The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner’s Manual

1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system. 2-1 Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 4- 1 Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 5- 1 Problems on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, suchas a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howto keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. 7-1 Maintenance Schedule This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Oldsmobilefor assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects”on page 8-8. 9- 1 Index Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We support voluntary technician certification.

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Litho in U.S.A. @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1997 Part No. 22656195B First Edition All Rights Reserved ii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.If you do this,it will help you learn aboutthe features and These mean thereis something that could hurt controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find you or other people. that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazardis. Then Index we tell you what to do to help avoid or reducethe A good place to lookfor what you needis the Indexin hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, you or back of the manual. It’san alphabetical list of what’s in others could be hurt. the manual, and the page number where you’llfind it. I 1 You will also find circlea with a slash throughit in Safety Warnings and Symbols this book. This safety You will find a numberof safety cautionsin this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box andthe word CAUTION to tell you “Don’t do this” or “Don’t about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore let this happen.” the warning.

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,- Vehicle Damage Warnings In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would Also in this book you will find these notices: not be covered by your warranty, andit could be costly. But the notice will tell you whatto do to help avoid I NOTICE: the damage. When you read other manuals, you mightsee CAUTION These mean thereis something that could and NOTICE warningsin different colors or in damage your vehicle. Merent words. You’ll also see warning labelson your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

iv Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbols you mayfind on your vehicle,

For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols Thes’e syfibols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and your lamps: your controls: warning and you may see: original battery: your passengers indicator lights: whenever your vehicle is WINDSHIELD CAUTION driven: WIPER POSSIBLE A FUSE INJURY COOLANT -F- TEMP - DOOR LOCK TURN PROTECT UNLOCK SIGNALS EYES BY e t BATTERY LIGHTER n SHIELDING CHARGING I-1 SYSTEM CAUSTIC WINDSHIELD BATTERY FASTEN HORN DEFROSTER )tr ACID COULD SEAT BRAKE CAUSE BELTS (a) BURNS

COOLANT SPEAKER WINDOW b DEFOGGER a ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e,FUEL SPARK OR ,\I/, B FLAME VENTILATING COULD FAN EXPLODE FOG LAMPS 3 ANTI-LOCK (@) 0 BRAKES BAllERY

V b% NOTES Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information aboutthe seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safetybelts properly. You can also learn about some things you shouldnot do with air bags and safety belts.

1-2 Seats and Seat Controls 1-26 Rear Seat Passengers 1-5 Safety Belts: They’refor Everyone 1-29 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children 1-9 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About and Small Adults Safety Belts -- and the Answers 1-3 1 Children 1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1-34 Child Restraints 1- 10 Driver Position 1-47 Larger Children 1- 17 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-50 Safety Belt Extender 1-18 Right Front Passenger Position 1-50 Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-18 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 1-50 Replacing Restraint System Parts 1-24 Center Passenger Position After a Crash

1-1 Seats and Seat Controls Pull up on the control bar under the frontof the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to whereyou want it. Then This section tellsyou about the seats-- how to adjust release the barand try to move the seat withyour body, them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and to make sure the seatis locked into place. head restraints. Power Seat (If Equipped) Manual Front Seat To adjust the power seat, read the following ,h CriUTION: instructions. Seat Control(A): Raise the You can lose controlof the vehicle if youtry to front of the seatby holding adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis the front of the switch up. moving. Thesudden movement couldstartle and Lower the frontof the seat confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you by holding the frontof the don’t wantto. Adjust the driver’s seat only when switch down. the vehicle is not moving.

1-2 Raise the rear of the seat by holdingthe rear of the Reclining Front Seatbacks switch up. Lowerthe rear of the seat by holdingthe rear of the switch down. Move the seat higher by holdingthe switch up. Lower the seat by holding the switch down. Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward. Move the seat back by holdingthe switch back. Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward. Tiltthe seatback backward by holding the switch back.

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer sideof the seat and movethe seatback to where you wantit. Release thelever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will goto an upright position.

1-3 I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t their do job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t dojob its because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you, In a crashyou could go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. The lap belt can’t do itsjob either, In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat your pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle For proper protection when the vehicleis in is moving. motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat andwear your safety belt properly.

Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso that the topof the restraint is closest to the top of your ears.This position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4 r On some models, the head restraintstilt forward and rearward also. CAUTION: Safety Belts: They’refor Everyone It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargoarea, This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly. It also tells you somethings you should notdo inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, with safety belts. people riding in theseareas are more likelyto be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is not (SRS), or bag system. air equipped with seatsand safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a and seat using a safety belt properly. I A CAUTION: Don’t let anyoneride where heor she can’t wear a safety belt properly.If you are in acrash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, yourinjuries can be much worse.You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.You can be seriously injured or killed. In the samecrash, you might not beif you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your passengers’ belts 1 are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety When you ride in or on anything, you go as asfast Belt Reminder Light” in it goes. 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 crash, you don’t know itif will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can sobe serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashesare in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’sjust a seat on wheels.

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Put someone onit. Get it up to speed. Thenstop the vehicle.The rider doesn’t stop.

1-7 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield.. .

1-8 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers @’ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chanceof being conscious during and after an accident,so you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you are belted. @ If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldI have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are or the safety belts! supplemental systems only;so they work with With safety belts, you slow down asthe vehicle does. safety belts-- not insteadof them. Every air bag You get more time to stop.You stop over more distance, system ever offeredfor sale has required the useof and your strongest bonestake the forces. That’s why safety belts. Even if you’rein a vehicle that has air safety belts make such good sense. bags, you still have to buckleup to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

1-9 If I’m a good driver, andI never drive far from First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your home, why shouldI wear safety belts? vehicle has. A: You may be an excellent driver, butif you’re in an We’ll start with the driver position. accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you and Driver Position your passengerscan be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your This part describes the driver’s restraint system. control, such as bad drivers. Lap-Shoulder Belt Most accidents occur within25 miles (40 km) of The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. Here’s howto wear home. Andthe greatest numberof serious injuries it properly. and deaths occur at speedsof less than 40 mph 1. Close and lock the door. (65 km/h). 2. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see “Seats” in the Index) Safety belts arefor everyone. so you can sit up straight. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for peopleof adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will ‘be riding in your vehicle, see the part ofthis manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. The lap partof the belt should beworn low and snugon Don’t let it get twisted. the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. If would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go Extender’’ at the end of this section. over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the Make surethe release button onthe buckle is body are best able to take belt restraining forces. positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash. safety belt quickly if youever had to. 1-11 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move Before you begin to drive, movethe shoulder belt the height adjuster to the desired position.You can move adjuster to the height that is rightfor you. the adjusterup just by pushing upon the bottomof the release handle. After you move the adjusterto where

1-12 @ What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously hurtif your shoulder beltis too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.

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Q: What’s wrong with this? A CAI-’ION:

You can be seriously injuredif your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this.In a crash, the belt would goup over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat the pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. Always buckle your beltinto the buckle nearest you.

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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

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You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. In a crash, your body would move toofar forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severelyinjure internal organs like your liveror spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. @ What’s wrong with this?

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 straightso it can work properly, or ask your retailer tofix it.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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-. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, theyare more likely to be seriously injured if theydon't wear safety belts.

To unlatch the belt, just push the button onthe buckle. The belt should go backout of the way. Before you close the door, be surethe belt is out of the way. If you slam the door'on it,you can damage boththe belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughoutthe pregnancy.

1-17 The best way to protectthe fetus is to protect the Your vehicle has “Next Generation” reduced-force mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more frontal air bags-- one air bagfor the driver and another likely thatthe fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For air bag for the right front passenger. pregnant women, asfor anyone, the key to making Reduced-force frontal air bagsare designed to help safety belts effective is wearing them properly. reduce the riskof injury from the forceof an inflating Right Front Passenger P-~itio~ air bag. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to do theirjob and comply with To learn how to wearthe right front passenger - s federal regulations safety belt properly,see “Driver Position” earlier in this section. Here are the most important thingsto know about the air 3ag system: The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt-- except for one thing. If - you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the way, CAUTIOIk you will engage thechild restraint locking feature.If A this happens,just let the belt go back all the way and start again. You can be severely injured or killedin acrash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt-- even if you If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a to use the correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things go fully into the buckle,see if you are usingthe buckle inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air for the center passenger position. bags are “supplemental restraints”to the safety belts. All air bags are designed to work with Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safety belts, but don’t replace them. Air bags are This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System designed to work only in moderate to severe (SRS) or air bag system. CAUTION: (Continued) - . .. , . __- . .. . .

i.. ~ z 3. .I . .;,,’,,>,, !I ,$-:\.;;:pi.>$‘,:, i . G i- CAUTION: (Continued) 6%, CAUTION: crashes wherethe front of your vehiclehits something. They aren’t designedto inflate at all Children who are upagainst, or very close to,an in rollover, rear, sideor low-speed frontal air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured crashes. Everyonein your vehicle should weara or killed. Thisis true even though your vehicle safety belt properly-- whether or not there’s an has reduced-forcefrontal air bags. Air bags plus air bag for thatperson. lap-shoulder belts offerthe best protectionfor adults, but not for young childrenand infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt systemnor its air bag system is designedfor them. Young children CAUTION: and infants need the protectionthat a child A restraint system can provide. Always secure Air bags inflate withgreat force, faster than the children properlyin your vehicle. To read how, blink of an eye. If you’re too closeto aninflating see thepart of this manual called “Children”and air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. This is true see the caution labels theon sunvisors and the even with reduced-force frontal air bags. Safety right front passenger’s safety belt. belts help keepyou in position beforeand during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with reduced-force air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible whilestill maintaining control of the vehicle.

1-19 There is an air bag readiness How the Air Bag System Works light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG.

The system checks the air bag electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if thereis an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.

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Where are the airbags? The driver’s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel.

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The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. -~

en shou*i.dan..air bag -aatecT How does an air bag,restrain? air bag is designed to inflatein a moderate to severe In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, frontal or near-fiontal crash. Theair bag will inflate only even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the fif the impact speed is above the system’s designed instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection hhreshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of /that doesn’t moveor deform, the threshold level is about the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upperbody, 4 ’. to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level can stopping the occupant more gradually. Butair bags w baq7however, with specific vehicle design,so that it can not help you in many types of collisions, including be somewhat above or belowthis range. If your vehicle rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarilybecau )trikes something that will move or deform, suchas a an occupant’s motion is not toward thoseair bags.> parked car, the threshold levelwill be higher. The air bag bags should neverbe regarded as mythlng more than a 3s not designed to inflatein rollovers, side impactsor rear supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to mpacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. severe.ftontalor near-fiontal collisions. any particular crash, no one can say whether an air In What will you see after bag inflates? bag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage an air to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and quickly that some people may not even realize the how quickly the vehicle slows downin frontal or air bag inflated. Some componentsof the air bag near-frontal impact module -- the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s at makes ana air bag, or the instrument panelfor the rightfront passenger’s bag-- will be hot for a short time.The impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing parts of the bag that come into contact with you may m detects that the vehicleis in a crash.The sensing be wann, but not toohot to touch. There will be some system triggers a releaseof gas from the inflator, which smoke and dust coming from ventsin the deflated inflates the bag. The inflator, air bag and related air air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver bardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the from seeing or from being ableto steer the vehicle, nor $teering wheel andin the instrument panelin front of the does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. I .;right front passenger Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records inforrnation about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are When an airbag inflates,there is dust in the air. activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could causebreathing problems for Let only qualified technicians workon your people with a historyof asthma or other air bag system. Improper servicecan mean that your breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone inthe air bag system won’t work properly.See your retailer vehicle should get outas soon as it is safe to doso. for service. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get I fresh air by opening a windowor door. I NOTICE:

If you damage the coveringfor the driver’sor the In many crashes severe enough toinflate an bag, air right front passenger’s air bag, the bag may not windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occurfrom the work properly.You may haveto replace theair right front passenger air bag. bag modulein the steeringwheel or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel for the Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they right front passenger’s air bag. Do not openor inflate, you’ll need some new partsfor your bag air break the air bag coverings. system. If you don’t get them, the air bagsystem won’t be there to help protect youin another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.The service manualfor your vehicle coversthe need to replace other parts.

1-23 If your vehicle ever gets intolot a of water -- such as water up to the carpeting or higher-- or if water enters your vehicle and soaksthe carpet, theair bag controller can be soaked and ruined. If this ever happens, and then you start your vehicle, the damage could makethe air For up to10 minutes after theignition key is bags inflate, evenif there’s no crash.You would have to turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air replace the air bags as wellthe as sensors and related bag can still inflate during improperservice. You parts. If your vehicle isever in a flood, or if it’s exposed can be injuredif you are close to an airbag when to water that soaks the carpet, you can avoid needless it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. Theyare repair costs by turningoff the vehicle immediately. probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to Don’t let anyonestart the vehicle, even to towit, unless follow proper service procedures,and make sure the battery cables arefirst disconnected. the person performing work foryou is qualified Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle to doso. Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are partsof the air bag systemin several places The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. around your vehicle.You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle.Your Center Passenger Position retailer and the Eighty-Eight Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle andthe air bag system. To purchase a service manual,see “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index.

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1-24 Lap Belt If your vehicle hasfront and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. If your vehicle hasfront a split seat and arear bench seat, someone cansit in the center positions.

To make the belt shorter, pullits free end as shown until the beltis snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the sameway as the lap part of a-lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the endof this section.

When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap Make sure the release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pullit along the belt. if you ever had to.

1-25 Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt It’s very importantfor rear seat passengers to buckle up! The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

1. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks.

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If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle,tilt the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull dawn on the buckle latch plate and keep pulling until canyou buckle it. end of the beltas you pull up on the shoulderpart. Pull up onthe latch plate to makesure it is secure. If the beltis not long enough,see “Safety Belt Extender” at the endof this section. Make surethe release button onthe buckle is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. n n The safety belt locksif there’s a suddenstop or a crash. A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder is belt too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body.

The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the hips, just touching thethighs. In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force atyour abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Theseparts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

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I There is one guidefor each outside passenger positionin the rear seat.To provide added safetybelt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints forand smaller adults,the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:

To unlatch the belt, just push the buttonon the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints andfor small adults. When installed on a 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of shoulder belt,the comfort guide pulls the belt away the seatback and the interior body to remove the from the neck and head. guide from its storage clip.

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2. Slide the guide under and past the belt.The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be underthe belt and the guide over the belt, and insertthe two edgesof the belt into on top. the slotsof the guide. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes ?ii~$~fs all childrensmaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled northe age zhdsize of the traveler I ‘I changes the need,for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States andin every Canadian province says childrenupto some age must be restrainedwhile in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

Children who are up against, or very clbse to, any air bag whenit inflates can be seriouslyinjured 4. Buckle, position and release the safetybelt as or killed. This is true even thoughyour vehicle described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” has reduced-forcefrontal air bags. Air bags plus earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder lap-shoulder belts offer the best protectionfor belt crosses the shoulder. adults, but not for young childrenand infants. To remove and store the com€ort guides, squeeze the belt Neither thevehicle’s safety belt systemnor its air edges together so that you can take them outfrom the bag systemis designed for them. Young children guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and infants needthe protection that a child , and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and restraint system can provide. Always secure clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior children properlyin your vehicle. body, leavingonly the loop of elastic cord exposed. 1-31 I Infants need complete support, including supportfor the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant’s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared - with the rest of its body. In a crash,an infant in a Smaller childrenand babies should always be rear-facing restraint settlesinto the restraint,so the crash restrained in a child or infant restraint. The forces can be distributed across the strongest of part the instructions for the restraint will say whetherit is infant’s body, the back and shoulders.A baby should be the right typeand size for your child. A very secured in an appropriate infant restraint. Thisis so young child’s hip bonesare so small that a important that many hospitals today won’t release a regular belt might not staylow on the hips, as it newborn infant to its parents unless there is an infant should. Instead, the beltwill likely be over the restraint availablefor the baby’sfirst trip in a child’s abdomen.In a crash, the beltwould apply motor vehicle. force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause seriousor fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enoughfor one is always properly restrained in a childor infant restraint. I at only 25 mph (40~~M),a 12-1b. (55 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 2404b. (110 kg) force on your armsi The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the babyin an infant restraint.

Never hold a babyin your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-- until a. crash. During acrash a babywill become so heavy you can't hold it.For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued)

1-33 1-34 A rear-facing infant restraint(B) positions an infant to face the rearof the vehicle. Rear-facing infant restraints are designedfor infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head, neck and body can have the support they needin a crash. Someinfant seats come in twoparts -- the base stays securedin the vehicle and theseat part is removable.

1-35 A forward-facing child restraint(C-E) positions a child upright to face forwardin the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designedto help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. Onetype, a convertible restraint, is designed tobe used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat.

1-36 A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts; however, booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also help a childto see out the window.

1-37 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Where to Put the Restraint restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle.If it is, it will have a label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Accident statistics show that childrenare Mer if they Vehicle Safety Standards. are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your Then follow the instructionsfor the restraint. You may child restraint in the rear seat.Never put a rear-facing find these instructions onthe restraint itself orin a child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why: booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chanceof personal injury. CAUTION: I The instructions that come withthe infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Both the owner’s manual and the child restraint instructions are important, A child in a rear-facing childrestraint can be so if either oneof these is not available, obtain a seriously injuredif the rightfront passenger’s air replacement copy from the manufacturer. bag inflates, even though your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the backof the rearfacing child restraint would be very close to the inflatingair bag. Always secure arearfacing child restraint in arear seat. You may secure a forward-facing childrestraint in the rightfront seat, but before you do, always move the front passenger seat asfar back asit will go. It’s better to secure the childrestraint in the rear seat.

1-38 Top Strap

A child ina child restraint in the centerfront seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has reduced-force frontal air bags. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It’s alwaysbetter to secure a childrestraint in the rear seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in theright front passenger seat,but before you do, always movethe front passenger seat as far back as itwill go. It’s better to secure the childrestraint in a rear seat.

Wherever you installit, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you around in a collision or sudden stop andinjure people in can ask your Oldsmobile retailer to putit in for you. If the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailer can restraint in your vehicle-- even when no childis in it. tell you how todo it. Canadian law requires that child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored.

1-39 If your child restraint has a top strap, your retailer can 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder obtain akit with anchor hardware and installation portions of the vehicle’s safety belt throughor instructions specifically designedfor this vehicle. The around the restraint.The child restraint instructions retailer can then installthe anchor for you. In Canada, will show you how. this work will be donefor you free of charge. Or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in the kit. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

You’ll be using the lap-shoulderbelt. See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one. Be sure to followthe instructions that came with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint when and 3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the beltif needed. as the instructions say. If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’sface or 1. Put the restraint on the seat. neck, put it behind the child restraint.

1-40 4. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release buttonis 5. To tighten thebelt, pull up on the shoulder beltwhile positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the you push down onthe child restraint.I€ you’re using safety belt quickly if you ever had to. a forward-facing child restraint, you may findit helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sureit is secure.

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1 i To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. A child in a childrestraint in the center front seat Securing a Child Restraint in the Center can be badly injuredor killed by theright front Rear Seat Position passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has reduced-forcefrontal air bags. Never secure a childrestraint in the centerfront seat. It’s always better to secure a childrestraint in the rear seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat,but before you do, always movethe front passenger

Y seat asfar back as it will go. It’s better to secure the childrestraint in arear seat. You’ll be using thelap belt. Be sure to followthe instructions that came withthe child restraint. Secure See the earlier part aboutthe top strapif the child the child in the child restraint whenand as the restraint has one. instructions say.

1-42 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tiltingthe latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis plate and pullingit along the belt. positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe 2. Put the restraint on the seat. safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the 5. To tighten thebelt, pull its free end while you push restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show down on the child restraint.If you’re using a you how. forward-facing child restraint, you may findit helpful to use yourknee to push down onthe child restraint as you tightenthe belt.

1-43 6. Push and pull the child restraintin different directions to be sureit is secure. A CAC IION: To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to workfor an adult or larger A child in arearfacing child restraint can be child passenger. seriously injured if the right front passenger’s Securing a Child Restraint inthe Right air bag inflates, even though your vehicle has Front Seat Position reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because the backof the rearfacing child restraint would be very closeto the inflatingair bag. Always secure arearfacing child restraint in the rear seat.

Your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag.Never put a rear-facing child restraintin this seat. Here’s why:

1-44 You’ll be usingthe lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.Be sure to followthe instructions thatcame with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has aright front passenger air bag, always movethe seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, putit behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

1-45 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out 01 the 6. ro ,ughtenhaG belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor lock.retractortcrthe set while push downyou on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down QII the child restraintas you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the childrestraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety beltand let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freelyagain and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. Larger Children If you have the choice, a child shouldsit next to a window so the child can weara lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. ,.' . .) , 5,: Accident statistics showthat children are saferif they are restrainedin the rear seat. But they needto use the safety belts properly.

0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrownout in a crash.

@ Children who aren't buckled up can' strike other people who are.

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Never do this. Here two childrenare wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properlyspread the impact forces.In a crash, thetwo children can be crushed together and seriously injured.A belt must be used by only one personat a time.

&t What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s faceor neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder beltstill is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crashthe child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.If the child is sittingin a rear seat outside position,see “Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides” in the Index. If the childis so small thatthe shoulder belt isstill very close to the child’sface or neck, you might want to place the childin the center seat position, the one that has onlylap a belt.

1-48 - A CAUTION: I - Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a thatseat has a lap-shoulder belt,but the shoulderpart is behind the child.If the child wearsthe belt in thisway, in a crash the child might slideunder the belt. The belt’s force wouldthen be appliedright on the child’s abdomen.That could cause seriousor fatal injuries.

Wherever thechild sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.This applies beltforce to the child’s pelvic bonesin a crash.

1-49 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle’s safety beltwill fasten around you, you After a Crash should useit. If you’ve had a crash,do you need newbelts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. retailer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you willwear, so during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will bejust for you, andjust for the seatin your vehicle If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision that you choose. Don’t let someoneelse use it, and useit damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it or seat parts repairedor replaced. New parts and repairs to the regular safety belt. may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. Checking Your Restraint Systems If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash,the special Now and then, make surethe safety belt reminder light part of the safety belt that goes throughthe seat to the and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and adjuster may need to be replaced. anchorages are working properly. Lookfor any other If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag loose or damaged safety belt system parts. Ifsee you system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlierin anything that might keep a safety belt systemfrom this section. doing itsjob, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.If a beltis torn or frayed, get a newone right away. Also look for any openedor broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced.(The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-50 & NOTES fi NOTES

1-52 Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained arethe instrument panel andthe warning systems thattell you if everything is working properly-- and what todo if you have a problem.

2-2 Keys 2-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-4 Door Locks 2-28 Parking Over Things That Burn 2-8 Remote Lock Control(If Equipped) 2-29 Engine Exhaust 2- 12 TrUnk 2-29 Running Your EngineWhile You’re Parked 2- 13 Theft 2-30 Windows 2- 14 PASS-Key@ I1 2-32 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 2-16 New Vehicle “Break-In” 2-38 Exterior Lamps 2- 16 Ignition Positions 2-4 1 Interior Lamps 2-18 Starting Your Engine 2-44 Mirrors 2-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) 2-48 Storage Compartments 2-20 Automatic Transaxle Operation 2-5 1 Accessory Power Outlet 2-24 Parking Brake 2-52 Instrument Panel 2-25 Shifting Into PARK (P) 2-56 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

2-1 Keys

Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

2-2 The ignition keys arefor When a new vehicle is delivered,the retailer removes the ignition only. the plugs from the keys and gives them theto first owner. However,the ignition keymay not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug,it will have a bar-coded key tag. Each plug or tag has code a on it that tells your retailer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs or key tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll beable to have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags.If your ignition keys don’t have plugs or tags, goto your retailerfor the correct key code if you need a new ignition key.

The door keysare for the I i doors and all other locks. I NOTICE: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have aof lot trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in.So be sure you have extra keys.

2-3 Door Locks To lock the door from the A inside, slide the locking I lever down. To unlock the door, slide the locking lever up. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doorsand fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easilyenter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Power Door Locks This may not be so obvious: You increase the With power door locks, you canlock or unlock all the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle ina doors of your vehicle from the driver’sor front crash if the doorsaren’t locked. Wear safety belts passenger’s door lock switch. properly, lock your doors, and you willfar be The switch on each rear door works only that door’s better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’s a safety feature. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or remote lock control transmitter, if your vehicle has this option.

2-4 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature (If Equipped) You can program the automatic door locksfeature to Close the doors and turn onthe ignition. Every time you change to the following modes: move the shiftlever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock. And, every time youstop and move the shift ModeOperation lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If someone 0 No automatic door lock or unlock. needs to get out while you’re not inPARK (P), have that person usethe manual or power lock. Whenthe door is 1 All doors automaticallylock when shifted closed again,it will not lock automatically. Just use the out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. manual or power lock lockto the door again.If you 2 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of need to lock the doors before shiftingout of PARK (P), PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically just use the manual or power lock button lock to unlocks when shifted into PARK (P). the doors. 3 All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted intoPARK (P).

Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3. To change modes: 1. Close all the doors and turnthe ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. 2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s power door lock switch throughStep 4. 3. Press the LOCK button onthe remote lock control transmitter. The automatic door locks will remain in the current mode. 2-5 4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again. Each Personalization Programming time the transmitter’s LOCK button is pressed, the The delayed lockingfeature can be turned on oroff for mode will advance by one, going from3 to 0 to 1, etc. each driver’s remote lock control transmitter. Note: The door locks will cycle according tothe To turn the feature on: mode entered while customizingthe memory door locks. (Mode“0” has no feedback). 1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s power door lock switch throughoutthis procedure. All the doorswill lock. 5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door locks will remainin the most 2. Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter. The lock recent mode selected. delay is still off and all doors will remain locked. 3. Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter again. This procedure changesthe mode for only the Lock delay is now active and all doors will unlock. transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure will need to be repeatedfor the second transmitter. 4. Release the power door lock switch. This procedure changes the modefor only the Delayed Locking transmitter used to change this setting.The procedure This feature lets the driver delay the actual lockingof will need to be repeatedfor the second transmitter. the vehicle. When the power door lock switchis pressed If your vehicle is not equipped with the remote lock with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s control, use the following procedure to the feature on: door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that turn the lock delay mode is active. When all doors have been 1. With the ignition on, press and hold LOCK on the closed, the doors willlock automatically afterfive driver’s power door lock switch. All doors will lock. seconds. If any door is opened before this, the 2. Toggle the headlamps switch four times (off tois on five-second timer will reset itself onceall the doors one toggle). The doors will unlock toconfii that have been closed again. the featureis now on. Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds 3. Release the power door lock switch. will override this feature. To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedures. 2-6 Rear Door Security Lock If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children whoride in the rear won’t be ableto open Your vehicle is equipped the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and with rear door security older children know how these securitylocks work, and locks that help prevent how to cancelthe locks. passengers from opening To cancel the rear door security lock: the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. 1. Unlock the door and open the doorfrom the outside. 2. Move the lever allthe way down. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. The rear door locks will now work normally. Anti-Lockout Feature To use one of these locks: The power door locks will not workif the key is left in the ignition withthe driver’s door open.You can 1. Move the lever all the way up to the override thisfeature by holding the power doorlock ENGAGED position. switch for more than three seconds, unlessthe engine 2. Close the door. is running. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. Leaving Your Vehicle The rear doorsof your vehicle cannotbe opened from If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to door and set the locksfrom the inside. Then getout and open arear door when the security lock is on: close the door. 1. Unlock the door. 2. Then open the door from the outside. 2-7 Remote Lock Control (If Equipped) This device complies with RSS-210of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must your doors or unlock your trunkfrom about 3 feet (1 m) accept any interference received, including interference that up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote lock control may cause undesired operation of the device. transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other than Your remote lock control an authorized service facility could void authorizationto system operates on a use this equipment. radio frequency subject to This system has a range of about3 feet (1m) up to 30 feet Federal Communications (9 m). At times you may noticea decrease in range.This Commission (FCC) Rules is normd for any remote lock control system.If the and with Industry Canada. transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle forthe transmitter to work,try this: a Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. 0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy Operation is subject to the following two conditions: or snowy weather. (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, a Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be and (2)this device must accept any interference blocking the signal. Take a few steps to leftthe or received, including interference that may cause right, hold the transmitter higher, andtry again. undesired operation. a If you’re still having trouble,see your retailer or a qualified technician for service.

2-8 I Operation When the system has been resynchronized,the horn will chirp and the exterior lampswill flash once. The system The driver’s door will unlock when UNLOCK is pressed. should now operate properly. If UNLOCK is pressed again withinfive seconds, all doors will unlock. Pressingthe UNLOCK button will Personalization Features also illuminatethe interior lamps. See “Illuminated The following list of features that are available on your Entry” in the Index. vehicle canbe programmed to each driver’s preference All doors willlock when LOCKis pressed. for each of the remote lock control transmitters. The trunk will unlock whenthe trunk button is pressed 0 Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks: when the ignition is turned to OFF. The trunk button This feature programs your door locksto will also work whenthe ignition is on, but only while automatically lock or unlock when shiftingin in PARK (P). and out of PARK (P). 0 Security Feedback:This feature provides feedback Instant Alarm to the driver when the vehicle receives a command When the button withthe horn symbol onthe remote from the remotelock control transmitter. lock control transmitteris pressed, the horn will sound 0 Delayed Locking: This feature lets the driver delay and the headlamps and taillamps willflash for up to one the actual lockingof the vehicle. Whenall doors minute. This can be turned off by pressingthe instant have been closed,the doors willlock automatically alarm button again,or by turning the ignition to ON. after five seconds. Resynchronization For more detailed information and programming If only the instant alarm button works,the transmitter instructions, refer tothe Index for each individual needs to be resynchronized tothe receiver. Do this by feature listed. pressing and holding boththe LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same timefor about eight seconds. You must be withinrange of the vehicle. 2-9 Security Feedback 2. Press and holdLOCK on the driver’s power door This provides feedback to thedriver when the vehicle lock switch located on the driver’s door. receives a commandfrom the remote lock control 3. Press the trunk button on the transmitter to enter the transmitter. The following modes may be selected: programming mode. The transmitter will remain in its current mode. Mode Security Feedback 4. Press the trunk button again. Each time thebrunk 0 No feedbackwhen locking or button is pressed, the horn will chirp and the unlocking vehicle. transmitter will advance tothe next mode. J 1 No feedback when locking; headlamps and 5. Release the power door lock switch on the driver’s door. parking lamps flash when unlocking vehicle. This procedure changes the modefor only the 2 Headlamps and parking lamps flash when transmitter used to changethis setting. The procedure locking; no feedback when unlocking vehicle. will need to be repeatedfor the second transmitter. 3 Headlamps and parking lamps flash when locking and unlocking vehicle. Matching Transmitter(s)To Your Vehicle Each remote lock control transmitter is coded to prevent 4 Headlamps and parking lamps flash and horn another transmitter fiom unlocking your vehicle.If a chirps when locking; no feedback when transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementbe can purchased unlocking vehicle. through your retailer. Remember to bring any remaining 5 Headlamps and parking lamps flash and horn transmitters with you when you go to your retailer. When the cwswhen locking; headlamps and parking retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, lamps flash when unlocking. any remaining transmitters mustalso be matched. Once your retailer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will Vehicles are delivered programmedin Mode 5. To not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four change to another mode: transmitters matched toit. 1. Turn the ignition key to OFF. See your retailer to match transmitters to another vehicle. 1'

~ BatteryReplacement Under normal use, the batteryin your remote lock NOTICE: control transmitter shouldlast about two years. When replacing the battery,use care not to You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body work at the normal rangein any location. If you have to get closeto your vehicle beforethe transmitter works, transferred to these surfaces may damage it's probably timeto change the battery. the transmitter.

To replace the battery: 1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring.Turn the coin to the left (counterclockwise) to separate the two halves of the transmitter. 2. Once the transmitteris separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery. Do not usea metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery. Replaceit as the instructions insidethe cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together tightlyto be sure no moisture can enter. 5. Resynchronize the transmitterby pressing and holding the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for For battery replacement, use one Duracella battery, type about eight seconds.You must be within range DL-2032, or a similar type. of the vehicle. Whenthe transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. 2-11 Trunk Remote Trunk Release Lockout (If Equipped) Remote Trunk Release(If Equipped) The trunk release switchin Press the release button the glove box allows youto located tothe left of the secure items in the trunk. steering column to release Move the trunk release the trunk lid. The remote switch toOFF, lock the trunk release lockout switch glove box and take thekey must be ON, andthe with you. Now the trunk transaxle in PARK (P). release buttonon the leftof the steering column will not open the trunk.

To allow the trunk release switchto operate again, move the trunk release switch ON.to Trunk Security Override(If Equipped) The remote lock control transmitter will open the trunk even if the override switch OW.is

2-12 Trunk Lid Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. Although your vehicle has a numberof theft-deterrent features, we know that nothingwe put on it can make it impossible tosteal. However, there are ways you It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk lid can help. open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gascan come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell ey I the Ignition CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you leave your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’s an If you must drive withthe trunk lid openor if easy targetfor joy riders or professional thieves-- so don’t do it. electrical wiringor other cable connections must pass throughthe seal between the bodyand the With the ignition off and the driver’s door open, you’ll trunk lid: hear a chime reminding you to remove your keyfrom the ignition and takeit with you. Always do this. Your Make sure all windows are shut. steering wheel will be locked, andso will your ignition ’hrn the fan on your heatingor cooling and transaxle. And remember tolock the doors. system to its highest speed with the setting on any airflow selection except RECIRC. Parking at Night That will force outsideair into your vehicle. Park in a lighted spot,close all windows andlock your See “Comfort Controls” inthe Index. vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables outof sight. If you have air outlets on or under the Put themin a storage area, or take them with you. instrument panel, open them all theway. See “Engine Exhaust”in the Index.

2-13 Then take the door key with you.

When the PASS-Key II system senses that someoneis using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work andfuel won't go to the engine. If someon tries to start your vehicle again or uses anotherkey during this time, the vehicle willnot start. This discourages someonefrom randomly trying different The ignition key must be clean and beforedry it’s See your retaileror a locksmith who can servicethe inserted in the ignition or theengine may not start.If the PASS-Key IT to have a new key made. engine does notstart and the SECURITY light is on, the If you’re ever driving andthe SECURITY light comes key may be dirtyor wet. Turnthe ignition off. on and remainson, you willbe able to restart your Clean and drythe key. Wait about three minutes andtry engine if you turnit off. Your PASS-Key 11 system, again. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears however, is not working properly and must be serviced to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try by your retailer. Your vehicleis not protected by the another ignition key. At this time, you may also want toPASS-Key 11 system. check the fuse (see “Fuses andCircuit Breakers” in the If you lose or damage a PASS-Key11 ignition key, Index j. If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your see your retailer or a locksmith who can service vehicle needs service.If your vehicle doesstart, the first PASS-Key 11 to have a new key made.In an ignition key may be faulty.See your retailer or a emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance locksmith who can service the PASS-KeyII. Center at 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). In Canada, If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or call 1-800-268-6800. missing resistor pellet,the starter won’t work.The SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t haveto wait three minutes before trying another ignition key.

2-15 With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, you canturn NOTICE: the switch to five positions.

Your vehicle doesn't needan elaborate C "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken A E in. Hdrd stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. i? Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get newbrake linings. 0 Don'ttow a trailer during break-in. ACCESSORY(A): In this posltionyou can operate See "Towing a Trailer" in the Indexfor your electrical power accessories. Pressin the ignition switch as youturn the top of it toward you

.:i .I ?.:: ' _1 ~Siw,:b more informatio%.;, ;i.;;~ ' LOCK (B): This is the only positionin which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition NOTICE: and transaxle. OFF (C): This position unlocksthe steering wheel, If your key seems stuck LOCKin and you can’t ignition and transaxle, but does not send electrical turn it, be sure you are using the correct if key; power to any accessories. Use this position if your so, is it allthe way in?If it is, then turn the vehicle must be pushed or towed, but nevertry to steering wheel left and right while you turn the push-start your vehicle. A warningchime will soundif key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. you openthe driver’s door whenthe ignition is off and Using a tool to force it could break the key or the the key is in the ignition. ignition switch. If none of this works, then your RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to vehicle needs service. after you start your engine and releasethe switch. The switch staysin RUN when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, youcan use RUN Key Reminder Warning to operate your electrical power accessories, and to If you leave your inkey the ignition,in the OFF position, you display some instrument panel warninglights. will hear a warning tone when you open the driver’s door. START (E): This position starts the engine. Whenthe engine starts,release the key. The ignition switch will Retained Accessory Power(If Equipped) return to RUNfor normal driving. If you havethis option, after youturn the ignitionto OFF and Note that even ifthe engine is not running,the positions even remove the key, you stillwill have electrical powerfor ACCESSORY and RUN areon positions that allow you such accessoriesas the radio and power windows for up to to operate yourelectrical accessories, suchas the radio. 10 minutes. Poweris turned off if you open a door. Always leave your keyin LOCK. If you leave your keys in any other position thanLOCK, your battery will discharge prematurely. Starting Your Engine Move your shiftlever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: Your engine won’t start in any other position-- that’s a safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, Holding your key in START for longer than use NEUTRAL (N) only. 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. NOTICE: 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your keyin Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your Oldsmobile START for about three tofive seconds at a time until is moving. If you do, you could damage the your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your each try to help avoid draining your battery or vehicle is stopped. damaging your starter. 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Starting Your 3800 Series I1 Engine Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your floor and holdingit there as you hold the key in ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts, let START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts go of the key. The idle speed willgo down as your briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but engine gets warm. this time keep the pedal downfor five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about15 seconds, repeatthe noma1 starting procedure.

2-18 Engine CoolantHeater (If Equipped) NOTICE:

Your engine is designedto work with the electronics in your vehicle.If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could changethe way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer.If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manualthat tells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

In very cold weather,0°F (- 18O C) or colder, the engine coolant heatercan help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be pluggedin a minimumof four hours prior to starting your vehicle.

2-19 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here,we ask that you contact your retailer in the area where you'llbe parking your vehicle. The retailer can give you the best advice for that

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Plugging the cordinto an ungrounded outlet could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire.You could be seriously injured. Plug the PRNa321 0000000 cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the cordwon't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cordrated for at least 15 amps. Your automatic transaxle may havea shift lever the console between the seats oa the steering c or pggp?, , Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and There are several different positi6n3'for yoursh le

: Zi-"8. 8;' .;store thecord as it was before tokeep it away I ,.:. IS PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It's the best from moving engineparts. If you don't, it could position to use whenyou start your engine because your be damaged. vehicle can't move easily. ignition is on. If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease CAUTION: pressure onthe shift lever -- push the shift lever allthe A way into PARK (P) and also releasethe shift lever button on floor shift console models as you maintain It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the brake application. Then move the shift lever into the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the gear you wish. (Pressthe shift lever button before parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) Don’t leave yourvehicle when the engine is See “Shifting Outof PARK (P)” later in this section. running unless you have to. If you have left the REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly NOTICE: level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P). Shifting to REVERSE(R) while your vehicle is See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in theIndex. If moving forward could damage your transaxle. you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in Shift to REVERSE(R) only after yourvehicle the Index. is stopped.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) range before To rock your vehicle back and forth to getof out snow, starting the engine. Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle ice or sand without damaging your transaxle,see shift interlock.You have to fullyapply your regular “Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow”in the Index. brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the

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NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0):This positionis doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re for normal driving.If you need more powerfor passing, already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use and you’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all theway down. You’ll shift downto the next gear and have more power. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engineis 9=acing” (runningat high speed)is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the NOTICE: brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control andhit people or If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or objects. Don’t shift outof PARK (P) or if it seems not to shift gears asyou go faster, NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. something may be wrongwith a transaxlesystem sensor. If you drive very far thatway, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you NOTICE: can use SECOND (2) when you are drivingless than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC Damage to your transaxle causedby shifting out OVERDRIVE (0)for higherspeeds. of PARK (P)or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. THIRD (3): This positionis also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lowerfuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0). 2-22 Here are some times you might choose THIRD(3) FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): lower fuel economy) than SECOND(2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. the selector 0 When driving on hilly, winding roads. IT lever is put inFTRST (l),the transaxle won’tshift into 0 When towing a trailer,so there is less shifting first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. between gears. When going down a steep hill. NOTICE: SECOND (2): This position gives you more powerbut lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speedas you go downsteep If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’ttry to mountain roads, but then you would also want to use drive. This might happenif you were stuck in your brakesoff and on. very deep sandor mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold NOTICE: your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheatand damage the Don’t drive in SECOND(2) for morethan 5 miles transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) (8 km), or atspeeds over 55 mph (90 km/h), or you to hold your vehicle in position on a hill. can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 kmk), or you can damage your engine.

2-23 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, usethe PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Hold the regular brake To set the parking brake, pedal down with your rightfoot and pushthe park brake hold the regular brake pedal pedal with yourleft foot. This will unlock the pedal. down with your right foot. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal Push down the parking will followit to the released position. brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning NOTICE: light will come on and a I single chime may be heard. Driving with the parking brakeon can cause your rear brakes to overheat. Youmay have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you start to drive withthe parking brake set, the brake light will stay on and a chime will sound the after If you are towing a trailer andare parking on any hill, vehicle has traveled40 feet (12 m) until you release the see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index. That section shows parking brake. what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

2-24 Sbiftiy Into PARK (P) Steering Column Shift Lever 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and set the parking brake.

It can be dangerousto get outof your vehicle if the shift leveris not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have leftthe engine running,the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re onfairly level ground, use the stepsthat follow. If you’re pullinga trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Pull the lever toward you.

2-25 Console Shift Lever (Option) I

0 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and set the parking brake. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle withthe ignition key in your 2. Move the shift leverinto PARK (P) like this: hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). Hold in the button on the lever, Push the lever all the way towardthe front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key toLOCK. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you.If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). 2-26 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight ofthe vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawlin the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). is called “torque lock.”To I This It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the prevent torquelock, set the parking brake and then shift engine running. Your vehicle could move into PARK (P) properly before youleave the driver’s suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)seat. To find out how,see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. with the parking brake firmly set. And,if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could When you are ready to drive, move the shiftlever out of overheat and even catch fire. Youor others could PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the If torque lock does occur, you may needto have another engine running unless you have to. vehicle push yours littlea uphill to take someof the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle,so you can pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). If you have toleave your vehicle withthe engine running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before youleave it. After you’ve moved the shiftlever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,see if you can movethe shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you (or, if you have the console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK(P).

2-27 Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over ThingsThat Burl1 Your vehicle has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakebefore you can i shift from PARK (P)when the ignition is in RUN. See Transaxle" in the Index. I II 1 If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the wayinto ...... PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then ...... move the shift lever into the gear you want.If you ever hold the brake pedal down stillbut can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the ignition keyto OW. Open and close the ver's door toturn off the retained accessory power ature, if you haveit. ply and hold the brake until the endof Step 4. hift to NEUTRAL (N). . Start the vehicle and thenshift to the drive gear I-~ 1 A CAUTION: vehicle to an authorized service center as soon as you can. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Don't park over papers, leaves,dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running.if Butyou ever have to, here are some things to know. I Engine exhaustcan kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t seeor smell. It can cause unconsciousnessand death. You might have exhaust coming if: in Idling the engine with the climate control Your exhaust system soundsstrange system off could allow dangerous exhaust into or different. your vehicle (seethe earlier Caution under 0 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. “Engine Exhaust”). Your vehicle was damaged ina collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle even if high points on the roador over road debris. the fan switchis at the highest setting. One place 0 Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been this can happenis a garage. Exhaust-- with modified improperly. CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage withthe engine running. If you ever suspect exhaust is cominginto your vehicle: Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.) Drive it only with all the windows downto blow out any CO; and 0 Have your vehicle fixed immediately. ’ Windows A CAUTION: Power Windows It can be dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set yourparking brake and move the shift lever toPARK (P).

Switches on the driver’s armrest control eachof the Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t windows when the ignitionis on or when retained move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. accessory power is active. In addition, each passenger If you are parking ona hill and if you’re pullinga door hasa control switchfor its own window. trailer, also see “Towinga Trailer” in the Index.

2-30 Express-Down Window Tilt Wheel When the driver’s AUTO switch is held rearward briefly and then released,the window will automatically lower completely. The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressingthe switch rearward and releasing it immediately. To stop the window while it is lowering, pressthe switch again, then release.To raise the window, hold the switch forward. Window Lock Press the rightside of the WINDOW LOCK switch to disable all passenger window switches.The driver’s window controls willstill be operable. Thisis a useful feature when you have children as passengers. Press the left side of the WINDOW LOCK switch a second time to allow passengersto use their window switches again. A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Horn You can alsoraise it to the highest levelto give your Nearly the entire surface of the center padof the legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. steering wheelis an active horn switch. Press anywhere To tilt the wheel, holdthe steering wheel and pullthe on the pad to soundthe horn. lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel, then release thelever to lockthe wheel into place.

2-31 Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turnor a 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 will flashin the direction of the turn or lane change.

Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals To signal a lane change,just raise or lower the lever Headlamp HigwLow Beam Changer until the arrow starts to flash. Holdit there until you complete your lane change.The lever will return by 0 Flash-To-PassFeature itself when you release it. 0 Windshield Wipers and Washer CruiseControl

2-32 As you signal a turn or lanea change, if the arrows don’t Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’tsee your turn signal.If a bulbis To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam burned out, replaceit to help avoid an accident.If the or high beamsto low beam, pull the turn signallever arrows don’tgo on at all when you signal a turn, check toward you. Then releaseit. the fuse. See “Fuses andCircuit Breakers” in the Index. When the high beams If you have added wiringfor towing a trailer, a differenl are on, this light on the turn signal flasher may be used. With this flasher instrument panel will installed, the signal will flash evenif a turn signal bulb also beon. is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to makesure they are working. lbrn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than3/4 of a mile Flash-To-Pass Feature (1.2 km), a chime will sound at eachflash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime, movethe turn signal lever This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to to the off position. signal a driverin front of you that you wantto pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you a little, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps areoff or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold thelever toward you andthe high-beam indicator onthe dash will come on. Release the lever toturn the high-beam headlamps off.

2-33 Windshield Wipers The wiper speed may be setfor a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very usefulin light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time.The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.A circuit breaker will stop the motor untilit cools. Clear away snow orice to prevent an overload. Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them.If your blades do become damaged, get new bladesor blade inserts. Windshield Washer At the topof the turn signal/multifunction lever, there is a paddle with the wordPUSH on it. To spray washer The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the fluid on the windshield, pushthe paddle for less than band marked WIPER. one second. The wipers will clear the window and then For a single wiping cycle,turn the band to MIST. Hold either stop or return to your preset speed. For more it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. stop after one cycle.If you want more cycles, hold the If the fluidin the windshield washer reservoir is low, band on MIST longer. vehicles with the optional reminder package have a For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away LOW WASH light in the instrument cluster that will from you to theLO position. For high-speed wiping, illuminate. See “Low Washer Fluid Warning Light” turn the band further, to HI. Tostop the wipers, move in the Index. the band toOFF. 2-34 ION:

In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer can’t drive safelyat a steady speed.So, fluid canform ice on the windshield, blocking don’t use your cruise control on winding your vision. roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on i slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes Cruise Control in tire traction can cause needless wheel With cruise control, you can spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t maintain a speedof about use cruise control on slippery roads. 25 mph (40 km/h)or more without keeping yourfoot If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional on the accelerator. This can traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, really help on long trips. the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System”in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely useit again, you may turn the cruise control back on.

Cruise control does not workat speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shutsoff.

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I Setting Cruise Control Once you’re going about25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switchfrom ON to R/A I (resume/accelerate) briefly. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay I there. Remember thatif you hold the switch atR/A longer If you leave your cruise control switch on when than half a second, the vehicle will keep going fasteruntil you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button you release the switch or apply the brake.So unless you and go into cruise when you don’t wantYou to. want to go faster, don’t hold the switch R/A. at could be startled and even lose control. Keep the Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control cruise control switchoff until you want to use it. There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. 1. Move the cruise control switch toON. Push the button at the endof the lever, then release 2. Get up to the speed you want. the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now 3. Push in the SET button atthe end of the lever cruise at the higher speed. Or; and releaseit. Move the cruise switchfrom ON to WA. Hold it 4. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal. there until you get up theto speed you want, and then release the switch.To increase your speed in Resuming a Set Speed very small amounts, movethe switch to WA briefly and then releaseit. Each time you do this, your Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed vehicle will go about1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. and then you apply the brake.This, of course, shutsoff the cruise control. Butyou don’t need to resetit. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button.

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Reducing Speed While U-’-~ Cruise Control Using Cruise Cc n Hills There are two ways to reduce your speed while using How well your cruise control will workon hills depends cruise control: upon your speed, load andthe steepness of the hills. When going upsteep hills, you may have tostep on the 0 Push in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then releaseit. Or; accelerator pedalto maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear To slow down in very small amounts, pushthe to keep your speed down.Of course, applying the brake button briefly. Each time youdo this, you’ll go takes you outof cruise control. Many drivers find this to 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. be too much trouble and don’t use cruise controlon steep hills. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When Ending Cruise Control you take yourfoot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow There are two ways to turnoff the cruise control: down tothe cruise control speed you set earlier. 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal. Or; Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory When you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.

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I Exterior Lamps -:q-Press this button to turn on: Headlamps 0 Headlamps pf Press this button to 0 ParkingLamps turn on the following: 0 SidemarkerLamps ParkingLamps 0 Taillamps SidemarkerLamps 0 Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps Instrument Panel Lights Push the button again to turnoff all the lamps and lights. Lamps On Reminder If you open the driver’s door while leaving the manual Push the button again to turn off all the lamps and lights. headlamps or puking lamps switch on and the key is removed from the ignition, youwill hear a warning tone.

2-38 Daytime Running Lamps When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change tofull brightness. The other Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)can make it easier for lamps that come on with your headlamps willalso come others to see the front of your vehicle duringthe day. on. When it’s bright enough outside,the regular lamps DRL can be helpfulin many different driving will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change tothe conditions, but they can be especially helpfulin the reduced brightnessof DRL. short periods after dawn andbefore sunset. To idle your vehicle with the DRLoff, shift the A light sensor on topof the instrument panel monitors transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stay off until the exterior light levelfor the operation of DRL and you shift out of PARK (P). twilight sentinel, so be sure it isn’t covered.The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps comeon At night, you can turnoff all exterior lamps when you at a reduced brightness when: are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control all the way to OFF. If it was on OFF, move the control to 0 The ignition is on, the right to turnit on, then back toOFF. The lamps will 0 The headlamp switch is off and come back on when you put the transaxlein gear. The transaxle is not in PARK (P). Twilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on for up to 15 minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle. When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and See “Twilight Sentinel” laterin this section to learnhow other lamps won’t be on.Your instrument panel won’t to operate thisfeature. be lighted either. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you needit.

2-39 The button for your ' Turn the twilight sentinel fog lampsis below the switch tothe right TRUNK button on (clockwise) from OFF. your instrument panel.

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.r .: ~ Your low-beam headlamps or parking lamps must on be At night, you canturn off all exterior lamps when you for your fog 1 are in PARK (P) by movingthe twilight sentinel control all the wayto OFF. If it was on OFF,move the control to the right to tum it on, then back toOFF. The lamps will come backon when you putthe transaxle in gear. Twilight sentinelwill keep your headlamps on for UP to 15 minutes, to light your way when you leave your vehicle.

