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Summary of Contents for Cutlass Supreme 1997

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Page 2: ...odrive under different conditions Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving such as a flat tire or overheated engine etc Service and Appearance Care Here t...

Page 3: ...your Oldsmobile so it will be thereif youever need it when you re on the road If you sell the vehicle please leavethis manual in itso the new owner can use it Litho in U S A Part No 22659810 B First E...

Page 4: ...manual and the page number where you ll find it Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could...

Page 5: ...ered by your warranty and it could be costly I i But the notice willtell you what to do to help avoid NOTICE the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION These mean there is something...

Page 6: ...symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven DOOR LOCK UNLOCK FASTEN SEAT BELTS These symbols have to do with your lamps SIGNALS e TURN FOG LAMPS 0 These symbols a...

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Page 8: ...eat Controls Safety Belts They re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy...

Page 9: ...o adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or makeyou push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehi...

Page 10: ...lding 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 21 a p 7 7 F 3 Y F l y y I C s r L t 4 L i f tthe lever to re...

Page 11: ...this The shoulder belt can t do itsjob In a crash you could gointo it receiving neckor other injuries The lap belt can tdo itsjob either In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen The belt force...

Page 12: ...e the lever to lock the seatback into place Pull up on the lever without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will move forward But don t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving L CAUTI...

Page 13: ...e seat and wear your safety belt properly Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top ofyour ears This position reduces the chance of a n...

Page 14: ...w to use safety belts properly It also t ls you some things you should notdo with safety belts And it explainsthe SupplementalRestraintSystem SRS J orair bag system CAUTION Pull forwardon the seat tab...

Page 15: ...e Safety Belt Reminder Light in the Index In most states and Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here s why They work You never know if you ll be in a crash If you do havea crash you...

Page 16: ...Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride inor on mythng you go as fast as it goes 1 1 I Put someone on it Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seaton wheels 1 9...

Page 17: ...I Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 1 10...

Page 18: ...panel or thesafety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop overmore distance and your strongestbones take the forces That s why safety beltsmake su...

Page 19: ...ork with safety belts not instead of them Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you re ina vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up to ge...

Page 20: ...icle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap ShoulderBelt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly 1 Clo...

Page 21: ...belt The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide underthe lap be...

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Page 23: ...loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way A CAUTION I 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 T...

Page 24: ...You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could caus...

Page 25: ...sly injured if you wearthe shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force...

Page 26: ...sted across the body 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 canwork...

Page 27: ...belt just push the button on the buckle The belt should go back out of the way Before you close thedoor be sure the belt is out of the way Ifyou slam the door on it you candamage both the belt and you...

Page 28: ...mobile has two air bags one airbag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system You can be severelyinjured or ki...

Page 29: ...lof the vehicle An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children Always securechildren properly in your vehicle To read how seethe part of this manual called Children and the caution label on...

Page 30: ...w the Air Bag System Works b Where are theair bags The driver s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 2...

Page 31: ...t can be somewhat above or below this range If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform such as a parked car the threshold level will be higher The air bag is not designed to inflate in...

Page 32: ...arts of the bag that come into contactwith you may be warm but not too hot to touch Therewill be some smoke and dust coming from vents inthe deflated air bags Air bag inflation doesn t prevent the dri...

Page 33: ...g Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile Air bags affect how your Oldsmobileshould be serviced There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle You don t want thesystem to inflate...

Page 34: ...f your vehicle hasa bench seat someone can sit in the center position When you sit in a center seatingposition you have a lap safety belt which has no retractor To make the belt longer tilt the latch...

Page 35: ...if you ever had to Rear Seat Passengers It s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurtmore often in crashes than tho...

Page 36: ...it clicks Don t let it get twisted If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it 1 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure...

Page 37: ...hing the thighs In a crash this applies force tothe strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slideunder the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could c...

Page 38: ...rash 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 fit against your body To unl...

Page 39: ...rly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull thebelt across you Don t let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly Ifthis happens let the belt goback slightly to...

Page 40: ...onthe shoulder part I I I I I I I t I I I 1 The lappart of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d...

Page 41: ...To unlatch the belt just push the button on the buckle 1 34...

Page 42: ...1 Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 1 35...

Page 43: ...ic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 3 Be surethat the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic co...

Page 44: ...nts and all 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 while in a vehicle Small...

Page 45: ...ntil a crash During a crash a babywill becomeso CAUTION Continued heavy you can t hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 kmk a 124b 5 5 kg baby will suddenly become a 240 lb 110 kg force on...

Page 46: ...how that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat Never put a rear f...

Page 47: ...the seat movedall the way back Wherever you install it be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and i...

Page 48: ...in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2 Door Models U If you have a four door model see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 4 DOOr Models later in this section You ll be using the la...

Page 49: ...eeded If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint A 5 Buckle the belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle th...

Page 50: ...have a two door model see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2 Door Models earlier in this section You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top str...

Page 51: ...belt Make sure therelease button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulderbelt all the way out of the retractor to set t...

Page 52: ...rger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You ll be using the lapbelt A CAUTION I A child in a child restraint inthe center front seat can be badlyinjured by the...

Page 53: ...ld in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Run the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 5 Buckle the belt Make sure therele...

Page 54: ...It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag Never put a rear facing chi...

Page 55: ...low the instructions for the child restraint 3 Secure the child in thechild restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety be...

Page 56: ...he retractor whileyou push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure itis secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safe...

Page 57: ...e child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide Accident statistics show that children are safer if they seat But they need to use the are restrained...

Page 58: ...the child s faceor neck A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that ina crash the child s upper body would have the r...

