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Section 4

Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve also
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Recreational Vehicle Towing

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Loading Your Vehicle

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Содержание 2001 intrigue

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Страница 2: ...ange Emergency towing Courtesy Transportation Every 2001 Intrigue under warranty is backed with the following services Trip Routing 1 800 442 OLDS For vehicles purchased in Canada call 1 800 268 6800...

Страница 3: ...2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner s Manual Litho in U S A Part Number 10421957 A First Edition Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i...

Страница 4: ...ld Wipers Cruise Control Exterior and Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net If Equipped Accessory Power Outlets OnStar System If Equipped Power Sunroof Option Instrument Panel Wa...

Страница 5: ...oading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio Cassette Player CD Player Radio Theft Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls If Equipped Hazard Warni...

Страница 6: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System Engine Air Cleaner Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Winds...

Страница 7: ...it to quickly find something you want to read Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information See Warranty M...

Страница 8: ...General Motors of Canada Limited for Oldsmobile Division whenever it appears in this manual Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it when you re on the road If y...

Страница 9: ...d a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning CAUTION These mean there is something that c...

Страница 10: ...thing that can damage your vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage When you read ot...

Страница 11: ...ave to do with your lamps MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS HAZARD WARNING FLASHER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS FOG LAMPS These symbols are on some of your controls WINDSHIELD WIPER WINDSHIEL...

Страница 12: ...e Station Guide Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Fuel Use unleaded gas only See Section 6 for octane ratings Cooling System See Section 5 Hood Release See Secti...

Страница 13: ...People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers 1 12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 12 Driver Position 1 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1 20 Right Front Passenger Position 1 21 Supplemental Re...

Страница 14: ...eat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you don t want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the...

Страница 15: ...switch up or down Heated Front Seat If Equipped The driver s and passenger s heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel near the comfort controls The driver s switch is on the left and...

Страница 16: ...utboard side of each seat cushion Lift the lever to release the seatback then move the seatback to where you want it Release the lever to lock the seatback in place Pull up on the lever without pushin...

Страница 17: ...eck or other injuries The lap belt can t do its job either In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal i...

Страница 18: ...This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System SRS or air bag sy...

Страница 19: ...kle up See 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 have a...

Страница 20: ...1 8 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it s just a seat on wheels Put someone on it...

Страница 21: ...1 9 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...

Страница 22: ...nt panel or the safety belts With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That s why safety belts...

Страница 23: ...ey work 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 in a vehicle that has air bags you still have to buckle up...

Страница 24: ...r vehicle has We ll start with the driver position Driver Position This part describes the driver s restraint system Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here s how to wear it properly...

Страница 25: ...er 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 to the strong pelvic bones And you d be less likely to slide under the l...

Страница 26: ...t adjuster to the desired position You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide After you move the adjuster to where you want it try to move it down without squeezing the...

Страница 27: ...is too loose It won t give nearly as much protection this way 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 inju...

Страница 28: ...ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cau...

Страница 29: ...be seriously injured if you wear the 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...

Страница 30: ...sted across the body CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it...

Страница 31: ...n it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously inju...

Страница 32: ...right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position earlier in this section The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt except for two things If...

Страница 33: ...ring your safety belt even if you have air bags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Air bags are supplemental...

Страница 34: ...or killed Air bags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults but not for young CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor...

Страница 35: ...23 How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags The driver s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel The right front passenger s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s sid...

Страница 36: ...it 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...

Страница 37: ...quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated Some components of the air bag module the steering wheel hub for the driver s air bag or the instrument panel fo...

Страница 38: ...sensing and diagnostic module which records information about the air bag system The module records information about the readiness of the system when the system commands air bag inflation and driver...

Страница 39: ...ill inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates Avoid yellow connectors They are probably part of the air bag system Be sure to follow proper ser...

Страница 40: ...d The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 2 Push the latch plate in...

Страница 41: ...f the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part 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 to the strong pelvic bones And yo...

Страница 42: ...mfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults When installed on a shoulder belt the comfort guide better positions the bel...

Страница 43: ...the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip 2 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and in...

Страница 44: ...lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 4 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions earlier in this section Make...

Страница 45: ...then slide the guide onto the clip Turn the guide and clip inward and place them in between the seatback and the interior body leaving only the loop of elastic cord exposed Center Passenger Position...

Страница 46: ...one in a vehicle needs protection This includes infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need for everyone to use safety restraints...

Страница 47: ...uch until a crash During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued For example in a crash at only 25 mph 40 km h a 12 lb 5 5 kg baby will su...

Страница 48: ...are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight height and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatibl...

Страница 49: ...nfants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A yo...

Страница 50: ...restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surfac...

Страница 51: ...urfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positione...

Страница 52: ...aps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type...

