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Summary of Contents for cutlass supreme 1996

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Page 3: ...tire or overheated engine etc ServiceandAppearanceCare Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou whento perfor...

Page 4: ...in your Oldsmobile so it will you sell the vehicle please leave this manualin it so the new owner can use it I be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If Litho in U S A P a r tNo 22639052...

Page 5: ...al and the page number whereyou ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box andthe word CAUTIONto tell you about things that could hurt y...

Page 6: ...OTICE I These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle You ll also see warning labels on your vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE In the notice area wetell you about somethi...

Page 7: ...and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven UNLOCK w FASTEN SEAT BELTS POWER WINDOW These symbols have to do with your lights SIGNALS ee3 TURN RUNNING 0 DAYTIME LAMPS FOG LAMPS 0 These symbol...

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Page 9: ...atbacks foldingrear seats and head restraints Manual Front Seat CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement c...

Page 10: ...seor lower the seat by holding the control up or down REAR C Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch up Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat Reclining Front Seatbacks 2 DoorMode...

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Page 13: ...vehicle isin motion havethe seatbackupright phen sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Slidethe head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top...

Page 14: ...do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag system 1 6 Don t let anyone ride where he or she can twear a safety belt properly If you are in acrash and you re...

Page 15: ...hesare mild andsome crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckleup can survive and sometimes walk away Witho...

Page 16: ...Put someoneon it I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop 1 8...

Page 17: ...The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel 1 9...

Page 18: ...lt even if you re upside down And your chance of being conscious duringand after an accident so you can unbuckle andget out is much greater if ypu are belted If myvehicle has air bags why shouldI have...

Page 19: ...is part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are specialthings to knowabout safetybelts and children And thereare differentrules for smaller children and babies If a child will be ridi...

Page 20: ...lightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plateinto the buckle until itclicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt isn t long enough s...

Page 21: ...g pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid underit the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt sho...

Page 22: ...he desired position You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up onthe shoulderbelt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to moveit down without squeezing the release lever to m...

Page 23: ...sly hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much whichcodd increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulderbelt is too loose It won t...

Page 24: ...e seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the beltwould go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious...

Page 25: ...ove too far forward which would increasethe chanceof head and neck injury Also the belt wouldapply too much force to the ribs which aren t as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure in...

Page 26: ...across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can...

Page 27: ...bag system You can be severelyinjured or killed in a crash if you aren t wearing your safety belt even if you have an air bag Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitti...

Page 28: ...the vehicle A CAUTION An inflatingair bag can seriouslyinjure small children Always securechildren properly i n your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and the caution labe...

Page 29: ...ow the Air Bag System Works L I panel on the passenger s side Where is the airbag The driver sairbag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument 1 2...

Page 30: ...something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed toinflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts becauseinflationwould not hel...

Page 31: ...rt of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm but it will never be too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in thedeflated air bags Air bag inflation will not...

Page 32: ...Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced There are parts of the a i rbag systemin several places around yourvehcle You don t want the system to inflate w...

Page 33: ...king safety belts effectiveis wearing them properly A pregnant woman should weara lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughoutthe pregnancy Rig...

Page 34: ...o retractor longer tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt Buckle position and release it the sameway as the lap part of a lap shoulder belt If the belt isn t long enough see Safety Belt Exten...

Page 35: ...h And theycan strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safetybelts Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 2 DoorModels If you have a four door model see Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 4 DOOr...

Page 36: ...ntil you can buckle it end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part Pull upon the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this...

Page 37: ...ce atyour abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulderbelt shduld goover the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces...

Page 38: ...utside Passenger Positions 4 Door Models U If you have a two door model see Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 2 Door Models earlier in this section To unlatch the belt just push the button on the...

Page 39: ...back all the way and start again If the beltis not long enough see Safety Belt Extender at the end of this section Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would beable to unbuc...

Page 40: ...ching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply forceat your abdomen This could...

Page 41: ...ery quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should...

Page 42: ...comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown chi...

Page 43: ...stic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt andinsert the two edgesof the belt into the slotsof the guide 3 Be sure that the beltis not twisted andit lies flat The elastic cord...

Page 44: ...ection 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 to some age must be restrained...

Page 45: ...Duringa crash a baby will become so CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued heavy you can t holdit For example in acrash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will suddenly becomea 240 lb 110 kg forc...

Page 46: ...sshow that children are safer if they are restrained inthe rear rather than the front seat We at GeneralMotors thereforerecommend thatyou put your child restraint in therear seat Never put a rear faci...

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Page 48: ...traint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2 DoorModels U If you have a four door model see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Door Models later in this section You ll be using the...

Page 49: ...11yl Ifthe shoulder belt goes in front of the child sface WL I neck put itbehindthechildrestraint 8 safety belt qui cklyif you ever hadto 1 1 c...

Page 50: ...f you have a two door model see Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear OutsideSeat Position 2 Door Models earlierin this section You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top s...

Page 51: ...ebe1t Mdc e sumthe releasebutton is 5 Pulltherest of theshoulderbelt all wayout of the retractor to setthe lock i safety belt quickly if you ever hadto positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the i...

Page 52: ...larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear SeatPosition You llbe using thelap belt A CAFTTTn A child in a child restraint in thecenter front seat can be badlyinjured by the r...

Page 53: ...int The child respint instnxctionswill show you how directions to besure itis secure Eit isn t secure t h e restraint in a Werent place in the vehicle and contactthe child restraint maker for their ad...