2-40 To operate twilight sentinel, turnthe control toMAX for Delayed Illumination the three minute delay. Turnit the other way to reduce the delay. Turn the control toOFF to turn twilight When you openthe door, the interior lamps will come sentinel off. on. When youclose the door with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stayon for 25 seconds or untilthe Also, it’s possible that your headlamps maygo out if ignition is turned to anon position. Please note that you drive from a dark area into a bright area like a locking the doors withthe power door lock switch will lighted parking lot.If this happens, turn on your override the delayed illuminationfeature and the lamps headlamps withthe regular headlamp switch. will turnoff right away. Interior Lamps Theater Dimming Instrument Panel Intensity Control This feature allows for a three to five-secondfade out of the courtesy lamps insteadof immediate turn off. You can brighten or dim your instrument cluster, radio, climate control and interior lamps by rotatingthe Parade Dimming INTERIOR control dial when your lampsare on. Rotate the control dial all the way to the right and you will turn This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument on the interior courtesy lamps. panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are on. Thisfeature operates with the light sensorfor the Courtesy Lamps twilight sentinel andis fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim When any dooris opened, several lamps go on. They your instrument panel displays once again. make it easy for you to enter andleave the car. To turn on these lamps, rotatethe INTERIOR control dial all the way to the right.

2-41 Exit Lighting Front Reading Lamps With this feature, the interior lamps will come for on 25 seconds after you removethe key from the ignition. This will give you time to findthe door pull handle or lock switches. If your vehicleis equipped with the optional remote lock control, the exit lighting feature will activate only when retained accessory poweris active. Illuminated Entry System(If Equipped) When you lift the handle of either front door or press the UNLOCK button on the optional remote lock control transmitter, lamps inside your vehicle willturn on. These lamps will turnoff after about one minute. These lamps will alsoturn off if you start the engine or activate the power locks. If a door left is ajar, your interior lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come will turnoff after 10 minutes to save your battery. on when you open the doors. To turn on a reading lamp when the doors are closed, press either switch. Pressit again to turn the lampoff.

2-42 Rear Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp For your convenience, this lamp comeson when the trunk is opened. I Inadvertent Load Protection This feature automatically shutsoff the interior lampsif any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off or if a door is left open. This will keep your batteryfrom running down.

These lamps will come on when you openthe doors. To turn on the reading lamp when the dooris closed, slide the switch upward. Slide it down turnto the lamp off. Mirrors Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped) Inside Daymight Manual Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have an electrochromicinside rearview mirror witha compass.

When you are sittingin a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirrorso you can see clearly behind your car. Grip the mirrorin the center to moveit up or down and When set in the MIRROR position, this mirror side to side. The day-night adjustment allowsyou to automatically changesto reduce glare from headlamps adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid behind you. Pull the tab forwardfor daytime use. changing from the day to night positions while driving Push it back for night use. under lights and throughtraf5c. The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display in the upper rightcomer of the mirror face. n When on, the compass automatically calibratesas the vehicle is driven.

2-44 I When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towelor similar Compass Operation material dampened with glass cleaner.Do not spray Press the COMPASS switch once to turn the compass glass cleaner directly on the mirroras that may cause on or off. the liquid cleaner toenter the mirror housing. Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to cleanthe photocells When the ignition and the compassfeature are on,the when necessary. compass will show two character boxesfor approximately two seconds. After two seconds,the Mirror Operation mirror will displaythe compass heading. If, after two seconds,the display does not show a compass heading (“N’ for North, for example), there may be a strong magneticfield interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item. Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessaryto adjust the compass to compensate for compass varianceif you live outside zoneeight. Under certain circumstances,as during a long distance The right side of the switch located at the bottomof the cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjustfor mirror turnsthe electrochromic mirror on andoff. To. compass variance. Compass variance is the difference turn on the automatic dimmingfeature, press MIRROR. between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic To turn off automatic dimming, pressMIRROR again. north. If not adjusted to accountfor compass variance, The green indicator light will be illuminated when this your compass could givefalse readings. feature is active.

2-45 To adjust for compass variance: Press the COMPASS button on the bottomof the 0 Use the COMPASS button located at the bottomof mirror until the new zone number appearsin the the mirror. display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction withina few Press and hold the COMPASS button untila zone seconds. (This is the automatic calibration mode. number appears in the display. Drive in a circle to calibrate the mirror.See Find your current location and variance zone number "Compass Calibration" following.) on the following zone map. Compass Calibration If the letter"C" should ever appearin the compass window, the mirror may need calibration. The mirror canbe calibrated in one of two ways: Drive the vehiclein circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine. Manual Remote Control Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped) The outside rearview mirror should be adjustedso A controllever on you can just see the side of the driver’s door your vehicle when youare controls both outside sitting in a comfortable rearview mirrors. driving position.

Adjust the driver’s sideoutside mirror withthe control lever on the driver’s door. Turn the lever tothe left to select the driver’s side To adjust your passenger’sside mirror, sit in the driver’s rearview mirror, or tothe right to select the passenger’s seat and have a passenger adjustthe mirror for you. side rearview mirror. Then pushthe lever in the direction of the desired movement to adjust each mirror so that you can seethe side of the vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable position. To lock thecontrols, turn the lever to the center position. This will keep the mirrorfrom moving if the switch is accidentally bumped.

2-47 Convex Outside Mirror Storage Compartments Your passenger’s side mirroris convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the Map Pocket driver’s seat. The storage compartments are located on each front door. Glove Box L- JTIOl.. Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box.To open, lift the latch releaseon the left side of the glove ~ A convex mirror can make things (like other box door. vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you Front Storage Armrest could hita vehicle on your right. Check your The front armrest opens intoa storage area.To open it, inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before lift the front edge. changing lanes. Inside you will find storagefor cassettes and compact discs, a removable coinholder, anda dual cupholder that flips forwardfor use. Front Storage Console (Option) Rear Storage Compartment (Option) Your vehicle may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders.

On vehicles equipped withan armrest, the front armrest opens into a storage area.To open it, lift the front edge. Inside, you willfind storage for cassettes, compact Lift the rearof the armrest to reveal the storage space. discs, and coins. In front of the storage area is a cupholder. Press and release the cupholder cover to open.Do not try to pullit out. Push the cupholder forwardto lock it when in use. Press the cupholder back toits recessed position when not in use.

2-49 Convenience Net (If’ Equipped) Pull out the front ashtray to reveal the ashtray and cigarette lighter. Your vehicle may havea convenience net. You’ll seeit just inside the back wallof the trunk. To clean the ashtray, openit completely and thenlift the metal tray out. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behindthe net. It can help keep .them from falling over during sharpturns or To clean the rear ashtray, openit, push down on the quick starts and stops. For heavier loads, store themin snuffer and pull the ashtray out. the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you’re not usingit. NOTICE: Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Don’t put papers and other things that burn To use a lighter,just push the center in all the way and into your ashtrays.If you do, cigarettes or other let it go. When it is ready, the center will pop back by smoking materials could set themon fire, itself. Pull out theentire unit to useit. causing damage.

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Don’t hold a cigarette lighter with in your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating elementwhen it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heatingelement.

2-50 Dual Sun Visors With the ignition key turned toON, the accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment such To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.You as a cellular telephone,CB radio, etc. Followthe proper can also remove themfrom the center mount and swing installation instructions that are included with any them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to electrical equipment you install. block glare from the front. To extend the visor atthe sides, pullout the sunshade extension. I NOTICE: There is a non-illuminated vanity mirror located on the back of the visor. When using the accessory power outlets, the maximum total loadof any electrical equipment Visor Vanity Mirror on all outlets shouldnot exceed 20 amps. Open the cover of the visor to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, Assist Handles the lamps come on when you openthe cover. You can adjust the brightness of the lamps by movingthe switch. A folding handle above thefront passenger door and each rear doorcan be used when getting outof Accessory Power Outlet your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with a floor console,the Garment Hooks accessory power outlet is located on the rightside of the console, at the bottom. Rear garment hooks are availablefor your convenience. For vehiclesnot equipped with a console,the accessory power outletis located insidethe ashtray onthe instrument panel.

2-51 Instrument Panel

J 2-52 A. Lamp Controls L. TRUNK Release Switch B . Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever M. Driver’s Side Fuse Panel (under the C. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever instrument panel) D. Tachometer N. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch E. Instrument Cluster/Gages 0. Traction Control Switch(If Equipped) E Horn P. Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet G. Ignition Switch Q. Audio System H. Gearshift Lever R. Glove Box I. ClimateControls S. Air Outlet J. HoodRelease K. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped)

2-53 Instrument Panel Cluster

Your instrument panel clusteris designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicleis running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how muchfuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Your vehicle is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gagesare that explained onthe following pages. Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles Your trip odometer tells howfar you have driven, in per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour(kmh). Your either miles or kilometers, since you last resetit. odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, Press the E/M (EnglisWMetric) button on theleft side in either miles (usedin the United States)or kilometers of the instrument clusterto switch the display between (used in Canada). miles and kilometers. Press the EM(EnglisWMetric) button onthe left side of The trip odometer is displayed by pressingthe TRIP the instrument clusterto switch the display between button. To reset it to zero, pressTRIP to display the trip miles and kilometers. Pressing this buttonwill also cycle odometer, then hold the buttonfor about three seconds all other displays through English and metric units. until the display resets. Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odometer. If seeyou silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that Tachometer someone has probably triedto turn it back,so the The tachometer displaysthe engine speedin revolutions numbers may notbe true. per minute (rpm). You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it must be. But if NOTICE: it can’t, then it’sset at zero and a label must be puton ~~ ~~~~ ~ ~ the driver’s doorto show the old mileage reading when Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the new odometer wasinstalled. the red area. Engine damage mayoccur.

2-55 Warning Lights, Gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stayson when you are driving, or when oneof the gages shows and Indicators there may be a problem, check the section that tells you This part describesthe warning lights and gages that what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual’s advice. may be on your vehicle.The pictures will help you Waiting to do repairs can be costly-- and even locate them. . dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They’re a big help. Warning lights and gages can signal that somethingis wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an Safety Belt Reminder Light expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save youor When the key is turned RUNto or START, a chime will others from injury. come onfor about eight secondsto remind people to fasten their safety belts. Warning lights come on when there may or be is a problem with oneof your vehicle’s functions.As you The safety belt light will will see in the details onthe next few pages, some also come on and stay on warning lights come on briefly when you startthe FASTEN for about 70 seconds. If the engine just to let you know they’re working.If you are driver’s beltis already familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed BELTS buckled, neither the chime when this happens. nor the light will come on. Gages can indicate when there may beis or a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work togetherto let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.

2-56 - Air Bag Readiness Light ry Warning Light There is an air bag readinesslight on the instrument This light will come on panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checksthe briefly when you startthe air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light vehicle, as a check to show tells you if thereis an electrical problem.The system you it is working; thenit check includesthe air bag sensors,the air bag modules, should go out. the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. VOLTS For more informationon the air bag system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. If it stays on,or comes on while youare driving, you This light will come on may have a problem withthe electrical charging system. when you start your engine, It could indicate that you have a generator problem AIR and it will flash for a few or another electrical system problem. Haveit checked seconds. Then thelight right away. Driving while thislight is on could drain BAG should go out. This means your battery. the system is ready. If you must drive a short distance withthe light on, be certain toturn off all your accessories, suchas the radio If the air bag readiness light stayson after you start the and climate control system. engine or comes on when you are driving, yourair bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. The air bag readinesslight should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key RUN. to If the light doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn youif there is a problem.

2-57 Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake systemis divided into I A CAUTION: two parts.If one part isn’t working,the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you Your brake system may not be working properly need both parts working well. if the brake system warning lightis on. Driving If the warning light comeson, there could be a brake with the brake system warning light on can lead problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. to an accident. If the light is still on after you’ve pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have This light should come on the vehicle towed for service. when you turn the key to START. Ifit doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning will be ready to warn you light will also come on when you set your parking if there’s a problem. brake. The light will stayon if your parking brake doesn’t release fully.If you try to driveoff with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you If the light and chime come on while you are driving, release the parking brake. If the light and chime stay on pull off the road and stop carefully.You may notice that after your parking brakeis fully released,it means you the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal maygo closer have a brake problem. to the floor. Itmay take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

2-58 1 Anti-LockBrake System Warning Light Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) With the anti-lock brake system, thelight@) will This warning light should come on when you start come on brieflyas you start ANT‘- your engine and maystay TRACTION the engine.If the warning LOCK (e)on for several seconds. light doesn’t come on then, That’s normal. OFF have it fixed so it will be ready to wam youif there’s J a problem. If the light stays on,turn the ignition toOFF. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as If it stays on, or comeson when you’re driving, there possible andturn the ignitionoff. Then start the engine may be a problem with your traction control system and again to reset the system.If the lightstill stays on, or your vehicle may need service. Whenthis warning light comes on again while you’re driving, your vehicle needs is on, the systemwill not limit wheel spin. Adjust your service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t driving accordingly. on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning lightis also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’sa problem with your regular brakes.See “Brake System Warning Light’’ earlier in this section. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youturn the ignition key toRUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed so it will be ready towarn you if there is a problem. The traction control system warning light may come onTraction Control System Active for the following reasons: Light (Option) If you turn the systemoff by pressing the button located to the rightof the steering column,the When your traction control warning light will come on and stay on.To turn the system is limiting wheel system back on, pressthe button again. The warning TRACTION spin, this light will come on. light should gooff. (See “Traction Control System” in the Index for more information.) ACTIVE If there’s a brake system problem thatis specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turnoff and the warning light will come on.If Slippery road conditions may existthe if traction your brakes begin to overheat,the traction control control system active light comes on,so adjust your system will turnoff and the warning light will come driving accordingly. on until your brakescool down. The light will stay onfor a few seconds afterthe traction If the traction control system is affected by an control system stops limiting wheel spin. . engine-related problem, the system will turnoff and the warning light will come on. If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays onfor an extended periodof time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

2-60 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operationof the CHECK fuel, ignition and emission 0control systems.

This system is called OBDI1 (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) andis intended to If the gage pointer movesinto the red warning zone on assure that emissionsare at acceptablelevels for the your instrument cluster, your engineis too hot! It means life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner your engine coolant has overheated.A warning chime environment. The CHECK ENGINE light comes on to may also sound. If you have been operating your vehicle indicate that thereis a problem and service is required. under normal driving conditions, you should pulloff the Malfunctions often will be indicatedby the system road, stop your vehicle andturn off the engine as soon before any problemis apparent. This may prevent more as possible. serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technicianin correctly In the section “Problemson the Road,” this manual diagnosing any malfunction. explains what todo. See “Engine Overheating”in the Index.

2-61 If theLight I lashing NOTICE: The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light Reducing vehicle speed. on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as Avoiding hard accelerations. good and your engine may not run as smoothly. Avoiding steep uphill grades. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be If you are towing a trailer, reducethe amount of covered by your warranty. cargo being hauledas soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,see “If This light should come on, asa check to show youit is the LightIs On Steady” following. working, when the ignition is on and the engineis not running. If the light doesn’t come on, haveit repaired. If the light continues to flash, whenit is safe to do so, This light willalso come on during a malfunctionin one stop the vehicle. Find a safe placeto park your vehicle. of two ways: Turn the keyoff, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remainson steady, see “If the Light Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been Is On Steady” following.If the light is still flashing, detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your may damage the emission control system on your retailer or qualified service centerfor service. vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detectedon your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. ..

, .. 2-62 If the LightIs On Steady Have you recently changed brandsof fuel? You may be able to correct the emission system If so, be sure tofuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see malfunction by consideringthe following: “Fuel” in the Index). Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. may Did you recently putfuel into your vehicle? You notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitationon the cap.The diagnostic system can determine ifthe fuel acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These cap has beenleft off or improperly installed.A loose or conditions may go away oncethe engine is warmed up.) missing fuel cap will allowfuel to evaporate into the This will be detected by the system and causethe light atmosphere. A few drivingtrips with the cap properly to turn on. installed should turnthe light off. If you experienceone or moreof these conditions, Did youjust drive through adeep puddle of water? change the fuel brand you use.It will require atleast one If so, your electrical system may be wet.The condition full tank of the properfuel to turn thelight off. will usually be corrected whenthe electrical system If none of the above steps have madethe light turnoff, dries out. A few driving trips shouldturn the light off. have your retailer or qualified service centercheck the vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

2-63 Engine Oil Level Warning Light If the warninglight comes on after the15 to 25 second delay, check the dipstick level.If it reads low,the engine I ~ I When the CHECK OIL oil should be brought upto the proper level (see “Engine warning light comes on,it Oil” in the Index). The warning light or message will CHECK indicates that the engineoil remain off after the engine oil has been broughtto the level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts proper level and the ignition has beenoff for eight OIL (0.9FL to 1.4 L) low. minutes. The eight-minute delay allows the majorityof the oil to drain back intothe oil pan to prevent a false low condition. A warning chime may also sound.The warning light will come onfor two to four seconds when the ignition is turned on, as a bulb check to show it you is working. If it doesn’t comeon, have it fixed right away.It will then go off. Even if you have a oil low level, it will go off for 15 to 25 seconds. Then,if the oil level is low, the warning light will turnon for about one minute and a warning chime may sound. If theoil level is okay, the warning light will remainoff.

2-64 Fuel Gage Here are some things that owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with yourfuel gage: Your fuel gage tells you 0 At the service station, the gas pump shutsoff before about how muchfuel the gage readsFULL (F). you haveleft, when the ignition is on. 0 It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated.For example, thegage may have indicated the tank was halffull, but it actually took a little more orless than half the tank’s capacity tofill the tank.

0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up or make a hard stop. The tank is not necessarily empty whenthe pointer is over the EMPTY (E) mark. There maybe approximately 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of reserve fuel in the tank.You still have a little fuel, but will need more soon.

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2-68 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section, you’llfind out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read aboutthe particular systems supplied with your vehicle.

3-2 Comfort Controls 3- 13 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and 3-3 Air Conditioning Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone 3-3 Heating Control (If Equipped) 3-4 Rear Window Defogger 3-18 Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-4 Ventilation System 3-20 Understanding Radio Reception 3-6 Audio System 3-20 Tips About Your Audio System 3-6 Setting the Clock 3-21 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3-6 AM-FM Stereo 3 -22 Care of Your Compact Discs 3-8 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and 3-22 Care of Your Compact Disc Player Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) 3-23 Power Antenna Mast Care Comfort Controls OFF: This setting completelyturns off the fan. This section tells you how to make yourair system RECIRC: This setting limits the amountof fresh air work for you. With these systems you can controlthe entering your vehicle.You may use this settingto limit heating, cooling and ventilationin your vehicle. Your odors entering your vehicle. Airflowis directed through vehicle has a flow-through ventilation system described the upper instrument panel outlets. later in this section. UPPER: This setting directs airflow through the upper instrument panel outlets. Some airflow will be directed Four Season Climate Control through the lower outlets. BI-LEV: This setting directs air into your vehicle two ways. Cool air is directed to the upper portionof your body through the upper instrument panel outlets while warmed air is directed to the lower outlets. Some airflow will be directed through the windshield and side window outlets. LOWER: This setting directs mostair through the lower outlets. Some airflow will be directed to the windshield and side window outlets. DEFOG: This setting directs air to the windshield, side window and lower outlets. Mode Knob DEFROST: This setting directs mostof the air The left knob allows you to choose the directionof toward the windshield and some air toward the side air delivery. window outlets.

3-2 A/C: Press this button to turnthe air conditioning on For a quick cool-down on very hot days, use the and off. The system will cool and dehumidifythe air RECIRC setting. Pressthe A/C button, and if theA/C inside the vehicle. The indicator light will comeon to indicator light is not on, turn the temperature knob theto show that A/C is active. The A/C light will always be on end of the blue area (counterclockwise). Then,turn the in AUTO mode. The air conditioning compressor will fan knob toits highest speed. If this settingis used for only come on whenthe system needsit. long periodsof time, the air in your vehicle may become too cold and dry.For normal cooling onhot days, select Fan Knob the UPPER mode. To do this, press the A/C button. If The center knobis the fan knob and selects theforce of the A/C indicator light does notturn on, turn the air you want. Turnthe knob to the right (clockwise) to temperature knob tothe blue area and selectthe increase fan speed and tothe left (counterclockwise) to appropriate fan speed. This setting cools the air entering decrease fan speed. The fan will always run unlessthe your vehicle and directsit through the upper outlets.The mode knobis turned toOFF. direction of the cool air can be controlledby adjusting or turning off the instrument panel outlets. Temperature Knob Heating The right knob regulatesthe temperature of the air coming through the system. Turnit toward the blue area Turn the temperature knob toward the red areafor for cooler air. Turnit toward the red areafor warmer air. warmer air. To warmthe vehicle up on very cold days, select the LOWER mode, turn the temperature knobto Air Conditioning the end of the red area, and turnthe fan knob toits highest setting. On hot days, openthe windows long enough tolet hot inside air escape.This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle tocool down andalso reduces the timethe air conditioner’s compressor will have to run, which should help fuel economy. Thenkeep your windows closedfor the air conditioner to work itsbest.

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I Rear Window Defogger NOTICE: Press the rear window defogger button to warm the Do not try to clear frost or other material from defogger grid on the rear window. The indicator light the inside of the rear window with a razor blade will glow while the rear or anything else that is sharp. This may damage window defogger the rear window defogger grid. The repairs is operating. wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

Ventilation System Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies The defogger will turn off automatically after about outside air into the vehicle when it’s moving. Outside air 10 minutes of use. If you turn it on again, the defogger will also enter the vehicle when the heateror air will operatefor about onlyfive minutes. You can also conditioning fan is running. turn off the defogger by turningthe ignition to OFF or pressing the rear defogger button on your system again. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window. Your vehicle has air outlets For vehicles equipped with a console, rotate the control that allow you to adjustthe between the rear outlets up to directair through the direction and amountof upper outlets. Rotatethe control down to directair airflow insidethe vehicle. through the lower outlets. Adjustthe direction of airflow Increase or reducethe from side-to-side withthe controls in each outlet. amount of airflow by opening and closing Ventilation Tips the louvers. 0 Keep the hood andfront air inlet free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction such as leaves.The heater and defroster will work better, reducingthe chance of fogging your windows.

0 When you enter a vehicle withthe four season climate control in cold weather, select LOWER to supply air through the floor outlets. Then turn thefan to high for a few moments before driving away. This will blow moistair from intake outlets towardthe floor, not the windshield.

0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helpsair to circulate throughout your vehicle.

3-5 Audio Systems AM-FM Stereo Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed to operate easily and give yearsof listening pleasure. You will getthe most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco Electronics system can do and how to operateits all controls, to be sure you’re getting the mostof outthe advanced engineering that wentinto it. Setting the Clock Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears.The letter A or P may appear on the displayfor AM or PM. Then, press and holdMN until the correct minute appears. The clock may be set with the ignition on or off.

Playing the Radio PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob to the right.Turn it to the left to decrease volume.

3-6 RECALL: Press this button briefly torecall the station PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let being played or to displaythe clock. To change whatis you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to normally shown onthe display (stationor time), press 15 stations (five AM,five FM1 and five FM2). Just: the RECALL button until yousee the display you want, 1. Turn the radio on. then hold the RECALL button untilthe display flashes. If you press the button whenthe ignition is off, the clock 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. will show for a few seconds. 3. Tune in the desired station. Finding a Station 4. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons. AM-FM: Press this buttonto switch between AM, FM1 The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the and FM2. The display shows your selection. button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return. TUNE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Pushthe knob backinto its stored 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. position when you’re not usingit. P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and SEEK: Press the upor down arrow to go tothe next P SCAN will appear on the display.The radio will go to higher or lower station and stay there.The sound will the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons,stop mute while seeking. for a few seconds, then go onthe to next preset station. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. SCAN: Press this button and releaseit to listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. Press the button again tostop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning, andSCAN will appearon the display. If you press SCAN for more than two seconds, the radio will change toP SCAN mode. P SCAN will appear on the display.

3-7 Setting the Tone AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turn it to increaseor decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to theleft or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turnit to move the sound to Playing the Radio the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume,turn the knob to the right. Turn Push these knobs backinto their stored positions when it to the left to decrease volume. you’re not using them.

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I RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttonslet played or to displaythe clock. To change what is you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to normally shown onthe display (stationor time), press 15 stations (fiveAM, five FM1 and five FM2). Just: the RCL button until yousee the display you want, then Turn the radio on. hold the RCL button untilthe display flashes.If you 1. press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will 2. Press AM-FMto select the band. show for a few seconds. 3. Tune in the desired station. Finding a Station 4. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits the type of station selected. AM-FM: Press this button to switch betweenAM, FM1 and FM2.The display shows your selection. 5. Press and holdone of the five numbered buttons. TUNE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turnit to The sound will mute. Whenit returns, releasethe choose radio stations. Pushthe knob back intoits stored button. Whenever you press that numbered button, position when you're not usingit. the station youset will return and the tone that you selected will also be automatically selectedfor SEEK: Press the up or down arrowto go to the next that button. higher or lower station and stay there.The sound will mute while seeking. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. SCAN: Press this button and releaseit to listen to P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, P SCAN will appearon the display. The radio will go to stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. the first preset station storedon your pushbuttons, stop Press the button againto stop scanning. The sound will for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. mute while scanning, and SCAN will appear the on Press SCAN again to stop scanning. display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, the radio will change to P SCAN mode.SCAN P will appear onthe display.