Страница 53: ...ear facing child restraint in a rear seat You may secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat but before you do always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It s...

Страница 54: ...rear seating positions You ll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel Inorder to get to a bracket you ll haveto open the trimcover Anchor the top strap to one of these anchor points Be sure...

Страница 55: ...straint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety...

Страница 56: ...a child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor You can tell if your vehicle has this feature by pulling the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor Then let the belt go back a...

Страница 57: ...ay find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt D If your vehicle doesn t have the child restraint locking feature on the shoulder belt retractor tighte...

Страница 58: ...child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one 1 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate an...

Страница 59: ...down on the child restraint If you re using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 6 Push and pull the c...

Страница 60: ...e you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat You ll be using the lap shoulder belt See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one Be sure to follo...

Страница 61: ...if needed If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child s face or neck put it behind the child restraint 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckl...

Страница 62: ...n If you can t pull the belt out because it has locked it means the retractor has the child restraint locking feature If the belt doesn t lock and you can pull the belt out of the retractor again it m...

Страница 63: ...r belt retractor tighten the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tigh...

Страница 64: ...belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs...

Страница 65: ...is very close to the child s face or 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 in a crash the child s upper bod...

Страница 66: ...in this way in a crash the 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...

Страница 67: ...might 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...

Страница 68: ...Break In 2 20 Ignition Positions 2 21 Starting Your Engine 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater Option 2 24 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2 28 Parking Brake 2 29 Shifting Into PARK P 2 31 Shifting Out of PARK P...

Страница 69: ...cle with the windows closed is dangerous A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child alone in a vehicle especially...

Страница 70: ...iver s window will open a small amount If the switch is moved all the way back the window will go all the way down To stop the window while it is lowering press the switch To raise the window press an...

Страница 71: ...le with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons A child or others could be badly injured or even killed They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move Don...

Страница 72: ...Oldsmobile dealer has a code for your key and can assist you if you need a new key In an emergency contact Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance in the Index for more information NOTI...

Страница 73: ...out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it D Outsiders can easily enter through an unl...

Страница 74: ...er the power door lock switch inside the vehicle or by pressing LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter if equipped After pressing the power door lock switch once three chimes will be heard The t...

Страница 75: ...holding the door unlock switch cycle the transaxle out of and back into PARK P Count the number of chimes you hear The number of chimes tells you which mode your vehicle is set for If you do not wish...

Страница 76: ...factory To determine the mode to which your vehicle is programmed or to program your vehicle to a different mode do the following 1 Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to ON 2 Press and hold...

Страница 77: ...in use If you want to open the rear door when the security lock is on unlock the door from the inside and then open the door from the outside Lockout Prevention Lockout Prevention is a standard featu...

Страница 78: ...ogramming mode by following the instructions above or program the next feature available on your vehicle Remote Keyless Entry System If Equipped If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unloc...

Страница 79: ...les or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again D Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See the instructions...

Страница 80: ...No Verification Mode 2 Horn Chirp only Mode 3 Headlamp and Parking Lamp Flash only Mode 4 Horn Chirp and Headlamp and Parking Lamp Flash RAV Lock Mode Programming When your vehicle was shipped from th...

Страница 81: ...he remote keyless entry transmitter UNLOCK button This button press will initialize the customization mode Upon initiation of this mode the chime will sound Count the number of chimes you hear The num...

Страница 82: ...le If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the re...

Страница 83: ...Lid CAUTION It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle You can t see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and even death If you...

Страница 84: ...r vehicle Your vehicle must be in PARK P Trunk Release Handle If Equipped NOTICE The trunk release handle was not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor point when securing item...

Страница 85: ...o it When you park your vehicle and open the driver s door you ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you Always do this Your ignition and transaxle will b...

Страница 86: ...ck system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers in the I...

Страница 87: ...so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of this works then your vehicle needs service ACC B This position l...

Страница 88: ...u do you could damage the transaxle Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn your ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the ke...

Страница 89: ...waiting about 15 seconds repeat the normal starting procedure NOTICE Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change th...

Страница 90: ...ly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord won t reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the c...

Страница 91: ...ine because your vehicle can t move easily CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Don t le...

Страница 92: ...transaxle Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transaxle see Stuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow in...

Страница 93: ...wrong with a transaxle system sensor If you drive very far that way your vehicle can be damaged If this happens have your vehicle serviced right away NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued Until then you...

Страница 94: ...an damage your engine FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the shift lever is put in FIRST...

Страница 95: ...down with your right foot and push the parking 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 park...

Страница 96: ...won t move even when you re on fairly level ground use the steps that follow If you re pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer in the Index 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the...

Страница 97: ...shift lever away from PARK P without first pushing the shift lever button If you can it means that the shift lever wasn t fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don...

