Oldsmobile 1994 88 Owner'S Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 1994 88

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Page 3: ...ms on the Road 6 Service AppearanceCare 7 Maintenance Schedule 159 183 233 8 Customer Assistance Information Includes Reporting SafetyDefects on page 256 253 9 Index 263 Last Page Service Station Info...

Page 4: ...Limitedfor OldsmobileDivision whenever it appearsin this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux proprietaires canadiens Vous pouvez vousprocurer un exemplaire de ce guide...

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Page 8: ...art 1 Seats Restraint Systems Ths part tellsyou how to use your seatsand safety belts properly Part 4 Your Driving and the Road Here you ll find helpful infonnatian and tips about the road and how to...

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Page 10: ...t h s book This safety symbol means Don t Don t do this Don t et this happen 8 VehicleDamage Warnin Also in this book you w i l lfmd these notices I I NOTICE These mean there is something that could d...

Page 11: ...Caustic Sattery Acid Could Cause Burns Avoid Sparks or Flames Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery A These symbolsare important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven These symbol...

Page 12: ...roster w Rear Window Defogger Iiii 1 VentilatingFan Power Window These symbolsare used onwarning and indicator lights Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel Engine Oil Pressure Brake...

Page 13: ...tion 18 SafetyBelt Use During Pregnancy 27 Right Front Passenger Position 27 Center Passenger Position 27 Rear Seat Passengers 28 Children 30 Smaller Children and Babies 31 Child Restraints 31 Larger...

Page 14: ...ke sure the seatis locked into place _ _ PowerSeat OPTION To adjust the power seat Seat Control A Raise the front of the seat by holding the front of the switch up Lower the front of the seat by holdi...

Page 15: ...the seatback backward by holding the switch back Manual Reclining Seatback Lift the lever to release the seatback then tilt the seatback forward or baclward as desired Release the lever to lock the se...

Page 16: ...ou should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System or airbag system CAUTION Don tlet anyone ridewhere they can twear a safetyheit properly If yau we i n B trash an dy...

Page 17: ...ous that even buckled up a person wouldn t survive But most crashesare in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimeswalk away Without belts they couldhave been badly hurt o...

Page 18: ...lest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat onwheels 5 Get it upto speed Then stop the vehicle The rider doesn t stop F 6 The person keeps going until stopped by something In areal vehicle it could be the w...

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Page 20: ...ng in your Oldsmobile see the section afterthis one called Children Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you ll want to know which restraint systemsyour vehicle has We ll start with the...

Page 21: ...lap part of the belt should be worn owand snug on the hips just touching he thighs In a crash thisapplies force to the strong pelvic bones And you d be esslikely to slide under the lap belt If you sl...

Page 22: ...y from your face and neck To help you find a height that is right for you followthese guidelines For a tall person Use the upper or upper middleposition For a personof average height Use a position so...

Page 23: ...I I Q What s wrong with this A The beltis twisted across the body 21...

Page 24: ...r be sure the belt isout of the way If you slamthe door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Supplemental Restraint System AirBags This section explains the Supplemental Restraint Syste...

Page 25: ...s you if there is a problem You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to Run or Start Then the light should go out which means the system isready Remember if the air...

Page 26: ...rked car which will move and deform on impact Theair bag is also not designed to inflate in rollovers side impacts or rear impacts where the inflation would provide no occupant protection benefit It i...

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Page 28: ...n it is safe to do so If you or your passengers can t getout of the vehicle try to get fresh air by opening a window turning on the fan or opening a door Servicing YourAir BagEquipped Oldsmobile Air b...

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Page 30: ...tlong enough see Safety BeZt Extender at the end of this section Make sure therelease button on the bucltle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto 1Re...

Page 31: ...ty BeZt Extender at theend of this section Make sure therelease button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to The lap part of the belt...

Page 32: ...on on the buckle Chiiiiren Everyone in a vehicle needsprotection That includes infants and all children smallerthan adultsize Infact the law in everystate in the United States and in everyCanadian pro...

Page 33: ...t You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both These restraints use the belt systemin your vehicIe but the child also has to be secured withinthe restraint to help r...

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Page 35: ...uctionssay 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety beltthrough or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how If the shoulde...

Page 36: ...directionsto be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safetybelt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely againand be ready to work for an...

Page 37: ...for the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Secure the child in the child restraint 4 Run the vehicle s safetybelt through or around therestraint The child restraint instructions will show you h...