Page 54: ...ys secure a rear facing child restraint in the rear seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlierpart about the top strap ifthe child restrainthas one 1 2 3 4 Becauseyour vehiclehas a rig...

Page 55: ...positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetybeltquickly if youeverhadto 7 a A 1 i belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock z I...

Page 56: ...outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle s safety belts If you have the choice a chi ld should sit next to a To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it g...

Page 57: ...seat position theone that hasonly a lap belt 1 49...

Page 58: ...ay in a crash thechild might slide under the belt The belt s force wouldthen be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion...

Page 59: ...might keepa safety belt system from doing its job haveit repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may notprotect you ina crash They canrip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn orfrayed get a new on...

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Page 61: ...and the warning systems thattell youif everything is working properly and whatto do if you have a problem Keys A CAUTION Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many...

Page 62: ...d a new ignition key contact your Oldsmobile The door keysare for the doors and all other locks When a newOldsmobile is delivered theretailer I the first owner removes the plugs from the door keys and...

Page 63: ...your vehicle There are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle From the outside use your door key or Remote Lock Control transmitter if your vehicle has this option On two door models the door lo...

Page 64: ...ock Control Option If your Oldsmobilehas thisoption you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunkfrom upto 30 feet 9 m away usingthe key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle Your Rem...

Page 65: ...olen a replacementcan be purchased through your retailer Remember to bring any remaining transmitterswith you when yougo to your retailer When the retailer matches thereplacementtransmitterto your veh...

Page 66: ...unk It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with...

Page 67: ...troltransmitter if your vehicle has this option Remote Trunk Release Option Press the button behind the glove box door to unlock the trunk from inside your vehicle Your transaxle shift lever must be i...

Page 68: ...ber to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close all windows and lock your vehicle Rememberto keep your valuablesout of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with you Parkin...

Page 69: ...beclean and dry wait about three minutes and try anotherignition key At this time you may also want to check the fuses see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the Index If the starter won t work withthe ot...

Page 70: ...gs aren t yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean prematurewearandearlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings Don t tow a trailer during break...

Page 71: ...here the key returns after you start your vehicle With the engine off you can use RUN to display some of your warning and indicator lights START E This position starts your engine A warning chime will...

Page 72: ...TICE Continued NOTICE Continued be drained much sooner And theexcessiveheat can damage your starter motor 2 If your engine won t start orstartsbut then stops itcould be flooded with toomuch gasoline T...

Page 73: ...should be plugged in a minimum offour hours priorto starting your vehicle To Use the Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hoodand unwrap the electricalcord 3 Plug it into a normal grounded...

Page 74: ...set Yourvehicle can roll Don t leave your vehiclewhen theengine is running unless you have to If you have leftthe engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure...

Page 75: ...amaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in the Index NEUTRAL N In this position yourengine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use NEUTRAL N only Als...

Page 76: ...an be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle servicedright away Until then you can use SECOND 2 when youare driving less than 35mph 56 km h and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a for higher speeds THIRD 3 Th...

Page 77: ...it on very steep hills or in deep snowor mud If the shift leveris put inFIRST l the transaxle won t shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough NOTICE If your front wheels can trot...

Page 78: ...ld also damage other parts of your vehicle If youare towing a trailer and are parking on any hill see Towing a Trailer in the Index That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving...

Page 79: ...ng the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Tow...

Page 80: ...nsole Shift 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and 2 Move the shiftlever into the PARK P position set the parking brake like this Hold in the buttonon the lever and push the lever all th...

Page 81: ...m PARK P without first pulling it toward you or if you have a console shift lever withoutfirst pushing thebutton If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If...

Page 82: ...n if you have a console shift Then move the shift lever outof PARK P being sure to press the shift lever button if you have a console shift If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift...

Page 83: ...ithall the windows downto Have your vehicle fixed immediately or different modified improperly blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park withthe engine runnin...

Page 84: ...d move the shift leverto PARK P Follow the proper stepsto be sureyour vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking ona hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towi...

Page 85: ...ows withthe lock on Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn You may press anywhere on the steering wheel padto sound the horn Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel...

Page 86: ...right and twa downward forleft positions These positions allow you to signala turn ora lane change To signal a turn move the leverall the way upor down wheptheturnisfinished theleverwillreturn automat...

Page 87: ...arrowsdon t WindshieldWipers I To change your headlamps om lowbeam to high beam or highto low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then releaseit When the higli beams are on a lighton...

Page 88: ...Infreezing weather don t use your washer until the windshieldis warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form iceon the windshield blocking your vision Cruise Control With cruise control you can maintai...

Page 89: ...e control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads I SettingCruise Control A CAUTION If you leave your cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise...

Page 90: ...the cruise control switch from ON to R A Resume Accelerate for about half a second You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher...

Page 91: ...on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hil ls When going up steep hills you may have to stepon the accelerator pedal to maintai...

Page 92: ...ting lamps without the headlamps Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps A warning chime will sound when you turn the ignition switch to the OF LOCK or ACC position with the lamps on Daytime Runnin...

Page 93: ...the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps Toturnfog lamps on press the top of the switch C Pressthe bottom ofthe switch to turnthe fog lamps off Your parking lamps must be on or your fog...

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Page 95: ...en you openthe doors Next to the dome lamp are two reading lamps Push the button next toeach lamp to turn them on and off Rear Reading Lamps These lamps are near each passenger s door They will go on...

Page 96: ...Toreduceglare fromheadlampsbehind you push the lever forward to the nightposition To r e m the or to the daypositioh pull the levertoward you...

Page 97: ...you can see more from the driver s seat A CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hita...