Page 59: ...his way in a crashthe child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap po...

Page 60: ...keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new o...

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Page 62: ...2 14 2 16 2 17 2 21 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS Key I1 New Vehicle Break In Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parkin...

Page 63: ...th the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don t leave th...

Page 64: ...make extra door keys Keep the plugs in a safe place If you lose your door keys you ll be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs If you need a new ignition key contact your Oldsmobile retai...

Page 65: ...ive your vehicle There are several ways to 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 doo...

Page 66: ...ur keys open your door and set the locks from inside Then get outand close the door Remote Keyless Entry If Equipped If your Oldsmobile has this option you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock you...

Page 67: ...vehicles or objectsmay be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again If you re still having trouble see your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified...

Page 68: ...your vehicle Each vehicle can haveonly two transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the batteries in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can te...

Page 69: ...gas can come into your vehicle You can t seeor smell CO It can cause unconsciousnessand even death If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiringor other cable connections must passthro...

Page 70: ...rol transmitter if your vehicle has this option Remote Trunk Release If Equipped Press the button behind the glove box door to unlock the trunk from inside your vehicle Your transaxle shift lever must...

Page 71: ...Always do this Your steering wheel will be locked and so will your ignition and transaxle And remember to lock the doors Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot close allwindows and lock your vehicle...

Page 72: ...eone from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make a match The ignition key must be clean and dry before it s inserted in the ignition or the engine may not...

Page 73: ...tem If you lose or damage a PASS Key I1ignition key see your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service PASS Key I1to have a new key made New Vehicle Break In NOTICE Your modern Oldsmobile doe...

Page 74: ...he ignition switch the switch is in LOCK It s also the only position in which you can remove your key This position locks your ignition steering wheel and transaxle It s a theft deterrent feature OFF...

Page 75: ...force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine won t start in an...

Page 76: ...t there as you hold the key in START for up to 15seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine NOTICE Your engine is designed to work withthe electronicsin your vehicle If you add electrical...

Page 77: ...cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cordwon t reach usea heavy duty three prong extension c...

Page 78: ...ation There are several different positions for your shift lever It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift leveris not fully in PARK P with the parking brakefirmly set Your vehicle can ro...

Page 79: ...ehicle is movingforward could damage your transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to getout of snow ice orsand without damaging your transax...

Page 80: ...ing may be wrong with your transaxle Your vehicle may default to SECOND 2 However if you drive very far thatway your vehicle can be damaged So if this happens have your vehicle servicedright away Unti...

Page 81: ...ICE Don t drive in SECOND 2 for more than 25 miles 41 km at speeds over55 mph 88km h or you can damage your transaxle Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD 3 as much as possible Don t shiftinto SECOND 2...

Page 82: ...g brake pedal with your left foot When you lift your left foot the parking brake pedal will follow it to the released position NOTICE Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to ov...

Page 83: ...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 Towin...

Page 84: ...er and push the lever all the way toward the frontof your vehicle 3 Move the ignition key to theLOCK position 4 Remove the key and take it with you I f you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key...

Page 85: ...t first pulling it toward you or if you have a console shift lever without first pushing the button If you can itmeans that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If youare parkin...

Page 86: ...ou have a console shift Then move the shift lever out of PARK P being sure topress the shift lever button if you have a console shift If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift out of...

Page 87: ...inginto your vehicle 0 Drive it only withall the windows downto 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately blow out any CO and Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the engin...

Page 88: ...move the shift lever to PARK P Follow the propersteps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting IntoPARK P in the Index If you are parkingon a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towin...

Page 89: ...the lock on Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal window operation Horn You may press anywhere on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn Tilt Steering Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows...

Page 90: ...turn The lever on the left side of the steering column includesyour 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 CruiseControl autom...

Page 91: ...hold the band on MISTlonger To change your headlamps from low beam to high beam or high to low pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you Then release it When the high beams are on a light on...

Page 92: ...rol With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds b...

Page 93: ...nd you couldlose control Don t use cruise control on slippery roads Cruise control can bedangerous on A CAUTION If you leaveyour cruise control switch on when you re not using cruise you might hit a b...

Page 94: ...ol There are two ways to go to a higher speed Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Push in the SETbutton then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the high...

Page 95: ...Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you mayhave to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain yo...

Page 96: ...el Lights Courtesy Lamps Fog Lamps q Turn the knobto this symbol B to turn on the headlamps and other operating lamps pf Turn the knob to thissymbol A to turn on the parkingand other operatinglamps wi...

Page 97: ...ither When it s dark enough outside your low beam headlamps will changeto fullbrightness The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come on When it s bright enough outside the regular...

Page 98: ...on for aset time whenever you Pull a front door handle Press UNLOCK on the Remote Lock Control transmitter if equipped transmitter if equipped Press DOOR on the Remote Lock Control If you open a door...

Page 99: ...he doors are closed push the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off If you have the optionalsunroof you will have adome lamp The dome lamp willgo on when you open the doors Nextto the dome l...

Page 100: ...ase you accidentally leave the courtesy lamps on If you leave the dialturned all the way up to INT or if you leave a door open thelamps will automatically turn off after 10minutes if the ignition is o...

Page 101: ...After you adjust the mirrors turn the control to the center position to turn it off Your passenger s side mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver s se...

Page 102: ...storage armrest in front To use the storage area fold down the armrest Press the latch on the front edgeand pull up To use the cupholder flip it forward To open the storage area press up on the latch...

Page 103: ...can alsopush the net down and hook it under the plastic hooks NOTICE Don t put papers and other things that burn into your ashtrays If you do cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on f...