Page 38: ...eat our vehicle hasa right front assenger s air bag NEVER put arear cing childrestraint in this seat Here hy You ll beusing the lap shoulder belt See the earlier section aboutthe top strap if the chil...

Page 39: ...d soyou would beable to unbuckle thesafety belt quicklyif you ever had to 6 Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 7 To tighten the belt feedthe lap belt back i...

Page 40: ...er Children Children who haveoutgrown child restraints should wearthe vehicle s safetybelts If you have the choice a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulderbelt and get...

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Page 42: ...or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired ReplacingSafety Belts Ajier a Crash If you ve hada crash do you neednew belts After a very minor co...

Page 43: ...features on your Oldsmobile and informationon starting shifting and braking Also explained are the instrument panel and the warningsystems that tell you if everything is working properly and whatto d...

Page 44: ...may not have L plug If the ignition key doesn t have a lug it will have a bar coded keytag Zach plug or tag has a code on it that ells your dealer or a qualifiedlocksmith low to make extra keys Keep...

Page 45: ...atures that can help prevent theft But youcan have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you everlock your keys inside You may evenhave to damageyour vehicle to get in So be sure you have extr...

Page 46: ...DOOR AJAR ProgrammableAutomatic Door Locks OPTION Just close your doors and turn on the ignition Every time you move your shift lever out of P Park all of the doors will lock And every time youstopan...

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Page 48: ...ransmitters matched to it See yourdealer to match transmitters to another vehicle Battery Replacement Under normaluse the batteries in your ley chain transmitter should last about two years You can te...

Page 49: ...ecurity lock feature adults or olderchildren who ride in the rear won tbe able to open the reardoor from the inside You should let adults and older children know how these security locltswork and how...

Page 50: ...lose all windows and lock your vehicle Remember to keep your valuables out of sight Put them in a storage area or take them with vou Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching yo...

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Page 52: ...s willgo off after about 20 seconds or when you startyour engine The lights will also go on when you press any button on the optional Remote Lock Control transmitter If a door is left ajar your interi...

Page 53: ...nk Release If you lock your glove box door and takethe door key with you and your Remote Lock Control if so equipped this will help keep someonefrom getting into your trunk Move the switch to ON to ag...

Page 54: ...th new liningscan mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get newbrake linings ACCE U I Ignition Switch With the ignition key in the ignition witch...

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Page 56: ...f you don t your engine mightnot perform properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed seethe part of this manual that tells howto do it without damaging your vehicle See Towing Your Vehiclein...

Page 57: ...d of trying to list everythinghere we ask that you contact an Oldsmobiledealer in the area where you llbe parking your vehicle The dealer can give youthe best advice for that particular area Automatic...

Page 58: ...are referred to by the commonlyused symbols in the right column below Park P Reverse R Neutral N Overdrive 03 Third 3 Second 2 First 1 P 1Dark P Park This locl s yourfront wheels t s thebest position...

Page 59: ...button on floor shift console models as you maintain brake application Then move the shift leverinto the gear you wish Pressthe shift leverbutton before moving the shift lever on floor shift console...

Page 60: ...ur engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicleis being towed NOTICE Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting out of...

Page 61: ...higher speeds 3 Third Gear This is like D1 but yo never go into Overdrive Here are som times you might choose 3 instead of E U j When driving on hilly windingroads When towing a trailer so there is le...

Page 62: ...ing light will comeon To Release theParking Brake This vehicle has a push to release park brake pedal Holdthe regular brake pedal down and push thepark brake pedal with your leftfoot This will unlock...

Page 63: ...n as follows Pull the lever toward you Move the lever up as far as it will go 3 Move the ignition key to Lock 3 Remove the key and take itwith you If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the igniti...

Page 64: ...out first pushing the button If you can it means thatthe shift lever wasn t fully locked intoP Park TorqueLock If you are parking on a hill and you don t shift your transaxle into P Park properly the...

Page 65: ...u wish Press the shift leverbutton before movingthe shift lever on f l shift console models If you ever hold the brakepedal down but still can t shift out of P Park try this 1 Turn thekey to Off Open...

Page 66: ...ou ever haveto here are some things to know Follow the proper steps to be sureyour vehiciewon t move See Shifting Into E Park in the Index If you are parking ona hill and if you rt pulling a trailer a...

