1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner’S Manual

The 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner’s Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems...... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Italso explains the “SRS” system. FeaturesandControls ...... 2-1 This section explainshow to start and operate your Oldsmobile.

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...... ’...... 3-1 This section tells youhow to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls andhow to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find information and tips about the road how and to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you what doto if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... 6- 1 Here the manual tells youhow to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule ...... 7-1 This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricantsto use. Customer Assistance Information ...... 8-1 This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and howto get service andowner publications. It also gives you information.on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page8-7. Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual.You can use it to quickly find something you wantto read.

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Litho in U.S.A. @CopyrightGeneral Motors Corporation 1995 Part No. 22639052 B First Edition All Rights Reserved ii How to Use This Manual ’ CAUTION: Many people readtheir owner’s manual from beginning I A to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the 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 hazard is. Then Index we tell yo what to do to help avoid or reduce the A good place to look for what you need isthe Index in hazard. P1~1ase read these cautions. If you don’t, youor the back of the manual. It’san alphabetical list of all others could be hurt. that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll You will also find a circle find it. with a slash throughit in this book. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means “Don’t,’’ You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you let this happen.” about things that could hurt you if you wereto ignore I the warning.

iii I Vehicle Damage Warnings When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin Also in this book you will find these notices: different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTIONor NOTICE. I NOTICE: ' I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, andit could be costly. But the notice willtell you what to do to help avoid 1 ' thedamage.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols 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 lights: 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 TEMP - TURN PROTECT SIGNALS EYES BY UNLOCK e e3 w. BAllERY LIGHTER m SHIELDING CHARGING I-1 Q SYSTEM CAUSTIC FASTEN HORN )tr SEAT BRAKE BELTS (a) BURNS

COOLANT SPEAKER AVOID WINDOW SPARKS OR I@ POWER DEFOGGER a FLAMES DAYTIME WINDOW RUNNING * 0 ENGINE OIL w, LAMPS PRESSURE FUEL SPARK OR ,\I/, la FLAME COULD EXPLODE FOG LAMPS # ANTI-LOCK (@) 0 BRAKES BAllERY NOTES

vi R Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Oldsmobile and how to use your safetybelts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and SeatControls This section tells you how toadjust the seats and explains reclining seatbacks, folding rear seats and head restraints. Manual Front Seat

\ CAUTION:

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you wantit and release the bar. Try to moving. The sudden movement could startle and move the seat with your body to besure the seat is confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you locked in place. don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

1-1 , I Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks (2-Door Models)

FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch downto lower the front of the seat. CENTER (B): Move the seat forwardor backward by Lift the leverto release the seatback, then move the holding the control to the frontor back. 'Raise or lower seatback to where you wantit. Release the lever to lock the seat,by holding' the control orup down. the seatbackin place. Pull upon the lever without pushing on the seatback, and the seatback will REAR (C): Raise the rear of the seatby holding the move forward. switch up. Hold the switch down to lower the rearof the seat.

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Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle Seatback Latches (2-Door Models) up, your safety belts can’tdo their job when you’re reclined like this. The frontseat folds forward The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it to let peopleget into the won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in back seat. Your seatback front of you. In a crashyou could go into it, will move back and forth receiving neck or other injuries. freely, unless you come to a sudden stop. Then it will‘ The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the lock in place. belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at your pelvic bones. This could causeserious internal injuries. For properprotection when the vehicle isin motion, have the seatback upright. phen sit well back in the seat and wear your safety If your vehicleis parked facing down a fairly steep hill, belt properly. the seatback may not fold without somehelp from you. To fold the locked seatback forward, push the seatback toward the rear and lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly.

1-5 Split Folding Rear Seat (Option) Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts -properly. It also tells you some things you should not do . with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system.

Don’t let anyoneride where he or she can’twear a safety belt properly. youIf are in acrash and you’re not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can be much worse.You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously Pull forward on the seat tab to fold the seat down.To injured or killed. In the same crash, you might return the seat to its original position, pushit back up not beif you are buckled up. Always fastenyour and make sureit latches. safety belt,and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.

1-6 Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, yougo as fast as reminder to buckle up. (See “SafetyBelt it goes. Reminder Light” in the Index.)

In most states and Canadian provinces,the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If doyou have a crash, you don’t know itif will be a bad one. A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckleup can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they couldhave been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’sjust a seat After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles, on wheels. the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stopthe vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.

1-8 The person keeps going until stoppedby something. or the instrument panel.. . In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield ...