Page 104: ...be able to back awayfrom the heating element when it s ready That can make it overheat damaging the lighter and the heating element Sun Visors To block out glare you can flipdown the visors You can a...

Page 105: ...with your retailer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything requiring more than 20 amps Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel and a sliding sunshade The switch works only whenth...

Page 106: ...on System 1 2 2 8 7 6 5 The main components of your instrument panelare 1 Side Window Defogger Vent 4 Glove Box 2 Instrument Panel Outlet 3 InstrumentCluster 5 Comfort Controls 6 Audio System 7 Cigare...

Page 107: ...cluster is designed to let you know at 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 needto drive safely and eco...

Page 108: ...f your vehicle needs a new odometer installed If the new one can beset to the mileage total of the old odometer then it will be But if it can t then it will be set at zero and a label must be put on t...

Page 109: ...ould 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...

Page 110: ...are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away The air bag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the lig...

Page 111: ...he pedal may go closer to the floor It maytake longer to stop If the light is still on or if the anti lock brake system warning light is flashmg have the vehicle towed for service See Anti Lock Brake...

Page 112: ...Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer tostop Have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index If the anti lock brake system warning light stayson longer th...

Page 113: ...adjust your driving accordingly The light will stay on for a few seconds after the system stops adjusting brakepressure The anti lockbrake system active light also comes on briefly when you turn the...

Page 114: ...eated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pulloff the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as possible In Problems on the Road this manu...

Page 115: ...anced Diagnostics The SERVICE ENGINE SOON light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will beindicated by the system before any problem is apparent Th...

Page 116: ...er diagnosis and service may be required If the LightIs Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle 0 Reducing vehicle speed Avoiding hard accelerations Avoiding steep uphil...

Page 117: ...e The system can detect this Adding fuel should correct this condition Make sure toinstall the fuel cap properly It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off Have you recently changed brands...

Page 118: ...it is working but the lightwill go out when you turn the ignition to START If it doesn t come on with the ignition on you may have a problem with the fuse or bulb Have it fixed right away 0 Sometimes...

Page 119: ...el during the brief period between key on and engine crank It does not monitor engine oillevel when the engine isrunning Additionally an oil levelcheck is only performed if the engine has been turned...

Page 120: ...ump shuts off before the 0 It takes 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 124: ...3 8 3 9 3 10 3 10 3 11 Comfort Controls Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Ventilation System and Tips Rear Window Defogger Audio Systems Setting theClock Radios 3 24 3 26 3 27 3 27 3...

Page 125: ...al settingsto control the direction of airflow For each settine set the temperature to a comfortablesetting MAX This setting recirculates much of the air insid your vehicle and sends it through the in...

Page 126: ...the button to run the compressor in MAX or DEFROST Air Conditioning On veryhot days open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape This reduces the time the compressor has to run which shou...

Page 127: ...ng is needed use VENT to direct outside air through your vehicle Your vehicle also has the flow through ventilation system described later in this section Defogging and Defrosting Your system has two...

Page 128: ...temperature Turn it toward blue counterclockwise to lower the temperature The display will show your selection for a The knob on the passenger s door adjusts the air temperature on the passenger s si...

Page 129: ...s out of the defrost and side window vents DEFOG This setting allows halfof the airto go to the floor ducts andhalf to the defrost and side window vents DEF This setting directs most of the air throug...

Page 130: ...your lower body You may notice this temperature difference more at sometimes than others On cold days use LOWER The system will bring in outside air heat it and send it to the floor ducts If your veh...

Page 131: ...of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves Theheater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows When you enter a vehicle in coldweather set...

Page 132: ...r will only run for about five minutes before turning off You can also turn it off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again Do not attach anything like atemporary vehicle license or de...

Page 133: ...esigned to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure You will get the most enjoyment out of it if youacquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate...

Page 134: ...onds Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FMl and mM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push the kn...

Page 135: ...n Press SCAN again to stopscanning Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone settingwill switch t...

Page 136: ...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 bias is set automatically When a metal or chrome tape is inserted HI BIAS appears...

Page 137: ...for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few seconds then go on to the next selection Press this button again to stop scanning The sound will mute SCAN will appear on the d...

Page 138: ...se volume Finding a Station AM FM Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 The display shows your selection TUNE Press thisknob lightly so it extends Turn it to choose radio stations Push th...

Page 139: ...tion Press SCAN again to stop scanning Setting theTone BASS Press this knob lightly so it extends Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass When you use this control the radio s tone setting will swi...

Page 140: ...erse within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume The displaywill show elapsed time FWD 2 Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track You will hearsound at a reduced volume...

Page 141: ...aded The disc will start playing at the point where it was stopped A box will appear around CD on the display when the disc is active EJECT Press this button to remove the disc The radio will play AM...

Page 142: ...ress the button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCANwill appear on the display If you press SCAN formore than two seconds the radio will change toP SCAN mode P SCAN will...

Page 143: ...ll appear Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if youuse the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear BAL Press this knob lightlyso it extends Turn th...

Page 144: ...t be corrected please contact your retailer If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your retailer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape...

Page 145: ...t disc if both are loaded The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening EJECE Press this button to remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with ei...

Page 146: ...ance within a track You will hearsound at a reduced volume The display will show elapsed time t r y again PROG 3 Press this button to go to the next track If you hold the button or press it more than...

Page 147: ...discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off ifthis button is pressed first If you leave a compact disc inthe player while listening to theradio it may become warm Theft Deterrent Feature THEF...

Page 148: ...no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 LOC appears when the ignition is on 2 Press MN and 000 will appear on the display 3 Press MN again to make the last two digits agree 4 Press HR to make the firs...