Page 67: ...ontrol each of the windowswhen the ignition is on In addition eachpassenger door has a control switch for its own window When the driver swindow switch is held rearward for more than ahalf second thew...

Page 68: ...s inished the lever willreturn wtomatically f you leave the turn signal on a chime vi11 sound after you drive of a mile A green arrow on theinstrument panel will flash in the direction of the turnor l...

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Page 70: ...damaged get new blades or bladeinserts Heavy snowor ice can overloadyour wipers A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear awaysnow or ice to prevent an overload I WindshieldW a s h...

Page 71: ...rts of the washer system Also water doesn tclean as well as washer fluid Fill yourwasher fluid tank only fullwhen it svery cold This allows for expansion which could damagethe tankif it is completely...

Page 72: ...Controls 70 ToSet Cruise Control 1 Move the cruisecontrol switch to ON 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Push in the SETbutton at the endof 4 Take your foot off the accelerator the lever and release i...

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Page 74: ...ruise control or the ignition or shift into P Park your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headlights Push the switch marked pf to turnon Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Instrument...

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Page 76: ...y rotating the INTERIOR control between MIN and MAX when yourlights are on Rotate the control all the way to MAX and you willturn on the interior courtesy lights Front Reading Lights OPTION These ligh...

Page 77: ...To close the door raise it and press it into position Rear Reading Lights OPTION These lightsgo on when you open a door To turn on a reading light when the doors are closed press the lens of the light...

Page 78: ...brated it does not need to be recalibrated as long as the mirror is left in your vehicle If a compass mirror is ever removed from a vehicle and placed onto another vehicle it should be recalibrated ag...

Page 79: ...on thezone map Note your zone number 2 Hold in the Cal switch bottom of the mirror housing for fiveseconds until the lastzone entry number appearsin the display To hold in the Cal switch insert a pap...

Page 80: ...edriver sdoor w e s t controls both outside rearview mirrors Turn thelever to theleft to select the driver side rearviewmirror or to the right to selectthe passenger side rearview mirror Then move the...

Page 81: ...witch I Front Storage Armrest OPTION The front armrest opens into a storage area for cassette tapes gloves etc To open it lift the front edge You can store coins in the removable coin holder and the d...

Page 82: ...epressure If it breaks away snap the edges back into place Ashtrays and Lighter Pull out the front ashtrayto reveal the ashtray lighter and accessory power outlet To clean the ashtray open it fully an...

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Page 85: ...3 Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster 5 Horn 6 Ignition Switch 7 Gearshift Lever 8 SteeringWheel Touch Controls for Audio System 9 Climate Controls Driver Information Center Option 10 Pass...

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Page 87: ...Wheel Lever 4 Instrument Cluster Gages 5 Horn 6 Ignition Switch 7 Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 8 SteeringWheel Touch Controls for 9 Climate Controls Driver Audio System Information Center Option 10...

Page 88: ...which includesindicator warninglights and gages that are explained on the following pages Besure to read about those that apply to theinstrument panel cluster for your vehicle STANDARD CLUSTER A 3 z 2...

Page 89: ...ELECTRONlC CLUSTER LSS CLUSTER RPM X 1 0 0 0 87...

Page 90: ...be alarmed when thishappens Gages can indicatewhen there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle sfunctions Often gages and warning lights worktogether to let you know when there s a problem w...

Page 91: ...ven in either miles used in the U S or kilometers used in Canada Your Oldsmobilehas a tamper resistant odometer If you see silver lines between the numbers you ll know someone has probably tampered wi...

Page 92: ...f your vehicleneeds a newodometer installed If the new one can be set to themileage total of the old odometer then itmust be But if it can t then it s set atzero and a labelmust be put on thedriver s...

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Page 94: ...eor less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tankwas half full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank...

Page 95: ...D will appear in the information center If the coolant temperatureis over 261 F 127 C the message HOT STOP ENGINE will appear anda fast pulsed chimewill sound It means that your engine coolant has ove...

Page 96: ...t doesn t comeon then have it fixed right away After the bulb check the light will go out for 20 seconds If the light comes backon after 20 seconds the systemmay be lowon coolant Brake System Warning...

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Page 98: ...CTION OFF ACTIVE Traction Control System Warning Light OPTION The TRACTION OFF warning light means that thesystem isnot working When this warning light is on the system willnot limit wheelspin Adjust...