Страница 98: ...down Release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever out of PARK P into the gear that you wish If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can t shift ou...

Страница 99: ...ing into your vehicle D Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO and D Have your vehicle fixed immediately Running Your Engine While You re Parked It s better not to park with the en...

Страница 100: ...lever to PARK P Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting Into PARK P in the Index If you are parking on a hill and if you re pulling a trailer also see Towing a Trailer...

Страница 101: ...a turn or lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the d...

Страница 102: ...pull the lever toward you To flash your high beams pull the lever toward you and release The lever will return to the low beam position Fog lamps if equipped will not be illuminated while the headlamp...

Страница 103: ...Be sure to clear the ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become damaged get new blades or blade in...

Страница 104: ...km h When you apply your brakes the cruise control shuts off CAUTION D Cruise control can be dangerous where you can t drive safely at a steady speed So don t use your cruise control on winding roads...

Страница 105: ...ght side of the instrument panel to turn it on A light on the button will indicate that the system is on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press the COAST SET button on your steering wheel and release...

Страница 106: ...u want and then release the button To increase your speed in very small amounts press the RES ACCEL button briefly and then release it Each time you do this your vehicle will go 1 mph 1 6 km h faster...

Страница 107: ...much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to cancel the cruise control D Step lightly on the brake pedal D press CLEAR on the steering wheel...

Страница 108: ...lpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lights are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes th...

Страница 109: ...lamps if equipped will also be lit if they were on when you switched to the parking lamp position As with any vehicle you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it Fog Lamps If Equi...

Страница 110: ...amps are on in the daylight Without turning the courtesy lamps on turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel all the way to the top The radio season trip odometer gearshift selection indicator on...

Страница 111: ...vation is a standard feature intended to provide enhanced security and convenience by allowing the driver to activate the vehicle interior illumination without unlocking or opening any vehicle door Th...

Страница 112: ...l be cancelled though the interior lamps will remain on because a door is open Exit Illumination To see better when exiting your vehicle at night your vehicle is equipped with an exit illumination fea...

Страница 113: ...f the lamps after only three minutes Mirrors Adjust all mirrors so you can see clearly when you are sitting in a comfortable position Inside Day Night Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lamps behind...

Страница 114: ...ned on or off by pressing the IO button for three seconds or more When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the...

Страница 115: ...n on the services OnStar provides Compass Calibration Press the on off button for eight seconds to activate the compass calibration mode The letter C will be displayed in the compass window of the mir...

Страница 116: ...on in the Index Press the on off button to display the zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass window of the mirror Once you find your zone number in the window releas...

Страница 117: ...o you can see more from the driver s seat CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a...

Страница 118: ...e it on the back wall of the trunk Put small loads like grocery bags behind the net It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops The net isn t for larger heavie...

Страница 119: ...glare you can swing down the visors You can also swing them from front to side The visors have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the van...

Страница 120: ...rR System If Equipped OnStar is a vehicle communications system that offers a variety of services and provides a hands free communication link between you and the OnStar Center A service subscription...

Страница 121: ...f the OnStar system using either the volume control knob on the radio or by using the audio steering wheel controls if equipped Telltale Light This light will indicate the status of the system A solid...

Страница 122: ...eck of the engine on board computer An advisor can then recommend what action needs to be taken D OnStar MED NET Med Net can store your personal medical history and provide it to emergency personnel i...

Страница 123: ...when the vehicle is within the operating range of a cellular provider D subject to limitations caused by atmospheric conditions such as severe weather or topographical conditions such as mountainous t...

Страница 124: ...ent position only push and hold the front of the switch You will need to open the sunshade by hand To close the sunroof from the vent position push and hold the rear of the switch To open the sunroof...

Страница 125: ...2 58 The Instrument Panel Your Information System...

Страница 126: ...ets C Turn Signal Multifunction Lever D Instrument Panel Cluster E Windshield Wipers Washer Fluid Lever F Cruise Control CRUISE Button G Hazard Button H Instrument Panel Fuse Block I Instrument Panel...

Страница 127: ...2 60 Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canadian similar Your instrument panel cluster includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages...

Страница 128: ...placed Take your vehicle to the dealer to have this done The dealer will have the new cluster odometer set to the mileage of the old odometer cluster if at all possible But if it can t then it s set a...

Страница 129: ...et it to zero press and hold the TRIP RESET button on the left side of the instrument panel for two to three seconds Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in thousands of revolutions per...

Страница 130: ...n indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the...

Страница 131: ...f the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your air bag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away CAUTION If the air b...

Страница 132: ...ou must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is d...

Страница 133: ...em A warning chime will sound if your parking brake is set and the gear shift is not in PARK P or NEUTRAL N Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light United States Canada With the anti lock brake system th...