Page 149: ...radio see Unlocking the Theft Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss earlier in this section Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can control certain...

Page 150: ...can be loud and harmful to 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 Adj...

Page 151: ...crubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile re...

Page 152: ...soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to the edge Be surenever to touch the signal surface when handling discs Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges...

Page 153: ...adio orignition 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...

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Page 156: ...3 4 6 4 6 4 9 4 12 4 12 4 14 4 15 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering Off Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Ci...

Page 157: ...her drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes Anticipate what they might do Beready for their mistakes Rear end collisions are aboutthe most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow...

Page 158: ...otor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the re sult ofsomeone who was drinking and driving In recent years some 17 000annual motor vehicle related deaths have been a...

Page 159: ...other countries it s even lower The BAC limit forall commercial drivers in theUnited States is 0 04 percent The BACwill be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we ve s...

Page 160: ...ol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in a crash that per...

Page 161: ...1of a Vehicle 4 Sometimes as when you re driving on snow or ice it s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle I b A...

Page 162: ...harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal...

Page 163: ...most of available tire and road conditions You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is aboutto stop rolling the computer...

Page 164: ...his is normal LOW TRAC When your anti lock system is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid this light will come on See Anti Lock Brake System Active Light in the Index Braking in Emerg...

Page 165: ...he one factor you can control Suppose you re steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have todo their work where the tires meet the ro...

Page 166: ...ly your brakes See Braking in Emergencies earlier in this section It isbetter to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending...

Page 167: ...ther vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same laneas oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a br...

Page 168: ...e lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone isn t trying to pass you as you pull out topass the slow vehicle Remember to glance overyour shoulder and check the blind sp...

Page 169: ...kid are best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle starts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way youwant the vehicle to go If you s...

Page 170: ...d to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead In remote areas watch for animals 0 If...

Page 171: ...rk When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who doesn t lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps...

Page 172: ...nly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see...

Page 173: ...y to avoid puddles But if you can t try to slow down before you hit them Wet brakes can cause accidents They won t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could losecontrol...

Page 174: ...hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it israining Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water...

Page 175: ...ity map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save timeand energy See...

Page 176: ...Freeway Driving The most important adviceon freeway driving is Keep up with traffic and keep to the right Drive at the same 4 21...

Page 177: ...le clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If youkeep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of cours...

Page 178: ...roadin less than a second and you could crash andbe injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips 0 0 0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventil...

Page 179: ...he ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will haveto do allthe work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poorbraking or even none going down a hill Yo...

Page 180: ...mall brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving...

Page 181: ...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 you ma...

Page 182: ...rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep warm If you are stoppedby heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your veh...

Page 183: ...you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery...

Page 184: ...your vehicle and the total weight you can carry This includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory installed options MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONF...

Page 185: ...else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop orturn quickly or if there isa crash they ll keep going Things you put insideyour vehicle canstrike and injurepeople in a sudden stop...

Page 186: ...cle and result in costlyrepairs not coveredby your warranty To pull a trailer correctly follow the advice in this part andsee your Oldsmobile retailer for importantinformation about towing a trailer w...

Page 187: ...ilering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial police 4 32 0 Consider using a sway cont...

Page 188: ...5 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any...

Page 189: ...unk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit foryour vehicle including theweight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important tohave the correcthitch e...

Page 190: ...braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself Before you st...

Page 191: ...smobile retailer The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turnor lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re aboutto...

Page 192: ...er Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you Start your engine 0 Shift into a gear and 0 Release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly unti...

Page 193: ...b NOTES...

Page 194: ...n occur on the road 5 2 5 3 5 3 5 8 5 14 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5 16 5 25 5 25 5 36 5 37 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat...

Page 195: ...n signal lamps will flash on and off Press the switch to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even i...

Page 196: ...acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity toburn you If you don t follow these steps exactly someor all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ign...

Page 197: ...saveyour radio 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Turn off all I NOTICE If you leave your radio on it could be badly damaged The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty 4 Open the hoods an...

Page 198: ...can burn you Don t getit on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medicalhelp immediately 6 Check that the jumper cables don t have loose or mi...

Page 199: ...engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Don t let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Now conne...

Page 200: ...to the battery is much less Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If it won t start aftera few tries it probably nee...

Page 201: ...with sling type equipment That your vehicle has front wheel driv The make model and year of your vehicle i Whether you can still movethe shift leyer j m g t If there was an accident what was damages W...

Page 202: ...nsion components When your vehicle is being towed have the ignition key turned to the OFFposition The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed for...

Page 203: ...el straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help avoid damage raise the vehicle until adequate c...

Page 204: ...ls behind the front wheels These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Additional ramping may be required for car carrier equipment Use safety chains and wheel straps...

Page 205: ...r car carrier equipment Use safety chainsand wheel straps Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could damage a vehicle Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel lift equipment To help...

Page 206: ...slots in the frame rails just ahead of the rear wheels on both sides These slots are to be used when loading and securing to car carrier equipment Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard e...

Page 207: ...f you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down Waituntil there is no signof steam...

Page 208: ...s necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift toNEUTRAL N otherwise shiftto the highest gear while driving AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE a or THIRD 3 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Ju...

Page 209: ...Radiator pressure cap C Electric engine fans A CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you Keep hands clothing and tools away from any u...

Page 210: ...lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you couldbe burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle The coolant levelshould be at or abovethe COLD mark on a cold engine The coolant...

Page 211: ...50 50 mixture of clean water preferably distilled and DEX COOL silicate free antifreezeat the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information A CAUTION I Adding only plain...

Page 212: ...ineparts Coolant containsethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Don t spillcoolant on a hotengine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark start y...