Page 98: ...rear door Your vehicle may have a convenience net You ll see it on the back wall of the trunk Put smallloads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns...

Page 99: ...ar ashtray open it push down on the snuffer andpull the ashtray out I I I NOTICE Don t put papersand otherthings that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettesor other smokingmaterials could set th...

Page 100: ...openthe cover Accessory Outlet If your vehicle hasa center console you havea 12 volt outlet It is on the passenger s side near the floor Open the cover to use the outlet NOTICE Adding some electrical...

Page 101: ...osition Press the front of the switch to close the glass panel Thesunshade can only be closed by hand Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel anda sliding sunshade The switch works only when the i...

Page 102: ...rumentPanel Your InformationSystem 1 2 3 2 4 8 7 6 5 i Side Window DefoggerVent 2 Instrument Panel Outlet 1 3 Instrument Cluster 4 Glove Box 5 ComfortControls 6 AudioSystem 7 CigaretteLighter 8 LampCo...

Page 103: ...Similar Your instrument clusteris designed tolet you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running You ll know how fast you re going about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need t...

Page 104: ...r vehicle needs a new odometerinstalled If the new one can beset to the mileage totalof the old odometer thenthat will be done But if it can t then it s set at zero and a label must be put onthe drive...

Page 105: ...d not be alarmed when this happens Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a...

Page 106: ...e systemis ready If the air bag readiness light doesn t come on when you start your vehicle or stays on or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle ser...

Page 107: ...er to the floor It may take longer to stop If the lightis still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashing have the vehicle towedfor service See Anti Lock Brake SystemWarning Light...

Page 108: ...warning light flashing can lead to an accident After you ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service If the anti lock brake system warning light stays on longer th...

Page 109: ...so adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay onfor afew seconds after the system stops adjustingbrake pressure The anti lock brake system active light also comes on briefly when youturn the...

Page 110: ...ans the saniething as the warning iight It nieans that yourengine coolant has Overheated If you have been operating your vehicleundernormal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your ve...

Page 111: ...cian in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a while your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good a...

Page 112: ...considering the following Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall thefuel cap making sure to fully install the cap The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off o...

Page 113: ...ition change the fuelbrand you use It will require at least onefull tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off have your retailer or qualifie...

Page 114: ...eit fixed right away If you make a hardstop the light maycome on for a moment Thisis normal A CAUTION The oil light could also come on intwo other situations I Don t keep drivingif the oil pressure is...

Page 115: ...ng the oil normally in circulationto drain back into the oil pan Security Light SEC URITY This light will come on when you turnthe key to STARTand st ayon until the vehicle starts Itwill also come on...

Page 116: ...pump shuts off before the 0 Ittakes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage reads FULL F gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half full but it actually took...

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Page 119: ...le The system works bestif you keep your windows closed while using it Fan Knob The left knob selects theforce of air you want To turn the fan off turn the knob to OFF The fan must be on to run the ai...

Page 120: ...ide window vents HFLOOR This setting sends mostof the air through the ducts near the floor The rest comesout of the defroster andside window vents e e w DEFOG This setting allows halfof the air to go...

Page 121: ...your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area The system will bring in...

Page 122: ...ot in AUTO The display will show the speed To turn the systemoff pushthe knob Driver TemperatureKnob The right knob sets the temperature for the entire system when the lighton the PASS button isn t li...

Page 123: ...directs it through the instrumentpanel outlets BI LEV This setting brings in the outside air and directs it two ways Half of the air is directed through the instrumentpanel outlets Most of the remaini...

Page 124: ...The system will bring in outside air heat it and sendit to the floor ducts If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it s cold outsid...

Page 125: ...e of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will workfar better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When youenter a vehicle in cold weather set...

Page 126: ...button to turn the defogger on It will turn itself off after about 10minutes If you turnit on again the defogger will only runfor about five minutes before turning off You can also turn it off by turn...

Page 127: ...ctionsusing the buttons andhow to operate all its controls tobe sure you re on your steeringwheel getting the mostout of the advanced engineeringthat went into it Setting theClock S FAN Press the up o...

Page 128: ...k will show for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this buttonto get AM FM1 or FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knoblightly so it extends Turnit to choose radio stations P...

Page 129: ...in a preset the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled Always check the display firstto make sure you have the correct band Setting theTone TONE This feature allows you to c...

Page 130: ...u do for the radio The display will show TP with a box around it and an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing Your tape biasis set automatically When a metal or chrome tapeis inserted HI BIA...

Page 131: ...e next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound willbe muted SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blinkwhile scanning TONE Press this button to select...

Page 132: ...how for a few seconds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to get AM FM1 or FM2 The display shows yourselection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push th...

Page 133: ...reset the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will notbe recalled Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band Setting theTone TONE This feature allows you tochoose pr...

Page 134: ...ton to see which track is playing x Press it again withinfive seconds to see how longit has been playing To change whatis normally shown on the display trackor elapsed time press the button until you...

Page 135: ...o0turnon the ignition or system the disc will start playing wherei t 1 was stopped i u I 8 I I I AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control Option L PWR Press...

Page 136: ...lay If you press SCANfor more than two seconds the radio will change to PSCAN mode PSCAN will appear on the display PSCAN Press SCANfor more than two seconds and PSCAN willappearon the display The rad...

Page 137: ...to movethe sound to the left or right speakers Use the middle position to balance these speakers Push the knob back inwhen you re not using it FADE Press the knob lightly so it extends Then pull the k...

Page 138: ...hetape reverses You may selectstationsduring REV operation by using TUNE FWD 2 Press this button toadvance quicklyto another partof the tape Press the button again to return to playing speed The radio...