3-9 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. knob to increase or decrease bass. When you use this Turn the knob to move the sound to theleft or right control, the radio’s tone setting will switch to manual. speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the knob all the way out. Turnthe knob to increase or FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s the knob all theway out. Turn it to move the sound to tone setting will switch to manual.If a station is weak or the front or rear speakers.The middle position balances noisy, you may wantto decrease the treble. the sound between the speakers. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them. you’re not using them. TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass Playing a Cassette Tape and treble equalization settings designedfor jazz, vocal, pop, rock and classical stations.JAZZ will appear on the Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are display when youfiist press TONE. Each time you press 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than it, another setting will appear onthe display. Press it that are so thin they may not work well inthis player. again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the appear. Manual tone control will return the to BASS and right. If the ignition is on, butthe radio is off, the tape TREB knobs. Also,if you use the BASS and TREB can be inserted and will begin playing.If you hear knobs, control will returnto them and MANUAL nothing but a garbled sound,the tape may not be in will appear. squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOL, FADE,BAL, REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. TREB, BASS, TONE, SEEK and SCAN controlsjust as Press it again to returnto playing speed.The radio will you do for the radio. The display will showTP with a play the last-selected station while thetape reverses. box aroundit and an arrow to show whichside of the You may select stations during REV operation by tape is playing. using TUNE. Your tape bias isset automatically. When a metal or FWD (2): Press this button to advance quickly to chrome tapeis inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the another partof the tape. Pressthe button again to return display. If you want toinsert a tape whenthe ignition is to playing speed.The radio will play the last-selected off, first press EJECT or RCL. station whilethe tape advances.You may select stations If E and a number appearon the radio display, thetape during FWD operation by using TUNE. won’t play becauseof an error. PROG (3): Press this button to play the otherside of E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the the tape. tape hubs. Removethe tape. Hold the tape with the 00 (4): Press this button to reduce background open end down and try toturn the right hub tothe noise. Note thatthe double-D symbol will appear on left with a pencil. Turnthe tape over and repeat.If the display. the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license damaged and should not be usedin the player. from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby Try a new tape to make sure your player is and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby working properly. Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 0 Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to your retailer when reportingthe problem.

3-11 TONE: Press this button to selecta tone while playinga TAPE AUX: If you have a tape inserted and the radiois cassette. The tone will be automatically set whenever playing, pressTAPE AUX to play your tape.To return you play a cassette tape. to the radio whilea tape is playing, pressAM-FM. The SEEK: Press the upor down arrow to searchfor the inactive tape will remain safely inside the radiofor next or previous selection on the tape.Your tape must future listening. have at least three secondsof silence between each EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio selection for SEEK to work. will play. EJECT may be activated with either the SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selectionfor a ignition or radiooff. Cassettes may be loaded with the few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressedfiist. for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. PressCLN: If this message appears on the display, the this button again tostop scanning. The sound will mute, cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It still will play SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to arrow will blink while scanning. prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Careof AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio whena tape Your Cassette Tape Player”in the Index. Afteryou clean is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player, press and hold EJECTfor five seconds to the player. reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display--- to show the indicator was reset.

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3-12 AM-FM Stereo with CassetteTape and RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone played or to display the clock. To change whatis Control (If Equipped) normally shown onthe display (station or time), press the RCL button until yousee the display you want, then hold the RCL button untilthe display flashes.If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch betweenAM, FMl and FM2.The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back itsinto stored position when you’re not usingit. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there.The sound will mute while seeking. SCAN: Press this button and releaseit to listen to Playing the Radio stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, PWR-VOL: Press this knob to turn the system on and stop for a few seconds, then go onthe to next station. off. To increase volume, turn the knob theto right. Turn Press the button again tostop scanning. The sound will it to the left to decrease volume. mute while scanning, and SCAN will appear onthe display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, the radio will changeto P SCAN mode.P SCAN will appear onthe display.

3-13 PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let Setting the Tone you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the 15 stations (fiveAM. five FM1 and five Just: FM2). knob to increaseor decrease bass. Whenyou use this 1. Turn the radio on. control, the radio’s tone setting will switchto manual. 2. Press AM-FM to select the band. TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull 3. Tune in the desired station. the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. When you usethis control, the radio’s 4. Press TONE to select the equalization that best suits tone setting will switch to manual.If a station is weak or the type of station selected. noisy, you may want to decreasethe treble. 5. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when The sound will mute. Whenit returns, releasethe you’re not using them. button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station youset will return and the tone that you TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset bass selected will also be automatically selectedfor and treble equalization settings designedfor jazz, vocal, that button. pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear the on display when youfirst press TONE.Each time you press 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. it, another setting will appear on the display. Pressit P SCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will P SCAN will appear onthe display. The radio will goto appear. Tone control will return to the BASS and TREB the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop knobs. Also, if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, for a few seconds, then goon to the next preset station. control will return to them andMANUAL will appear. Press SCAN again to stop scanning.

3-14 Adjusting the Speakers Your tape bias isset automatically. When a metal or chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears theon BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.The middle display. If you want toinsert a tape whenthe ignition is position balances the sound between the speakers. off, first press EJECT or RCL. FADE: Press the knob lightly so it extends. Then pull If E and a number appear onthe radio display andthe the knob all the way out. Turnit to move the sound to tape won’t play becauseof an error,it could be that: the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances 0 ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turnthe the sound between the speakers. tape hubs. Remove the tape. Holdthe tape with the Push these knobs backinto their stored positions when open end down andtry to turnthe right hub tothe you’re not using them. left with a pencil. Turnthe tape over and repeat.If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be Playing a Cassette Tape damaged and should not be usedin the player. Try a new tape to make sure your playeris Your tape playeris built to work best with tapes that are working properly. 30 to 45 minutes long on eachside. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work wellin this player. 0 Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’t be right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio can be insertedand will begin playing.If you hear displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to nothing but a garbled sound, the tape may notin be your retailer when reporting the problem. squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over. REV (1): Press this button to reversethe tape rapidly. While the tapeis playing, usethe VOL, FADE, BAL, Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will TREB, BASS,TONE, SEEK and SCAN controlsjust as play the last-selected station whilethe tape reverses. you do for the radio. The display will showTP with a You may select stations during REV operation by box around it and an arrow to show whichside of the using TUNE. tape is playing. 3-15 FWD (2): Press this buttonto advance quickly to AM-FM: Press this buttonto play the radio when another part of the tape. Press the button again to return a tape isin the player. The tape will stop but remainin to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected the player. station while the tape advances.You may select stations TAPE-CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded during FWD operation by using TUNE. in the CD player and the radio is playing, to play a PROG (3): Press this button to play the otherside of compact disc. PressAM-FM to return to the radio when the tape. a compact discis playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch 00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. between the tape and compact disc if bothare loaded. Note that the double-D symbolwill appear onthe display. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under a license radio for future listening. The display will show TP from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and CD. and the double-D symbolare trademarks of Dolby EJECT Press this button to remove the tape.The radio Laboratories Licensing Corporation. will play. EJECT may be activated with either the TONE: Press this button to select a tone while playing aignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the cassette. The tone will be automatically set whenever radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressed first. you play a cassette tape. CLN: If this message appears on the display, the SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to searchfor the cassette tape player needs beto cleaned. It will still play next or previous selection on the tape.Your tape must tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to have at least three seconds of silence between each prevent damage to the tapes and player. See “Careof selection for SEEK to work. Your Cassette Tape Player” inthe Index. After you clean SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selectionfor a the player, press and holdEJECT for five seconds to few seconds.The tape will go tothe next selection, stop reset the CLN indicator.The radio will display--- to for a few seconds, then go onto the next selection. Press show the indicator was reset. this button again to stop scanning. The sound will mute while scanning, SCAN will appear theon display and the tape direction arrow will blink while scanning. 3-16 Playing a Compact Disc REV (1): hess and holdthis button to quickly reverse within a track.You will hear sound at a reduced volume. With the ignitionon, insert a disc partway into theslot, The display will show elapsed time. label side up. The player will pullit in and the disc should begin playing.If you want toinsert a CD when FWD (2): Press and holdthis button to quickly advance the ignition is off, first press EJECT or RCL. within a track.You will hear sound at a reduced volume. The display will show elapsed time. The CD player will playeither normal-size discs orthe smaller 8 cm discs with an adapter. RDM (5): Press this button to hearthe tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.RDM will appear on the Note that whenthe disc is inserted, CD willbe display when you press this button. displayed. Whenthe disc is playing, a box will appear around CDon the display. If you select a tone setting for TONE: Press this button to select a tonewhile playing a your CD, it will be activated each time you play a CD. compact disc.The tone will be automatically set As each new track starts to play,the track number will .whenever you play a compactdisc. appear in the display. SEEK: Press the down arrow to go to the startof the current trackif more than eight seconds have played. If E (error) and a number appearon the radio display and the disc comes out,it could be that: Press the up arrow to go the to next track. If you hold the button or pressit more than once,the player will 0 E20: The road is too rough. The disc should play continue moving rearward or forward through the disc. when the road is smoother. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selectionfor a 0 E20: The disc is duty, scratched, wet or upside down. few seconds.The disc will go to the next selection, stop 0 E20: The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour for a few seconds, then goon to the next selection. Press and try again. this button again tostop scanning. The sound will mute If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’t be while scanning, SCAN will appear theon display. corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to your retailer when reporting the problem. RCL: Press this button to see which track is playing. Theft-Deterrent Feature Press it again within five seconds tosee how long it has been playing. To change what is normally shown on the THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theftof your display (track or elapsed time), press the button until radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio you see the display you want, then hold the button until functions whenever battery power is removed. the display flashes. While elapsed timeis showing, EL The THEFTLOCK feature forthe radio may be used or TM will appear onthe display. ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc radio is not protected by the feature.If THEFTLOCK is is in the player. activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. TAPE-CD: Press this button to change tothe tape or When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display disc function whenthe radio is on and either a tape or LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery CD is inserted. PressAM-FM to return tothe radio power is removed.If your battery loses powerfor any while a CD or tapeis playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code between the tape and compact discif both are loaded. before it will operate. The inactive tape orCD will remain safely insidethe Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature radio for future listening. The instructions which follow explain how to enter your EJECT Press this button to remove the compact disc orsecret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system.It is cassette tape. The icon withthe box around it on the recommended that you read throughall nine steps display will eject andthe radio will play. EJECT may be before starting the procedure. activated with either the ignition or radiooff. Cassettes and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.

3-18 NOTE: If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a between any steps,the radio automatically revertsto Power Loss time and you muststart the procedure over at Step 4. I Enter your secretcode as follows; pause no more than 1. Write down any threeor four-digit number from 15 seconds between steps: 000 to 1999 and keepit in a safe place separate from 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. the vehicle. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 2. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 3. Press MN again to make thelast two digits agree 3. Turn the radio off. with your code. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down 4. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree until --- shows onthe display. Next you will usethe with your code. secret code number which you have written down. 5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the 5. Press MN and 000 will appear onthe display. code matches the secret code you have written down. 6. Press MN again to makethe last two digits agree The display will show SEC, indicating the radiois with your code. now operable and secure. 7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will with your code. appear on the display. You will haveto wait an hour with the ignitionon before you can again. When you 8. Press AM-FM after you have conrlrmed thatthe try code matches the secret code you have written down. try again, you will only have three chancesto enter the The display will show REPto let you know that you correct code before INOP appears. need to repeatSteps 5 through 7 to confirm your If you lose or forget your code, contact your retailer. secret code. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show SEC to let you know that yourradio is secure.

3-19 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature To unlock a secured radio, see “Unlocking the Enter your secret code as follows; pauseno more than Theft-Deterrent Feature After a PowerLoss” earlier in 15 seconds between steps: this section. 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY orRUN. Understanding Radio Reception 2. Turn the radio off. AM 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, until SEC shows on the display. especially at night. The longer range, however, can 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try 5. Press MN again to makethe last two digits agree reducing the treble to reduce this noiseif you ever get it. with your code. 6. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree FM Stereo with your code. FM stereo will give youthe best sound, butFM signals 7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to65 km). Tall code matches the secret code you have written down. buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals, causing The display will show---, indicating that the radio is the sound to come and go. no longer secured. Tips About Your Audio System If the code entered is incorrect,SEC will appear on the display. The radio will remain secured until the correct Hearing damage from loud noiseis almost undetectable code is entered. until it is too late.Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud When battery poweris removed and later applied to a and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will adjusting the volume control on your radio a to safe appear on the display. sound level before your hearing adapts it. to

3-20 To help avoid hearingloss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably reduced sound quality, ruined cassettesor a damaged and clearly. mechanism. Cassette tapes should be storedin their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may not operate I NOTICE: properly or may causefailure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every Before you add any sound equipmentto your 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLNto indicate vehicle -- like atape player, CB radio, mobile that you have used your tape playerfor 50 hours without

telephone or two-way radio -0 be sure you can resetting the tape clean timer.If this message appears on add what you want. If you can, it’s very the display, your cassette tape player needs to be important to do it properly. Added sound cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as equipment may interfere with the operationof soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If younotice a reductionin sound quality, a your vehicle’s engine, Delco Electronicsradio or try known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape other systems, and even damage them. Your player at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement vehicle’s systems mayinterfere with the in sound quality, cleanthe tape player. operation of sound equipmentthat has been added improperly. The recommended cleaning methodfor your cassette tape player is the useof a scrubbing action, ’ So, before adding sound equipment, check with non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules the tape head asthe hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. covering mobileradio and telephone units. The recommended cleaning cassetteis available through your retail facility (GM Part No. 12344789).

3-21 When using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning Care of Your Compact Discs cassette, it is normal for the cassetteto eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature Handle discs carefully. Store themin their original cases and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken If tape. or other protective cases and awayfrom direct sunlight the cleaning cassette ejects,insert the cassette at least and dust. Ifthe surface of a discis soiled, dampen a three times to ensure thorough cleaning. clean, soft clothin a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette withfabric a belt to clean Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling the tape head. Thistype of cleaning cassette will not discs. Pickup discs by graspingthe outer edges or the eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may edge of the hole and the outer edge. not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner. Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is not recommended. The use of CD lens cleaner discsis not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lensof the CD optics with After you cleanthe player, press and hold EJECTfor lubricants internal to theCD mechanism. five seconds to resetthe 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 sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced.

3-22 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna willlook its best and work well I NOTICE: if it’s cleanedfrom time to time.To clean the antenna mast: Before enteringan automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the powerantenna go down. 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raisethe antenna. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or damaged. If the antenna does notgo down when equivalent solvent. you turn the radio off, it may be damagedor 3. Wipe the cloth overthe mast sections, removing need to be cleaned.In either case, lower the any dirt. antenna by hand by carefully pressing the 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. antenna down. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or ignitionoff and on. If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you can easily replaceit. See your retailerfor a replacement kit 6. Repeat if necessary. and follow the instructions in the kit. 1 NOTICE: Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubrication could damageit.

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3-26 Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about driving on different kindsof roads andin varying weather conditions. We’vealso included many other useful tips on driving.

4-2 Defensive Driving 4- 17 Driving in Rain and onWet Roads 4-3 Drunken Driving 4-20 City Driving 4-6 Control of a Vehicle 4-2 1 Freeway Driving 4-6 Braking 4-22 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 4- 10 Steering 4-23 Highway Hypnosis 4- 12 Off-Road Recovery 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads 4-13 Passing 4-25 Winter Driving 4- 14 Loss of Control 4-29 Loading Your Vehicle 4-15 Driving at Night 4-3 1 Towing a Trailer

4-1 4-2 Drunken Driving The obviousway to solve this highway safety problem is for people neverto drink alcohol and then drive. But Death and injury associated with drinking and drivingis what if people do? How muchis “too much”if the a national tragedy. It’sthe number one contributor to driver plansto drive? It’s a lot less than many might the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims think. Although it depends on each person and situation, every year. here is some general informationon the problem. Alcohol affectsfour things that anyone needs to drive The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)of someone a vehicle: who is drinking depends uponfour things:

Judgment 0 The amount of alcohol consumed

0 MuscularCoordination 0 The drinker’s body weight

Vision 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and Attentiveness. during drinking Police records show that almost halfof all motor 0 The length of time it has taken the drinkerto vehicle-related deathsinvolve alcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol. these deaths are theresult of someone who was drinking According to the American Medical Association,a and driving. In recent years, over 17,000 annual motor 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hourwill end up witha of alcohol, with more than 300,000 people injured. BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce (120ml) glasses adult population-- choose neverto drink alcohol,so of wine or three mixed drinks if each had1 - 1/2 ounces they never drive after drinking. For persons under2 1, (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. it’s against the lawin every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasonsfor these laws.

4-3 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generallywill reach a higherBAC level than a man of ber same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legalmnit at aBAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing numberof U.S. states, and throughout Canada, thelimit is 0.08 percent. ln some other countries, it’s even lower.The BAC limit for all commercial driversin the United Statesis 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (in one hour).Of course, as we’ve seen,it depends on how much alcoholis inthe drinks, and how quickly the persondrinks them. But the ability to driveis afTected well below aBAC of 0.10 percent. Rbsearch shows tliat the driving skillsof many people are impaired at a BAC approaching It’s the amountof alcohol that counts. For ex-ample, if 0.05 percent, and thatthe effects are worseat night. All the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces drivers are impaired atBAC levels above0.05 percent. or 90 ml of liquor each) withinan hour, the person’s Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision BAC would be dose to 0.12 percent. A person who increases sharplyfor drivers who have BAC a of consumes foodjust before or during drinkingwill have a 0.05 percent or above. A driver witha BAG level of somewhat lowerBAC level. 0.06 percent has doubledhis or her chanceof having a collision. Ata.BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have driver having a collisionis 12 times greater; at a a 1ower.relative percentageof body water than men. this level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itselfof the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or numberof cold showers will speed that up.“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency,a need to take sudden action, as whena child darts into the street? Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. A person with evena moderate BAC might notbe able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentivenessand to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. judgment can be affectedby even a small amount There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that of alcohol. You can have a serious-- or even many people don’t know. Medical research shows that fatal -- collision if youdrive after drinking. alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries Please don’t drink and driveor ride with adriver worse, especially injuriesto the brain, spinal cord or who has been drinking. Ride home ain cab; or if heart. This means that when anyone who has been you’re, with a group, designatea driver who will drinking -- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that not drink. person’s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.

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I . <, -1 I Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehiclego where Braking action involvesperception time and you want.itto go. They are the brakes, the steering and reaction time. the accelerator.All three systems have to do their work First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. at the places where the tires meet the road. That's perception time. Then you haveto bring up your C+L .... = 1 I : I I ;;,; :: .*' ' ~ ' i , .' ,,,& .;; .>!.$ : ; :, :. .. :. t, .., , ' ., \,.'. , <..- ; ~ ., J. ,.... I. I I - ..'* .,7 .~'I , ' :,: foot. anddo it. That's reaction time. Average reaction time is about 314 of a second. But that's only an average. It might be less with one driver and as longas two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h)travels 66 feet (20 m). That could bea lot of distance in an emergency, so keeping enough space between your vehicleand others is important. And, of course, actual stopping distancesvary greatly with the surface of the road (whether it's pavementor gravel); the conditionof the road (wet,dry, icy); tire tread; the conditionof your brakes; the weightof the vehicle and the amountof brake force applied. Sometimes, as whenyou're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That meansyou can lose control of your vehicle. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein Anti-Lock Brakes spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. Thisis a Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes(ABS). ABS is an mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between advanced electronic braking system that will help hard stops.Your brakes will wear out much faster if you prevent a braking skid. do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace withthe When youstart your engine, or when you begindrive to traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will away, your anti-lock brake systemwill check itself. You eliminate alot of unnecessary braking. That means may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. this test is going on, and you may even notice that your If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake brake pedal movesor pulses alittle. This is normal. normally but don’t pump your brakes. If youdo, the If there’s a problem withthe pedal may get harderto push down.If your engine anti-lock brake system,this stops, you willstill have some power brake assist. But warning light will stayon. you will use it when you brake. Oncethe power assistis See “Anti-Lock Brake used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal LOCKANT‘- System Warning Light”in will be harder to push. (e)the Index.

4-7 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of availabletire and road conditions.

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the roadis wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t changethe time you need This light will comeon to get your foot up tothe brake pedal or always decrease when your traction control stopping distance. If youget too closeto the vehicle in TRACTION system is limiting wheel front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes spin. See “Traction Control if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave ACTIVE System Active Light”in enough room up aheadto stop, even though you have the Index. anti-lock brakes.

Using Anti-Lock You may feel or hear the system working, but this Don’t pump the brakes. Just holdthe brake pedal down is normal. firmly andlet anti-lock work for you. You may feel a If your vehicleis in cruise control when the traction slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise this is normal. control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely useit again, you may Traction Control System (If Equipped) reengage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” Your vehicle may have a tractioncontrol system that in the Index.) limits wheel spin.This is especially usefulin slippery road conditions.The system operates onlyif it senses This light should come that one or both ofthe fiont wheels are spinningor on briefly when you start beginning to lose traction. When this happens,the TRACTION the engine.If it stays on or system worksthe front brakes and reduces engine power comes on while you are to limit wheel spin. OFF driving, there’s a problem with your traction control system.

4-9 See “Traction Control System Warning Light”in’ the come on-- but the system won’t turnoff right away. Index. When this warning lightis on, the system will not It will wait until there’s no longer a current need to limit limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. wheel spin. The traction control system automatically comes on You can turn the system back on at any timeby pressing whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, the button again. The traction control system warning especially in slippery road conditions, you should light should gooff. always leave the system on. But you can turn the traction control system offif you ever needto. (You Braking in Emergencies should turn the systemoff if your vehicle ever gets stuck With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same in sand, mud,ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more in the Index.) than even the very best braking. To turn the system off, Steering press the T/C button located to the rightof the Power Steering steering wheel. If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the systemis limiting wheel spin A lot of the “driver lost control’’ accidents mentioned on when you press the button, the warning light will the news happen on curves. Here’s why:

4-10 Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a the same laws of physics when drivingon curves. The curve, doit before you enter the curve, while yourfront traction of the tires againstthe road surface makes it wheels are straight ahead. possible for the vehicleto change its path when you turn Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” throughthe the front wheels. If there’s no traction,inertia will keep curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Waitto the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever accelerate until you areout of the curve, and then tried to steer a vehicleon wet ice, you’ll understand this. accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. The traction you can getin a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at Steering in Emergencies which the curve is banked, and your speed.While you’re There are times when steering can be more effective than in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. braking. For example, you come overhill a and find a Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out suddenly accelerate. Both control systems-- steering and from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet cars and stops rightin front of you. You can avoid these the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But much of those places. Youcan lose control. Refer to sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for “Traction Control” in the Index. evasive action -- steering around the problem. What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease up on the Your vehicle can perform very wellin emergencies like accelerator pedal, steerthe vehicle the way you wantit these. First apply your brakes. (See “Brakingin to go, and slow down. Emergencies” earlier inthis section.) It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible Speed limit signs nearcurves warn that you should collision. Then steer aroundthe problem, to the left or adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are right dependingon the space available. based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you’ll wantto go slower.

4-11 Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you're driving.

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the avoided the object. pavement, recovery should befairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then,if there is noulingin the way, steerso The fact that such emergency situationsare always that your vehicle straddles the edge ofthe pavement. You possible is a good reasonto practice defensive driving at can the steering wheel up to one-quarter until the all times and wear safety belts properly. turn turn right fiont tire contacts the pavement edge. Thenturn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaitingan opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, followingtoo closely reduces your areaof two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, vision, especiallyif you’re following a larger accelerates, moves aroundthe vehicle ahead, then goes vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate spaceif the back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lane reasonable distance. highway is a potentially dangerous move, sincethe When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, passing vehicle occupiesthe same lane as oncoming start to accelerate but stayin the right lane and don’t traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an errorin get too close. Time your moveso you will be judgment, or a brief surrender to frustrationor anger can increasing speed as the time comes to move theinto suddenly putthe passing driverface to face with the other lane.If the way is clear to pass, you will have a worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. “running start” that more than makes upfor the So here are sometips for passing: distance you wouldlose by dropping back. Andif something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, 0 “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides and to you need only slow down and drop back again and crossroads for situations that might affect your passing wait for another opportunity. patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait forbetter a time. If other cars are lined upto pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But takecare that someone isn’t trying to 0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. pass you as you pullout to pass the slow vehicle. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a Remember to glance over your shoulder and check turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken the blind spot. center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never crossa solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep tryingto steer and start yourleft lane change signal before moving out constantly seek an escape route.or area of less danger. of the right lane to pass. When youare far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front in your Skidding inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. and move back into the right lane. (Remember that Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle you care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” just passed may seem to be farther away from you those conditions. But skidsare always possible. than it really is.) The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s e Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time three control systems. In the braking skid, your wheels on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passingthe aren’t rolling. In the steeringor cornering skid, too next vehicle. much speed or steeringin a curve causes tires to slip and e Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicletoo rapidly. lose cornering force. And inthe acceleration skid,too Even though the brake lamps are not flashing,it may much throttle causesthe driving wheels to spin. be slowing downor starting to turn. A cornering skidis best handled by easing your footoff 0 If you’re being passed, make it easyfor the the accelerator pedal. following driver to get aheadof you. Perhaps you If you have the traction control system, remember:It can ease a little to the right. helps avoid only the acceleration skid. Loss of Control If you do not have traction control, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skidis also best handled by . Let’s review what driving experts say about what easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meetthe road to do whatthe driver has asked. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the Driving at Night accelerator pedal and quickly steerthe way you wantthe vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skid ifit occurs. Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other materialis on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stoppingdistance will be longer and vehicle control more lirnited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (includingengine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could causethe tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicleis skidding. Learnto recognize warning clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on the roadto make a “&rrored surfaceG and slow down -- Night driving is more dangerous day driving. One when you have any doubt. than reason is that some drivers arelikely to be impaired-- by Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. avoid onlythe braking skid. Here are some tips on night driving. down on glare from headlamps, but theyalso make a lot Drivedefensively. of things invisible. Don’t drink and drive. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe seconds, for your eyes to readjustto the dark. When you glare from headlamps behind you. are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow doesn’t lowerthe high beams, or a vehicle with down and keep more space betweeq you and misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring ,_ other vehicles. directly into the approaching headlamps. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. clean -- inside and out. Glareat night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass In remote areas, watch for animals. can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes If you’re tired, pull offthe road in a safe place lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, and rest. making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly. Remember that your headlamps light up far lessof a Night Vision roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your No one cansee as well at nightas in the daytime. But as eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be driver may require atleast twice as much light tosee the checked regularly for proper aim,so should your eyes same thing at night as a 20-year-old. be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability tosee in dim light-- and What you doin the daytime can also affect your night aren’t even awareof it. vision. For example,if you spend the dayin bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. Butif you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut Driving in Rain and onWet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate orturn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much treadleft, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you are driving. The surface may get wet 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 bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your windshield wiping equipmentin good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas on the windshield,or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts.