Page 99: ...DAND LSS CLUSTERS When yourtraction control system is limiting wheelspin the TRACTION ACTIVElight will come on Slippery road conditions may exist if this light is on so adjust your driving accordingly...

Page 100: ...awhile the emission controls won t work as well your fuel economy won t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could leadto costly repairs not covered by yourwarranty Low Washer Flui...

Page 101: ...NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problemscan be costly and is not covered byyour warranty The oil pressure warning light could also come on in three other situations When the ignition...

Page 102: ...second delay check the dipstick level If it reads low the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level seethe Index under Engine Oil The warning light or message will remainoff after the engin...

Page 103: ...stem onor off When off the DIC will continue to display diagnostic messages as necessary Whenyou turn the system back on any current diagnostic messages will be displayed again If there are no current...

Page 104: ...layed for two seconds then thesystem will display the next message All displays are updated continuously d To change the DIG display and all other displays to English or metric units press the E M but...

Page 105: ...t refueling allowing a 1gallon 4liter reserve It s based on average fuel economyand the fuel remaining inthe tank If RESET is pressed and held for at least five seconds fuel used average fuel economy...

Page 106: ...rn the average fuel economy from a new startingpoint If RESETis pressed and held forat least five seconds fuel used fuel range average fuel economy and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTION...

Page 107: ...is is an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life The system predicts remainingoil life using inputs from coolant temperature engine rpm and vehicle speed It alerts you to change the oil on a sched...

Page 108: ...y time other than when the oil has just been changed It can t be reset accuratelyuntil the next oil change The DIC does not replace the Maintenance Schedule in this manual The oil change reminder will...

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Page 110: ...s On y English messages willappear in the information center for two seconds Then the numeric equivalentwill appear for two seconds NO MESSAGE 1 HOT STOPENGINE 2 PARK BRAKE SET 3 LOW BRAKE FLUID 4 LOW...

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Page 112: ...the temperature of the air coming through the system Turn the knob toward the red zone cloclwise for warmer air Turn the knob toward the blue zone counterclockwise for cooler air 8 This knob manuallys...

Page 113: ...Defrost DEFOG LOWER BI LEV Bi Level UPPER or REClRC...

Page 114: ...n entering a smoky or dusty area Air flow is directed through the upper instrument panel vents OFF Turns off the climate control system This is the only setting which fully shuts off the fan The air c...

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Page 118: ...ComfortControls AudioSystems I16 UPPER LOWER DEFOG BI LEV Bi Level FRONT Defrost...

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Page 120: ...rn off the defogger by turning off the ignition or pressing aREAR again Rear WindowDefogger OPTION Do not attach a temporaryvehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use...

Page 121: ...ol opnorq Some heating and cooling controls can e adjusted at thesteering wheel Other ouchcontrols also operate some audio ontrols SeeSteering Wheel Touch Zontrols for Audio System later in this jecti...

Page 122: ...ice snow or any other obstruction such asleaves The heater and defroster will workfar better reducingthe chance of foggingthe inside of your windows When youenter a vehicle in cold weather select the...

Page 123: ...be sure you can add what you want If you can it svery important to doit properly Addedsound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle sengine Delco radio or other systems and even da...

Page 124: ...n use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5can be used to preset up to 15radio stations fiveAM five FM1 and fiveFM2 1 Tune in the station you want to store 2 Press and hold oneof t...

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Page 126: ...press thisbutton while a tape is playing the tapewill stop and the radiowill return to the AM or FM band that you wereon release it from its recessed position Turn it to tune in radio stations You may...

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Page 128: ...nob back into return it to its recessed position FADE Press this button lightly to release itfrom its recessed position then pull it out to itsfully extended position Turn it to theright to increase f...

Page 129: ...between selections on the tape SCAN When you press SCAN while playing a tape you ll hear the first few seconds of each selection Press SCAN again to stop on a selection The tape will be muted while s...

Page 130: ...radio stations You may push the lmob back into return it to its recessed positionwhen not in use To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1 5can be used to presetup to 15radio stations fi...

Page 131: ...ple JAZZemphasizes bass and treble while ROCK emphasizes bass Press TONE to stepthrough the six settings JAZZ VOCAL POP ROCK CLASSIC and MANUAL Each setting will appear on thedisplay In MANUALyou can...

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Page 133: ...earch for the next higher track and stop There must be atleast a three second gap between selections on theCD SCAN When youpress SCANwhile playing a CD you ll hear the first few seconds of each select...