Page 139: ...to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may beactivated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded withthe radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN This mess...

Page 140: ...ing EL TM will appear on the display REV 1 Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track song You will hear sound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and...

Page 141: ...ition or radio off Cassettes and compact discs may beloaded with the radio and ignition off if thisbutton is pressed first Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed todiscouragetheft of your radio...

Page 142: ...ve written down The display will show REP to let you know that you need to repeatSteps 5 through 7 to confirm your secret code i 9 Press AM FM andthis time the display will show SEC to let you know th...

Page 143: ...ain secureduntil the cOrrect code is entered When battery poweris given to a securedradio the radio won t turn on andLOC will appear on the display Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System Option 1 If...

Page 144: ...loud and harmfulto your hearing Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your hearing adapts to it To help avoid hearing loss or damage 0 Adjust the...

Page 145: ...leaner cassette turn It is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning Insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available throug...

Page 146: ...or ignition off and on Repeat if necessary I NOTICE Don t lubricate the power antenna Lubrication could damageit NOTICE Before entering an automatic car wash turn off your radio to make the power ant...

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Page 149: ...Belts in the Index Defensive driving really means be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or freeways it means always expect the unexpected Assume that pedestriansor other driversare going...

Page 150: ...ink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive But wha...

Page 151: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercialdrivers in the UnitedStatesis 0 04 percent The BAC willbe over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve se...

Page 152: ...in a person system can make crash injuries worse especially injuriesto the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that person s...

Page 153: ...tion time Average reacbioPz time is about3 4 of a second But th s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or threesecondsormore wid mother Age physicalcondition alertness c...

Page 154: ...get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longerto stop and the brake ped...

Page 155: ...heelsis about to stop rolling the computerwill 1 separately work the brakes at each front whed and at the r e c wheels I The anti lock systemcan change the hrake pressure faster than any driver could...

Page 156: ...ight willcome on See Anti Lock Brake System Active Light in the Index Braking in Emergencies Use your anti lock braking system when you need to With anti lock you can steer and brake at the same time...

Page 157: ...that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you ll want to go slower If you need toreduce your speedas y...

Page 158: ...t The factthat suchemergency situationsare always I possibleis a good reasonto practice defensivedriving at L all times andwear safety belts prpperly If the level of the shoulder is only slightlybelow...

Page 159: ...tes it s a l lright topass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems emptyof approaching traflk Do not get too c...

Page 160: ...get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration don...

Page 161: ...use stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reducedtraction try your best to avoid suddensteering accelerationor braking includingengine braki...

Page 162: ...wn a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Eve...

Page 163: ...Rain and wetmads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you can t stop accelerate or turn as well because...

Page 164: ...yto avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of...

Page 165: ...sually happensat higher speeds There just isn t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best adviceis to slow down when it israining 1Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too qu...

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Page 167: ...eck traffic Tryto determinewhere youexpect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turnsignal check yourmirrorsand glance overyour shoulder aso...

Page 168: ...lanto make too many miles that first part of thejourney Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s rea...

Page 169: ...leave the road in less than a second and youcould crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 Make sure your vehicle is wel...

Page 170: ...ine assistyour brakes ona steep downhill slope L a a I Coasting dowddl in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakeswill have to do a l lthe work of slowing down They could getso hot...

Page 171: ...shape for winter You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin your trunk Include anice scraper a small brushor broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small sh...

Page 172: ...not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your anti lock brakes improve your vehicle s stability when yo...

Page 173: ...sumnion help and keep yourself and your passengers safe 0 Turn on your hazard flashers I Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you ve been stopped by the snow Ptit onekra clothing or wr...

Page 174: ...g as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanjust idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the batt...

Page 175: ...our vehicle and the total weight you can carry This includes the weight of alloccupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options r I mi I MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVW8 GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS V...

Page 176: ...else they will go asfast as the vehicle goes If you have to stopor turn quickly or if there is a crash they ll keep going A CAUTION Thingsyou put insideyour vehicle can strike and injure people ina su...

Page 177: ...ly can damage your vehicle and result in costlyrepairs not covered by your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your Oldsmobile retailer for important information...

Page 178: ...control You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls 0 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first1 000miles 1 600km your new vehicleis driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged 0 0 T...

Page 179: ...will be riding in the vehicle And if you will tow a trailer you must subtract the tongue load from your vehicle s capacity weight because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight too See Loading Your...

Page 180: ...hitches tothem Use onlya frame mounted hitch that does not attachto the bumper Safety Chains You should always attach chainsbetween your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chainsunder the tong...

Page 181: ...den turns Passing You ll needmore passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need togo much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can re...

Page 182: ...u don t shift down you might have to use your brakesso much that they would get hot and no longer work well On a long uphill grade shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph 70 krn h to reduce...

Page 183: ...n Trailer Towing Your vehicle will needservicemore often whenyou re pulling a trailer See the MaintenanceSchedule for more on this Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automati...

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Page 185: ...s Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off Press the switchto make yourfront and rear t...

Page 186: ...canhurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acidthat can burnyou 0 They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to If you don t follow these stepsexactly som...

Page 187: ...and radios This will avoid sparks and helpsave both batteries Andit could save your radio NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty...

Page 188: ...ve gas could be present Battery fluid containsacid that can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin flushthe place with water and get medicalhelp immediately...

Page 189: ...it to the positive terminal of the good battery Usea remote positive terminalif the vehicle has one 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t letthe other en...

Page 190: ...attery is much less the engine for a while If it won t start after a few tries it probably needs service 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run 11 Try to start the vehicle with the dea...