Страница 134: ...button located on the console the warning light will come on and stay on To turn the system back on press the button again The warning light should go off See Traction Control System in the Index for...

Страница 135: ...ctive LOW TRAC Light Your LOW TRAC Low Traction Active light may come on for one of the following reasons D The Precision Control System PCS if equipped is active and is adjusting brake pressure to he...

Страница 136: ...e warning light It means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the...

Страница 137: ...rious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction NOTICE If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after a w...

Страница 138: ...see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and...

Страница 139: ...ualified service center check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and M...

Страница 140: ...s on but the engine is not running This is normal The light comes on as a test to show you it s working but the light should go out when you turn the ignition to ON If it doesn t come on with the igni...

Страница 141: ...s turned to ON the LOW OIL light will briefly come on If the light does not flash have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light stays on stop the vehicle on a level s...

Страница 142: ...ex To reset the GM Oil Life System t see How to Reset the Change Oil Light in the Index Security Light This light will come on when you turn the key to START and will stay on until the engine starts I...

Страница 143: ...e bulb may need to be replaced See your dealer to have it fixed right away If this light appears while you re driving your vehicle is low on washer fluid Be sure to refill the tank as soon as possible...

Страница 144: ...less than half the fuel tank s capacity to fill it D The gage pointer may move while cornering braking or speeding up D The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition is turned off Low Fuel Light...

Страница 145: ...Temperature Control If Equipped 3 9 Rear Window Defogger 3 10 Ventilation System 3 11 Audio Systems 3 11 Setting the Clock 3 11 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control 3 15 A...

Страница 146: ...equipped may need to be replaced See Maintenance Schedule and Passenger Compartment Air Filter in the Index Temperature Knob The right knob changes the temperature of the air coming through the system...

Страница 147: ...g you can control the temperature Air Conditioning Compressor Button Press the A C button in to operate the air conditioning compressor The indicator light on the button will flash briefly and stay on...

Страница 148: ...sending slightly warmed air to your lower body You may notice the temperature difference more at some times than others Heating On cold days use FLOOR and the outside air button pushed in with the te...

Страница 149: ...ER knob clockwise toward red to raise the temperature Turn it counterclockwise toward blue to lower the temperature The display will show your selection for a few seconds then it will show the outside...

Страница 150: ...n to the desired comfort point the fan speed will decrease and the temperature door will move to a warmer position to maintain the desired comfort level As the cabin cools down or the sun load decreas...

Страница 151: ...n automatic air delivery and fan speed control The system will attempt to control the temperature without the help of the compressor Mode Button The MODE button is used to control the direction of air...

Страница 152: ...r has to run which should help fuel economy For quick cool down on very hot days use UPPER and RECIRC If this setting is used for long periods of time the air in your vehicle may become too dry For no...

Страница 153: ...dow defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window Press the button to turn the defogger on It will turn itself off after about 15 minutes automatic control or 10 minutes manual contr...

Страница 154: ...Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of...

Страница 155: ...ut of the advanced engineering that went into it Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears The letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM Then press and hold MN unti...

Страница 156: ...e button again to stop scanning The sound will mute while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display If you press SCAN for more than two seconds the radio will change to P SCAN mode P SCAN will appe...

Страница 157: ...rol will return to the BASS and TREB knobs Also if you use the BASS and TREB knobs control will return to them and MANUAL will appear Adjusting the Speakers BAL Press this knob lightly so it extends T...

Страница 158: ...If your radio displays an error number write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem REV 1 Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly Press it again to return to playing s...

Страница 159: ...remove the tape The radio will play EJECT may be activated with either the ignition or radio off Cassettes may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CLN If this mes...

Страница 160: ...stay there The sound will mute while seeking SCAN Press this button and release it to listen to stations for a few seconds The radio will go to a station stop for a few seconds then go on to the next...

Страница 161: ...Push the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it TONE This feature allows you to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for jazz vocal pop rock and classical...

Страница 162: ...is inserted HI BIAS appears on the display If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off first press EJECT or RCL If E and a number appear on the radio display and the tape won t play because...

Страница 163: ...least three seconds of silence between each selection for SEEK to work SCAN Press this button to listen to each selection for a few seconds The tape will go to the next selection stop for a few secon...

Страница 164: ...vated each time you play a CD The tone setting function is not available on the Bose radio As each new track starts to play the track number will appear in the display If E error and a number appear o...

Страница 165: ...ck is playing Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has been playing To change what is normally shown on the display track or elapsed time press the button until you see the display yo...

Страница 166: ...all nine steps before starting the procedure If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4 1 Wr...

Страница 167: ...or forget your code contact your dealer Disabling the Theft Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows pause no more than 15 seconds between steps 1 Turn the ignition to ACC or ON 2 Turn the...