Page 213: ...y are under pressure and if youturn the radiator pressure cap even alittle they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait fo...

Page 214: ...or pressure cap when the cooling system includingthe radiator pressure cap and A CAUTION upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure capslowly counterclockwise until it first stops Don t pr...

Page 215: ...3 After the engine cools open the coolant air bleed valve 3100V6 VIN Code M There aretwo bleed valves One is located on the thermostat housing The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube 5 22...

Page 216: ...ant coming from an air bleed valve close thevalve Otherwise closethe valves after the radiator is filled 5 Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant fromthe engine and the compartment 6 Then fill the coolant...

Page 217: ...ture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 10 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck rei...

Page 218: ...under control by steering theway you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can stillsteer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible If a tire goes flat thenext part...

Page 219: ...k Pull the carpetingfrom the floor of the trunk Turnthe center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to I remove it Then lift and xe move the cover Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and rem...

Page 220: ...Turnthe nut holding the jack and wrench counterclockwise and removeit Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using includethejack A socket B andabsel wrench C...

Page 221: ...ng the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off Be careful the edge may be sharp Don t t r y to remove the cover with your bare hands If your vehicle has wheel nut caps remove them using the wheel w...

Page 222: ...ad a fewinches Position the jack under the vehicle andraise the jack lift head until it fits firmly into thenotch in the vehicle s frame nearest the flattire Put the compact spare tire near you Gettin...

Page 223: ...e to fall off the jack Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off...

Page 224: ...e off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency youcan use a cloth or a paper towel to dothis but be...

Page 225: ...el nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 7 Lower the vehicle by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise Lower the jack...

Page 226: ...tightened with a torque wrench to 100lb ft 140 Nom NOTICE Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage Toavoid expensivebrake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts inth...

Page 227: ...he trunk so the side that faces out when it is on the vehicle is facingdown The full size tire will not fit down into thewell Place itso the front is in the well and the rear is out of the well Put th...

Page 228: ...other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 229: ...t Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longerand be in good shape incase you need it again NOTICE When the compact spareis installed...

Page 230: ...ningyour wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as thetires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroyyour transaxle For information about us...

Page 231: ...f i NOTES 5 38...

Page 232: ...k Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power SteeringFluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...

Page 233: ...and Owner Publications in the Index Your vehicle has an air bag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Oldsmobile in the Index You should keep a recor...

Page 234: ...ur engine If you re using fuel rated at 87octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking your engine needs service But don t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you re accelerating or dr...

Page 235: ...mulated gasolines may be available in your area to help clean the air General Motors recommends that you use thesegasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier NOTICE Your vehicle...

Page 236: ...injuries Don t smoke if you re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from gasoline The capis behind a hinged door on the left sideof your vehicle While...

Page 237: ...urfaces as soon aspossible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile in the Index When youput the cap back on turn it to the right clockwise until you hear a clickingsound Make sure you fully instal...

Page 238: ...hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquidslike gasoline oil coolant brake fluid windshield washerand other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could beburned Be careful not to drop...

Page 239: ...d B Radiator Fill Cap F Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Reservoir C Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Brake Fluid Reservoir J Battery located under Windshield D Engine Oil Fill Cap H Air Cleaner Washer Fl...

Page 240: ...every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground 1 The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow 3100 CodeM Engine Turn offthe e...

Page 241: ...range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kindof Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the Starburst symbol This symbol indicates th...

Page 242: ...THER COLD WEATHER LOOK FOR T H I S SYMBOL SAE 5W 30 PREFERRED DO NOT USE SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown in the chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle However you can use...

Page 243: ...0 is best for your vehicle However you can use SAE 5W 30 if it sgoing to be colder than 60O F 16O C before your next oil change When it s verycold you should use S A E 5W 30 These numbers on an oil co...

Page 244: ...o traffic Most trips include extensive idling such as frequent 0 Most trips are through dusty areas 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle 0 The vehicle is used for del...

Page 245: ...disposal of oil products Used oil can be a real threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all free flowing oil from the filter before disposal Don t ever dispose of oil by...

Page 246: ...r off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it stops flame if the engine backfires If it isn t there and theengine backfires you could beburned Don t drive with...

Page 247: ...ice If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions the fluid and filter do not require changing See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index How to Check Because this operation can be...

Page 248: ...C to 93 C Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15miles 24 k m when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it s colder than 50 F lO C you may have to drive longer Checking theFluid Level Par...

Page 249: ...out the dipstick and wipe it with aclean rag or paper towel 3100 CodeM Engine 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and r...

Page 250: ...ding fluid recheck the fluid level as 4 When the correct fluid level is obtained push the described under How toCheck dipstick backin all theway Engine Coolant The cooling s stem in your vehicle is fi...

Page 251: ...erably distilled and one half DEX COOL coolant which won t damage aluminum parts Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement sealer GM Part No 3634621 with any complete coolant change If you use thismixture you...

Page 252: ...s If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your retailer checkyour cooling system NOTICE If you usethe proper coolant you don t have to add extrainhibitors or additives which claimt...

Page 253: ...e engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly With the coolant recoverytank you willalmost never haveto add coolant at the radiator Never turn the r...

Page 254: ...oolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system The thermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temperature When you repla...

Page 255: ...n the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is hot the level should be at the...

Page 256: ...asher fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system Also water doesn t cleanas well as washer fluid Fill your washer fluid tank onl...

Page 257: ...on t work well or won t work at all So it isn t a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid won t correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you ll have too much fl...

Page 258: ...ell or they may not even workat all This could causea crash Always usethe proper brakefluid NOTICE Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral bas...