Page 191: ...cle has front wheel drive The make model and yearof your vehicle 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever If there was an accident what was damaged When the towing service arrives let the tow oper...

Page 192: ...amage The vehicle should be tightly secured withchainsor steel cables before it is transported Don t usesubstitutes ropes leather straps canvaswebbiqg etc that can be cut by sharp edgesunderneath thet...

Page 193: ...eehtraps Towing a vehicleover rough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To helg avoid damage raisethe vehi cleuntil adequate cleara...

Page 194: ...rails behindthe frontwheels These slots we to be used when loading and securing to ear carrier equipment Additional m p h g may be requiredfor car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps A...

Page 195: ...r car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps Towing a vehicle overrough surfacescould damage a vehicle Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help a...

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Page 197: ...just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming from it Just turnit off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or c...

Page 198: ...h no sign of steam try this for a minuteor so 1 Turn off your air conditioner If the warning continues pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there s still no sign of steam you can idle th...

Page 199: ...Engine A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Electric Engine Fans I 3 4LLQ1Engine A CAUTION I An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure...

Page 200: ...ive the vehicle I NOTICE The coolant level should be at or above theCOLD mark on a cold engine The coolant level should be at or above the HOT mark on a hot engine If it isn t you may have a leak in t...

Page 201: ...ling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid like alcohol can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix With plain...

Page 202: ...ry You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before youdo it I I Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow out and burn you ba...

Page 203: ...se is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is sti...

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Page 205: ...from an air bleed valve close the I valve Otherwise close the valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment 6 Then fill the coolant recovery t...

Page 206: ...of the filler neck 9 By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow outof the filler neck reinstall the...

Page 207: ...der control by steeringthe way you wantthe vehicle to go It maybe very bumpy and noisy but you can still steer Gently brake toa stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat the next part sho...

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Page 209: ...Turn the nut holdingthejack and wrench counterclockwiseand remove it Then removethejack and wrench x The tools you ll be using include thejack A socket B and wheel wrench 2...

Page 210: ...ove the iover with your bare hands To remove a center cap use the wrenchto pry gentlyat the notch Don t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch If your vehicle has wheel nut c...

Page 211: ...under a vehicle whenit isjacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badlyinjured or killed Never get under a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack NOTICE Raising your veh...

Page 212: ...surfaces and spare wheel J Rust or dirton thewheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident Whenyou chan...

Page 213: ...wheel could fall off causing a serious accident I 7 Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand untilthe wheel is held against the hub 8 Lower the...

Page 214: ...nuts tightened witha torque wrench to 100lb ft 140Nom NOTICE Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts i...

Page 215: ...e the flat tire in your trunk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tir6in the trunk Put theflat tire in the trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicleis facing down The full...

Page 216: ...pment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place The compact spare isfor temporary use only Replace the compact sparetire with a full size tire as soonas you can See Compact Spare Tire i...

Page 217: ...nt Of course it s bestto replace your spare w itha full size tireas soonas you can Your spare will last longer and bein good shape in case you need it again When the compactspare is installed don t ta...

Page 218: ...ing your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as thetires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about...

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Page 221: ...els There isalso technical information about your vehicle and a part devoted to its appearancecare Service Your Oldsmobileretailer knows yourvehicle best and wants youto be happy withit We hope you ll...

Page 222: ...You should keepa record with all parts receipts andlist the mileage andthe date of any servicework you perform See Maintenance Record in theIndex c 5 iY 2 A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicl...

Page 223: ...pinging It s the heavy constant knock that means you have a problem If your vehicleis certified to meet California Emission Standards indicated on the underhood tune up label it is designed to operat...

Page 224: ...arts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts That damage wouldn t be covered under your warranty Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the U...

Page 225: ...is highly flammable It burns violently and that can cause very bad injuries Don t smokeif you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline Whi...

Page 226: ...d surfacesas soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When you put thecap back on turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks Make sure you fully install...

Page 227: ...gs that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire Theseincludeliquids like gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshieldwasher and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could beburned...

Page 228: ...A Engine Coolant R ervoir B RadiatorFill Cap C Power SteeringFluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick E Automatic TransaxleDipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner 6 8...

Page 229: ...t Reservoir B Radiator Fill Cap C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir D Engine Oil Fill Cap E Engine Oil Dipstick F AutomaticTransaxleDipstick G Brake Fluid Reservoir H Air Cleaner I WindshieldWasherFluid...

Page 230: ...ngine oil level right away For more information see Low Oil Level Light in the Index You should check your engine oil level regularly this is an added reminder It s a good idea to check your engine oi...

Page 231: ...y Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Oil If the oil istat or below the lower mark then you ll need to add some oil But you must use the right kind This part explains...

Page 232: ...king for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API Do not use anyoil which does not carry this Starburstsymbol be sure you useoi...

Page 233: ...EATHER COLD WEATHER SYMBOL I SAE I1OW 30 DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart if you havethe 3 1L engine SAE5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can...

Page 234: ...OW 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE5W 30 if it s goingto be cqlder than 60 F 16 C before your next oil change When it s very cold you should use SAE5W 30 These numbers on an oil con...

Page 235: ...il and filter every 7 500miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first Driving a vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highwayconditions causes engine oil to break down slower What to Do with...

Page 236: ...r screws and pulloff the cover Pull out the filter Besure to install the airfilter and install the cover tightly when you are finished Refer to the MaintenanceScheduleto determine when to replace the...

