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Page 1: ...OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 DELTA 88 ROYALE CUSTOM CRUISER NINETY EIGHT Owner s Manual Important Operating Safety and Maintenance Instructions www PlandeGraissage org...

Page 2: ...e and trouble free operation of your vehicle When it comes to service remember that your Oldsmobile Dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction Return to him for Gua...

Page 3: ...as delivered by GM Oldsmobile Division is equipped with a bUmper energy absorption system meeting California S B 42 1971 as set forth in Sec 34715 Vehicle Code OLDSMOBILE DIVISION General Motors Corp...

Page 4: ...d for your car Each key has a different cross section so that it can be inserted only in certain locks Key with square head stamped J for ignition switch only Key with oval head stamped K for door loc...

Page 5: ...nside door handle when the lock button is depressed but can be unlocked individually by lifting the lock button An optional device to automatically unlock the front seat backs when a door is opened is...

Page 6: ...forward and backward and up and down movement of the entire front seat assembly 3 The rear control provides up and down S I X WAY CON T R 0 L The movement at the back of the seat electrically operated...

Page 7: ...ed for the convenience of entering and exiting passengers The seat back latch keeps the seat back locked in place while in the up position The latch release lever for the deluxe and custom bench seat...

Page 8: ...straint closest to the top of your ears Do not use head restraint above the up detent position Head restraint can be raised by pulling up until you feel it click into the detent position To lower rele...

Page 9: ...seat belt starter interlock system under the heading TO START CAR in this manual does not apply nor do any other references in this manual to the seat belt starter interlock system apply to this new c...

Page 10: ...e alarm light reminder did not come on the trouble is not likely to be due to the starter interlock system_ If the starter will crank this indicates theinterlock is not causing interference FRONT SEAT...

Page 11: ...head restraint A comfort clip is provided to reduce possible discomfort caused by the tension of the shoulder belt To adjust pull on the shoulder belt to provide the desired amount of slack then push...

Page 12: ...smission is in Park or neutral If seat belt system starter interlock system or reminder system does not work as described see your dealer for information and assistance LAP BELTS For Rear Seat and Cen...

Page 13: ...ly be completed before fastening the lap belt Tilt the knob as necessary to pass it through the slot Pull the knob firmly upward to seat it at the narrow end of the keyhole then fasten the lap belt Re...

Page 14: ...gned specifically for use with infants and with small children The GM Infant Love Seat is designed for babies up to 20 pounds The GM Child Love Seat is designed for children weighing 20 to 40 pounds u...

Page 15: ...an accident TRAILER HAULING Since passenger cars are designed and intended to be used primarily as passenger conveyances towing a trailer will affect handling durability and economy Maximum safety an...

Page 16: ...r a new engine transmission or axle is installed in your car CAUTIONS 1 A frame mounted load distributing hitch with sway control of sufficient capacity is required for trailers over 2 000 Ibs_ loaded...

Page 17: ...o travel write to Oldsmobile Division Customer Service Department Lansing Michigan 48921 or in Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Owner Relations Department Oshawa Ontario giving The veh...

Page 18: ...Each time the vehicle is raised for oil change Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust system Whenever the exhaust system underbody or rear of the vehicle is damaged See your Maintena...

Page 19: ...open vents fully A Steering Column Controls A Cruise Control Engage Button B Turn Signal Lever C Tilt Away Steering Wheel Lever D Ignition Switch E Horn Blower Pad F Hazard Warning Flasher Button G T...

Page 20: ...ENGINE NOTE This car is equipped with a safety belt starter interlock system Outboard front seats must have seat belts fastened before engine can be started Refer to the seat belt restraint system pro...

Page 21: ...al and hold to the floor while cranking the engine If the engine has been flooded with gasoline it may start to run but not have enough power to keep running In that case continue cranking with the ac...

Page 22: ...d Downshift When quick power or acceleration is desired to pass moving vehicles or to climb steep grades at speeds between approximately 35 and 65 mph the transmission can be downshifted by depressing...

Page 23: ...ring wheel to be placed in the most desirable driving position Pulling the Tilt Away release lever located on the left side of the steering column releases the tilt mechanism in the column so that ste...