Page 259: ...conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are firstapplied or lightly applied Thisdoes not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to...

Page 260: ...pect can change inmany other ways if someone puts in thewrong replacement brake parts Battery Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom battery You never have to add water to one of these When it s tim...

Page 261: ...le See Replacement Bulbs in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use F logen B lbs Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could...

Page 262: ...disconnect it You ll need to install the new headlamp so the socket points in the same direction 5 Remove the headlamp 6 Check that the number on the new headlamp matches the number on the headlamp b...

Page 263: ...t the tabs on the aiming ring into the slotsin the headlamp assembly 1 Turn the socketcounterclockwise one sixth of a turn until thetabs on the bulb socket align with the slots in the housing 10 Holdi...

Page 264: ...cket intothe housing and turn clockwise This sectiononly applies to two door Oldsmobiles If you have a four door Oldsmobile see your retailer when your headlamp aim needs to bechecked or adjusted Your...

Page 265: ...The vehicle should not have any snow ice or mud attached to it There should not be any cargo orloading of the vehicle except it should have a full tank of gas and one person or 160lbs 75kg onthe drive...

Page 266: ...horizontal It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus 0 4 degrees from the center of the bubble Other drivers may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment is much above plus 0 4 de...

Page 267: ...screw to adjust the aim Center High Mounted Stoplamp 2 Door Models L 1 Remove two screws and the cover 2 Unclip the bulb carrier and pull it out 0 To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window remo...

Page 268: ...t the bulb Center High Mounted Stoplamp DoorModels 4 Push in a new bulb 5 Clip the bulb carrier back into place 6 Replace the cover and screws 1 Remove the two screws from the cover 2 Pull down the co...

Page 269: ...4 Pull out the bulb 5 Push in a new bulb Taillamps 2 DoorModels e 1 Remove thetwo large plastic screws andpull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 6 38...

Page 270: ...etand turn the socket counterclockwise t 3 Pull out the socket 4 Pull the bulb outof the socket 5 Push in a new bulb 6 Replace the socket into thehousing and turn clockwise Reposition the carpetand ti...

Page 271: ...Taillamps DoorModels 2 Remove the two wing nuts 1 Remove the two large plastic screws and pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk 6 40...

Page 272: ...he socket counterclockwise 5 Pull out the socket 6 Pull the bulb out of the socket 7 8 9 10 11 Push in new bulb Replace the socket intothe housing and turn clockwise Replace the taillamp housing to th...

Page 273: ...you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details Poorly maintained and improperly used are dangerous 0 Overloading your tir...

Page 274: ...ws the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they re cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for atleast three hours or driven no more than 1mile 1 6km NOTICE Don t let anyonetell yout...

Page 275: ...ear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It s Time for New Tires and Wheel Replacement later in this section for more informa...

Page 276: ...Tire in theIndex When It s Time for New Tires One way to tellwhen it s time fornew tires is to check thetreadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tr...

Page 277: ...ION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mixtires of different sizesor types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Us...

Page 278: ...ent test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straightahead traction tests and does...

Page 279: ...t some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your Oldsmobile retailer if any of these conditions exist Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the s...

Page 280: ...se a new GM original equipment wheel Tire ains NOTICE If your Oldsmobile has P215 60Rl6or P225 60R16size tires don t usetire chains They can damage your vehicle If you haveother tires use tire chains...

Page 281: ...these unless this manual says you can In many uses these will damage your vehicle 0 Alcohol Laundry Soap 0 Bleach Reducing Agents Cleaning the Insideof Your Oldsmobile Use a vacuum cleaner often to ge...

Page 282: ...ld soap If youneed to use a solvent 1 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a clean dull knife or scraper 2 Use very little cleaner light pressure and clean cloths preferably cheeseclo...

Page 283: ...used by candy ice cream mayonnaise chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows 1 Carefully scrape off excess stain 2 Clean with cool water and allow to dry 3 If a stain remains clean it w...

Page 284: ...atches Avoid placing decals on the inside rear window since they may have to be scraped off later If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window an electric defogger element may be dam...

Page 285: ...ng agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft...

Page 286: ...ipped Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of thes...

Page 287: ...rust can occur on the underbody parts suchas fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody wit...

Page 288: ...Appearance Care Materials Chart PART NUMBER Not recommended for use on instrument panelvinyl 6 57...

Page 289: ...tion and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8thcharacter inyour VIN is the engine code This code willhelp you identify your engine specificat...

Page 290: ...ight away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats dueto heavy snow etc the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overloa...

Page 291: ...the instrumentpanel Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses 3 6 C D E LI 0 0 0 0 0 0 n o o n 0 0 40 4 1 42 43 44 45 r Circuit Breaker Description C Power Windows D Power Seats Fuse Descri...

Page 292: ...C Control Assem bly Rear Window Defogger Switch Fuse 19 21 23 24 28 29 30 32 37 38 39 16 Description POWER ACCESSORY l Trunk Courtesy Lamp Antenna Relay Power Mirror Switch Door Lock Switches Door Han...

Page 293: ...compartment RICMPT REL ECM BAT A C CONT TCC n n n F INJN ECM IGN ELEK IGN ECM BAT Fuse Description WCMPT REL Remote Trunk Release Back up Lamps Powertrain Control Module PCM Fuel Pump Fuel Pump Relay...

Page 294: ...1 Relay Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Centerand I P Fuse Blocks Fuses5 14 23and 32 FAN CONT 2 Relay and I P Fuse Block Fuse 16 Power Seat Circuit Breaker D Description FUEL PUMP AIC CMPR FAN...