Page 237: ...ner in place when you re driving 1 Automatk Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automaticdransaxlefiui d level is when the engine oil is changed Changeboth the fluid and...

Page 238: ...riving 0 When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C At high speedfor quite a while 0 In heavy traffic especially inhot weather 0 While pulling a trailer To get the right reading thefluid should bea...

Page 239: ...w these steps I c x 3 1L L82 Engine 3 4LLQ1 Engine 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level mystbe in the cross hatched area 4 If the fluidlevelis in the ameptable r...

Page 240: ...arranty After addingfluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained pushthe dipstickback in allthe way 6 20 The cooling system in your vehicle...

Page 241: ...s GM Specification 6277M which won tdamage aluminumparts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with anycomplete coolant change If you use this mixture you don t need to add anythi...

Page 242: ...ts If you have to add coolant more thanfour times a year haveyour retailercheckyour cooling system NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claim to...

Page 243: ...radiatorare hot can allow steam and scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recoverytank youwill almost never have to add doolant at the radiator Never turn the radiatol pressu...

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Page 245: ...r Fluid What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what kind of fluidto use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper flui...

Page 246: ...ree quarters full when it s very cold This allows for expansion which could damage the tankif it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer sy...

Page 247: ...Brake SystemWarning Light in the Index What to Add When youdo need brakefluid use onlyDOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11 GM Part No 1052535 Use newbrake fluid from a sealed container only and...

Page 248: ...ay come and go or be heardallthe time your vehicle is moving except when you arepushing on the brake pedal firmly The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or later your brakes won t work well Th...

Page 249: ...f someoneputs in brakelinings that are wrong for your vehicie the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you ve come to expect can change in many ot...

Page 250: ...le See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the typeof bulb you should use Halogen Bulbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could b...

Page 251: ...trikal connector and pull the connector from the headlamp socket Note which way the socketis pointing before you disconnect it You ll need to install the new head so the socket points in the same dire...

Page 252: ...the tabs on the aiming ring into the slotsin the headlamp assembly W I 1 Turn the socket counterclockwise one sixth of a turn until the tabs on the bulb socket align with the slots in the housing 10...

Page 253: ...ket 4 5 Snap the electrical connector into a new bulb socket Replace the bulb socket into the housing and turn clockwise Headlamp Aiming This section only applies to two door Oldsmobiles If you havea...

Page 254: ...follows 0 The vehicle musthave all four tires on a perfectly level surface 0 The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it 0 There should notbe any cargo or loading of the vehicle exc...

Page 255: ...s If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment follow these steps Start with the horizontal aim Don t try toadjust the vertical aim first 1 Check the horizontal aim indicator The pointer shou...

Page 256: ...aiming screw to adjust the aim Center High Mounted Stoplamp 2 Door Models 1 Remove two screws and the cover 2 Unclip the bulb carrier and pullit out 0 To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window r...

Page 257: ...ut the bulb 4 Push in a new bulb 5 Clip the bulb carrier backinto place 6 Replace the cover and screws Center High Mounted Stoplamp 4 h Models 1 Remove the two screwsfrom the cover 2 Pull down the cov...

Page 258: ...et back into the housing Remove the lens to clean the window by pressing in on the ends of the lens Replace the cover and screws 3 Unclip the bulb socket from the housing 1 Remove the twolargeplastic...

Page 259: ...e socket J j 4 e l lthebulb out of the socket 5 Push in a new bulb 6 Replace the socket into the housing and tum clockwise 7 Repositionthecarpet andtightentheplasticscrews G J L j1 I p 1 Remove the tw...

Page 260: ...9 2 Remove the two wing nuts 3 Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle 4 Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise...

Page 261: ...lamp housing to the body of the vehicle 10 Install thetwo wing nuts 1 1 Repositionthe carpet and tighten the plastic screws 3 Push the new wiper blade securely onto the Fog Lamps I wiper arm Don t trY...

Page 262: ...our Vehicle in the Index 7 1 Nov heating as a result oft much friction I _ CAUTION Continued 0 0 Underinflatedtires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause seriousi...

Page 263: ...oading Bad wear Bad handling Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too muchair overinflation you can get the following Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless dam...

Page 264: ...oading Information label Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque in the Index The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wearfor all tires onthe ve...

Page 265: ...the damage Buying New Tires Tofind out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on yourvehicle when it was new had a Tire PerformanceCriteri...

Page 266: ...he same size and type tires on all wheels It s all right to drive with your compact spare though It was developedfor use on your vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates...

Page 267: ...level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet underthe Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel th...

Page 268: ...ace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will besure to havethe right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model L Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts...

Page 269: ...e yqur vehicle If you have othertires usetire chains onlywhere legal and only when you must Use only S A E Class S type chainsthat are the proper size for yourtires Installthem on the fronttires and t...

Page 270: ...his manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol 0 Laundry Soap 0 Bleach 0 ReducingAgents Cleaning the Insideof Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of du...

Page 271: ...ith a slightly damp paper towel or cloth Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer Wipe witha clean cloth I Using Solvent Qpe Cleaner on Fabric First see if you have to use solvent type cleaner at all...

Page 272: ...causedby catsup coffee black egg h i t fruit juice m i l k soft drinks wine vomit urine and blood can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain then sponge the soiled area with cool wa...

Page 273: ...leaners furniture polish or shoe polish on leather 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately If d i r tis allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning theTop of the Instrument...

Page 274: ...e windshield washer or ifthe wiper blade chatter when running wax or other material may be on the bladeor windshield 6 54 Clean the outside of the windshield withGM Windshield Cleaner Bon Ami Powder G...