Страница 168: ...election Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range however can cause stations to interfere with each other AM can pick...

Страница 169: ...mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they aren t they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player Yo...

Страница 170: ...hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator The radio will display to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sur...

Страница 171: ...blade or anything else that is sharp This may damage the rear defogger grid and affect your radio s ability to pick up stations clearly The repairs wouldn t be covered by your warranty Because this a...

Страница 172: ...riving 4 6 Control of a Vehicle 4 6 Braking 4 9 Traction Control System Option 4 12 Steering 4 14 Off Road Recovery 4 14 Passing 4 16 Loss of Control 4 17 Driving at Night 4 19 Driving in Rain and on...

Страница 173: ...ventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance It s the best defensive driving maneuver in both city and rural driving You never know when the vehicle in front of you is goi...

Страница 174: ...alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive Bu...

Страница 175: ...e other countries it s even lower The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course as we...

Страница 176: ...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 perso...

Страница 177: ...Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That s reaction time Average reaction time is about 3 4 of a second But that s only an average It might be less with one driver and as long as two or thr...

Страница 178: ...o 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 will be...

Страница 179: ...e wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver cou...

Страница 180: ...ame time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Traction Control System Option Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin This is es...

Страница 181: ...ng Light in the Index When this warning light is on the system will not limit wheel spin Adjust your driving accordingly The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehi...

Страница 182: ...e vehicle as desired You may hear or feel the system working but this is normal You should adjust your driving accordingly See Low Traction Active LOW TRAC Light in the Index United States Canada When...

Страница 183: ...ver tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice you ll understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked an...

Страница 184: ...times you can t there isn t room That s the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking in Emer...

Страница 185: ...another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or...

Страница 186: ...rs are 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 to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the b...

Страница 187: ...olling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to...

Страница 188: ...or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to r...

Страница 189: ...They may cut down on glare from headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for y...

Страница 190: ...suddenly 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...

Страница 191: ...in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes wor...

Страница 192: ...ter that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you can t avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION Flowing or rushing...

Страница 193: ...city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip D Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You ll save time and energy...

Страница 194: ...ou have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close t...

Страница 195: ...ar comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it s ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting...

Страница 196: ...the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips D Make sure your vehicle is well ven...

Страница 197: ...or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they wouldn t work well You would then have poor braking or even none going d...

Страница 198: ...a small 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 dri...

Страница 199: ...out freezing 32_F 0_C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with...

Страница 200: ...e the sun can t reach around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of...

Страница 201: ...see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time...

Страница 202: ...wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle in the Index NOTICE Towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Loading Your Veh...

Страница 203: ...he GVWR for your vehicle or the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for either the front or rear axle If you do have a heavy load spread it out Don t carry more than 167 lbs 75 kg in your trunk CAUTION Do n...

Страница 204: ...arry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can D Don t leave a seat folded down unless you need to Towing a Trailer CAUTION If you don t use the correct equipment and drive properly you...

Страница 205: ...speeds and under greater loads generating extra heat What s more the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance increasing the pulling requirements If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here...

Страница 206: ...ailering information or advice or you can write us at Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33171 Detroit MI 48232 5171 In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communicati...

Страница 207: ...trunk lid or see Loading Your Vehicle in the Index Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle including the weight of the trailer tongue Hitches It s important to have the correct...

Страница 208: ...well or at all Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel...

Страница 209: ...ack up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns NOTICE Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be dama...

Страница 210: ...5 mph 70 km h to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating If you have overdrive you may have to drive in THIRD 3 instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE D Parking on Hills CAUTION You really...

Страница 211: ...ulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid don t overfill engine oil drive belts cooling sys...

Страница 212: ...that can occur on the road 5 2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5 3 Other Warning Devices 5 3 Jump Starting 5 9 Towing Your Vehicle 5 9 Engine Overheating 5 12 Cooling System 5 18 If a Tire Goes Flat 5 19 Chan...

Страница 213: ...panel to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off The hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers press...

Страница 214: ...to burn you If you don t follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you NOTICE Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn t be covered by your...

Страница 215: ...possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure Put your automatic transaxle in PARK P or your manual transaxle in NEUTRAL 3 Tur...

Страница 216: ...the cap toward you CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the...

Страница 217: ...he cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive and negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part Don t connect positive to negative or you ll get a short t...

Страница 218: ...inal if the vehicle has one 9 Now connect the black negative cable to the good battery s negative terminal Don t let the other end touch anything until the next step The other end of the negative cabl...

Страница 219: ...ere but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less 11 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while 12 Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery If...

Страница 220: ...erature Gage in the Index You also have a low coolant light on your instrument panel cluster See Low Coolant Light in the Index Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode This emergency operating mod...

