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4L V6 X V6 3...

Page 235: ...ngine Oil Filter 3100 V6 ACTypePF 47 Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4L V6 AC Type PF 51 PCV Valve 3100 V6 ACTypeCV 899C Twin Dual Cam DOHC 3 4LV6 AC Type CV 881C Spark Plugs 3100 V6 ACType R44LTSM6 Gap 0 060 in...

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Page 237: ...eSchedule Section Introduction A WordAbout Maintenance 236 Your Vehicleand the Environment 236 How This Part is Organized 236 A Scheduled Maintenance Services Using YourMaintenance Schedules 237 Selec...

Page 238: ...ns SectionA Scheduled Maintenance Services showswhat to have done and how often Some of these servicesam be complex so unless you aretechnidy qualifiedand have thenecessary equipment you shouldkt tyou...

Page 239: ...u goto your dealerfor your service needs you llh o w that GM trainedand supported servicepeople will perform the work using genuine GM parts These schedulesare for vehicles that carry passengers and c...

Page 240: ...x When operatingin dusty areas ScheduleI should also be followed if the vehicle is used for delivery service police taxi or other commercial applications ITEM TO BE SERVICED Nom SeeExplanation ofSched...

Page 241: ...or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completionof vehicle...

Page 242: ...E SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM No Follow ScheduleI1 ONLY if none of See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles kilometers or Months the driving conditions specified in Services followingSchedulesI and...

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Page 244: ...n6 Rotation in thehdex Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular orpremature wear check the wheel alignment Check for damaged wheels also Inspection Inspect the belt for cracks fr...

Page 245: ...manual see Service Publicationsin the Index 11 Air Cleaner Filter Replacementgc Replace every30 000 miles 50000 lun or more often under dusty conditions Ask your dealer for the proper replacement inte...

Page 246: ...and add the proper oil if necessary SeeEngine Oilin the Index for further details Engine Index for further details Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary SeeCoolant...

Page 247: ...r others could be injured Follow the steps below 1 Before youstart be sure you have enough room around the vehicle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and...

Page 248: ...ce should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on theregular brake set the parking brake To checkthe parking brake With the engine r...

Page 249: ...nspect the completeexhaust system Inspect the body near the exhaust system Lookfor broken damaged missingor out of positionparts aswell as open seams holes loose connections or other conditions which...

Page 250: ...iscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture ofwater preferably distilled and good qualityethyleneglycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753or equivalent conformingto GM...

Page 251: ...requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM OptildeenB Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2 Category LB GM Part...

Page 252: ...he columns indicated When completingthe Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from theSchedule I or ScheduleI1 maintenance charts which correspondto the maintenance performed Also you should...

Page 253: ...vice publications andhow to report any safety defects Part 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer SatisfactionProcedure 252 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 253 BBB Auto Line...

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Page 256: ...se a crash or could cause injury ordeath you should immediately informthe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similarcomplain...

Page 257: ...nCanada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Who is Covere...

Page 258: ...ith the latest parts may avoidfuture costly repairs Somebulletinstell atechnician how to repairanewor unexpected condition Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle They can help a technician...

Page 259: ...4123 Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes andPSP sare at your participating Oldsmobile dealer You can askto see them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They...

Page 260: ...servicewithout the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damageto your vehiclethat may cause it not to operate properly Available publications include Servic...

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Page 267: ...6 Engine Overheating 158 Engine Specifications 232 Engine Starting 59 Ethanol in Gasoline 177 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in 57 69 142 Parkingwith the Engine Running 68 70 Expectant Mothers Use of Safety Be...

Page 268: ...Fuel 93 Oil Pressure 95 Voltmeter 95 Gasoline 177 Gasoline Tank Filling Your 179 Gear Positions see Shiftingthe Gearshift Lever seeShiftingthe Glove Box 58 Graphic Equalizer seeAudio Systems Transaxls...

Page 269: ...w VehicleBreak In 58 144 Night Driving 134 Octane Requirements seeFuel Odometer 92 Oil Engine 184 Capacity 227 Pressure Gage 95 Quality 185 Thickness 186 Used Oil 187 When to Change 186 Oil Warning Li...

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Page 271: ...ne Specifications 232 Fluid Capacities Types 227 229 Fuses Circuit Breakers 220 Replacement Parts 233 ServiceParts Identification Vehicle IdentificationNumber Label 219 VIN 219 Temperature WarningLigh...

Page 272: ...ng Lights Anti Lock Brake System 96 Battery 98 Brake 96 Fasten Belts 18 Low Coolant 94 Coolant Temperature 94 Oil 94 Safety Belt 15 SewiceEngine Soon 97 Washer Windshield 77 Weight Gross Axle Rating G...

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