Page 275: ...ve residue from the paintfinish You can get GM approved cleaning productsfrom your retailer See Appearance Care and Materials in the Index Your Oldsmobile has a basecoatklearcoat paint finish T clearc...

Page 276: ...r vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels Tires To clean your tires use a stiff brush with a tire...

Page 277: ...ve corrosionprotection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect Dirt packed in closedareas of the frame sh...

Page 278: ...8 oz 0 237 L Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils 12345002 16oz 0 473 L Armor All Cleaner Cleans vinyl leather and rubber 12345725 12 oz 0 354 L Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires See yo...

Page 279: ...It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on the driver s side You can see it if you look through the windshieldfrom outside your vehicle The VIN also appearson the Vehicle Ce...

Page 280: ...pting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile see Servicing Your AirBag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index The headlamp wiringis protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center A...

Page 281: ...rom short circuits by a combinationof fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electricalproblems Look at the silver col...

Page 282: ...Circuit Breaker Description C Power Windows D Power Seats Fuse Rating Description 1 CIGARETTE LIGHTER 1nstru ment Panel Cigarette Lighter DRL MDL 3 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 62...

Page 283: ...ntLamp Header Courtesy and ReadingLamp I S Lighted Rearview Mirror Dome and Reading Lamp Quarter CourtesyLamps POWER ACCESSORY 1 Trunk Fuse Rating Description 29 WIPER Wiper Switch 30 TURN SIGNAL L Tu...

Page 284: ...ELECM BAT MC CONT TCC F INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN 12 13 Fuse A I R PMP 3 4L WCMPT REL ECM BAT I A C CONT TCC Description A I R Relay Remote Trunk Release Back up Lamps Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuel P...

Page 285: ...Electronic Ignition EI Control Module I PFuse Block FAN CONT I Relay Passenger sSide Underhood Electrical Center and I P Fuse Blocks Fuses5 14 23and 32 FAN CONT 2 Relay andUP Fuse Block Fuse 16 Power...

Page 286: ...derhoodelectricalcenters on the driver s side of the engine compartment I FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN 0 0 0 ABS VAR PIS c 10 11 I Fuse Description FOG LPS Fog Lamps PARK LPS HeadlampSwitch HORN Horn Relay Un...

Page 287: ...ectrical Center TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses IGN SWl I P Fuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC ABS and TurnSignal Fuses Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center F IJN ECM IGN and ELEK IGN Fuses HD LPS Circuit Bre...

Page 288: ...Beam 2 Door Models H4351 L 4 DoorModels 9006 LicensePlate 194 Sidemarker Front 2 Door Models 24 4 DoorModels 24 Sidemarker Rear 24 Stop Tail TumSignal 3057 Interior Lamps Bulb Number Ashtray 194 Cent...

Page 289: ...rigerant R I34a Air Conditioning 2 0 pounds 0 91 kg Engine Specifications Type Displacement CompressionRatio Firingorder Thermostat Temperature Valve Arrangement Horsepower Engine Crankcase Oil and Fi...

Page 290: ...he same If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the properrefrigerantis used If you re notsure ask your Oldsmobile retailer Air Cleaner Filter Battery AllEngines A1208...

Page 291: ...tance booklet or your Oldsmobile retailerfor details Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also hel...

Page 292: ...Service and Owner Publications in the Index PartB Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked whenever you stop for fuel It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehic...

Page 293: ...bileretailer This part tells you the maintenance servicesyou should have done and when youshould schedule them If you go to yourretailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and supporte...

Page 294: ...ry 3 000Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Chassis Lubrication or 6 months whichever occurs first At 6 000 Miles 10 000 km Then Ev...

Page 295: ...Every 15 000Miles 25000 km Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Fuel Tank Cap and Lines Inspection Every 50 000Miles 83 000km Automatic Transaxle SerVice severe con...

Page 296: ...es Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liabilitjr prior tothe completion of the vehicle suseful life We however...

Page 297: ...urs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer to...

Page 298: ...ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY r 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 17Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occur...

Page 299: ...Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brakecalipers for freedom of movement Refer tothe appropria...

Page 300: ...An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 27 000 Miles 45 000 km 0Change engineoil and filter or every 3 mont...

Page 301: ...ission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for damage or leaks Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection...

Page 302: ...vCT 3 months whichever occursfirst An Emission Control Service I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY I 36 000 Miles 60000 km 17Change engineoil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first f An Emi...

Page 303: ...gine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first I7Lubricate steering balljoints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst I7Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Indexfor prop...

Page 304: ...ir cleanerfilterif you are driving in dusty conditions Replacefilter if necessary An Emission ControlService DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 48 000Miles 80000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every...

Page 305: ...90O F 32 C orhigher Inhilly or mountainous terrain I When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or I f you do not useyour vehicle underany o f these delivery service conditi...

Page 306: ...sfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspectionand Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer tothe a...

Page 307: ...veroccurs first ElInspect engine accessory drive belt 0Vehicles with 3 4L Code X engine only An Emission Control Service Inspect camshaft timing belt An Emission Control Service I 0Replace air cleaner...

Page 308: ...ths whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper ro...

Page 309: ...every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICEDB Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 72 000Miles 120 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricat...

Page 310: ...lService 3 c DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 78 000Miles 130 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate steeringballjoints or every 6 months whichever occu...

Page 311: ...lter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service 1 84 000 Miles 140 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service DA...

Page 312: ...rvice 90 000 Miles 150 000 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst...

Page 313: ...Service Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information During tire rotation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for pro...

Page 314: ...whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 99 000 Miles 165 000 k t ElChange engine oil...