Страница 221: ...it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liqui...

Страница 222: ...ditioner is on turn it off 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary 3 If you re in a traffic jam shift to NEUTRAL N otherwise shift to the highest ge...

Страница 223: ...tric Engine Cooling Fans CAUTION An electric engine cooling 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 underhood...

Страница 224: ...from running your engine without coolant isn t covered by your warranty See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode in the Index NOTICE When adding coolant it is important that you use only DEX C...

Страница 225: ...is cool before you do it See Engine Coolant in the Index for more information CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and...

Страница 226: ...COOLR coolant NOTICE In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts So use the recommended coolant CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot en...

Страница 227: ...5 16 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark...

Страница 228: ...hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fans By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant sur...

Страница 229: ...elerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a s...

Страница 230: ...y could be badly injured Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put the shift lever in PARK P 3 Turn off the engine To be even...

Страница 231: ...ipment you ll need is in the trunk Turn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it Then lift and remove the cover Remove the spare tire See Compact Spare Tire in the Index...

Страница 232: ...5 21 Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it Then remove the jack and wrench The tools you ll be using include the jack A extension and protector guide B and wheel wrench C...

Страница 233: ...cked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack imp...

Страница 234: ...about 8 inches 20 cm from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the two bolts as shown Put the compact spare tire near you For jacking at the vehicle s rear location put the jack lif...

Страница 235: ...5 24 3 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle 4 Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire...

Страница 236: ...ces where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if you need to to get all the rust or dirt...

Страница 237: ...correct wheel nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 lb ft 140 N...

Страница 238: ...unk Use the following procedure to secure the flat tire in the trunk When storing a full size tire you must use the extension to help avoid wheel surface damage Use the extension and protector guide l...

Страница 239: ...Store all these in the proper place The compact spare is for temporary use only Replace the compact spare tire with a full size tire as soon as you can See Compact Spare Tire in the Index See the sto...

Страница 240: ...ou want Of course it s best to replace your spare with a full size tire as soon as you can Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again NOTICE When the compact spare is i...

Страница 241: ...wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth you can destroy your transaxle For information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains in the Index Rocking Your Vehicle T...

Страница 242: ...Passenger Compartment Air Filter 6 19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6 22 Engine Coolant 6 26 Cooling System Pressure Cap 6 26 Power Steering Fluid 6 27 Windshield Washer Fluid 6 29 Brakes 6 32 Battery 6...

Страница 243: ...ou want to do some of your own service work you ll want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manua...

Страница 244: ...e outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehi...

Страница 245: ...d Oldsmobile dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure In the event it is determined that the cause of the condition is the type of fuels used repairs may not be covered by your warranty...

Страница 246: ...other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn t be covered by your warranty To check on fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a m...

Страница 247: ...o soon it will spring back to the right CAUTION If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it you could be badly burned Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the fuel filler cap to...

Страница 248: ...agnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp in the Index NOTICE If you...

Страница 249: ...the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete D Don t smoke while pumping gasoline Checking Thin...

Страница 250: ...ease To open the hood first pull the handle inside the vehicle It is located below the instrument panel on the driver s side Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood latch Li...

Страница 251: ...ield Washer Fluid Reservoir B Accessory Wiring Junction Fuse Block C Battery D Remote Positive Terminal E Engine Coolant Surge Tank F Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G Engine Oil Fill Cap H Engine Oil...

Страница 252: ...to check your engine oil 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 The engine oil dipstick handle is the yellow loop loc...

Страница 253: ...oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the FULL mark that shows the proper operating range your engine could be damaged The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front o...

Страница 254: ...te API Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol If you change your own oil be sure you use oil that has the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container If you have your oil...

Страница 255: ...recommended oils with the starburst symbol are all you will need for good performance and engine protection When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your...

Страница 256: ...tain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wa...

Страница 257: ...for more information on location To check or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Using a screwdriver loosen the bolt on the air duct clamp from the throttle body 2 Remove the air...

Страница 258: ...ir filter element from the air box 6 To install the new engine air cleaner filter reverse the steps Be sure the tabs on the cover are inserted into the air box slots Refer to the Maintenance Schedule...

Страница 259: ...ing engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner filter in place when you re driving Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment...

Страница 260: ...Then reverse the steps to install the new air filter Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Cha...

Страница 261: ...mperatures are above 90_F 32_C D At high speed for quite a while D In heavy traffic especially in hot weather D While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating...

Страница 262: ...the Index for more information on location 1 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again 3 Check...

Страница 263: ...abel is made especially for your automatic transaxle Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONR III is not covered by your new vehicle warranty 3 After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described...