Page 24: ...ition key when the vehicle is not attended by a responsible person B Floor Controls Floor Controls A Parking Brake Pedal B Parking Brake Release Lever C Accelerator Pedal D Dimmer Switch E Service Bra...

Page 25: ...e car is moving backwards Disc brake automatically application a djustment is with each made brake If excess brake pedal travel develops drive alternately backward and forward several times and apply...

Page 26: ...d Delco parts are recommended HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH To obtain high or low beam headlights push the foot dimmer switch located on the floor below the parking brake The high beam indicator light above...

Page 27: ...trols 8 Headlight High Beam Indicator 9 Washer Fluid Level Indicator 10 Heater Air Conditioner Fan Switch 11 Heater Air Conditioner Control Panel 12 Tell Tale Warning Lights 13 Transmission Shift Indi...

Page 28: ...ot running This light lets you know the warning signal is operational Should the light fail to come on see your Oldsmobile Dealer When the engine is started the warning light should go out In certain...

Page 29: ...go on while driving stop the engine immediately and check the cause for low oil pressure This could be the result of dangerously low oil level in the crankcase below the ADD mark on the oil gauge rod...

Page 30: ...t beam indicator HIGH will glow blue whenever the high beams or brights are in use The Headlight Beam Dimmer Switch controls the headlight beams SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER The speedometer indicates the...

Page 31: ...ts and instrument panel lights_ 3 To dim instrument panel lights turn switch knob clockwise 4 To operate the dome light and courtesy lights turn switch knob fully counterclockwise NOTE On certain mode...

Page 32: ...indshield with defrosters before using washer to help prevent icing that may seriously obscure vision PULSE WIPER SYSTEM This new windshield wiper optional equipment permits the driver to control the...

Page 33: ...e air may be admitted to the With the side windows closed outside air passenger compartment through outlets in the instrument panel independently from the lower panel outlets Upper level ventilation i...

Page 34: ...er Also keep the windows closed and the space under the front seat clear of any obstruction REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HEATED REAR WINDOW The elctric rear window defogger optional equipment consists of a he...

Page 35: ...o meet the air flow requirements For maximum cooling or quick cool down in hot humid climates move the temperature lever to COLD This provides 80 recircu lated air and 20 outside air at high blower sp...

Page 36: ...Will continue to operate at low speed whenever the engine is warm and the ignition is on bringing outside air into the car through the heater outlet NOTE The air conditioner compressor will npt opera...

Page 37: ...matic control NOTE A protective device installed on all air condition equipped cars will turn the compressor off should the system leak refrigerant thus avoiding possible costly repair and inconvenien...

Page 38: ...ther non congested highways The ON OFF switch is located on the left instrument cluster The engagement button is located in the end of the turn signal lever To Operate Turn the Cruise switch to the ON...

Page 39: ...M FM Stereophonic and AM FM Stereo Radio with Stereo Tape Player optional equipment are fully transistorized and play instantly when turned on The ignition switch must be in ON or ACCESSORY position A...

Page 40: ...he dial comes on only when an FM stereo station is selected It is also important that your two front and two rear speakers be properly balanced for the best stereo effect See control knobs AM OR AM FM...

Page 41: ...reception move the switch to DIS This will fully raise the mast If static or interference is experienced within the effective range of the FM station move the switch to LOC This will lower the mast t...

Page 42: ...a surface providing poor traction During normal driving and cornering the Anti Spin unit functions as a standard differential When one wheel encounters a slippery surface however the Anti Spin differ...

Page 43: ...ht hand corner of the mirror controls the degree of illumination OVERHEAD READING LAMPS Optional driver and front passenger reading lamps are located adjacent to the dome light These lamps are individ...

Page 44: ...il by rotating inboard until the lock hooks are free from the strikers located on the windshield header The lock handles must remain in the open position until the top is again locked to the windshiel...

Page 45: ...anel adjacent to the gate The rear window switch on the instrument panel will operate only with the key in the R un position The power tailgate switch on the instrument panel will operate only with th...

Page 46: ...Close Turn key in rear panel switch counterclockwise 1st detent closes back window 2nd detent closes tailgate 3rd detent simultaneously closes window and tailgate CAUTION The tailgate window should b...

Page 47: ...PERATING THE FOLDING SEATS The rear seats of your station wagon may be quickly and easily converted into cargo space when needed TWO SEAT STYLE REAR SEAT 1 Release the locking lever on the right hand...