4-17 Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the vehicle. After driving through a large puddleof water or -.. a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washescan cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Tryto avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplining is dangerous. So much water can build up under yourtires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen ifthe road is wet enough and you’re 1 NOTICE: going fast enough. When your vehicleis hydroplaning, it has little or no contact withthe road. If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. Butit can if your engine’s air intake and badly damage your tires do not have much treador if the pressure in one or engine. Never drive through water that is slightly more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you cansee reflections from trees, telephone lower than the underbodyof your vehicle.If you poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”the can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive water’s surface, there couldbe hydroplaning. through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning.The Some Other Rainy Weather Tips best adviceis to slow down whenit is raining. 0 Besides slowing down, allow someextra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, andbe prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires” in the Index.) City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your intotrip an unknown part of the cityjust as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways thatrim and crisscross most large cities. You’ll save time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traffic light is there because the corneris busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, andjust before you start to move, check both waysfor vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light.

One of the biggest problems with city streetsthe is amount of traffk on them. You’ll want to watch outfor what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals.

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I Freeway Driving At the entrance, thereis usually a ramp that leads tothe freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expectto blend with the flow.Try to merge intothe gap at closeto the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the posted limitor to the prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the rightlane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. Once you are moving onthe freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night. expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) arethe safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you want toleave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.If you miss yourexit, do not, The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to up with traffic and keep tothe right. Drive at the same the next exit. speed mostof the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treatthe The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 4-21 The exit speed is usually posted. Here are some things you can check before a trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoirfull? Are to your senseof motion. After drivingfor any distance all windows clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? slower than you actually are. 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Before Leaving ona Long Trip all levels? Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well rested.If you 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? must start when you’re notfiesh -- such as after a day’s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles first that part 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enoughfor can easily drivein. long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflatedthe to recommended pressure? Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?If you keepit serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.If it needs 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook service, haveit done before starting out.Of course, along your route? Should you delay your trip a short you’ll find experienced and able service expertsin time to avoid a major storm system? Oldsmobile retail facilitiesall across North America. 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it.

4-22 Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a conditionas “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’tit let happen to you!If it does, your vehiclecan leave 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 sometips: Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior.

Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountainsis different from the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving inflat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highwayas an emergency.

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I If you drive regularly in steep country,or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check allfluid Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to and transaxle. These parts can work hard on do the work of slowing down. They could getso mountain roads. all hot that they wouldn’t workwell. You would then 0 Know how to go down hills. The most important have poor braking or even none going downa hill. thing to know is this: let your engine do someof the You could crash. Always have your engine running slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when you go and yourvehicle in gear when you go downhill. down a’steep or long hill.

0 Know how togo uphill. Drivein the highest I.1 LUTi3N: gear possible. 0 Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane If you don’t shift down, yourbrakes could roads in hillsor mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut get so hot thatthey wouldn’t workwell. You across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that let would then have poor brakingor even none going you stay in your own lane. down ahill. You could crash. Shift down to let 0 As you go over the top ofa hill, be alert. There could be your engineassist your brakes ona steep something in your lane, likea stalled car or an accident. downhill slope. 0 You may see highway signs on mountains that warnof special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving

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I Include &ice scraner, a small brush or broo-m, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer Here are some tipsfor winter driving: clothing, asmall shovel, a flashlight, a red clothand a I I1 couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will 0 Have your vehiclein good shape for winter. be driving under severe conditions, includesmall a bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags your trunk. to help provide traction.Be sure you properly secure these itemsin your vehicle. I i Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow orice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offer the road probably have good traction. least tractionof all. You can get wet ice when it’s about However, if thereis snow orice between your tires and freezing (32 OF; 0 O C) and freezing rain beginsfall. to the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand crews have a lot less tractionor “grip” and will need to be can get there. very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’ll wantto slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See “Traction Control System” in the Index. If you don’t havethe traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to breakthe fragile traction. If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more.

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4-26 Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability If You’re Caught ina Blizzard when you make a hardstop on a slippery road. Even though you havethe anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stoppingsooner than you would ondry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit aspot that’s covered withice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may appearin shaded areas wherethe sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildingsor under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy whenthe surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patch ofice ahead of you, brake before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.

If you are stopped by heavy snow, you couldin be a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you knowfor sure that you are near help and you can hike throughthe snow. Here are some things to do to summon help andkeep yourself and your passengers safe: Turn on your hazard flashers.

4-27 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle toalert police that you’ve been stopped bythe snow.

0 Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. I If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body Snow cantrap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle. insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourselfor This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas tuck under your clothingto keep warm. to get inside.CO could overcome youand kill you. You can’t see it or smell it, so you might not I know it is in your vehicle.Clear away snow from around the baseof your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from timeto time tobe sure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the sideof the vehicle that’s away fromthe wind. This will help keep CO out.

You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.

4-28 Run your engine only as longas you must. This saves Loading Your Vehicle fuel. When you run the engine, makeit go alittle faster than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This . TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION uses lessfuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the OCCUPANTSVEHICLE CAP.WT. battery charged. You will need a well-charged batteryto FRT. CTR. RR. TOTALKGLBS. restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps.Let the heater runfor a while. ;aMAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost CAPACITYWEIGHT XXX COLDTIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURESPEED SIZE TIRE all the way to preserve the heat.Start the engine again PSI/KPaRTG and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. from the cold. But doit as little as possible. Preservethe RR. fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get SPA. out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa ~ SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL every half hour orso until help comes. i INFORMATION

Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properly carry.The Tire Loading Information label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door, tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also givesyou important information about the numberof people that can bein your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.

4-29 r- -. MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP L!!s CAC 3OL. DATE GVWRGAWR FRT GAWR RR Do not load your vehicle any heavierthan the GVWR, or either themaximum front or rear THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION break, or itcan change theway your vehicle STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF handles. These could cause you to lose control. MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Also, overloading canshorten the lifeof your vehicle.

The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door.It tells you thegross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe Gross I NOTICE: I Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle,all occupants, fuel and cargo. Your warranty does not coverparts or Never exceed the GVWRfor your vehicle, or the Gross components that fail becauseof overloading Axle Weight rating (GAWR)for either the front or rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, And, if you do havea heavy load, you should spread it tools, packages, or anythingelse -- they will go as fast out. Don't carry morethan 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. as the vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn quickly, or if thereis a crash, they'll keep going.

4-30 Towing a Trailer A CAUTION:

Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike /.1 CAUTION: and injure people in a sudden stopor turn,or in = a crash. If you don’t use thecorrect equipment and drive Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a properly, you can lose control when you pull a trunk, put them as far forward as you can. trailer. For example, if thetrailer is too heavy, the Try to spread the weight evenly. brakes may not work well-- or even at all. You Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, and your passengers could be seriously injured. inside the vehicleso that some of them are ~ You may also damage your vehicle;the resulting above the topsof the seats. repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in Pull atrailer only if you have followed theall your vehicle. steps in this section. Ask yourretailer for advice When you carry something inside the and information about towing a trailer with vehicle, secureit whenever you can. your vehicle.

4-31 Your vehicle can tow a trailer it if is equipped with the If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer proper trailer towing equipment.To identify what the If you do, hereare some important points: vehicle trailering capacityis for your vehicle, you 0 ‘ should readthe information in “Weight of the Trailer” There are many different laws, including speed limit that appears laterin this section. But trailering is restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. your rig will be legal, not only where you live but Trailering means changesin handling, durability and also where you’ll be driving.A good sourcefor this fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct information can be state or provincial police. equipment, andit has to be used properly. 0 Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch That’s the reasonfor this part. In it are many dealer about sway controls. time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. 0 Don’t tow a trailerat all during the first 1,000 miles Many of theseare important for your safety and thatof (1 600 km) your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, your passengers. So please readthis section carefully axle or other parts could be damaged. before you pull a trailer. 0 Then, during thefirst 500 miles (800 km) that you Load-pulling components suchas the engine, transaxle, tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 M)and wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder don’t make starts atfull throttle. This helps your against the drag of the added weight. The engineis engine and other partsof your vehicle wearin at the required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under heavier loads. heavier ? greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more,the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. the pulling requirements. Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed for trailers (or no more than55 mph (90 a))to save wear on your vehicle’s parts. Three important considerations have to do with weight: In Canada, write to:

0 the weight of the trailer, General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 0 the weight of the trailer tongue 1908 Colonel Sam Drive and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. Oshawa, Ontario L1H8P7 Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue How heavy can a trailer safelybe? The tongue load(A) of any trailer is an important It should never weigh more than1,000 lbs. (450 kg.). weight to measure becauseit affects the total or gross But even thatcan be too heavy. weight of your vehicle.The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any It depends on how you plan to use yourrig. For cargo you may carry init, and the people who will be example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside riding in the vehicle. Andif you tow a trailer, you must temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a add the tongue load tothe GVW because your vehicle trailer are all important. And,it can also dependon any will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading Your special equipment that you have on your vehicle. Vehicle” in the Index for more information about your You can ask your retailerfor our trailering information vehicle’s maximum load capacity. or advice, or you can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network - P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909

4-33 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tiresare inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers theon Tire-Loading Information label at the rear edgeof the driver’s door orsee “Loading Your Vehicle”in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over GVWthe limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue. A B Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Hereare some rules to follow: If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer The rear bumper on your vehicleis not intended for tongue (A) should weigh10 percent of the total loaded hitches. Do not attach rental hitchesor other trailer weight(B). If you have a weight-distributing bumper-type hitches toit. Use only a frame-mounted hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh12 percent of hitch that does not attach tothe bumper. the total loaded trailer weight(B). Will you have to make any holes in the body of your After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, then the tongue, separately,to see if the weights are then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove proper. If they aren’t, you may beable to get them right the hitch.If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon simply by moving some items around in the trailer. monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” in the Index). Dirt and water can, too.

4-34 Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attachchains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requiresa certain amountof experience. and your trailer. Crossthe safety chains underthe tongue Before setting outfor the open road, you’ll want to get of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop theto road to know your rig. Acquaint yourself withthe feel of if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions handling and braking withthe added weight of the about safety chains maybe provided by the hitch trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle youare manufacturer or bythe trailer manufacturer. Followthe driving is now a good deal longer and not nearlyas manufacturer’s recommendationfor attaching safety responsive as your vehicleis by itself. chains anddo not attach them tothe bumper. Always Before you start, checkthe trailer hitch and platform leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chainsto drag onthe ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has Trailer Brakes electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by handto be sure Does your trailer haveits own brakes? the brakes are working.This lets you check your Be sure to read and followthe instructions for the trailer electrical connection atthe same time. brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain During yourtrip, check occasionally to be sure that the them properly. load is secure, and thatthe lamps and any trailer brakes Because you have anti-lock brakes,do not try to tap into are still working. your vehicle’s brake system. If youdo, both brake systems won’t work well,or at all.

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I Following Distance Making fims Stay at least twice asfar behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking I NOTICE: and sudden turns. Making very sharp turns while trailering could Passing cause the trailer to come in contact with the You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal making very sharp turns while trailering. longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyondthe passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strikesoft Backing Up shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Hold the bottom ofthe steering wheel with one hand. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well Then, to move the trailer to the left,just move that hand in advance. to the left. To move the trailer to the right, moveyour hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. mrn Signals When Towing a Driving On Grades When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a Reduce speed and shift toa lower gearbeJore you start different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check down a longor steep downgrade.If you don’t shift with your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on your down, you might have to use your brakesso much that instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn they would get hot and no longer work well. or lane change. Properly hooked up,the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, Parking on Hills change lanes or stop. You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your attached, on ahill. If something goes wrong, your rig instrument panel will flashfor turns even ifthe bulbs on could start to move. People can be injured, and both the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers your vehicle andthe trailer can be damaged. behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s But if you ever have to park your rigon a hill, here’s important to check occasionally to be surethe trailer how to doit: bulbs are still working. 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages. When PARK (P) yet. you plug a trailer lighting systeminto your vehicle’s lighting system,its bulb warning messages may notlet 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. you know if one of your lamps goes out.So, when you 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the have a trailer lighting system pluggedin, be sure to regular brakes untilthe chocks absorbthe load. check your vehicle and trailer lampsfrom time to time to be sure they’re all working. Once you disconnectthe 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking trailer lamps,the bulb warning messages again can tell brake, and then shift toPARK (P). you if oneof your vehicle lamps isout. 5. Release the regular brakes.

4-37 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedulefor more while you: on this. Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), Start your engine; engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. Shift into a gear; and Each of these is covered in this manual, andthe Index will help you find them quickly.If you’re trailering, it’s Release the parking brake. a goodidea to review these sections before you start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly untilthe trailer is clear of the chocks. Check periodically to see thatall hitch nuts and bolts 4. Stop and have someone pick up and storethe chocks. are tight. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions.See “Engine Overheating’’ in the Index. & NOTES

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4-40 Section 5 Problems on the Road

Here you’llfind what to do about some problems thatcan occur on the road.

5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers 5-22 If a Tire Goes Flat 5-3 Other Warning Devices 5-22 Changing a Flat Tire 5-3 Jump Starting 5-33 Compact Spare Tire 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle 5-34 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, 5-13 Engine Overheating Ice or Snow 5-15 Cooling System

5-1 Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in, and even if the key isn’t in.

To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashers areon, your turn signals won’t work.

Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flashon and off.

5-2 Other Warning Devices NOTICE: If you carry reflective triangles, youcan set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Remember that ignoring these steps could result in costly damageto your vehiclethat wouldn’t be Jump Starting covered by your warranty. If your battery hasrun down, you may want to use Trying tostart your vehicle by pushingor pulling another vehicle and somejumper cables tostart your it won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle. vehicle. But please followthe steps listed todo it safely. 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. I I ‘.\ CAUTIOI.. Batteries canhurt you. They can be dangerous NOTICE: because: They contain acidthat can burn you. If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a They contain.gasthat can explode or ignite. negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. They contain enough electricityto burn you. If you don’t follow these steps exactly, someor all of these thingscan hurt you. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be surethe vehicles aren’t touching NOTICE: each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to If you leave your radio on,it could be badly start your vehicle, andthe bad grounding could damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by damage the electrical systems. your warran ;~.~~.~~~~~~~~,,~~.~!~~.~~:5,;. :: ,:,,e,,e5r, ,i ,;xr!. *,f,;,L To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set 1111‘.4 the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involvedin the jump start procedure. Putan automatic tsansaxle in PARK (P) before setting the parking brake 3. ’lhrn off the ignitionon both vehicles. Unplug

unnecessary accessories pluggedinto the cigarette .c lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren’t neededas well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both An electric fan canstart up even when the engine batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

L 1 5. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. 6. Check thatthe jumper cables don’t haveloose or Using a match near a battery can cause battery missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing this, The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. and some have been blinded. Usea flashlight if Before you connect the cables, hereare some basic you need more light. things you should know. Positive(+) will go to Be sure the battery has enoughwater. You don’t positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive(+) to need to add waterto the ACDelco Freedom@ negative (-) or you’ll get a short that would damage battery installed in every new GM vehicle. Butif a the battery and maybe other parts,too. battery has filler caps,be sure the right amountof fluid is there. If’ it is low, add water to take care of that first. If’ you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acidthat can burn you. Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally getit in badly. Keep your handsaway from movingparts your eyes or on your skin, flushthe place with once the engine is running. water and get medical help immediately.

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I 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connectit to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9.

Don't let the other end touchanyhng until the next step. The other endof the- negative(-) cable doesn't go Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away to the dead battery.It goes to a heavy unpainted metal from the dead battery, but notnear engine parts that part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. move. The electrical connectionis just as good there, but the chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine fora while. 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start aftera few tries,it probably needs service. 13. Remove the cablesin reverse order. Take care that they don't touch each other any or other metal.

5-7I- Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a retailer or a professional towing service tow your vehicle. See “Roadside Assistance”in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified sinceit was factory-new by adding aftermarket itemslike fog lamps, aero skirting, or specialtires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not be correct. Before you do anything,turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: 0 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain A. Heavy Metal Engine Part equipment, as described laterin this section. B. Good Battery 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. C. Dead Battery 0 The make, model and year of your vehicle. 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to see them.

5-8 A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn’t adequately secured. This can causea collision, serious personalinjury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chainsor steel cables beforeit is transported. Don’t use substitutes (ropes,leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.)that can be cut by sharp edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. Theywill damage drivetrain and To help avoid injury to you or others: suspension components. 0 Never let passengersride in a vehicle that is being towed. 0 Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. 0 Never get under your vehicle after it has been liftedby the tow truck. 0 Always secure the vehicle on each side with separate safety chains when towing it. 0 Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

5-9 Front Towing Attach T-hook chainson both sidesin the slotted holes in the bottom of the frame, behindthe front wheels.

These slots are to be used when loading and securing car carrier equipment.

Position a4” x 4” wood beam across the sling chains contacting the bottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper.

5-10 Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (90 kd),500 miles (800 km) Attach T-hook chains to slots in thebottom of the floor pan directly ahead of the rear wheelson both sides.

No 4” x 4” wood beam is needed.

Attach a separate safetychain around the outboardend of each control arm. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower controlarm. I Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about ahot engine on your vehicle’s instrument I panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage”or “Coolant Steam froman overheated engine canburn you Temperature Warning Light”in the Index. badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engineif you seeor hear steam coming If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant beforeyou open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquidsin it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engineif it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.

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If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costlyrepairs would not be covered by your warranty.

5-13 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no longer havethe overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe,drive slower for about 10 minutes. If you getthe overheat warning but see or hear no If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes drive normally. the engine can get littlea too hot when you: If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your Climb a long hill on a hot day. vehicle right away. Stop after high-speed driving. If there’s still no signof steam, you can idlethe engine Idle for long periods in traffic. for two or three minuteswhile you’re parked, to seeif the warning stops. But then, if youstill have the Tow a trailer. warning, turn ofthe engine andget everyone out If you get the overheat warning with no signof steam, of the vehicle until it cools down. this for a minute orso: try You may decide not tolift the hood but to get service 1. Turn off your air conditioner. help right away. 2. Turn on your heater tofull hot at the highest fan speed and openthe window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift tothe highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0) or THIRD (3).

5-14 Cooling System When you decideit's safe tolift the hood, here's what you'll see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electricfan. L If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anythmgelse until it cools down.

A. Coolant Recovery Tank B . Radiator Pressure Cap C. Electric EnEine Fans

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I The coolant level should be ator above the FULL COLD mark. I NOTICE: If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, 1 heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in Engine damage from running your engine the cooling system. without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.

If there seems to be no leak, withthe engine on, check to see if the electric engine coolingfans are running.If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running.If Heater andradiator hoses, and other engine they aren’t, your vehicle needs service. parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.If you .do, you can be burned. How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Don’t run the engine ifthere is a leak.If you run Recovery Tank the engine,it could lose all coolant.That could If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level cause an engine fire,and you could be burned. isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add50/50 a mixture of Gel any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL@ engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor more information.)

5-16 I Adding only plain waterto your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water,or some other liquid like alcohol,can boil before theproper coolant mixturewill. Your vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain wateror the wrong mixture, your engine could get too buthot you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean waterand DEX-COOL@coolant.

~~ ~ ~ ~~~ NOTICE: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engineparts arehot In cold weather, water can freezeand crack enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. the engine, radiator,heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolantand the proper coolant mixture. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankis at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. I

Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling system canblow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator

pressure cap 0- even a little 0- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including theradiator pressure cap, is hot. Waitfor the cooling systemand radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap.

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2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear ahiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressureleft. -

3. Fill the radiator with the properDEX-COOL’ 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to to theFULL coolant mixture, up tothe base of the filler neck. COLD mark. (See “Engine Coolant”in the Indexfor more J. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information aboutthe proper coolant mixture.) leave the radiator pressure capoff.

5-20 6. Start the engine andlet itrun until you can feel the 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during upper radiatorhose getting hot. Watch outfor the this procedureif coolant begins to flow outof the engine cooling fans. filler neck, reinstallthe pressure cap. Be sure the 7. By this time, the coolant levelinside the radiator arrows on the pressure capline up like this. filler neck may be lower.If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture through the filler neck untilthe level reachesthe base of the filler neck.

5-21 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, ‘If a tire goesflat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain yourtires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place.Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails,the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal andgrip the steering wheel firmly. Changing atire can causean injury. The vehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to can slipoff the jack and roll overyou or other a stop well outof the trafY1c lane. people. You and they could be badly injured. A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, acts much like a Find a level place to change your tire.To help skid and may requirethe same correction you’d use in a prevent the vehicle from moving: skid. In any rear blowout, remove your footfrom the 1. Set the parkingbrake firmly. accelerator pedal.Get the vehicle under controlby 2. Put the shift lever inPARK (P). steering theway you want the vehicle to go. It may be 3. ’krn off the engine. very bumpy and noisy, but you canstill steer. Gently brake to a stop-- well off the road if possible. To be evenmore certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change aflat tire safely. tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be thetire on the other sideof the vehicle, at the opposite end.

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5-22 -. ~-~~ - - -dng the Spare Tire Toolsand The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from the floor of the trunk. Turn the center retainer bolt on the spare tire coverto the left (counterclockwise) to remove it.

Lift and remove the cover. See “Compact Spare Tire” later in this sectionfor more information about the compact spare. Remove the spare tire from the trunk. The following steps will tell you how to the use jack and change a tire.

5-23 The box that stores the jack and wrench is on the passenger’s side trunk wall.

Remove the jack and wheel wrench. The tools you’ll beusing include the jack(A) and wheel wrench (B).

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~ Removing Wheel Covers and If you have aluminum wheels with nut caps, remove Wheel Nut Caps them with the wheel wrench. If you have a bolt-on plastic wheel cover, usethe wheel When reinstalling the decorative nut capson aluminum wrench to remove the nut caps which screw ontothe wheels, tighten the caps snugly with the wheel wrench, wheel nuts and holdthe cover on the wheel. Do not pry then continue tightening one-quarterof a turn. the cover off. Note: The nut caps are capturedin the cover and will not remove completely. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire When reinstallingthe full plastic wheel cover, align the valve stem symbol, whichis molded in the back side of the cover, with the valve stem. Start replacing the nut cap by pushing it into the lug nut with the wheel wrench. Tighten the plastic caps snugly usingthe wheel wrench, then continue tightening one-quarter of a turn. Do not overtighten. If you have an aluminum wheel with a center cover that concealsthe wheel nuts, the following directions will help. Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench intothe notch and pry offthe center cover. Do not dropthe cover or lay it face down, asit could be scratched or damaged. When replacingthe cover afterthe wheel is put back on the vehicle, do not use a hammer or mallet to install 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosenthe wheel nuts, but the cover. don’t remove them.

5-25 2. Rotate the wheel wrenchto the leftto lower thejack lift head until it fits under the vehicle.

3. Near eachwheel well is a notch in the frame to put the jack head into. Thehnt notch is 10 inches (25 cm) back frm the front wheel well. The rearnotch is 8 inches (25 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. 4. Position thejack and raise thejack head untilit fits firmly on the ridgein the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Putthe compact spare tire near you.

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Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack, you could be badlyinjured or killed. Never getunder a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Y -- A

I Raising your vehicle with thejack improperly 5. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench to the positioned can damage the vehicleand even right (clockwise)in the jack. Raise the vehiclefar make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal enough off the ground so there is enough room for injury and vehicle damage, besure to fit thejack the spare tire to fit. lift head into the proper location before raising 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire. the vehicle.

5-27 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease onstuds ornuts. If you do, the nuts mightcome loose. Your wheelcould fall off, causing a serious accident. L 8. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Replace the wheel h nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Rust or dirton thewheel, or on the parts to Make sure each wheel which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts stud is centered in each become loose after a time. The wheel could come wheel hole while off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a tightening the nuts. wheel, remove anyrust or dirt from theplaces Tighten each nutby where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an hand untilthe wheel is emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel held against the hub. to do this; but be sure touse a scraper orwire brush later,if you need to, to get all therust or dirt off.

5-28 11. Tighten the wheel nuts fiilyin a crisscross sequence.

10. Lower the vehicle by rotatingthe wheel wrench to the left (counterclockwise) onthe jack. Lower the jack completely.

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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can leadto wheel nuts can cause thewheel to become loose brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid and even come off. This could lead toan accident. expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel Be sure to use thecorrect wheel nuts. If you have nuts in the proper sequenceand to the proper to replace them, besure to get new GM original torque specification. equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench 100 to lb-ft (140 Nom). NOTICE: Wheel covers won'tfit on your compact spare.If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damagethe coveror the spare. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll needto store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the following procedure to secure theflat tire in thetrunk. Store the flat tire as far forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrenchin their boxin the trunk on the passenger’sside.