Страница 264: ...s whichever occurs first Damage caused by the use of coolant other than DEX COOLR is not covered by your new vehicle warranty What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half D...

Страница 265: ...have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system NOTICE If you use the proper coolant you don t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to impro...

Страница 266: ...lant level should be at the FULL COLD mark If the low coolant warning light comes on and stays on it means you re low on engine coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOLR...

Страница 267: ...Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid reservoir is toward the middle of the engine compartment on the passenger s side See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on loca...

Страница 268: ...hat kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Index Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals Windshield Washer Flu...

Страница 269: ...low the manufacturer s instructions for adding water D Don t mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the wa...

Страница 270: ...eak means that sooner or later your brakes won 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 l...

Страница 271: ...es may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid NOTICE D Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a f...

Страница 272: ...ditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to he...

Страница 273: ...le comes with a maintenance free ACDelcoR battery When it s time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco battery See Eng...

Страница 274: ...and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps Follow these steps to replace the headlamps 1 Op...

Страница 275: ...6 34 3 Slide the lamp assembly toward you 4 Remove the rubber access cover from behind the bulb you are replacing 5 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp...

Страница 276: ...8 Close the hood Then check the lamps Headlamp Aiming Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators The aim has been pre set at the factory and should need no...

Страница 277: ...structions before beginning Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts To check the aim the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows D The vehicle must have all fo...

Страница 278: ...ce the horizontal aim is adjusted then adjust the vertical aim A Horizontal Aim Adjustment Screw shown in previous photo B Vertical Aim Adjustment Screw C Horizontal Block Index Plate D Vertical Aimin...

Страница 279: ...new bulb into the socket 6 Put the bulb socket back into the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it is secure 7 Reinstall the rubber access cover Fog Lamps 1 Remove the deflector located be...

Страница 280: ...trunk 2 Reach through the access opening in the trunk 3 Remove the old bulb from the socket by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise 4 Place the new bulb into the socket 5 Turn the bulb one qu...

Страница 281: ...wing nuts 4 Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of the vehicle C 5 Squeeze the tab on the bulb socket and turn the socket counterclockwise 6 Pull out the bulb socket 7 Pull the old bulb out...

Страница 282: ...ts 3 Press the clip on one side of the bulb assembly and pull out the assembly from the front with your other hand 4 Remove the old bulb from the socket 5 Place the new bulb into the socket 6 Reverse...

Страница 283: ...placement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways For the proper type and length see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts in the Index Here s how to remove the wiper blades 1...

Страница 284: ...have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index D Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all...

Страница 285: ...e overloading D Bad wear D Bad handling D Bad fuel economy NOTICE Continued NOTICE Continued If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get the following D Unusual wear D Bad handling D Rou...

Страница 286: ...s use the correct rotation pattern shown here Don t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the...

Страница 287: ...ocation of the damage Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need look at the Tire Loading Information label The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Perfor...

Страница 288: ...ere applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by th...

Страница 289: ...to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A...

Страница 290: ...lace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the sam...

Страница 291: ...n It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Tire Chains NOTICE Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must Use only...

Страница 292: ...uer Thinner D Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more than others and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any of these unless this manual says you can In many uses these wil...

Страница 293: ...oughly 5 As soon as you ve cleaned the section use a sponge to remove the suds 6 Wipe cleaned area with a clean damp towel or cloth 7 Wipe with a clean cloth and let dry Special Fabric Cleaning Proble...

Страница 294: ...oe polish on leather D Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately If dirt is allowed to work into the finish it can harm the leather Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild...

Страница 295: ...r blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner Bon AmiR Powder non scratching glass cleaning p...

Страница 296: ...ey could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your vehicle Cleaning Ext...

Страница 297: ...n water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle Don t use strong soaps chemicals ab...

Страница 298: ...underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least...

Страница 299: ...plastic rubber and vinyl 1052925 16 oz 0 473 L Multi Purpose Interior Cleaner Cleans carpets seats interior trim door panels and floor mats 1052929 16 oz 0 473 L Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with...

Страница 300: ...the certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code This code will help you identify your engine specifications and replacement parts Ser...

Страница 301: ...away Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload...

Страница 302: ...block on the passenger s side of the instrument panel Pull off the passenger s side cover to expose the fuses Fuse Description NOT USED Not Used CRANK SIGNAL BCM CLUSTER CRANK Instrument Panel Cluste...

Страница 303: ...rnering Lamps Fuse Description AIR BAG Air Bag System CLUSTER Instrument Panel Cluster NOT USED Not Used PCM BCM U H RELAY Powertrain Control Module Body Control Module Underhood Ignition Relay RADIO...

Страница 304: ...G WHL ILLUM Steering Wheel Radio Switch Illumination FRT PARK LPS Front Parking Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Fuse Description TAIL LAMPS LIC LAMPS Taillamps License Lamps Rear Sidemarker Lamps Rear Sidemark...