Page 48: ...seat 1 3 seat in forward or load floor position pull lock remote control handle and pull seat back down to load floor position Complete operation as described in 2b and 2c b From left side of car pu...

Page 49: ...second seat forward for access to the third seat area 2 Lift third seat back hinged filler panel rearward onto seat back then grasp seat back handle and lift seat back upward until it locks in the fu...

Page 50: ...n located on the column just below the steering wheel Flasher can be actuated with engine ignition either off or on If the brake pedal is depressed the lights will not flash but will glow continuously...

Page 51: ...ndustrial safety spectacles or goggles when working on or near battery Remove rings metal watch bands and other metal jewelry before jump starting or working around a battery Be careful in using metal...

Page 52: ...d pulleys 5 Start the engine in the vehicle that is providing the jump start if it was not running Let it run a few minutes then start the engine in the car with the Discharged battery 6 Reverse the a...

Page 53: ...wheel as follows 1 From the luggage compartment remove spare wheel and tire jack jack base and jack handle wheel nut wrench 2 Remove wheel disc or hub caps using the sharp end of the jack handle NOTE...

Page 54: ...with slow smooth motion until tire clears the ground 7 Check stability of car on jack and then remove wheel nuts and wheel 8 Install spare wheel and install wheel nuts finger tight Be sure the beveled...

Page 55: ...h towing the steering must be unlocked transmission in neutral and the parking brake released Attachments must be made to main structural members of the car Do not attach to bumpers or associateg brac...

Page 56: ...acuum cleaner whisk APPEARANCE CARE G M CLEANERS PART NO QUANTITY 1050244 16 oz can 1050417 Gallon can 1050803 16 oz Container 1050429 61b can broom or soft brush Vinyl or leather trim should be wiped...

Page 57: ...Y DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL OR CLOTH IMPORTANT IMMEDIATELY AFTER WIPING FORCE DRY FABRIC WITH AIR HOSE HEAT DRYER OR HEAT LAMP Use caution with heat dryer or heat lamp to prevent damage to fabric When trim...

Page 58: ...in removal Never use carbon tetrachloride gasoline or naphtha for any cleaning purpose REIY OVAL OF SPECIFIC STAINS GREASE OR OIL STAINS Includes grease oil butter margarine shoe polish coffee with cr...

Page 59: ...sh NOTE Some chemical cleaners used for removing road oil and tars from painted surfaces are detrimental to acrylic finishes When purchasing a cleaner make sure that the instructions on the container...

Page 60: ...ack curtain material or any painted finish EXTERIOR GLASS Never wipe glass with dry paper or cloth or operate the wipers when the glass is dry Dirt and insects can be removed with clear water or a mil...

Page 61: ...s not require Premium fuel Therefore its use would be an unnecessary additional expense If knocking persists consult your authorized Oldsmobile dealer In any case continuous or excessive knocking may...

Page 62: ...000 miles whichever occurs first lubricate the hood latch as follows 1 Wipe off any accumulation of dirt or contamination on latch parts 2 Apply Lubriplate or equivalent to latch pilot bolts and latch...

Page 63: ...e oils and proper oil and filter change intervals assure you of continued proper lubrication of your Oldsmobile engine RECOMMENDED VISCOSITY Select the proper oil viscosity from the following chart 20...

Page 64: ...nd leave engine running 4 Remove dipstick and wipe clean 5 Re insert dipstick until cap seats 6 Remove dipstick and note reading If fluid level is at or below the ADD mark add sufficient fluid to rais...

Page 65: ...used supplemental inhibitors or additives claiming to provide increased capability are not necessary They may be detrimental to the efficient operation of the system and represent an unnecessary oper...

Page 66: ...ugs if removed 7 Remove recovery cap leaving hoses in place Remove coolant recovery tank and empty of fluid Flush tank with clean water drain and reinstall 8 Add sufficient ethylene glycol coolant mee...

Page 67: ...an lose refrigerant through normal operation Check and adjust compressor belt tension On the Tempmatic the charcoal filter should be replaced every 24 months Remove road accumulation from condenser bu...

Page 68: ...or replacing the spark plug wires distributor points setting the timing cleaning and gapping or replacing the spark plugs BALL JOINTS The ball joints should be lubricated at every engine oil change u...