Page 134: ...or FM band When playinga tapeor CD press SEEKto listen to the next selection PROG Program Press PROG to tune i na preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band When playinga tape press PROG to play...

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Page 136: ...nt removing any dirt retracting 2 Dampen a clean cloth with mineral 3 Wipe cloth over the mast sections 4 Wipe drywith clean cloth before 5 Make the antenna go up and down by turning theradio or ignit...

Page 137: ...son driving Part 4 YourDriving andtheRoad Defensive Dnvlng 136 Drunken Driving 136 Control of a Vehicle BraI ing 138 Anti Lock Brakes 139 Steering Tips 142 Steering in Emergencies 142 Passing 143 Driv...

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Page 140: ...yseen that the chanceof a crashitself is higher for drinking drivers Controlofa Rhicle You have three systemsthat make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are thebrakes the steering and the a...

Page 141: ...sh down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you willuse it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal willbe harder...

Page 142: ...your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you haveanti lock brakes To Use Anti Lock Don t pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down...

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Page 144: ...celeration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down S...

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Page 146: ...out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in yourinside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Rememb...

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Page 148: ...he glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on theglass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makeslights dazzle and f...

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Page 150: ...signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Know the best way to get to where you are going Geta city map and plan yourtrip intoan unknown part of the city just as you would for a c...

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Page 152: ...visitthere here are some tips thatcan makeyour trips safer and more enjoyable Keep your vehicle in good shape Check allfluid leveis and also the brakes tires cooling systemand transaxle These parts ca...

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Page 154: ...rd todrive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it sabout freezing 32 F O C and freezing rain begins to fall Tryto avoid driv...

Page 155: ...e patches may appear inshaded areas where the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or underbridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surroundin...

Page 156: ...ehiclecantow atrailer if it is equippedwith either the 3800 engine Code L or theoptional3800 superchargedengine Code1 and proper trailertowing equipment To identifywhat thevehicletrailering capacity i...

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Page 158: ...Weighton Your Vehicle s Tires Be sureyour vehicle stires are inflated to the limit for coldtires You ll find these numbers onthe Tire Loading Informationlabel at the rear edge of the driver sdoor or s...

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Page 160: ...a trailer attached ona hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move Peoplecan be injured and both your vehicleand thetrailer can be damaged But if you ever haveto park your rigon a hill...

Page 161: ...ccuron the road Part 5 Problems on theRoad Hazard Warning Flashers 160 Jump Starting 161 Towing YourOldsmobile 164 Engine Overheating 167 If a Tire Goes Flat 173 Changing a Flat Tire 173 Compact Spare...

Page 162: ...ndrear turn signal lightswill flash on and off Press the buttonin to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is...

Page 163: ...stem r NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are...

Page 164: ...t a shock The vehicles could bedamaged too Before youconnectthe cables here are some basic thingsyou should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to negative or a metal engine part Do...

Page 165: ...touch anything until the next step The otherend of the negative cable doesn t go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery 9 Attac...

Page 166: ...tems like fog lamps eroskirting or special tires and fheels these instructions and ilustrations may not be correct lefore youdo anything turn on the lazard warning flashers When you call tellthe towin...

Page 167: ...steering column lock for this The transaxle should be in Neutral and theparking brake released Don t have your vehicle towedon the front wheels unless you must If the vehicle must be towed on the fro...

Page 168: ...Towing Your Oldsmobileearlier inthis section 1 Attach T hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels on bothsides 2 Across slingchains position a 4x4 wood beam against the b...

Page 169: ...Position the lower slingcrossbar directly under the rear bumper 3 Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm Engine Overheating You willfind a coolant temperatur...

Page 170: ...of steam try this for a minute or so 1 Turn off your air conditioner 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speedand open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to N...

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Page 172: ...ne parts Coolant contains ethylene glycof and it stilt bum if the engineparts are hot enough Don t spilf cwfant on a hutengine When the coolant inthe coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD...

Page 173: ...hot Turn the pressurecap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear ahiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still somepressure left I...

Page 174: ...e radiator pressure cap off 6 Start theengineand let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out forthe engine fans 7 By this time the coolant levelinside the radiator fill...

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Page 176: ...2 Remove thesparetire fromthe trunk...