Page 315: ...ark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service AnEmission Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these condi...

Page 316: ...Long Trip Highway Maintenance Schedule i I I 7 500 Mile 12 500km...

Page 317: ...37500 km Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whicheveroccurs first 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in...

Page 318: ...I LongTrip HighwayMaintenanceSchedule L I...

Page 319: ...es 83000 km 0Change automatictransaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where theoutside temperatureregulariy reaches90 F 32...

Page 320: ...tation check brake calipers for freedom of movement Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures 1 1 0Rotate tires See TireInspectionand 60 000Miles 100 000 km 0Chan...

Page 321: ...00Miles 112 500 km U Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst 0Lubricate steering ball joints or every 6 months whichever occursfirst 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and...

Page 322: ...DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever occursfirst An Emission ControlService 0Lubricate steeringballjoints or e very 6 months...

Page 323: ...Emission Control Service 8 i I O Lubric atesteeringball joints or every 6 months whichever occurs first 0Replace aircleaner filter An EmissionControl Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and lines for darna...

Page 324: ...om of movement Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166000 km Drain flush and refi...

Page 325: ...In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches 90O F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi policeor deliver...

Page 326: ...y See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolantlevel and addthe proper coolantmix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details...

Page 327: ...ed or replaced The airbag system does not needregular maintenance Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level add if needed See Automatic Transaxle in the Index A fluid loss may indicate...

Page 328: ...ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts Try tostart the engine in each gear The starter should work only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N If the starter works in any other position your vehicle ne...

Page 329: ...Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake set the parking brake To...

Page 330: ...body near the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well as open seams holes loose connectionsor other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floor p...

Page 331: ...d and GM Goodwrench DEX COOL TM or Havoline DEX COOL TM orange colored silicate free antifreeze conforming to GM Specification6277M See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE Coolant Supplement Sealer Hydr...

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Page 333: ...dedafter the maintenanceinterval Any additionalinformationfrom Owner Checks and Services or PeriodicMaintenance can be added on the followingrecord pages Also you shouldretain all maintenancereceipts...

Page 334: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 44 I...

Page 335: ...This section includes information on 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 The Customer SatisfactionProcedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation BBB Auto Line Altern...

Page 336: ...ralManager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of retail facility management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the retail facility without further help contact the Oldsmobile Customer As...

Page 337: ...sistanceRepresentative OldsmobileCentral Office 920 Townsend Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Informationbooklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overs...

Page 338: ...ity take your request for an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Progr...

Page 339: ...y repairs we ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to 30 a day for the cost of alternatetransportation a cab a bus or even a rental car if necessary Having your car servicedis rarely convenient...

Page 340: ...a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty To assist in resolving these disagreements Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE BBB AUTO...

Page 341: ...For further information contact the BBB at 1 800 955 5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that y...

Page 342: ...ou may write to Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa Ontario KlG 352 In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situationlike this we certainlyhope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 44...

Page 343: ...tion United States 1 800 551 4123 Canada 1 800 668 5539 Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair informationfor all chassis and bodysystems They may be usefulfor owners who wish t...

Page 344: ...any number of vehicles Some will describeinexpensive service others willdescribeexpensive service Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions and others may help avoid future costly repairs Servi...

Page 345: ...Active Light 2 49 4 8 Brake System Warning Light 2 48 4 6 Brakes 4 6 Anti Theft Radio 3 23 AppearanceCare 6 50 AppearanceCareMaterials 6 58 ArbitrationProgram 8 6 Armrest Storage 2 37 Ashtrays 2 39 A...

Page 346: ...t Feature 3 23 enter High Mounted Stoplamp 6 36 6 37 CenterPassengerPosition 1 3 5 Certification Label 4 27 Securing in a Rear Outside eat Position l 40 1 4 1 2 Securingin the Center Rear Seat Positio...

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Page 349: ...5 2 Cleaning 6 53 K e y Lock Cylinders Service 7 37 Key Reminder Warning 2 11 Keys 2 1 Labels 4 27 Certification 4 27 ServicePartsIdentification 6 59 Tire LoadingInformation 4 27 Vehicle Identificati...

Page 350: ...0 Nightvision 4 14 Maintenance Normal Replacement parts 6 70 MaintenanceRecord 7 43 Maintenanceschedule 7 1 Long TripMghway Definition 7 5 Long Tripmighway Intervals 7 5 7 26 Owner Checks and Services...

Page 351: ...on 3 26 Radios 3 9 Rain Driving In 4 15 ReadingLamps 2 34 2 35 Rear Outside Seat Position 1 27 1 30 Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 34 SeatPassengers 1 27 WindowDefogger 3 8 Rearview Mirror InsideDaymigh...

Page 352: ...ty Defects Repoding 8 7 Smaller Children and Babies 1 36 Why They k 1 7 Safety Chains 4 32 Safety Warnings andSymbols 1 n Scheduled MaintenanceServices 7 3 Seatback Latches 1 5 Restraint Systems 1 1 S...

Page 353: ...re 3 27 Temperature Knob Automatic and Auxiliary Temp Control 3 4 3 5 Temperature Knob Climate Control System 3 1 SRS 1 19 Sunroof 2 41 Theft 2 8 Theft Deterrent Feature CD Player 3 23 Thermostat 6 24...

Page 354: ...g Lights Gages and Indicators 2 45 WasherFluid Windshield 6 25 Washing Y o u rVehicle 6 55 Weatherstrips 6 54 Wheel Alignment 6 47 Nut Torque 5 30 Replacement 6 47 Wrench 5 25 Windows Auto hwn 2 24 Lo...

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