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I Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

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I Storing a jack,a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartmentof the vehicle could 4 cause injury. Ina sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 2 The compact spareis for temporary use only. Replace the compact sparetire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” laterin this section.See 1. Jack the storing instructions labelto replace your compact 2. Wheel Wrench spare into your trunk properly. 3. Wing Bolt 4. Tire 5. Cover 6. Bolt

5-32 Compact Spare Tire NOTICE: 8 Although the compact sparetire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regul ly. It should be 60 psi When the compactspare is installed, don’ttake (420 kPa). T your vehicle throughan automatic car wash with guide rails. The compactspare can get caught on After installing the compact spareon your vehicle, the rails. That can damage thetire and wheel, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated.The compact spare and maybe other parts of your vehicle. is made to perform well at speeds upto 65 mph (105 km/h)for distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. so you can finish your trip and have yourfull-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.Of course, it’s And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with best to replace your spare withfull-size a tire as soon other wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare as you can. Your spare willlast longer andbe in good tire and its wheel together. shape in case you needit again. NOTICE:

Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicleand can damage the chains too. Don’t usetire chains on your compact spare.

5-33 If You’re Stuck:In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is Spinning yourwheels can destroy partsof your to spin your wheels too fast.The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels “rocking” can help youget out when you’re stuck, but too fastwhile shifting your transaxleback and you must use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle.

For information about usingtire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index. If you let your tires spinat high speed, they can Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle can First, turn your steering wheelleft and right. That will overheat. That could causean engine clear the area around your front wheels.If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the systemoff. (See compartment fireor otherdamage. Whenyou’re “Traction Control System”in the Index.) Then shift stuck, spin thewheels as little as possible. Don’t back and forth betweenREVERSE (R) and a forward spin thewheels above 35 mph (55 kmh) as shown gear, spinning the wheels aslittle as possible. Release on the speedometer. the accelerator pedal while youshift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out.If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index.

5-34 & NOTES fi NOTES Here you will find information aboutthe care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your , vehicle, anda part devoted toits appearance care. & :-.

6-2 Service 6-46 Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle 6-3 Fuel 6-48 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels 6-8 Filling a PortableFuel Container (If Equipped) 6-8 CheckingThings Under the Hood 6-49 Finish Damage 6-11 Engine Oil 6-49 Underbody Maintenance 6- 15 Air Cleaner 6-49 Chemical Paint Spotting 6- 17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid 6-50 Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-20 Engine Coolant 6-5 1 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) 6-24 Power Steering Fluid 6-5 1 Service Parts Identification Label 6-25 Windshield WasherFluid 6-52 Electrical System 6-26 Brakes 6-57 Replacement Bulbs 6-29 Battery 6-5 8 Capacities and Specifications 6-30 Bulb Replacement 6-5 8 Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-35 Tires 6-58 Engine Specifications 6-43 Appearance Care 6-59 Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts 6-43 Cleaning the Insideof Your 7Jehic :le 6-59 Vehicle Dimensions

-- I Service Doing Your Own Service Work Your retailer knows your vehicle best and wants you to If you want to do someof your own service work, you’ll be happy with it.We hope you’ll go to your retailerfor want to use the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual.It all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts andtells you much more abouthow to service your vehicle GM-trained and supported service people. than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications”in the We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Index. Genuine GM parts haveone of these marks: Your vehicle has anair bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work,see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle”in the Index. You should keep a record withall parts receipts and list Genuine the mileage and thedate of any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add tothe outside of your vehicle can You can beinjured and your vehicle could be affect the airflow aroundit. This may cause wind noise damaged if you try to do service work on a and affect windshield washer performance. Check with vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. your retailer before adding equipment the to outside of your vehicle. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, theproper replacement parts Fuel and tools beforeyou attempt any vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octaneor maintenance task. higher. At a minimum,it should meet specifications Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and ASTM D4814 inthe United States and CGSB 3.5-M93 other fasteners. “English”and “metric” in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been fasteners can be easily confused.If you use developed bythe American Automobile Manufacturers the wrong fasteners,parts can later break Association (“A) for better vehicle performance or fall off. You could be hurt. and engine protection. Gasolines meetingthe AAMA specification could provide improved driveability and emission control system protection compared to other gasolines.

6-3 Be sure the posted octaneis at least87. If the octaneis lamp on your instrument panel mayturn on and/or your less than 87, you may geta heavy knocking noise when vehicle may fail a smog-check test.If this occurs, return you drive. If it’s bad enough,it can damage your engine. to your authorized Oldsmobile retailerfor diagnosis to determine the causeof failure. In the eventit is If you’re using fuel rated at87 octane or higher and you determined that the causeof the conditionis the typeof hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But fuels used, repairs may .not be covered by your warranty. don’t worryif you hear a little pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving upa hill. That’s normal, Some gasolines that are not reformulatedfor low and you don’t haveto buy a higher octane fuel to get rid emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); you have a problem. ask your service station operator whether or his not fuel contains MMT. General Motors does not recommend the If your vehicleis certified to meet California Emission use of such gasolines.If fuels containing MMT are used, Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control spark pluglife may be reduced and your emission label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet control system performance may be affected. The California specifications.If such fuels are not available malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel in states adopting California emissions standards, your may turn on.If this occurs, return to your authorized vehicle will operate satisfactorilyon fuels meeting Oldsmobile retailerfor service. federal specifications, but emission control system performake may be affected. The malfunction indicator

6-4 To provide cleaner air,all gasolines in the United States Fuels in Foreign Countries are now required to contain additives that will help prevent depositsfrom forming in your engine and fuel If you plan on drivingin another country outsidethe system, allowing your emission controlsystem to United States or Canada, the properfuel may be hard to function properly. Therefore, you should not have to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any otherfuel not add anythingto the fuel. In addition, gasolines recommended in the previous text onfuel. Costly repairs containing oxygenates, suchas ethers and ethanol, caused by useof improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by and reformulated gasolines maybe available in your your warranty. area to help cleanthe air. General Motors recommends To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, or that you usethese gasolines if they comply withthe contact a majoroil company that does businessin the specifications described earlier. country where you’ll be driving. You can also write usat the following addressfor NOTICE: advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation contains methanol. Don’t use Itit. can corrode 1908 Colonel Sam Drive metal parts in your fuel system and also damage Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty.

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1 Filling Your Tank CAUTION: A I Gasoline vaporis highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smokeif you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline.

The cap is behind a hinged dooron the driver’sside of your vehicle.

To remove the cap,turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a springin it; if you let go of the cap too soon,it will spring back to the right. 6-6 I While refueling, hangthe tethered cap from the hook on When you putthe cap back on,turn it to the right the fuel door. (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fullyinstall the cap.The diagnostic system I can determine if thefuel cap has been left off or CA JTION: improperly installed. This would allowfuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” inthe Index. If you get gasoline on yourselfand then something ignitesit, you could be badly burned. Gasoline canspray out on you if you open the NOTICE: fuel fillercap too quickly. Thisspray can happen if your tank is nearly full,and is more likelyin If you need a new cap, besure to get theright hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowlyand type. Your retailer can get onefor you. If you get wait for any %iss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the wrong type,it may not fit properly. This may the capall the way. cause your malfunctionindicator lamp to light and your fueltank and emissions system may be Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasolinefrom damaged. See “MalfunctionIndicator Lamp” in painted surfaces as soon as possible.See “Cleaning the the Index. Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.

6-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container 1 Checking Things Underthe Hood The following sections tellyou how to check fluids, lubricants and important underhoodparts. I Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in I? CAUTION: your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the I container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can An electric fan under thehood can start up and be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this injure you even whenthe engine is not running. occurs. To help avoidinjury to you and others: Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from any 0 Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved underhood electric fan. containers. 0 Do not fill a container whileit is inside a vehicle, ina vehicle’s trunk, pickup bedor on any surfaceother than the ground. 0 Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained Things that burn can get on hot engineparts and until the filling is complete. start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, 0 Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline. oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plasticor rubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful notto drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. To open the hood,fist pull the hood release handle isxside the vehicle.It is next to the parking brake pedal the'floor.

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Then go to the frontof the vehicle andpull up on the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sureall the filler caps are on properly. Thenjust pull the hooddown and close it firmly.

6-9 I A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank E. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Air Cleaner B. Battery F.Automatic Transaxle I. WindshieldWasher C. Radiator Pressure Cap Fluid Dipstick Fluid Reservoir D. Engine Oil Dipstick G. Brake Fluid Master Cylinder 6-10 Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick is located behind the engine If the CHECK OIL light on fans andin front of the the instrument panel comes engine oil fill cap. The top CHECK on, it means you need to of the dipstick is a round, check your engine oil level yellow loop. OIL right away.

For more information,see “Check Oil Light” in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a goodidea to check your engine oil every time you Turn off the engine and givethe oil a few minutes to get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading,the oil must drain backinto the oil pan. If you don’t, theoil dipstick be warm andthe vehicle mustbe on level ground. might not show the actual level.

6-11 Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towel or If the oil is at or below theADD mark, then you’ll need cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Remove it again, to add at least one quartof oil. But you must use the keeping the tip down, and checkthe level. right kind. Thispart explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in the Index.

I NOTICE: Don’t add too muchoil. If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damagea.

The engineoil fill cap is behind the engine oil dipstick and enginefans. Be sure tofill it enough to putthe level somewhere in the proper operating range. Pushthe dipstick all the way back in when you’re through.

6-12 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommendedfor your vehiclecan be identified by FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST looking for the "Starburst" symbol. This symbol SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. indicates that theoil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use anyoil which WOK does not carry this Starburst svmbol. HOT FOR MIS WEATHER SYMBOL If you change your own r 7 oil, be sure you useoil "F "C that hasthe Starburst t 100- + 38 symbol on thefront of the oil container. If you have +80- + 27

your oil changed for you, +60 - + 16 be sure the oil put into your engine is American +40- +4 Petroleum Institute certified + 20 - -7 for gasoline engines. 0- - 18

You should also use the proper viscosityoil for your vehicle, as shownin the following chart: SAE sw-30

I4 COLD WEATHER DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY I OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

6-13 As shown in the chart,SAE 1OW-30 is best for your Engine Oil Additives vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be colder than60" F (1 6 " C) before your next oil Don't add anything to youroil. Your retailer is ready to change. When it's very cold, you should useSAE advise if you think something should be added. 5W-30. These numbers onan oil container show its When to Change Engine Oil viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such asSAE 20W-50. If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). NOTICE: This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not Most trips are through dusty areas. covered by your warranty. You frequently tow a traileror use a carrier on topof your vehicle. GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirementsfor The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi your vehicle. or other commercial application. If you are in an area where the temperature falls Driving under these conditions causes engineoil to below -20°F (-29"C), consider using either an break down sooner. If anyone of these is true for your SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW-30 oil. Both vehicle, then you need to change your oil andfilter will provide easier cold starting and better protection every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months-- whichever for your engine at extremely low temperatures. occurs first.

6-14 ! If none of them is true, use the longtriphighway Air Cleaner maintenance schedule. Change theoil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever The air cleaner andfilter are on the driver’s side of the occurs first. Driving a vehicle withfully a warmed engine compartment. engine under highway conditions cauges engineoil to break down slower. What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that usedengine oil contains certain elements that maybe unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’tlet used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing usedengine oil. (See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) Used oil can be areal threat tothe environment. If you change your own oil, besure to drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, into 1. Remove the screws onthe air cleaner housing cover. sewers, or into streams or bodiesof water. Instead, 2. Remove the air intake hose thatis fitted overthe recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.If throttle body by pullingthe hose upward and away you have a problem properly disposingof your used oil, from the throttle body whichis located near the top ask your retailer, a service stationor a local recycling of the engine. center for help.

6-15 3. Disconnect the electrica1 connector from the air intake hose. This will allow you tolift the rear portionof the air cleaner.

4. After detaching the hose from the throttle body, pull back the entire rear portion theof air cleaner by pulling upward and rearward. 5. Replace the air filter. 6. Reinstall the rear sectionof the air cleaner. 7. Reconnect the electrical connector. 8. Reattach the air intake hose by fittingit back onto the throttle body. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. - Automatic Transaxle Fluid CAUTION: A -en to Check and Change Operating the engine with theair cleaner off can A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid cause youor others to be burned. Theair cleaner level is when the engine oil is changed. not only cleans the air,it stops flameif the engine Change boththe fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine (83 000 km)if the vehicle is mainly driven under one backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with or more of these conditions: it off, and be careful working on the engine with 0 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature

the air cleaner off. regularly reaches90 O F (32 O C) or higher.

0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.

0 When doing frequent trailer towing. I NOTICE: 0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. damaging engine fire. And,dirt ‘can easily get See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” inthe Index. into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving.

6-17 - 1 How to Check 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. Because this operation can belittle a difficult, you may While pulling a trailer. choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retail To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal facility Service Department. operating temperature, whichis 180°F to 200°F If you do it yourself, be sure to followall the (82°C to 93°C). instructions here, or you could getfalse a reading on Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about15 miles the dipstick. (24 km) when outside temperatures are above50°F (10°C). If it's colder than50°F (lO"C), you may NOTICE: have to drive longer. Checking the Fluid Level Too much or too little fluid can damage your 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine transaxle. Too much can mean that someof the running. fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure 0 With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever to get an accurate readingif you check your in PARK (P). transaxle fluid. 0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about three seconds in each range. Then, position the Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle shift lever inPARK (P). fluid level if you have been driving: 0 Let the engine run idleat for three to five minutes. 0 When outside temperatures are above90°F (32 " C). 0 At high speed for quite a while. I Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps:

1. The transaxlefluid dipstick top is 'a round, red loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pullout the dipstick and wipe it, with a clean rag 'or .,p,aper towel. 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and readthe lower level. The fluid level must inbe the cross-hatched area. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push then pullit back out ag&. the dipstick backin all the way.

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I How to Add Fluid 3. After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as described under “How to Check.” Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use.See “Recommended 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. dipstick back in all theway. If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper Engine Coolant fluid to bring the levelinto the cross-hatched area on the dipstick. The cooling s stem inyour vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL B engine coolant. This coolant is designed 1. Pull out the dipstick. to remain in your vehiclefor 5 years or 150,000 miles 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the (240 000 kmh whichever occursfist, if you add only dipstick hole to bringit to the proper level. DEX-COOL extended life coolant. It doesn’t take muchfluid, generally less than one The following explains your cooling system and how pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. to add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating,see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. I NOTICE: A 50/50 mixture of water and DEX-COOL@ coolant will: We recommend youuse only fluid labeled Give freezing protection down to-34°F (-37°C). DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that labelis made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Give boiling protection up to265 OF (1 29 O C). Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-III Protect against rust and corrosion. is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages workas they should.

6-20 What to Use NOTICE: Use a mixtureof one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-halfDEX-COOL@ coolant which When adding coolant,it is important that you won’t darnage aluminumparts. If you use this mixture, use only DEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. you don’t need to add anything else. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system,premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.In addition, the engine coolantwill require change sooner-- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, Adding only plain waterto your cooling system whichever occurs first. Damage causedby the can be dangerous. Plain water,or some other use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not liquid like alcohol, can boil before proper the covered by your new vehiclewarranty. coolant mixturewill. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is setfor the proper coolant mixture. With plain wateror the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn’t get the overheat warning.Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean waterand DEX-COOL@coolant.

6-21 6 Checking Coolanl NOTICE: 1 ~fyou use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheatand be badly damaged.

The repair cost wouldn't be covered by your., warranty. Too much waterin the mixturecan freeze and crack the engine, radiator,heater core and other parts.

If you haveto add coolantmore'than four times a year, have your retailer check your cooling system.

I NOTICE: I When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be If you use the proper coolant, you don't haveto at FULL COLD or a little higher. When your engine add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to is warm, the level should be upto FULL HOT or a improve the system. These can be harmful. little higher.

6-22 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant,add the proper DEX-COOL@ 6% CAUTION: coolant mixtureat the coolant recoverytank, but be careful notto spill it. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engineparts arehot enough. Don’t spill coolant ona hot engine.

lbrning the radiator pressure cap when the enghe and radiator are hot can allow steamand Radiator Pressure Cap scalding liquidsto blow out and burn you badly. - - With the coolant recoverytank, you will almost never haveto add coolant at the radiator. NOTICE: Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- even a little when the engine and radiator arehot. Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) -- pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolantloss and possible engine damage from overheating.Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on radiatorthe filler neck.

6-23 Thermostat When to Check Power SteeringFluid Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat It is not necessary to regularly check power steering in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the fluid unless you suspect thereis a leakin the system or flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant you hear an unusual noise. A fluid lossin this system reaches a preset temperature. could indicate a problem. Havethe system inspected and repaired. Power SteeringFluid How To Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the topof the reservoir clean, then unscrewthe cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look atthe fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULLCOLD mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark. What to Use To determine what kindof 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. The power steering fluid reservoiris located on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment.

6-24 Windshield Washer Fluid NOTICE: What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, the manufacturer’s instructions before use.If you will be follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor operating your vehicle inan area where the temperature adding water. may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer protection againstfreezing. fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze Adding Washer Fluid and damage your washer fluidtank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water doesn’t cleanas well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only three-quarters full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage thetank if it is completely full. 0 Don’t use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer.It can damage your washer system and paint.

Open the cap labeled WASHERFLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank isfull. 6-25 Brakes of the brake system.If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leakmeans that sooner or later your Brake Fluid brakes won’t work well, or won’t work all.at So, it isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid,as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.

If you have too much brake fluid,it can spill on the engine. The fluidwill burn if the engine is hot enough.You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake Your brake master cylinder reservoiris here. It is filled fluid only when workis done on the brake with DOT-3 brake fluid. hydraulic system. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake warning light will come on.A chime will soundif you

~ lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level try to drive with this warning light on. See “Brake goes back up. The other reasonis that fluid is leaking out System Warning Light’’ inthe Index.

6-26 What toAdd When you do need brakefluid, use onlyDOT-3 brake NOTICE: fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 @ (GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brakefluid from a sealed 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage container only. brake system parts. For example, just a few Always clean the brakefluid reservoir cap andthe drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine area around the cap before removingit. This will oil, in yourbrake system can damagebrake help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someoneput in the wrong kindof fluid. 0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s painted surfaces, thepaint finish can be With ‘thewrong kindof fluid in your brake damaged. Be careful notto spill brake fluid system, yourbrakes may not work well,or they on your vehicle.If you do, washit off may not even workat all. This could cause a immediately. See “Appearance Care”in crash. Always usethe proper brake fluid. the Index.

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I Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes arefiist applied or lightly Your vehicle hasfront disc brakes and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean somethingis wrong with Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that your brakes. make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake See “Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection”in pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may Section 7 of this manual under Part C “Periodic come and go or be heardall the time your vehicle is Maintenance Inspections.” moving (except when you are pushing theon brake pedal firmly). Properly torqued wheel nutsare necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in proper sequence toGM specifications. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but The brake wear warning sound means that soon if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to rear brake linings inspected immediately.Also, the rear an accident. When you hear the brake wear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are removedfor rotation or changing. When warning sound, have your vehicle serviced. you have thefront brake pads replaced, have the rear brakes inspected,too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete NOTICE: axle sets. I I See “Brake System Inspection”in Section 7 of this Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads manual under PartC “Periodic Maintenance could result in costly brake repair. Inspections.”

6-28 Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your retailer ifthe brake pedal does not return to Every new Oldsmobile has an ACDelco Freedom@ battery. normal height, or if thereis a rapidincrease in pedal You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time travel. This could be a signof brake trouble. for a new battery, we recommendan ACDelco Freedom battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown on Brake Adjustment the original battery’s label. Every time you applythe brakes, with or withoutthe vehicle moving, your brakes adjustfor wear. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going drive to your vehicle for25 days or more, Replacing Brake System Parts remove the black, negative(-) cable from the battery.This The braking system on a modern vehicleis complex. will help keep your battery from running down. Its many parts haveto be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle isto have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace partsof your braking system -- for example, when your brakelinings wear Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that down and you have to have new onesput in -- be sure can explode. You can be badly hurtif you aren’t you get new approvedGM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For carem. See “Jump Starting” in the Index for tips example, if someone putsin brake linings that are wrong on working around a battery without getting hurt. for your vehicle,the balance between yourfront and rear brakes can change-- for the worse. The braking Contact your retailer to learn how to prepare your performance you’ve come to expect can changein many vehicle for longer storage periods. other ways if someone puts the in wrong replacement Also, for your audio system,see “Theft-Deterrent brake parts. Feature” in the Index.

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1 Bulb Replacement Headlamps The following procedure tells you how to replace For bulb type,see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. your headlamp bulbs. For any bulb change procedure not listedin this section, contact your retailer’s service department. Halogen Bulbs

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burstif you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

I If you go through a high pressure car wash,or it is very 1. Lift the plastic push pins with pliers. humid, your headlamps may “fog up.” Thisis normal. These lenses should clearbv themselves in time.

6-30 2. Now remove the pins with the blade of a screwdriver. 3. Lift and remove the clips from the backside of the metal headlamp housing.

6-31 5. Take noteof the clip position during removal.

6. When reinstalling the clip, be sure to point the arched sideof the 4. There are three clipsto remove before you have clip toward the rearof access to the headlamp assembly bulbs. \ the vehicle.

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7. Pull the headlamp assembly forward from the front 8. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the fender.Tip the assembly and turn the bulbassembly new bulb assembly. to theleft (counterclockwise) to remove it. Taillamps 4. To remove the bulb, pushin and rotateit to the left (counterclockwise). For bulb type,see “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index. 5. Replace the bulb. 1. In the trunk, remove the plastic screw holding the carpet in place and pull backthe carpeting. If you 6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp. have the optional convenience net, you mustfirst remove it fiom the hooks. Windshield Wiper BlaC Replacement 2. Pull the carpet away from the rear corner of the trunk.

Replacement blades comein different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the type with a release hole: 3. Rotate the bulb housing one-eighthof a turn and 1. Pull the windshield wiperarrn away from remove it. the windshield. 6-34 2. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole (A) and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm (B). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement Poorly maintained and improperly used tires length and type,see “Normal Maintenance Replacement are dangerous. Parts” in the Index. 0 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. Tires You could havean air-out and a serious Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires madeby accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in a leadingtire manufacturer. If you ever have questions the Index. about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see 0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger your Oldsmobile Warranty bookletfor details. as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold. 0 Overinflated tiresare more likelyto be cut, puncturedor broken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tiresat the recommended pressure. 0 Worn, oldtires can cause accidents.If your tread is badly worn,or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the rear edgeof the driver’s door shows the correct inflation If your tires havetoo much air (overinflation), pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” you can get the following: means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three hours or driven no more than1 mile (1.6 km). Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride NOTICE: Needless damage from road hazards.

Don’t let anyone tellyou that underinflationor overinflation is all right.It’s not. If your tires When to Check don’t have enoughair (underinflation), you can Check your tires once a monthor more. get the following: Don’t forget your compact spare tire.It should be at Too much flexing 60 psi (420 Wa). Too much heat Tire overloading How to Check Bad wear Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Bad handling pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated Bad fuel economy. simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they’re underinflated. NOTICE: (Continued) Be sure to putthe valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.

6-36 Tire Inspection and Rotation Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles After the tires have been rotated, adjustthe front (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual and rear inflation pressures as shownon the wear, rotate your tires as soonas possible and check Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or all wheel nutsare properly tightened. See “Wheel wheels. See “When It’s Timefor New Tires” and “Wheel Nut Torque” inthe Index. Replacement” later in this section for more information. The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more uniform wear for all tires onthe vehicle. The first rotation is the most important.See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”in the Index for scheduled Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts to which rotation intervals. it is fastened, can make wheelnuts become loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust or dirtfrom places where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a clothor a paper towel to do this;but be I sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all therust or dirtoff. (See “Changing aFlat Tire” in the Index.)

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When It’s Time fc w Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that ~~~~ ~. . 4One wavJ to tell when it’s time for new tires is to can’t be repairedwell because of the size or location check the treadwear of the damage. indicators, which will appear when your tires have Buying New Tires only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or To find out what kind andsize of tires you need, look less of tread remaining. at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that sameTPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, You need a new tireif any of the following statements traction, ride and other things during normal service are true: on your vehicle.If your tires have an all-season tread You can see the indicators at three or more places design, the TPC number will be followedby an “MS” around thetire. (for mud and snow). You can see cord or fabric showing through the If you ever replace your tires with those not having a tire’s rubber. TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. enough to show cord or fabric.

6-38 Uniform Tire Quality Grading I A CAUTION: The following information relatesto the system developed by the United States National Highway Mixing tires could causeyou to lose control while Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tiresby driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types treadwear, traction and temperature performance.(This (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not applies onlyto vehicles soldin the United States.) The handle properly,and you could havea crash. grades are molded on the sidewallsof most passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does Using tires of different sizes may also cause not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, damage to your vehicle. Besure to use the same space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with size and type tires on allwheels. nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), It’s allright to drive with your compact spare, or to some limited-production tires. I though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. I While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conformto Federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.

If you use bias-plytires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many milesof driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle.

6-39 Treadwear heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under The treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory the wearrate of the tire when tested under controlled test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the conditions on a specified government test course. material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire andlife, For example, a tire graded150 would wear one and a excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course The grade C corresponds to a levelof Performance as a tire graded100. The relative performance of tires which all passenger car tires must meet under the depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109. Grades however, and may depart significantly from the norm B and A represent higher levelsof performance on the due to variations in driving habits, service practices laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. and differencesin road characteristics and climate. Warning: The temperature gradefor this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not Traction -- A, B, C overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or The traction grades,from highest to lowest, areA, B, excessive loading, either separately inor combination, and C, and they representthe tire’s ability to stop on can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance and concrete.A tire marked C may have poor The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced traction performance. carefully at the factory to give you the longest tirelife Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based and best overall performance. on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not include cornering (turning) traction. needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment Temperature -- A, B, C may need to be reset.If you notice your vehicle The temperature grades areA (the highest),B, and C, vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels representing the tire’s resistance to the generationof may need to be rebalanced. 6-40

~~ Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. wheels, which can sometimesbe repaired). See your It could affect thebraking and handling of your retailer if any of these conditions exist. vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you Your retailer will knowthe kind of wheel you need. lose control.You could have a collision in which Each new wheel should havethe same load-carrying you or others could be injured. Always use the capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts for same way as the one it replaces. replacement. If you need to replace anyof your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with newGM original equipment parts.This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your NOTICE: Oldsmobile model. The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life,brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearanceand tire or tire chain clearance to thebody and chassis.