Page 177: ...t s attached to the trunk sidewall b Using thehandle of the special key wrench pry off the center emblem cover to reveal the theft deterrent wheel nut c Push the end of the special key wrench ontothe...

Page 178: ...h a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts a Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench inthe notch and pry off the center cover Do not drop the cover or lay it face down as it could bescratched or da...

Page 179: ...stances stamped on the handle Use the wheel wrench to measure to the notch by flipping the socket into the handle then measure from the socket end of the wrench 11 Position the jack and raise the jack...

Page 180: ...cle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allowthe vehicle to fall off the jack Be sure tofit the jack lift head into theproper location before raising your vehicle I I I...

Page 181: ...with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 16 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwiseon the jack Lower t...

Page 182: ...ge the cover or the spare 18 Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunkas possible Store thejack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk The compactspareis for temporary use only Repla...

Page 183: ...gyour wheelscan destroy parts of your vehicleas well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shiftingyour transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle Rockingyour vehicleto get i...

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Page 185: ...ldsmobile This part begins with service and fuel information andthen it shows how to checkimportant fluid and lubricant levels There is also technical information about your vehicle and a sectiondevot...

Page 186: ...ce work you ll want to get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual It tells you much more about how to service your Oldsmobilethan this manualcan To order the proper servicemanual see Service Publication...

Page 187: ...Number in the Index 3800Tuned Port Engine CodeL Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher It should meet specificationsASTM D4814 in the U S and CGSB 3 5 92 in Canada These fuels shou...

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Page 189: ...tribution Corporation North American Export Sales NAES 1908Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 FillingYourTank Fuel Capacity 18U S Gallons 68L Use unleaded fuel only The cap is behind a hinged do...

Page 190: ...new cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it maynot fit or have proper venting and your fueltank and emissions systemmight be damaged Checking Th...

Page 191: ...ood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Thenjust pull the hood down and closeit firmly Underhood Light Your parking lights or headlights must be on for the underhood light to function when you...

Page 192: ...ood you ll see 1 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 3 Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 WindshieldWasher Fluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine Oi...

Page 193: ...1 Engine CoolantRecovery Tank 2 Automatic TransaxleFluid Dipstick 3 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir 5 Windshield WasherFluid Reservoir 6 Air Cleaner 7 Engine OilFill Cap 8 Engi...

Page 194: ...o the oil pan If you don t the oil dipstick might not show the actual level I To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel orcloth then push it back in all the way Removeit...

Page 195: ...1OW 30 COLD GRADE OllS ARE AVAILABLE SAE 30 WEATHER ABOVE O DEGREESF 4 DEGREESC GRADE MAYBE USEDAT TEMPERATURES DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 2OW 50 OR ANY OTHER GRADEOIL NOT RECOMMENDED As shown inthe c...

Page 196: ...u Most trips are less than4 miles 6k m It s below freezing outside and most trips are less than 10miles 16ltm The engine is at low speedmost of the time asindoor to door delivery or in stop and gotraf...

Page 197: ...isposal Don t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil I...

Page 198: ...back 2 Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches tothe throttle body nearthe topof the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover...

Page 199: ...eair intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the top of the engine Detach the hose from the throttle body then pull back the rear of the housing cover I I 3 Remove the airfilter...

Page 200: ...just reaches the bottom of the threadsof the inspection hole 5 Replace the oil plugwith theO ringin place Torque to 10Nom 88lb in 6 Replace the wiring harness shield When toCheckand Change A good time...

Page 201: ...our vehicle on a level place With the parking brake applied place With your foot on thebrake pedal 90 F 32 C weather the shift leverin P Park move the shift Iever through each gear range pausing for a...

Page 202: ...vehicle warranty After adding fluid recheckthe fluid level as described under How to Check obtained push the dipstickback in all the way When the correct fluid level is Engine Coobnt The following ex...

Page 203: ...e is cold the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or a little higher When your engineis warm the level should be up to FULL HOT or a little higher UNLEADED FUEL ONLY I I l L l I r 1 j L iI r I I I 1...

Page 204: ...Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system Thethermostat stops the flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant reaches a preset temper...

Page 205: ...d washer fluid until the bottle is full NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for addingwater Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can caus...

Page 206: ...system i CAUTION When your brake fluid falls to a low level your brake warning light will come on A chime willsound if you tryto drive with this warning light on SeeBrake System Warning Lightin the I...