Страница 305: ...block B on the passenger s side of the engine compartment See Engine Compartment Overview in the Index for more information on location To see the fuses remove the cover by following these steps 1 Re...

Страница 306: ...Maxi Fuses Description 5 HVAC Controls Compass Mirror Cruise Control PRNDL Lamp Powertrain Control Module PCM 6 Cooling Fans 7 Body Control Module Cigar Lighter Accessory Power Outlet Audio Systems K...

Страница 307: ...l Injectors Electronic Ignition 26 Transmission Solenoid 27 Horn 28 Fuel Injector Electronic Ignition 29 Oxygen Sensor 30 PCM Devices Engine Emissions Sensors Mini Fuses Description 31 Fog Lamps 32 He...

Страница 308: ...n Automatic Transaxle After Complete Overhaul 10 0 quarts 9 5 L Pan Removal and Replacement 7 4 quarts 7 0 L When draining replacing the converter more fluid may be needed Cooling System Including Res...

Страница 309: ...nt Air Filter 10406026 Battery 19101812 Engine Oil Filter 25177917 PCV Valve CV892C Cooling System Pressure Cap 22652695 Spark Plugs Type PTR5C 13 12556183 Gap 0 050 inches 127 cm Windshield Wiper Bla...

Страница 310: ...services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance 7 2 Introduction 7 4 Part A Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 15 Part B Owner Checks and Services...

Страница 311: ...t Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect...

Страница 312: ...o the work If you want to get the service information see Service and Owner Publications in the Index Part B Owner Checks and Services tells you what should be checked and when It also explains what y...

Страница 313: ...s on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your dealer This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them If you go to your dealer for your se...

Страница 314: ...wing Footnotes The U S Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or...

Страница 315: ...der severe conditions the indicator may come on before 3 000 miles 5 000 km Never drive your vehicle more than 10 000 miles 16 000 km or 12 months without an oil and filter change The system won t det...

Страница 316: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 7...

Страница 317: ...Scheduled Maintenance 7 8...

Страница 318: ...ce See footnote j Replace passenger compartment air filter If you drive regularly under dusty conditions the filter may require replacement more often j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation i...

Страница 319: ...pection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 45 000 Miles 75 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions...

Страница 320: ...In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions change the fluid...

Страница 321: ...00 km j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information See footnote 75 000 Miles 125 000 km j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if yo...

Страница 322: ...ns the filter may require replacement more often j Replace engine air cleaner filter An Emission Control Service j Rotate tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation in the Index for proper rotation patter...

Страница 323: ...d in taxi police or delivery service j If you haven t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and therefore haven t changed your automatic transaxle fluid change both the f...

Страница 324: ...and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil in the Index for further details Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOLR coolant mixture if necessary See Engine...

Страница 325: ...cation Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather more frequent application...

Страница 326: ...n any other position your vehicle needs service Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check CAUTION When you are doing this check the vehicle could move suddenly If it does you or others could...

Страница 327: ...regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake D To check the parking...

Страница 328: ...and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage tears or leakage Replace seals if necessary Exhaust System Inspection Inspect...

Страница 329: ...and cruise control cables Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rot...

Страница 330: ...ake Fluid GM Part No 12377967 or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid USAGE FLUID LUBRICANT Windshield Washer Solvent GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent Power Steering System GM Pow...

Страница 331: ...vided 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 retain all maintenance...

Страница 332: ...7 23 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 333: ...7 24 Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED...

Страница 334: ...8 4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 8 4 Customer Assistance Offices 8 5 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 8 6 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benef...

Страница 335: ...ents Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE...

Страница 336: ...title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield D Dealership name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage When contacting Oldsmobile plea...

Страница 337: ...gram is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and...

Страница 338: ...stance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive...

Страница 339: ...tives who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year We will provide the following services during the Bumper to Bumper warranty period at no expense to you D Fuel delivery D Lock out service identi...

Страница 340: ...occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we re only a phone call away Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance 1 800 442 OLDS 6537 text telephone TTY use...

Страница 341: ...your daily schedule This includes a one way shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty rep...

Страница 342: ...ut availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the...

Страница 343: ...nnot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washin...

Страница 344: ...ope you ll notify us Please call us at 1 800 442 6537 or write Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33171 Detroit MI 48232 5171 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263...

Страница 345: ...service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle OWNER S INFORMATION Owner...

Страница 346: ...the above address for quotation 2001 120 00 2001 50 00 2001 20 00 2001 15 00 TOTAL MATERIAL Michigan Purchasers U S Order Processing 6 00 Canadian Postage GRAND TOTAL add 6 sales tax GM OLD ORD99 Pric...

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