Page 295: ...cription IGN SW2 I P Fuse Block PWR WDO and Circuit Breaker D Passenger s Side Underhood Electrical Center TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses IGN SW1 I PFuse Block Radio Wiper HVAC ABS and Turn Signal Fuses Passe...

Page 296: ...5976613 Headlamp Low Beam Sidemarker Front Capacitiesand Specifications Please referto RecommendedFluids and Lubricants in the Index for more information I Automatic Transaxle I Pan Removal and Replac...

Page 297: ...3 cm Overall Height Sedan 54 8 139 1 cm Air Conditioning Refrigerants Not all airconditioning refrigerants are the same If the air conditioning system inyour vehicle needs refrigerant be sure the pro...

Page 298: ...NOTES 6 67...

Page 299: ...NOTES 6 68...

Page 300: ...7 4 Part A Schedule Maintenance Services 7 4 Selecting the Right Schedule 7 5 Short TripXity Definition 7 5 Short TripKity Intervals 7 6 Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 7 37 7 37 7 38 7 38 7 41 7 42 7...

Page 301: ...and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helpsthe environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Imprope...

Page 302: ...s to help keep your vehicle properly maintained These products or their equivalents should be used whether you do the work Performingmaintenanceworkonavehiclecan Part E MaintenanceRecord provides a pl...

Page 303: ...smobile retailer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have doneand when you should schedule them If you go toyour retailer for your service needs you ll know that GM trained and sup...

Page 304: ...conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonel Short Trip City Intervals Every 3 000 Miles 5000 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or 3 months whichever occurs first Every 6 00...

Page 305: ...lower Every 7 500 Miles 12500 km Engine Oil and Filter Change or every12months whichever occurs first Tire Rotation Every 30 000Miles 50 000 km Air Cleaner Filter Replacement FuelTank Cap and Lines In...

Page 306: ...at the failure toperform this maintenance item will not nullify the emissionwarranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended...

Page 307: ...ssion Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 9 000 Miles 15000 km...

Page 308: ...otation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDBY 15 000 Miles 25 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whichever occurs...

Page 309: ...Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote 21 000 Miles 35 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or e...

Page 310: ...ires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE SERVICED BY ACTUAL MILEAGE 27 000 Miles 45000 km...

Page 311: ...nd lines for damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replace partsas needed An Emission Control Service See footnote f 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for pro...

Page 312: ...n Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 39 000 Miles 65 00...

Page 313: ...tion inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinfokation See footnote ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 45 000 Miles 75 000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfir...

Page 314: ...SERVICED BY 50 000 Miles 83000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature...

Page 315: ...sion Control Service 54 000 Miles 90 000 km 17Change engine oil andfilter or every 3 months whicheveroccurs first An Emission Control Service 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Inde...

Page 316: ...ccurs first An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 60 000 Miles 100000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirst 0Inspect engine accessorydrive belt...

Page 317: ...mage Replace parts as needed An Emission Control Service See footnote 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote 63 0...

Page 318: ...on ControlService 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern andadditional information See footnote I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 69 000 Miles 115 000k...

Page 319: ...e Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 75 000Miles 125000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occursfirs...

Page 320: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY I 81 000 Miles 135...

Page 321: ...e tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service DATE CTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 87 000 Miles 145 000 k...

Page 322: ...aircleaner filter An Emission 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 See footn...

Page 323: ...on Control Service DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 96 000 Miles 160000 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 3 months whichever occurs first 17Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the...

Page 324: ...AL MILEAGE SERVICED BY 100 000 Miles 166000 km I7Inspect spark plug wires 0Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service An Emission Control Service 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if t...

Page 325: ...ditions thefluidandfilterdonot require changing I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever occursfirst See Eng...

Page 326: ...ty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle s useful life We however urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at theindicated intervals and the maintenance b...

Page 327: ...Rotation inthe Index for proper rotation pattern andadditionalinformation See footnote DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICEDBY 22 500 Miles 37 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever oc...

Page 328: ...ilter 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 See footnote f An Emission Control Service DATE AC...

Page 329: ...000 Miles 83 000 km 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly rea...

Page 330: ...ssion Control Service I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICEDB Y I 60 000 Miles 100 000 km 0Change engine oil andfilter or every 12months whichever occurs first 0Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation...

Page 331: ...parts as needed An Emission Control Sewice See footnote DATE SERVICED B Y ACTUAL MILEAGE 67 500 Miles 112 500 km 0Change engine oil and filter or every 12 months whichever occurs first An Ernission C...

Page 332: ...proper rotation pattern and additionalinformation See footnote An Emission Control Service ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY 82 500 Miles 137500 km 17Change engine oil and filter or every 12months whichever o...

Page 333: ...ce aircleaner filter An Emission Control Service 0Inspect fuel tank cap and linesfor damage or leaks Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage Replaceparts as needed An Emission Control Service See footno...

Page 334: ...note An Emission Control Service I DATE I ACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY I 100 000 Miles 166000 km Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service 0Replace sparkplugs An Emission Control Service Cha...

Page 335: ...e conditions the fluid andfilter do not require changing DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y 150 000 Miles 240 000 km 0Drain flush and refill cooling system or every60 months since last service whichever...

Page 336: ...ee Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary See Engine Coolant in the Index for further details...

Page 337: ...des for wear or cracking Replace blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield Also see Wiper Blades Cleaning in the Index Automatic Transaxle Check Check th...

Page 338: ...other position your vehicle needs service Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock BTSI Check A CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could be injured...

Page 339: ...ready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle beginto move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake To ch...

Page 340: ...r the exhaust system Look for broken damaged missing or out of position parts as well asopen seams holes loose connections or other conditions which could cause a heat build up in the floorpan or coul...