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Page 208: ...ry from running down A CAUTION Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehiclefor longer storage periods HalugenBulbs i CAUTION Headlight Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb see the Index u...

Page 209: ...The Torxs screws C are headlight aiming screws Do not turn these screws Only a qualified service technician using proper equipment should adjust these screws I 1 Taillight Bulb Replacement For the typ...

Page 210: ...wiper arm 3 Push the new wiper bladesecurelyon I I Loading YourVehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how nuch weight itmay properlycarry The rire Loading Information label found In the rear edge of...

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Page 212: ...Service Appearance Care 210 NOTICE Canlinued Ifyourtires haveto80niwh ab overinflatian you can get Unusual wear 0 Rad handling Rough ride Needless damage fromrda hazards...

Page 213: ...in the Index TREAD WEAR INDICATORS When It s Time forNew Tires One way to tell when it s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only Z inch 1 6...

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Page 215: ...e P Mdtric tires must conformto Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefullyat the factory to...

Page 216: ...Service Appearance Care I I...

Page 217: ...i I will set sponge Don t saturate thematerid Be carehl with ahair dryer orheat lamp Yaw couldscorchthe fabric I 215...

Page 218: ...Service Appearance Care...

Page 219: ...e blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn I C...

Page 220: ...ome polish abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating After rinsing thoroughly a wax maybe applied NOTICE If you have aluminum wheels don t use an aut...

Page 221: ...Baremetal wilI corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available fromyour dealer or other service outlets Larger a...

Page 222: ...eParts Identification Number WN This is the legal identifierfor your Oldsmobile It appears on a plate inthe front corner of the instrumentpanel on the driver sside You can see it if you look through t...

Page 223: ...onof fuses andcircuit breakers Thisgreatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems The left sidefuse panel is locatedto the left of the steeringwheel under the instrumentpanel Snap...

Page 224: ...t Breaker Power Windows Not Used Power Seats Not Used Not Used Start up Signal Air Bag Spare Not Used Interior Lamps Ignition Run AutomaticA C Control Courtesy Lights Power Mirrors Not Used Not Used C...

Page 225: ...Used Not Used Base A C Not Used Not Used Radio Not Used Auxiliary Outlet s Not Used Ignition Off Unlocl Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Wipers Washer Rear Defog Rigbt Side Fuse Panel Additional f...

Page 226: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Rating AMP 20 15 15 20 15 10 10 10 Circuitry Door Locks Cruise Control Misc Engine Controls Not Used Power Antenna Lock Switch Fuel Pump Not Used Horns Injectors A C Progra...

Page 227: ...ause the lights to go on andoff or in some cases to remain off If this happens have your headlight system checkedright away The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a...

Page 228: ...nt be sure the proper refrigerant isused If you re not sure ask your Oldsmobile dealer For additional information see your Warranty and OwnerAssistanceInformation booklet 6 1 L 10 4L 12 3 L 1 1kg Engi...

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Page 230: ...Supplement E O S See yourdealer for advice 1052367 Engine Oil Hood trunk and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid Normal Power Steering System 1050017 105...

Page 231: ...BULB 229...

Page 232: ...Overhead Lights 906 Rear OverheadLights 906 Visor Vanity Lights 7065 Doors Front Courtesy Lights 74 Rear CourtesyNarning Lights 194 Instrument Panel IP Sound Insulator Panel Lower Floor Lighting 168...

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Page 235: ...aintenance Schedule Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance 234 Your Vehicleand theEnvironment 234 How This Part is Organized 234 Using Your Maintenance Schedule 235 Selecting the Right Schedule...

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Page 238: ...ting in dusty areas Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicleis used for delivery service police taxior other commercial applications TO BE SERVICED SeeExplanation of Scheduled Maintenance Ser...

Page 239: ...The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance item w i l lnot nullify the emission warranty or limit recall li...

Page 240: ...in Schedule I apply 238 ITEM Sentices following SchedulesI and 11 No TO BESERVICED SeeExplanation of Scheduled Maintenance WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whicheveroccursfirst I Evew 7 500...

Page 241: ...e t The L I S EnvironmentalProtection Agency or the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard has determined that thefailuretoperformthis maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liab...

Page 242: ...OILNOW message appears in the information center Remember to reset the Oil Change Indicatorwhen the oiI has been changed For moreinformation see Driver InformationSystem in the Index 2 Chassis Lubric...