Page 69: ...le top linkage These corrosive effects however can be reduced by periodic flushing of the underbody with plain water In geographic areas having a heavy concentration of such corrosive materials it is...

Page 70: ...RE USAGE Model Standard Optional HR78 15 Delta 88 H78 15 Whitewall Steel Belted Radial Ninety JR78 15 J78 15 Whitewall Eight Steel Belted Radial Custom LR78 15 L78 15 Whitewall Cruiser Steel Belted Ra...

Page 71: ...inflation pressure may increase as much as 6 pounds per square inch psi when hot after vehicle has been driven 10 miles or at speeds of more than 60 miles per hour Do not bleed or reduce pressures whe...

Page 72: ...e tires be rotated every 6 000 miles or sooner if irregular wear develops as indicated in either diagram Upon rotation tire pressures must be adjusted in accordance with the recommendations on the tir...

Page 73: ...eplacing only one tire it should be paired with the tire having the least wear to equalize braking traction When replacing original tires with an optional recommended size of different diameter the sp...

Page 74: ...plit ring in the cell filler well Do not overfill Energizer and never add any substance to the fluid except colorless odorless drinking or distilled water 2 Keep your Energizer Energizer cable termina...

Page 75: ...hield from outside the car It also appears on the Vehicle Certificates of Title and Registration Recommendations for Filters ITEM USAGE RECOMMENDATION Engine Oil Filter All V 8 AC Type PF 30 Engine Ai...

Page 76: ...erial l 1easure Measure 21 0 17 5 21 0 17 5 22 5 18 75 21 0 12 5 21 5 18 0 23 5 19 5 4 25 5 4 3 5 5 4 4 4 CAPACITIES Cont d ENGINE CRANKCASE Drain and Refill Refill and Filter Change FUEL TANK Except...

Page 77: ...NO 168 161 161 161 557 194 168 194 1895 194 1816 564 1816 1893 INTERNAL LAMPS USAGE Glove Box Lamp Hadia Dial Rad io Tapa Deck Exterior Lamp Monitor Washer Fluid Indicator D ome Lamp CeHi ng Reading L...

Page 78: ...or AGC 20 SFE 20 or AGC 20 SFE 20 or AGC 20 SFE 4 AGC 25 SFE 20 or AGC 20 SFE 20 or AGC 20 40 AMP Circuit Breaker Night Watch Clock Cigar Lighter Dome Lamp Courtesy Lamps Trunk lamp Glove Box lamp USA...

Page 79: ...l assistance the matter should be called to the attention of the Zone s Service Department and the following information provided Your name address telephone number Vehicle identification number Deale...

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Page 82: ...ervoir Radiator Capacities Carbon Monoxide Caution Carburetor Changing Wheels and Tires Charging System Indicator Light Chassis Maintenance Child Restraints Chrome Protection Cigar Lighter Circuit Bre...

Page 83: ...g Turn Signal Flooded Engine Starting Floor Controls Fluid Capacities Fluid Levels Recommendations Battery Master Cylinder Transmission Windshield Washer Fogging With Air Conditioner Folding Seat Back...

Page 84: ...ding Light Oil Pressure Indicator Seat Belt Warning Side Marker Switch Turn Signal Indicator Locks Door Glove Box Ignition Power Door Steering Column Trunk Trunk Remote Control Low Lead Fuels Lubricat...

Page 85: ...ctions Station Wagon Spark Plugs and Points Speaker Rear Specifications Air Cleaner Body Capacities Dimensions Filters Fuses General Light Bulbs Lubricants PCV Valve Points and Spark Plugs Speed Contr...

Page 86: ...ote Control Maintenance Turn Signals and Lane Change Feature Underbody Maintenance Undercoating Upholstery and Carpet Care Vehicle Identification Number Ventilation System Visors Sun Volatile Cleaning...

Page 87: ...OPERATING RECORD DATE MILEAGE GASOLINE OIL REPAIRS DATE MILEAGE GASOLINE OIL REPAIRS www PlandeGraissage org...

Page 88: ...s The chart under Engine Oil Recommendations will serve as a guide for selecting proper 0 il viscosity ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK Located on left side of engine block Check oil level as the last operation in...

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