Page 341: ...x 50 50mixture of clean water preferably distilled and GM Goodwrench DEX COOL or Havoline DEX COOL silicate free antifreeze See Engine Coolant in the Index USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Coolant GM Part No 363...

Page 342: ...erosol GM Part No 12346293 or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB FLUIDLUBRICANT I Hood and Door or equivalent GM Part No 12346241 Hinges Multi purpose lubrican...

Page 343: ...ervice in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services or Periodic Maintenance can be added on the following record pages Also you should...

Page 344: ...Maintenance Record 7 45...

Page 345: ...Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7 46...

Page 346: ...mobile Assistance forText Telephone TTY Users Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Phone Number for Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance Oldsmobile Courtesy Transportation BBB Autoline I...

Page 347: ...owever if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction take the following steps STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of retail facilitymanagement Normally concerns canbe quickl...

Page 348: ...4 French For help outside of the United States and Canada call the following numbers as appropriate In Mexico 525 625 3256 In Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English or 1 800 496 9993 Spanish 0 In the U S...

Page 349: ...send Street P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Refer to your Warranty...

Page 350: ...537 is the one number to call for assistancein the United States Trained Customer Assistance Advisors on call torender assistance to Oldsmobile drivers can dispatch roadside assistance and towing serv...

Page 351: ...d it s our way to make sure you re able to get out even when your car isin For same day service we ll give you a one way shuttle ride of up to 10miles 16 km If your vehicle requires overnight warranty...

Page 352: ...lution to 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...

Page 353: ...ile Customer Assistance Network at 1 800 442 6537 Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE U...

Page 354: ...ly hope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P O Box 30095 Lansing MI 48909 In Canada pleasecall us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263...

Page 355: ...d specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases RETAIL SELL PRICE 40 00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably serv...

Page 356: ...information within30 days of delivery On returns a re stocking fee may be applied against the original order 9 9 7 G Service Manual Car Light Truck Transmissron Unit Repair 1997 40 00 Owner s Manual...

Page 357: ...bNOTES 8 12...

Page 358: ...Light 2 52 4 9 Brake System Warning Light 2 51 4 7 Brakes 4 7 Anti Theft Radio 3 24 Appearancecare 6 50 Appearance Care Materials 6 57 Air Conditioning 3 3 3 7 Arbitration Program 8 7 Armrest Storage...

Page 359: ...Center Passenger Position 1 27 Cassette Tape Player 3 11 3 18 CertificationLabel 4 29 Chains Safety 4 35 Chains Tire 6 49 Changing a Flat Tire 5 25 Charging System Light 2 49 Checking Your Restraint...

Page 360: ...one Users 8 4 Damage Finish 6 56 Damage Sheet Metal 6 56 Daytime Running Lamps 2 36 DeadBattery 5 3 Defects Reporting Safety 8 8 Defensive Driving 4 2 Defogger Rear Window 3 9 Defogging 3 4 Defrosting...

Page 361: ...14 Filter Engine Oil 6 13 Fan Knob Automatic andAuxiliary Temp Control 3 5 FillingYourTank 6 5 Finish Care 6 54 Finish Damage 6 56 FirstGear Automatic Transaxle 2 20 Flashers HazardWarning 5 2 Flat T...

Page 362: ...ystems 7 4 1 Front Wheel Drive Axle Boot 7 41 Front Wheel Drive Axle Seal 7 4 1 Radiator and Heater Hose 7 41 Steering 7 41 Suspension 7 41 Throttle Linkage 7 41 Instrument Panel 2 45 Cleaning 6 53 Cl...

Page 363: ...29 Maintenance Normal Replacement Parts 6 66 Maintenance Record 7 44 Maintenance Schedule 7 1 Long Tripmighway Definition 7 6 Long Tripmighway Intervals 7 6 Owner Checks and Services 7 37 Periodic Mai...

Page 364: ...nspections 7 4 1 Accessory Outlet 2 44 Antenna Mast Care 3 30 Antenna Service 7 37 DoorLocks 2 4 Option Fuses 6 59 Outside Mirror 2 40 Seat 1 3 Steering 4 9 Steering Fluid 6 23 Windows 2 27 Pregnancy...

Page 365: ...e 1 16 1 51 1 52 Lap Shoulder 1 13 1 27 1 29 LargerChildren 1 50 Questions andAnswers 1 12 Rear Comfort Guides 1 35 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1 28 1 32 Rear Seat Passengers 1 28 Reminder L...

Page 366: ...66 Skidding 4 14 Speech Impaired Customer Assistance 8 4 Speedometer 2 47 SRS 1 21 Stains Cleaning 6 5 1 Starting Your Engine 2 14 Starter Switch Check 7 39 Steam 5 14 Steering 4 9 In Emergencies 4 1...

Page 367: ...orque Wheel Nut 5 33 Towing a Trailer 4 3 1 TowingYourVehicle 5 8 Storing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 35 Trailer Brakes 4 35 DrivingonGrades 4 36 DrivingWith 4 35 Hitches 4 34 Maintenance When Towing 4...

Page 368: ...ndicators 2 48 Warranty Information 8 8 WashingYourVehicle 6 54 Weatherstrips 6 54 Wheel Alignment 6 48 NutTorque 5 33 Replacement 6 48 Wrench 5 27 Windows Auto Down 2 27 Lock 2 28 Power 2 27 Windshie...

Page 369: ...42 ENGINEOIL DIPSTICK P6 9 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6 7 FUEL WINDSHIELD BATTERY RELEASE DOOR WASHER FLUID TERMINAL P6 7 P6 5 P6 25 P5 4 For detailed information refer to the page number listed or see...

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