Page 243: ...the proper replacement intervals for your driving conditions IO Fuel Tank Cap and Lines 1nspection t Inspect fueltank cap and lines includingfuel rails and injection assembly for damage or leaks Inspe...

Page 244: ...per oil if necessary SeeEngine Oilin the Index for further details Engine Oil Level Engine Index for further details Check the engine coolant level andadd the proper coolant mix if sary SeeCoolant in...

Page 245: ...Starter Switch WHAT TO DO 243...

Page 246: ...MaintenanceSchedule 244 C HECK OR SERVICE Paking Brake a dAutomatic TmnsaxleP Park iMech m Check WHAT TO DO I...

Page 247: ...tem fromdoing its job have it repaired Steering Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts and Front Wheel signs of wear orlack of lubricat...

Page 248: ...INSPECTION ORSERVICE Inspection...

Page 249: ...052753or equivalent conformingto GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conformingto GM Specification 1825M Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1Is Brake Fluid GMPart No 1052535or equiva...

Page 250: ...M rt do 1052497or equivalent or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2 Category LB or GC LB GM OptikleenBWasher Solvent GMPart No 1051515 or equivalent a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant meeting...

Page 251: ...icated When completingthe Maintenance Performed column insert thenumbers from the Schedule I or ScheduleI1 maintenance chartswhich correspond to the maintenance performed Also you should retain all ma...

Page 252: ...MaintenanceSchedule DATE ODOMETER SERVICEDBY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 1 READING 1 250...

Page 253: ...DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED BY ODOMETER READING U 251...

Page 254: ...Maintenance Schedule DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED 252...

Page 255: ...rvice publicationsand howto report any safetydefects Part 8 CustomerAssistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 254 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 255 BBB Auto Line...

Page 256: ...or 1 800 263 7854 French In Mexico call 525 254 3777 In Puerto Rico or U S Virgin Islands call 1 809 763 1315 In all other overseas locations contactGM North American Export Sales inCanada by calling...

Page 257: ...isan out of court program administered by the Better Business Bureau systemto settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers This program is availablefree of charge to customers who cu...

Page 258: ...CustomerAssistanceInfomultion...

Page 259: ...s Coverage isfor the Oldsmobilevehicle regardless of the driver and is concurrent with the Bumper to Bumper warranty period Oldsmobile reservesthe right to limit services or reimbursement to anowner o...

Page 260: ...CustopnerAssis nee Infomtion...

Page 261: ...4123 Copiesat Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and PSP sare at your participating Oldsmobile dealer You can ask to see them A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER These PSP s are meant for technicians They...

Page 262: ...rvicewithout the appropriate training tools and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly Available publications include Servic...

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Page 265: ...Tape and Compact Disc Player 128 Care of Audio Systems 133 Setting the Clock 121 Steering Wheel Touch Controls 132 Automatic Electronic Climate Control 113 Automatic Transaxle 55 Adding Fluid 200 Chec...

Page 266: ...the 121 Clusters Instrument Panel 86 87 Coin Cup Holder 79 Comfort Controls 110 Automatic Electronic Climate Control 113 Four Season Climate Control 110 Passenger TemperatureControl 118 Rear Outlets...

Page 267: ...5 When to Change 194 Engine Overheating 167 Engine Specifications 227 Engine Starting 53 Ethanol in Gasoline 186 Exhaust Dangerous Gas in 63 64 153 Parkingwith theEngine Running 62 64 Expectant Mother...

Page 268: ...47 Identification Number Vehicle 220 Idling Your Engine 62 64 119 If You re Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow 181 Ignition Key 42 Switch Positions 52 IlluminatedEntry 50 Indicator Lights see Warning Light...

Page 269: ...Requirements Odometer Speedometer Electronic 89 90 Standard 88 89 Off Road Recovery 143 Oil Engine 192 Additives 194 Capacity 226 Change Oil Reminder 105 Check Oil Light 99 100 Checking and Adding 192...

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Page 271: ...seeAudio Systems Storing Your Vehicle 206 Storage Armrest 79 Coin Cup Holder 79 Convenience Net 50 Glove Box 52 Sun Visors 78 Sunglasses Storage 75 Supercharger Oil 198 Supplemental Restraint System S...

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Page 274: ...06 Cooling System Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank The fluid should be at or a little above the FULL HOT mark when the engine is warm If the engine is cool the level should be b...

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