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I Tire Chains

Putt@g,a wed wheel on-your vehicleis dangetous.You can't kniw how it's beenused Qr how f&r it's been driven.It could failsuddenly and muse an accident. .If you haveto replace a wheel, use a new GM original ,equipment wheel. Appearance Care Don’t use anyof these unlessthis manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning productscan be hazardous. Some Alcohol are toxic. Otherscan burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot partof the vehicle. Some are LaundrySoap dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. Bleach When you use anythingfrom a container toclean your 0 ReducingAgents vehicle, be sureto follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or Cleaning the Insideof Your Vehicle windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get rid of dust and loose Never use theseto clean your vehicle: dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic and painted surfaces with a clean, damp cloth. Gasoline Your retailer has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior 0 Benzene Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent Dry Spot and Soil Naphtha Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and stains very well.You can get 0 CarbonTetrachloride GM-approved cleaning productsfrom your retailer. 0 Acetone (See “AppearanceCare and Materials”in the Index.)

0 PaintThinner Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. 0 Turpentine Clean up stains as soon as youcan -- before they set. LacquerThinner Carefully scrape off any excess stain. Nail Polish Remover 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area They can all be hazardous -- some more than others-- often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. and they can all damage your vehicle, too. If a ring forrns after spot cleaning, cleanthe entire area immediatelyor it will set. Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, on Fabric treat the area with waterhaking a soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. of lukewarm water. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask 4. Let dry. surrounding trim along stitchor welt lines. Stains caused by candy,ice cream, mayonnaise, chili 3. Mix powdered cleaner following the directions on sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: the container label to form thick suds. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. Don’t saturate the material and don’trub it roughly. 2. First, clean with cool water and allow todry completely. 5. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to remove the suds. 3. If a stain remains, follow instructionsfor Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner. 6. Wipe cleaned area with a clean, damp towel or cloth. 7. Wipe with a clean cloth andlet dry. Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Rub with a clean, damp cloth to removedirt. You Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), may have to doit more than once. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood canbe removed as follows: Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the and avinyueather cleaner. See your retailerfor soiled area with cool water. this product. 2. If a stain remains, followthe multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier.

6-44 Cleaning Leather Care of Safety Belts Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water anda mild soap or Keep belts clean anddry. saddle soap and wipedry with a soft cloth. Then,let the leather dry naturally. Do not use heat todry. 0 For stubborn stains, usea leather cleaner. See your A CAUTION: retailer forthis product. 0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive Do not bleach or dye safety belts.If you do, it cleaners, furniture polish orshoe polish on leather. may severely weaken them.In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. 0 Soiled or stained leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into the Clean safety belts only with mild soap and finish, it can harm the leather. lukewarm water. Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Cleaning Glass Surfaces Use only mild soapand water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or Glass should be cleaned often.GM Glass Cleaner (GM waxes may cause annoying reflectionsin the windshield Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner and even makeit difficult to see through the windshield will remove normal tobacco smokeand dust fihs on under certain conditions. interior glass. Cleaning Interior Plastic Components Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because theymay cause scratches.Avoid placing decalson the inside rear Use only a mild soap and water solution ona soft window, since they may haveto be scraped off later. If cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the abrasive cleaners are used on the insideof the rear surface finish. window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Cleaning the Outsideof the Cleaning the Outsideof Your Vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield of color, gloss retention and durability. washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, Washing Your Vehicle sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or Windshield Cleaner, BonAmi@ Powder (non-scratching cold water. glass cleaning powder), GM PartNo. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do notform when you rinse Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct raysof the sun. it with water. Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your and affect their performance. Clean the blade by wiping retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield Index.) Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. based, or that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaning Check the wiper blades and clean themas necessary; agents should be flushed promptly and not allowedto replace blades that lookworn. dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to Weatherstrips avoid surface scratches and water spotting. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them High pressure car washes may cause water to enter last longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. your vehicle. Apply silicone grease with clew a cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index.)

6-46 Cleaning Exterior LampsLenses Use lukewarm or cold water,soft a cloth and aliquid NOTICE: hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on “Washing Your Vehicle.” a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Finish Care Occasional waxingor mild polishingof your vehicle Foreign materials suchas calcium chloride and other by hand may be necessaryto remove residuefrom the salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird paint finish.You can get GM-approved cleaning droppings, chemicalsfrom industrial chimneys, etc., can products from your retailer. (See “AppearanceCare damage your vehicle’s finish if they remainon painted and Materials” inthe Index.) surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible.If Your Oldsmobile has a“basecoatklearcoat” paint necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss the to safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather are non-abrasive and madefor a basecoatklearcoat and chemical fallout that cantake their toll over a period paint finish. of years. You can helpto keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.

6-47 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Cleaning Tires Wheels (If Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with softa clean towel. A wax NOTICE: may then be applied. When applying a tire dressing always take care to The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brusheson them becauseyou could Petroleum-based products may damage the paint damage the surface.You may use chrome polishon finish. chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surfaceof the wheel, and buffoff immediately after application. Sheet Metal Damage Don’t take your vehicle through an automaticcar wash If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop brushes can also damage the surfaceof these wheels. applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.

6-48 1 Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches thein finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutantscan fall upon and quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. attack painted surfaceson your vehicle.This damage Minor chips and scratches canbe repaired with touch-up can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped materials availablefrom your retaileror other service discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etchedinto outlets. Larger areasof finish damagecan be corrected the paint surface. in your retailer’s body and paint shop. Although no defectin the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, atno charge to the owner, the Underbody Maintenance surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20000 km) control can collect on the underbody. If these are of purchase, whichever occurs first. not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts suchas fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust systemeven though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materialsfrom the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and other debris can collect.Dirt packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. Your retailer or an underbodycar washing systemcan do this for you.

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6-50 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The 8th characterin your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label ENGINE ASSEMBLY You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover. It’s very CO DE MODELCODE YEAR PLANT helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: yourVIN, This is the legal identifierfor your vehicle.It appears on 0 the model designation, a platein the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look throughthe 0 paint information and windshield from outside your vehicle.The VIN also 0 a list of all production options and appears on the Vehicle Certification andService Parts special equipment. labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removedfrom the vehicle. Electrical System Windshield Wipers Add-on Electrical Equipment The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical NOTICE: problem, be sure to haveit fixed. Don’t add anything electricalto your vehicle Power Windows and Other Power Options unless you check with your retailer first. Some Circuit breakers in thefuse panel protect the power electrical equipment can damage your vehicle windows and other power accessories. When the and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your current loadis too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed can keep other components from working as or goes away. they should. Maxifuse@/Relay Center Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting toTo check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn add anything electrical to your vehicle,see “Servicing the two knobs one-quarterof a turn to the left Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle”in the Index. (counterclockwise) and loosenthe metal wing nut on the passenger’s side of the cover. Then remove the cover. Headlamp Wiring The inside of the cover has a chart that explains the features and controls controlledby each fuse and relay. The headlamp wiring is protected an by internal circuit breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on andoff, or in some cases to remainoff. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away.

6-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Driver’s SideFuse Block The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protectedfrom short circuits by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused byelectrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band insidethe fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace thefuse. Be sure you replace a badfuse with a newone of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a sparefuse, you can “borrow” one that hasthe same amperage. Just pick somefeature of your vehicle that you can get along without-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can. The driver’s side fuse block is to the left of the steering There are twofuse blocks in your vehicle:the driver’s wheel, underthe instrument panel. side and passenger’sside fuse blocks. Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find fuse a puller clipped to the insideof the cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller overthe plastic endof the fuse. Squeeze the ends overthe fuse and pull it out. Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled “Spare” on the following chart. When finished, replace the cover by snappingit back up into place. 6-53

I Fuse Usage 1 Circuit Breaker 2 Not Used 3 Power Seats 4 Not Used 5 Not Used 1A PASS-Key 2A Spare 3A Not Used 4A Not Used SA Ignition (Run), AutomaticA/C Control, Cruise Control 6A Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors 7A Not Used 8A Not Used 9A Not Used 1B Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 2B Spare

6-54 Fuse Usage Fuse Usage 3B Not Used 2D Spare 4B Not Used 3D Not Used 5B Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic 4D Not Used Level Control 5D Base AIC 6B Brake and Hazard Lamps 6D Fog Lamps 7B Not Used 7D Transaxle 8B Interior Lighting 8D Radio Cigar Lighter 9B 9D Not Used Air Bag System 1c 1E Auxiliary Outlet(s) 2c Spare 2E Air Bag System, PASS-Key 3c Not Used 3E Ignition (Off/Unlock) 4c Not Used 4E Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle 5c 5E Rear Defog Parking Lamps 6C 6E Misc Engine Non-OBDII 7c Not Used 7E Not Used Not Used 8C 8E Wipers, Washer Battery, Radio, Cluster 9c 9E Not Used 1D Ignition (RudCrank), Chime, Cluster 6-55

I Passenger’s Side Fuse Block Additional fuses are locatedin the relay center, on the passenger’s side, belowthe instrument panel.You must remove the sound insulator on the right sidethe of on on passenger footwell to replace these fuses. on0 no0 Since replacing these fusesis difficult, we recommend that you see your retailer if you need one replaced.

POSITIONS Fuse Usage Replacement Bulbs Door Locks Outside Lamps Bulb Trunk Release, RAC Front Front Parking Lamps ...... 3 157NA Horns Turn Signal Lamps ...... 3157NA 4 Not Used Halogen Headlamps 5 Miscellaneous Engine Controls Low-Beam ...... 9006 6 Fuel Pump High-Beam ...... 9005 7 Injectors Rear ...... Back-upLamps ...... 2057 8 Powertrain Control Module Stopll'aillamps ...... 2057 9 Not Used Turn Signal ...... 2057 10 Not Used 11 A/C Programmer 12 Not Used

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I Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants The following approximate capacities are givenin Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. English and metric conversions. Please refer to If the air conditioning systemin your vehicle needs “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” inthe Index refrigerant, be surethe proper refrigerantis used. If for more information. you’re not sure, ask your retailer. Engine Code K (L36) Engine Specifications Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive) 3800 SeriesII Engine (L36) Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 6 quarts (6.1 L) VIN Engine Code ...... K After Complete Overhaul ...... 11 quarts (10.4 L) Qpe ...... V6 When drainingor replacing torque converter; more Displacement ...... 3.8 Liters fluid may be needed. Horsepower ...... ,205-hp Cooling System ...... 13 quarts ( 12.3 L) Firing Order ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Engine Crankcase ...... 4.5 quarts (4.3L) Thermostat Temperature Oil change with filter change Specification ...... 195°F (91 “C) Fuel Tank ...... 18 gallons (68 L) Tire Pressures ...... See Tire-Laading Information label on the driver’s door: Wheel Nut Torque ...... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m) R-134a Air Conditioning ... See refiigerant charge label under the hood, All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommendedin this manual. 6-58 Normal Maintenance L36 Engine Accessory Belt Replacement Parts The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This Air Cleaner Filter AC Type A- 1096C diagram shows the features connected and the routing...... See “Maintenance Schedule”in the Indexfor when to Engine Oil Filter ...... AC Type PF-47 check the belt. Transaxle Filter ...... GM Part No. 865 1909 Spark Plugs ...... AC Type 41-921 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52mm) Windshield Wiper Blades Type ...... pin Length ...... 22 inches (56 cm) Vehicle Dimensions A Length ...... 200.4 inches (509.0 cm) Width ...... 74.1 inches (188.2 cm) C Height...... 55.7 inches (141.5 cm) Wheelbase ...... 110.8 inches (281.4 cm) Tread Width Front ...... 60.4 inches (153.4 cm) A. Power Steering Rear ...... 60.4 inches (153.4 cm) B . Generator C. Air Conditioning D. Crank E. Coolant Pump E Tensioner 6-59

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I I Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule

This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Oldsmobile.Your vehicle needs these services to retainits safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance.

7-2 Introduction 7-34 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7-36 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-30 Part B: Owner Checks and Services 7-38 Part E: Maintenance Record

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~ 1 Introduction IMPORTANT- KEEP ENGINE 01; Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED vehicle in good working condition, butalso helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures I are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect our protection environment, and to keep your vehiclein good Plan I condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsmobile retailer for details.

7-2 How This Section isOrganized “Part B: Owner Checksand Services” tells you what should be checked and when.It also explains The remainder of this sectionis divided into five parts: what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows good condition. what to have done and how often. Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” services can be complex,so unless you are technically explains important inspections that your retailer’s qualified and havethe necessary equipment, you should service departmentor another qualified service center let your retailer’s service department or another should perform. qualified service centerdo these jobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” I lists some recommended products to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or haveit done. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous.In trying to do some jobs, you can “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a place be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance for you to recordthe maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenanceis performed, be work onlyif you have the required know-how sure to writeit down in this part. This will help you and the proper tools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance shouldbe done. If you have any doubt, havea qualified In addition, it is a goodidea to keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehiclefor L warranty repairs. If you are skilled enoughto do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to getthe service information. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.

I Part A: Scheduled The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listedin Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle Maintenance Services uses these. All parts should be replaced and all Using Your Maintenance Schedule necessary repairs done before you or anyoneelse drives the vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle These schedules arefor vehicles that: in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances carry passengers and cargo within recommended only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You may use your Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading vehicle in making deliveries.Or you may drive it to work, Your Vehicle” in the Index. to do errands orin many other ways. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal Because of all the different ways people use their driving limits. vehicles, maintenance needs vary.You may even need use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel’’ in the Index. more frequent checks and replacements than you’llfiid in the schedulesin this section. So please read this Selecting the Right Schedule section and note how you drive.If you have any questions on howto keep your vehiclein good First you’ll need to decide whichof the two schedulesis condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule to follow: This part tellsyou the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your retailerfor your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuineGM parts.

7-4 Maintenance Schedule

Short Trip/City Definiti- a Short Trip/City Intervals Follow the Short TripKity Maintenance Scheduleif any Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter one of these conditionsis true for your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Every 6,000 Miles (10000 km): Chassis Lubrication This is particularly important when outside (or 6 months, whichever occursfirst). Tire Rotation. temperatures are below freezing. Every 15,000 Miles(25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Most trips include extensive idling (suchas frequent Inspection, if drivingin dusty conditions. driving in stop-and-go traffic). Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Most trips are through dusty areas. Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof your vehicle. Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km): Engine Accessory If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,taxi Drive Belt Inspection. or other commercial application. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire One of the reasonsyou should follow this schedule if Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that these conditions causeengine oil to break Every 150,000 Miles(240 000 km): Cooling System down sooney: Service (or every60 months, whichever occursfirst). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to followthe complete maintenance scheduleon the following pages. Maintenance Schedule

Long Trip/Highway Definition

Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12500 km): Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Schedule is true.Do not use this scheduleif the vehicle Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever is used for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used occurs first). Tire Rotation. off paved roads. Use the Short Trip/City schedulefor Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter these conditions. Replacement. Fuel Tank,Cap and Lines Inspection. Driving a vehicle with afully warmed engine under Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle highway conditions causes engine oilto break Service (severe conditions only). down slowez Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervalsonly summarize maintenance services. Be sure to followthe complete maintenance scheduleon the following pages.

7-6 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I

The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and (166 000 km) at the same intervals.The services shown underbody contact points. at 150,000 miles(240 000 km) should be performed at + A good time to check your brakesis during tire the same interval after150,000 miles (240 000 km). rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”in Part Cof Maintenance Inspections” following. this schedule. Footnotes ++ If you drive in a highly corrosive environment, your brake calipers mayrequire additional inspection The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency orthe and service, at every other tire rotation. See California Air Resources Board has determined thethat “Caliperfiuckle Maintenance Inspection” under failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”in Part C of the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior tothe this schedule. completion of the vehicle’s usefullife. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

I ~ I ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule 1

3,000 Miles (5 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfist). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I I

6,000 Miles (10 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

9,000 Miles (15 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

12,000 Miles (20 000 km) DATE 1 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 1 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 7-8 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I

0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additionalinfomation. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE I I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

7-9 I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I

24,000 Miles (40 000 km) DATE 0 Change engine oil andfdter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) Replace cleaner filter. I : I air ;,:? An Emission Control Service. ,&$. , !: !t. L .. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) 0 Rotate tires. See.“TireInspection and Rotation’’in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

33,000 Miles (55 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfiist). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I I

36,000 Miles (60 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occurs fiist). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) Short WiplCity Maintenance Schedule

39,000 Miles (65 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

42,000 Miles (70 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation"in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE I I7 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE I7 Inspect air cleanerfilter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote"f) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

7-12 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.) 50,000 Miles(83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicleis mainly driven undermore one or conditions:of these MILEAGE - In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. - 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, the fluid and filter donot require changing.

51,000 Miles (85 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service, I MILEAGE I I

7-13 I Short TkiplCity Maintenance Schedule I

54,000 Miles (90 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires.See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE I I

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfiist). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components (orevery 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

7-14 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

0 Inspect fuel tank, cap andlines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote”f) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.) I i 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.

I 1 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

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1 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1

69,000 Miles (115 000 km) DATE 0 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I SERVICEDBY:

72,000 Miles (120 000 km) DATE 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.)

75,000 Miles (125 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfist). MILEAGE An Emission Control Service. ml 0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are drivingin dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote"f)

7-16 I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I

78,000 Miles (130 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate chassis components(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

81,000 Miles (135 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL An Emission Control Service.

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84,000 Miles (140 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.(See footnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)

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I Short TripICity Maintenance Schedule

.---m,*,, 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 mohths, whichever occursfist). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) U Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote"f) 0 Rotate tires. See"Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

93,000 Miles (155 000 km) DATE I 17 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

96,000 Miles (160 000 km) I DATE Change engine oil and filter (or every3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE Lubricate chassis components (or every6 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) cl Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)

99,000 Miles (165 000 km) DATE Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. (Continued)

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, I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) (Continued) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid andfilter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. vyou do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, thefluid and filter do not require changing.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every60 months since last service, whichever occurs first).See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

7-20 I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles # Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, (1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown underbody contact points. at 150,000 miles(240 000 km) should be performed at + A good time to check your brakes is during tire the same interval after 150,000 miles(240 000 km). rotation. See “Brake System Inspection” under See “Owner Checks and Services” and “Periodic “Periodic Maintenance Inspections”in Part Cof Maintenance Inspections” following. this schedule. Footnotes ++ If you drive in a highly corrosive environment, your brake calipers may require additional inspection The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the and service, at every other tire rotation.See California Air Resources Board has determined thatthe “Caliper/Knuckle Maintenance Inspection” under failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify “Periodic Maintenance Inspections’’in Part C of the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior the to this schedule. completion of the vehicle’s usefullife. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

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I Long TripMighway- Maintenance Schedule ..

7,500 Miles (I2 500 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) DATE 1 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote++.)

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) DATE I ACTUAL El Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.)

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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) DATE 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGEACTUAL I SERVICEDBY: I Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote+.)

37,500 Miles (62 500 km) DATE I ACTUAL 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). SERVICED BY: An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE (Continued) :

7-23 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) (Continued) 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.)

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I I 0 Lubricate chassis components (orevery 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.)

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) DATE I 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filterif the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: - In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32 O C)or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.

7-24 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I

- When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle underany of these conditions, thefluid and filter do not require changing. 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.) (Continued) 7-25 I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote"f) 67,500 Miles (112 500km) DATE I El Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). ACTUAL An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires. See"Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) 75,000 Miles(125 000 km) DATE I 17 Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs fiist). An Emission Control Service. 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.)

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0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” inthe Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.) (Also see footnote ++.)

82,500 Miles (137 500 km) DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. MILEAGE 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in theIndex for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Seefootnote +.)

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) I DATE I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). ACTUAL SERVICEDBY: An Emission Control Service. I MILEAGE I I 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). (See footnote #.) 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. (Continued)

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I I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and linesfor damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.(See footnote?.) 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) (Also see footnote ++.) I 97,500 Miles (I62 500 km) DATE I Change engine oil andfilter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) 0 Rotate tires.See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) IO0,OOO Miles (I66 000 km) DATE I 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.

7-28 I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I

0 Change automatic transaxlefluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or moreof these conditions: In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32O C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequenttrailer towing. Uses such asfound in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

150,000 Miles (240 000 km) DATE 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressurecap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service.

7-29 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif ensure the safety, dependability and emission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the performance of your vehicle. Index for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Oncea Month Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they arethe proper ones, as shown Tire Inflation Check in Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correcI pressures.See At Each Fuel Fill “Tires” in the Index for further details. It is importantfor you or a service station attendant Cassette Deck Service to pe~omthese underhood checksat each Belfill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every Engine Oil Level Check 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems”in the Index for further details. Check the engine oil level and addthe proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Indexfor Power Antenna Service further details. Clean power antenna mast.See “Audio Systems” in the Engine Coolant Level Check Index for further details. Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary.See “Engine Coolant” in the Indexfor further details.

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I-I ’, At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level;add if needed. See Restraint System Check “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss may Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your indicate a problem. Check the system and repairif needed. belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged At Least Once a Year safety belt system parts.If you see an-g that might keep a safety belt system from doingits job, have it Key Lock Cylinders Service repaired. Have any torn frayedor safety belts replaced. Lubricate the keylock cylinders with the lubricant Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag coverings, specified in Part D. and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag systemBody Lubrication Service does not need regular maintenance.) Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges Wiper Blade Check and latches, including thosefor the hood, rear Inspect wiper blades for wearor cracking. Replace blade compartment, glove box door, console door anyand inserts that appearworn or damaged or that streak or folding seat hardware. PartD tells you what to use. miss areas of the windshield.Also see “Wiper Blades, More frequent lubricationmay be required when Cleaning” in the Index. exposed to a corrosive environment.

7-31 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check

CAUTION: I A A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be move suddenly.If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. injured. Follow the steps below.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be parked on a 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking level surface. Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” regular brake. in the Indexif necessary). NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake ready to turnoff the engine immediately ifit starts. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. Try to start the enginein each gear. The starter 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN should work onlyin PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying If the starter worksin any other position, your the regular brake,try to move the shift lever outof vehicle needs service. PARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

7-32 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake, set While parked, and withthe parking brake set, tryto turn the parking brake. the ignition keyto LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With The key should to LOCK only whenthe shift turn the engine running and transaxlein NEUTRAL (N), lever is inPARK (P). slowly removefoot pressure from the regular brake The key should comeout only in LOCK. pedal. Do this until the vehicleis held by the parking brake only. Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Mechanism Check To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift toPARK (P). Then I release all brakes. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flush any When you are doing this check, your vehicle corrosive materialsfrom the underbody. Takecare to could beginto move. You or others could be clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris injured and property could be damaged. Make can collect. sure there is room in front of your vehiclein case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply theregular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.

7-33 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, Listed below are inspections and services which should missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each holes, loose connections or other conditions which could spring and fall).You should let your retailer’s service cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let department or other qualified service center do these exhaust fumes intothe vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed ’ in the Index. at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be Engine Cooling System Inspection found in a service manual.See “Service and Owner Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are Publications” in the Index. cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. Boot and Seal Inspection To help ensure proper operation, a pressure oftest the Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering cooling system and pressure capis recornmended at system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signsof least once a year. wear or lackof lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, Throttle System Inspection cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive Inspect the throttle systemfor interference or binding, axle boot sealsfor damage, tears or leakage. Replace and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as seals if necessary. needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear.Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables.

7-34 Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brakelines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.You may needto have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions resultin frequent braking. Caliperfiuckle Maintenance Inspection If you operate your vehicle in a highly corrosive environment, as indicated by the shaded areas on the map following this text, your vehicle may require additional brake service. Refer to the appropriate GM Service Bulletin for the proper caliper inspection procedure.As necessary, caliper pins and knuckle brake pad abutments should be lubricated at every other tire rotation. Also, see your GM retailer's service department or qualified service centerfor additional information.

7-35 Part D: Recommended Fluids USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT and Lubricants

Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme11 @ Brake Fluid NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, System (GM Part No. 12377967or part number or specification may be obtained from equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). your retailer. Parking Brake Chassis Lubricant (GM Part USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Cable Guides No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American of NLGI # 2, Category LB Petroleum Institute Certified For or GC-LB. Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid (GM determine the preferred viscosity System Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, for your vehicle’s engine,see 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). “Engine Oil” in the Index. _____~ Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Engine Coolant 50/50 mixtureof clean water Transaxle Transmission Fluid. (preferably distilled) and use only GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@ Key Lock Multi-Puose Lubricant, or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@ Cylinders Superlube% (GM Part Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in No. 12346241 or equivalent). the Index.

7-36 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Floor Shift Lubriplate' Lubricant Aerosol Hood Latch Lubriplate@Lubricant Aerosol Linkage (GM Part No. 12346293 or Assembly, (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting Secondary Latch, equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Pivots, Spring requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Anchor and Category LB or GC-LB. Release Pawl Chassis Chassis Lubricant (GM Part Lubrication No. 12377985 or equivalent) or Hood and Door Multi-Puose Lubricant, lubricant meeting requirements Hinges Superlube% (GM Part of NLGI # 2, Category LB No. 12346241 or equivalent). or GC-LB. Fuel Filler Door Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Windshield GM Optikleen' Washer Solvent Hinge, Rear Superlube% (GM Part No. Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or Compartment 12346241 or equivalent). equivalent. Lid Hinges

~~ Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

7-37 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on date, odometer reading and who performed the service the following record pages. Also, you should retainall in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio Any additional information from “Owner Checks and is a convenient placeto store them. Maintenance Record ODOMETER I DATE I READING 1 SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

7-38 Maintenance Record

7-39 Maintenance Record ODOMETER READING I SERVICED BY I MAINTENANCEPERFORMED

7-40 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will findout how to contact Oldsmobile if you need assistance.This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.

8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8-8 Warranty Information 8-4 Customer Assistancefor Text Telephone 8-8 Reporting Safety Defectsto the United (TTY) Users States Government 8-5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program 8-9 Reporting Safety Defects tothe Features and Benefits Canadian Government 8-6 Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-9 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8-6 Courtesy Transportation 8-9 Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8-7 GM Participationin an Alternative Dispute in Canada Resolution Program CustomerSatisfaction Procedure Oldsmobileretailers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However,if a concern has not been resolvedto your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a member of retail facility management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level.If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the ownerof the retail facility or the general manager.

8-2 STEP TWO -- If after contactinga member of In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 retail facility management,it appears your concern In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 cannot be resolvedby the retail facility withoutfurther (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537.In Canada, In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 contact GM of Canada Customer Communication In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 or 1-800-263-7854 (French). 0 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763-13 15 For help outsideof the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate: In other overseas locations, call GM Overseas Distribution Corporationin Canada at: In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 (905) 644-41 12. In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

8-3 For prompt assistance, please havethe following Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information information available to give the Customer booklet for addresses ofGM Overseas offices. Assistance Representative: When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that Your name, address, home and business your concern will likely be resolvedin the retail facility, telephone numbers using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. Vehicle Identification Number (This is available That is why we suggest you followStep One first if you from the vehicle registration or title,or the plate at have a concern. the top leftof the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Customer Assistancefor Text 0 Retail facility name and location Telephone (TTY) Users 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage To assist customers who are deaf, hardof hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), 0 Nature of concern Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available itsat We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry Customer Assistance Network. Any TTY user prompt attention. However, if you wish to write can communicate with Oldsmobileby dialing: Oldsmobile, address your inquiry to: 1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY usersin Canada can dial Customer Assistance Representative 1-800-263-3830.) Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 8-4 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance 24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Telephone Number 1-800-442-OLDS (6537)is the one number to call for assistance in the United States. Trained Customer Assistance Representatives,on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers,can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your requestfor an Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the 'A' coverage providedby your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program.The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance numberis fully staffed and operational I I 'I 24 hours a day,365 days a year.

The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Representatives are on-callto provide you with prompt assistance.

8-5 Who Is Covered? Transportation and it’s our way to make sure you’re able to get out even when your car is in. For same-day Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle rideof up 1998 Oldsmobile vehicles.* to 10 miles (16 km). If your vehicle requires overnight. Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,regardless of warranty repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumperto Bumper reimburse you up to $30 a dayfor the cost of alternate warranty period. transportation -- a cab, a bus or even a rental car Oldsmobile reservesthe right to limit services or if necessary. Having your car serviced is rarely reimbursement to an owner or driver whenin convenient, but with Courtesy Transportation,at Oldsmobile’s judgementthe claims become excessive in least you’ll be able to get where you need to go, frequency or typeof occurrence. whether it’s here, or there. *Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside Some state insurance regulations makeit impractical assistance program, as described next in thissection. to rent vehicles to people under21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a Canadian Roadside Assistance vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. Please Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive consult your retailerfor details. roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the For warranty repairs duringthe Complete Vehicle separate brochure provided by the retailer call or Coverage period inthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty, 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. interim transportation may be available underthe Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your Courtesy Transportation retailer for details. The Roadside Assistance programis We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your available onlyin the United States and Canada. Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper In Canada, please consult yourGM dealer for Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end information on Courtesy Transportation. up stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy 8-6 GM Participation in an Alternative BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to Dispute Resolution Program settle automotive disputes. This programis available This program is availablein all 50 states andthe District free of charge to customers who currently ownlease or a of Columbia. Canadian ownersrefer to your Warranty GM vehicle. and Owner Assistance Informationbooklet-for If you are not satisfied after following the Customer information onthe Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Satisfaction Procedure, you may contactthe BBB using Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reservesthe right to the toll-free telephone number, or write themat the change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its following address: participation in this program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. committed to making sure you are completely satisfied 4200 Wilson Boulevard with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that,if a Suite 800 situation arises where youfeel your concern has not been Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier inthis section is very successful. Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 There may be instances where an impartial third party To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement and address, your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New and a statementof the nature of your complaint. Vehicle Limited Warranty.To assist in resolving these Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and disagreements, Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in other factors. BBB AUTO LINE.

8-7 ; We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS I Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time.The BBB will attempt TO THE UNITED STATES to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary.If GOVERNMENT : this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could be scheduled where eligible customers may present their caseto an impartial third-party arbitrator. cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should 1 immediately inform the National Highway Traffic The arbitrator will make a decision which you may Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be notifying General Motors. bound by that decision.The entire dispute resolution If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days fromthe investigation, and ifit finds that a safety defect existsin time you file a claim until a decisionis made. a groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy Some state laws may require you to usethis program campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program in individual problems between you, your retailer or or inthe courts. For further information, contact the General Motors. BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123in Warranty Information the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation that contains detailed warranty information. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) TO THE CANADIAN or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited GOVERNMENT Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 If you livein Canada, and you believe that your vehicle 1908 ColonelSam Drive has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Transport Canada, in additionto notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: Ordering Service and Owner Transport Canada Publications in Canada Box 8880 Service manuals, owner’s manuals and other service Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352 literature are available for purchase for all current and REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone numberfor ordering information TO GENERAL MOTORS in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situationlike this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network 16 E. Judson Street P.O. Box 436006 Pontiac, MI 48343-6006

8-9 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicingof your vehicle canbe purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order, or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 OLDSMOBILE SERVICE MANUALS OWNER’S INFORMATION Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directlyfor Owners and on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, intended to provide basic operational information about the electrical, steering, body, etc. vehicle. The owner’s manual willinclude the Maintenance RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 Schedule for all models. TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and UNIT REPAIR MANUAL Warranty Booklet. This manual provides information on unitrepair service RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 5.00 procedures, adjustments and specifications for the Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfercases. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$1 0.00 RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 CURRENT 8t PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publicationsare available for current and past Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars andtrucks. specify year and model nameof the vehicle. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE Orders will be mailed within10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal (NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) service. If further information is needed, write to the address ss, own below or call 1-800-782-4356 1-800-782-4356.Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee maybe applied FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927 against the original order. & NOTES

8-12 Section 9 Index

Accessory Power Outlet ...... 2-51 Appearance Care Materials ...... 6-50 Accessory Power. Retained ...... 2-17 Arbitration Program ...... 8-7 AirBag ...... 1-18 Armrest.Storage ...... 2-48 How Does it Restrain ...... 1-22 Ashtrays ...... 2-50 How it Works ...... 1-20 Audio Equipment. Adding ...... 3-21 Location ...... 1-20 Audio Systems ...... 3-6 Readiness Light ...... 1.20.2.57 AutomaticTransaxle ...... 6-17 Servicing ...... 1-24 Overdrive ...... 2-22 What Makes it Inflate ...... 1-22 Check ...... 7-31 What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-22 Fluid ...... 6-17 WhenShoulditInflate ...... 1-22 Operation ...... 2-20 Aircleaner ...... 6-15 Shifting ...... 2-20 AirConditioning ...... 3-3 Park Mechanism Check ...... 7-33 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...... 6-58 Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-5 Air Control. Climate Control System...... 3-2 Automatic Door Locks. Customizing ...... 2-5 Alarm. Instant. Remote Lock Control ...... 2-9 Alignment and Balance,.Tire ...... 6-40 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-48 Battery ...... 6-29 Antenna.Power ...... 3-23 Jump Starting ...... 5-3 Antenna Service. Power ...... 7-30 Replacement. Remote Lock Control ...... 2-11 Antifreeze ...... 6-20 WarningLight ...... 2-57 Anti-Lock Warnings ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.63. 4.7 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-7 Brakes ...... 4-7 Belt. Engine Accessory ...... 6-59 Anti-LockoutFeature ...... 2-7 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...... 8-7 Anti.Theft. Radio ...... 3 .18 Blizzard. Driving In ...... 4-27 Appearancecare ...... 6-43

9-1 Brake Check Oil Level Light ...... 2-64 Adjustment ...... 6-29 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-50 Anti-lock System Warning Light ...... 2.59. 4.7 Chemical Paint Spotting...... 6-49 Fluid ...... 6-26 Child Restraints ...... 1-34 Master Cylinder ...... 6-26 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position...... 1-40 Parking ...... 2-24 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position...... 1-42 Pedal Travel ...... 6-29 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ...... 1-44 Replacing System Parts ...... 6-29 TopStrap ...... 1-39 System Warning Light ...... 2-58 Where to Put ...... 1-38 Trailer ...... 4-35 Chrome Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-48 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check...... 2.22. 7.32 Cigarette Lighter ...... 2-50 Wear ...... 6-28 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...... 6-53 Brakes. Anti-Lock ...... 4-7 Cleaner. Air ...... 6-15 Braking ...... 4-6 Cleaning Braking in Emergencies ...... 4- 10 AluminumWheels ...... 6-48 Break.In. New Vehicle ...... 2- 16 Chromewheels ...... 6-48 BTSI Check ...... 2.22.7.32 Exterior LampsLenses ...... 6-47 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-30 Fabric ...... 6-44 Glass ...... 6-45 Inside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-43 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...... 8-6 Instrumentpanel ...... 6-45 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-58 Leather ...... 6-44 CarbonMonoxide ...... 2.13.2.29. 4.28 Outside of Your Vehicle ...... 6-46 Cassette Deck Service ...... 7-30 Special Problems ...... 6-44 Cassette Tape Player ...... 3.10. 3.15 Stains ...... 6-44 Care ...... 3-21 Tires ...... 6-48 Errors ...... 3.11.3.15 Vinyl ...... 6-44 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-24 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 6-46 Certification Label ...... 4-30 Climate Control System ...... 3-2 Chains.Safety ...... 4-35 Clock. Setting the ...... 3-6 Chains. Tire ...... 6-42 Comfort Controls ...... 3-2 Changing a Flat Tire...... 5-22 Compact Disc Care ...... 3-22 Check Engine Light ...... 2-61

9-2 DoorLocks ...... 2-4 Driver Position ...... 1-10 Errors ...... 3-17 Driving Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-33 City ...... 4-20 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-6 Defensive ...... 4-2 ConvenienceNet ...... 2-50 Drunken ...... 4-3 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 2-48 Freeway ...... 4-21. Coolant ...... 6-20 In a Blizzard ...... 4-27 . : Heater, Engine ...... 2- 19 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-5 ... RecoveryTank ...... 5-16 IntheRain ...... 4-17 Temperature Gage ...... 2-6 1 Night ...... CoolingSystem ...... 5-15 OnCurves ...... Courtesy Transportation ...... 8-6 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...... Cruise Control ...... 2-35 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...... Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users...... 8-4 On Snow and Ice ...... Customer Assistance Information ...... 8- 1 Throughwater ...... 4-19 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 8-2 WetRoads ...... 4-17 Winter ...... With a Trailer ...... Damage, Finish ...... 6-49 Drunken Driving ...... 4-3 Damage, Sheet Metal ...... 6-48 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-39 Dead Battery ...... 5-3 Electrical Equipment, Adding ...... 3-21, Defects, Reporting Safety ...... 8-8 Electrical System ...... 6-52 Defensive Driving ...... 4-2 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror Defogger, Rear Window ...... 3-4 withcompass ...... 2-44 Defogging ...... 3- 4 Engine ...... 6-10 Defrosting ...... 3-4 Accessory Belt ...... 6-59 DelayedIllumination ...... 2-41 Coolant ...... 6-20 Delayed Locking ...... 2-6 Coolant Heater ...... 2-19 PersonalizationPromamminrr ...... 2-6 /

Engine (Continued) First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-23 Exhaust ...... 2.13.2.29. 4.28 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 5-2 Fuse Block (Driver's Side)...... 6-53 Flash-To-Pass Feature ...... 2-33 Fuse Block (Passenger's Side) ...... 6-56 Flat Tire. Changing ...... 5-22 Identification ...... 6-51 Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-36 OilLevelCheck ...... 7-30 FogLmps ...... 2-40 Overheating ...... 5-13 Foreign Countries. Fuel ...... 6-5 Running While Parked ...... 2-29 Four Season Climate Control...... 3-2 .. Specifications ...... Manual Language 6-58 French ...... u Starting Your ...... 2- 18 Front Storage Armrest ...... 2-48 Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing...... 4-38 Front Storage Console ...... 2-49 Engine Oil ...... 6- 11 FrontTowing ...... 5-10 Adding ...... 6-12 Fuel ...... 6-3 Additives ...... 6-14 Canada ...... 6-3 Checking ...... 6- 12 Filling a Portable Container ...... 6-8 Level Warning Light ...... 2-64 Filling Your Tank ...... 6-6 Used ...... 6-15 Gage ...... 2-65 What Kind to Use ...... 6-13 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-5 When to Change ...... 6-14 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 6-53 Ethanol ...... 6-5 Exhaust. Engine ...... 2-13.2-29. 4-28 ExitLighting ...... 2-42 Gages Engine Co Engine ...... 2-61 I,y ..... Express-Down, , . _.I$- . ';" >.I. ;.-,''.,;;~:~''?VWindow ...... 2-31 ..yc.. ..i,.jl.l\, 5. "U .".I.. ~ , . .q-::".' ...... '88,v...', ... 1:. , <.+ .. '. FGl ...... 2-65 I., !.' q1Fc 1 . , . ...~.!.),~,'~?.. ... '9.1 : .- ... .. ,.@ ., , \I , $: ; I... ..;. \, .. 1 .....,. . y , ,.I ...... i..d., ...... ,,.".-. / ...... , ;.t!,,, ,.,. .!., . .... GAWR ...... 4-30 Fabric Cleanini :::...... 6-44 Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20 Fan Knob. Climate Control System ...... 3-3 GloveBox ...... 2-48 Filling a Portable Fuel Container...... 6-8 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...... 4-30 FillingYourTank ...... 6-6 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...... 4-30.. Filter. Air ...... en 6-15 Guide Franpis ...... 11 Filter. Engine Oil ...... 6-14 GVWR ...... 4-30 Finishcare ...... 6-47 FinishDamage ...... 6-49 Halogen Bulbs ...... 6-30 FrontDriveAxleSeal ...... 7-34 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 5-2 Steering ...... 7-34 HeadRestraints ...... 1-4 Suspension ...... 7-34 Headlamps ...... 2-38 Throttle System ...... 7-34 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-30 Instrumentpanel ...... 2-52 High/Low Beamchanger ...... 2-33 Cleaning ...... 6-45 OnReminder ...... 2-38 Cluster ...... 2-54 Wiring ...... 6-52 IntensityControl ...... 2-41 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-4 IntensityControl ...... 2-41 Heating ...... 3-3 Interior Lamps ...... 2-41 High-BeamHeadlamps ...... 2-33 Highway Hypnosis ...... 4-23 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-23 Jack. Tire ...... 5-24 Hitches. Trailer ...... 4-34 Jump Starting ...... 5-3 Hood Checking Things Under ...... 6-8 KeyLock Cylinders Service ...... 7-31 Release ...... 6-9 Key Reminder Warning ...... 2.13. 2.17 Horn ...... 2-31 Keys ...... 2-2 Hydroplaning ...... 4- 19 Labels Ignition Positions ...... 2- 16 Certification ...... 4-30 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ...... 7-33 Service Parts Identification ...... 6-51 Illuminated Entry System ...... 2-42 Tire-Loading Information ...... 4-29 Inadvertent Load Protection ...... 2-43 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-51 Inflation. Tire ...... 6-36 Lamps ...... 2-38 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-44 Exit Lighting ...... 2-42 Inspections ...... 7-34 Illuminated Entry ...... 2-42 Brakesystem ...... 7-35 Illumination. Delayed ...... 2-41 Caliper/Knuckle ...... 7-35 Interior ...... 2-41 Engine Cooling System ...... 7-34 OnReminder ...... 2-38 Exhaust System ...... 7-34 Theater Dimming ...... 2-41 Front Drive Axle Boot ...... 7-34 Trunk ...... 2-43

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Net. Convenience ...... 2-50 Personalization Features Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22 Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-9 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 2- 16 Security Feedback ...... 2-9 Nightvision ...... 4-16 Delayed Locking ...... 2-9 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...... 6-59 Power Antenna Mast Care ...... 3-23 DoorLocks ...... 2-4 Odometer ...... 2-55 OptionFuses ...... 6-52 Odometer. Trip ...... 2-55 Remote Control Mirror ...... 2-47 Off-RoadRecovery ...... 4-12 Seat ...... 1-2 Oil. Engine ...... 6-11 Steering ...... 4-10 Oil Level Warning Light ...... 2-64 Steering Fluid ...... 6-24 Outlet. Power. Accessory ...... 2-51 Windows ...... 2-30 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22 Power Antenna Service ...... 7-30 Overheating Engine ...... 5- 13 Power Outlet. Accessory ...... 2-51 Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-30 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts - ...... 1-17 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8- 11 Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-5 Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-49 Publications. Service and Owner ...... 8-10 ParadeDimming ...... 2-41 Park Radiator ...... 5-19 Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-23 Shifting Into ...... 2-25 Radio Reception ...... 3-20 Shifting Out of ...... 2-30 Radios ...... 3.6.3.8.3.13 Parking Rain. Driving In ...... 4-17 AtNight ...... 2-13 Reading Lamps ...... 2.42.2.43 Brake ...... 2-24 Rear Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-33 Door Security Locks ...... 2-7 Lots ...... 2-14 Outside Seat Position ...... 1-26 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-28 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-29 Passing ...... 4-13 Seatpassengers ...... 1-26 PASS-Key II ...... 2-14 StorageCompartment ...... 2-49 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-34 9-7 Rear (Continued) Roadside Assistance ...... 8-5 Towing ...... 5- 11 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...... 8-6 Window Defogger ...... 3-4 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-34 Rearview Mirror ...... 2-44 Rotation. Tires ...... 6-37 Electrochromic Daymight with Compass ...... 2-44 Inside Daymight ...... 2-44 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 1-3 Safety Belt Extender ...... 1-50 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-36 SafetyBelts ...... 1-5 Recovery Tank. Coolant ...... 5- 16 Adults ...... 1. 10 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ...... 6-58 Care ...... 6-45 Remote Center Passenger Position ...... 1-24 Trunk Release ...... 2- 12 Children ...... 1-31 Trunk Release Lockout ...... 2- 12 Driver Position ...... 1. 10 Remote Lock Control ...... 2-8 Extender ...... 1-50 InstantAlarm ...... 2-9 How to Wear Properly ...... 1. 10 PersonalizationFeatures ...... 2-9 IncorrectUsage ...... 1-13.1-48. 1-49 Resynchronization ...... 2-9 Lap Belt ...... 1-25 Security Feedback ...... 2-10 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1. 10. 1.26 Replacement LargerChildren ...... 1-47 Bulbs ...... 6-57 Questions and Answers ...... 1-9 Parts ...... 6-59 Rear Comfort Guides ...... 1-29 Wheel ...... 6-41 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...... 1-26 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-50 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-26 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 8.8.8.9 Reminder Light ...... 1.6. 2.56 Restraints Replacing After a Crash...... 1-50 Checking ...... 1-50 Right Front Passenger Position...... 1. 18 Child ...... 1-34 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...... 1-12 Head ...... 1-4 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-31 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-50 Use During Pregnancy ...... 1. 17 Systemcheck ...... 7-31 WhyTheyWork ...... 1-6 Retained Accessory Power...... 2- 17 Safety Chains ...... 4-35 Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-21 Safety Defects. Reporting ...... 8-8... Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1 - 18 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...... 111 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-4 9-8 Seats Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance...... 8-4 ManualFront ...... 1-2 Speedometer ...... 2-55 Power ...... l-2 SRS ...... 1-18 Reclining Front Seatback ...... 1-3 Stains. Cleaning ...... 6-44 Restraint Systems ...... 1- 1 Starter Switch Check ...... 7-32 SeatControls ...... 1-2 Starting Your Engine ...... 2-18 Securing a Child Restraint ...... 1-40 Steam ...... 5-13 Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-23 Steering ...... 4-10 SecurityFeedback ...... 2-10 In Emergencies ...... 4-11 Personalization ...... 2-10 Power ...... 4-10 Security System ...... 2-14 Tips ...... 4-10 Service ...... 6-2 Wheel. Tilt ...... 2-31 Bulletins, Ordering ...... 8- 11 Storage Compartments ...... 2-48 Manuals, Ordering ...... 8-11 Front Armrest ...... 2-48 Parts Identification Label ...... 6-5 1 Front Console ...... 2-49 Publications, Ordering ...... 8- 11 Rear Compartment ...... 2-49 Work, Doing Your Own ...... 6-2 Storage. Vehicle ...... 6-29 Service and Appearance Care ...... 6-1 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 5-34 Service and Owner Publications ...... 8- 10 SunVisors ...... 2-51 Service Publications ...... 8-10 Supplemental Restraint System ...... 1-18 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 1-24 Symbols. Vehicle ...... v Sheet Metal Damage ...... 6-48 Shifting AutomaticTransaxle ...... 2-21 Tachometer ...... 2-55 Into Park (P) ...... 2-25 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 OutofPark ...... 2-28 Tape Player Care ...... 3-21 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...... 1-12 Temperature Knob. Climate Control System ...... 3-3 SignalingTurns ...... 2-32 Theater Dimming ...... 2-41 Skidding ...... 4-14 Theft ...... 2-13 Sound Equipment, Adding ...... 3-21 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 3-18 Spare Tire, Compact ...... 5-33 THEFTLOCK” ...... 3-18 Specifications and Capacities...... 6-58 Thermostat ...... 6-24 Specifications, Engine ...... 6-58 Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22

9-9 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 2-3 1 Control System Warning Light ...... 2.59. 4.9 Time. Setting the ...... 3-6 Off Warning Light ...... 2.63. 4.9 Tire Chains ...... 6-42 Trailer TireLoading ...... 4-29 Brakes ...... 4-35 Tire-Loading Information Label ...... 4-29 Driving on Grades ...... 4-37 Tires ...... 6-35 Drivingwi th ...... 4-35 Alignment and Balance ...... 6-40 Hitches ...... 4-34 Buying New ...... 6-38 Maintenance When Towing ...... 4-38 Chains ...... 6-42 ParkingonHills ...... 4-37 ChangingaFlat ...... 5-22 SafetyChains ...... 4-35 Cleaning ...... 6-48 Tongueweight ...... 4-33 Compact Spare ...... 5-33 Total Weight on Tires ...... 4-34 Inflation ...... 6-36 Towing ...... 4-31 Inflation Check ...... 7-30 Turnsignals ...... 4-37 Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-37 Weight ...... 4-33 Loading ...... 4-29 Engine Cooling When Towing...... 4-38 Pressure ...... 6-36 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...... 6-17 Temperature ...... 6-40 Transmitters, Matching to Your Vehicle ...... 2-10 Traction ...... 6-40 Transmitters, Remote Lock Control...... 2-8 Treadwe ar...... 6-40 Transportation, Courtesy ...... 8-6 Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-39 Trip Odometer ...... 2-55 Wear Indicators ...... 6-3 8 TrUnk Wheel Replacement ...... 6-41 Lap ...... 2-43 When It's Time for New ...... 6-38 Release Lockout, Remote ...... 2-12 TopStrap ...... 1-39 Release, Remote ...... 2-12 TorqueLock ...... 2-27 Security Override ...... 2-12 Torque, Wheel Nut ...... 5-30, 6-58 TI'YUsers ...... 8-4 TowingaTrailer ...... 4-31 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...... 2-32 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 5-8 Turn Signal On Chime ...... 2-33 Traction Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...... 2-32 Control System ...... 4-9 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer...... 4-37 Control System Active Light ...... 2-60, 4-9 Twilight Sentinel ...... 2-40

9-10 Underbody Flushing Service ...... 7-33 Wheel Underbody Maintenance ...... 6-49 Alignment ...... 6-40 Nut Torque ...... 5.30. 6.58 Replacement ...... 6-41 Vehicle Wheel Cover Removal ...... 5-25 Control ...... 4-6 Wheel Nut Cap Removal ...... 5-25 Damagewarnings ...... iv Wrench ...... 5-24 Dimensions ...... 6-59 WindowLock ...... 2-31 Identification Number ...... 6-5 1 Windows ...... 2-30 Loading ...... 4-29 Express-Down ...... 2-31 Storage ...... 6-29 Power ...... 2-30 Ventilation System ...... 3-4 WindshieldWasher ...... 2-34 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...... 2-51 Fluid ...... 6-25 Visors. Sun ...... 2-51 Fluid Level Check ...... 7-30 Windshield Wipers ...... 2-34 warning Devices ...... 5-3 Bladecleaning ...... 6-46 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...... 2-56 BladeReplacement ...... 6-34 Warranty Information ...... 8-8 Fuses ...... 6-52 Washer Fluid. Windshield ...... 6-25 Winter Driving ...... 4-25 Washing Your Vehicle ...... 6-46 WiperBladeCheck ...... 7-31 Weatherstrips ...... 6-46 Wiper Blades. Cleaning ...... 6-46 Wiring. Headlamp ...... 6-52 WreckerTowing ...... 5-8 Wrench. Wheel ...... 5-24

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. I Service Station Checkpoints

ENGINE COOLANT RECOVERY TANK BAlTERY

TIRES

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-11

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SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE P6-9

HOOD FUEL RELEASE DOOR P6-9 P6-6

WINDSHIELD I WASHERFLUID RIMOTETRUNK P6-25 RELEASE P2-12 For detailed information, refer to the page number listed,see theor Index inthe back of the owner’s manual. 9-12