1-9 Here ‘Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers 12.. Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident ifI’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But youcan unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And yourchance of being conscious duringand after an accident, so you can unbuckle andget out, is much greater if ypu are belted. @ If myvehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today andwill be in most of themin the future. Butthey are or the safety belts! supplemental systemsonly; so they work with With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag You get more time tostop. You stop over more distance, system ever offered for sale has requiredthe use of and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts. Even if you’re a in vehicle that has air safety belts make such good sense. bags, you still have to buckle up toget the most protection. That’strue not only infrontal collisions, but especially inside and other collisions. If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromHow to‘Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and This part is only for people of adult size. your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver Be aware that there are’specialthings to know about doesn’t protect you from things beyond your safety belts and children. And there are different rules control, such as bad drivers. for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see thepart of this manual Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of called “Children.” Follow those rules for home. And the greatest number of serious injuries everyone’s protection. and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your (65 km/h). vehicle has. Safety belts are for everyone. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. i. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

1-11 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until itclicks. Pull up on the latchplate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough,see “Safety Belt Extender’’ at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt across you very quickly.If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlockit. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

1-12 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap partof the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply^ force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a suddenstop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-13 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster @-Door Models) To move it down, squeeze .therelease lever and move Before you begin todrive, move the shoulderbelt the height adjuster tothe desired position.You can move adjuster to the height that is right for you. the adjuster upjust by pushing up onthe shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you wantit, try to moveit down without squeezing therelease lever to make sure it has locked into position. Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder.The belt should be away from your face and neck,but not falling off your shoulder.

1-14 @ What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, whichcodd increase injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your body.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. @ What’s wrong with this? . You can be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place likethis. In a crash, ’ the beltwould go up 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.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

1-16 - @ What’s wrong with this?

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You can be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move toofar forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs, which aren’t as strong’asshoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

I 1-17 @ What's wrong with this? A CAUTION:

You can be seriously injuredby 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. Your Oldsmobile has two air bags-- one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to,,knowabout the air bag system:

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt-- even if you have an air bag. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things inside the vehicleor being ejected from it. Theair bag is only a “supplemental restraint.” That is, it works with safetybelts but doesn’t replace them. Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. severe crashes where thefront of your vehicle hits The belt should go back out of the way. something. They aren’t designed to inflateat all in Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, belt and yourvehicle. should wear a safety belt properly-- whether or Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) not there’s an air bag for that person. This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system.

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~ I There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows ~~ ~ AIR BAG or the Air bags inflate with great force, faster thanthe 0. AIR air bag symbol. blink of an eye. If you’re too closeto aninflating BAG air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts 4 help keepyou in positionfor an airbag inflation in a crash.’ Alwayswear yoursafety belt, even with an airbag. The driver should sitas far back as possible while stillmaintaining control of the vehicle. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag ReadinessLight” in the Index for more information. A CAUTION:

An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children. Always secure children properly in.your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Children” andthe caution label on the right frontpassenger’s safety belt. How the Air Bag System Works

L The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel.

1-21 vehicle strikes something that will moveor deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The L!b CAUTION: air bag is not designed toinflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, becauseinflation would not Don’t put anything on, or attach anything to, the help the occupant. steering wheel or instrument panel.Also, don’t ’ In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air put anything (suchas pets or objects) between bag should haveinflated simply because of the damage any occupant and the steering wheel or to a vehicle or becauseof what the repair costs were. instrument panel.If something is between an Inflation is determined bythe angle of the impact and occupant and anair bag, it could affect the the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one performance of the air bag-- or worse, it could. indication of this. cause injury. What makesan air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, i Whenshould an air bag inflate? the air bag sensing systemdetects that the vehicle is i The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe suddenly stopping asa result of a crash. The sensing frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag willinflate system triggers a chemical reaction of ,the sodium azide only. ifthe impact speed is above the system’s designed sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen “threshold level.” If your vehicle goesstraight into a gas, which inflates the air bag.The inflator, air bag and wall that doesn’t moveor deform, the threshold level is related hardwareare all part of the air bag modules about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 km/h). The threshold level packed inside the steering wheel andin the instrument can vary, however, withspecific vehicle design, so that panel infront of the right front passenger. it can be somewhat above or below this range.If your

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1-22 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the protection When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air. provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of This dust could cause breathing problems for the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, people with a history of asthma or other stopping the occupant more gradually. Butair bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe so.to do an occupant’s motionis not toward the air bag. Air bags If you have breathing problems but can’t get out should never be regarded as anydung more thana of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to fresh air by opening a window or door. severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. What will you see after an air bag inflates? In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. so quickly that some people may not even realize the air Additional windshield breakage may also occurfrom the bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in right front passenger’s air bag. the steering wheel hub for thedriver’s air bag, or the The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After instrument panel for theright front passenger’s bag, will they inflate, you’ll need some newparts for your air be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system into contact with you may be warm,but it will never be won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust A new system will include air bag modules and coming from vents in thedeflated air bags. Air bag possibly other parts. The service manual for your inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from vehicle covers the need toreplace other parts. being ableto steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people. from leaving the vehicle. 1-23 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped diagnostic module, which records information Oldsmobile about the air bag system. The module records information about the readinessof the system, Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be serviced. when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety There are parts of theair bag system in several places belt usage at deployment. around your vehcle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag Oldsmobile retailer and the Cutlass Supreme Service system. Improper service can mean that your air bag Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and system won’t work properly.See your retailer the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see for service. “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index.

I NOTICE: If you damage the cover for thedriver’s or the right frontpassenger’s air bag, they may not For up to10 seconds after theignition key is work properly. You may have to replace theair turned off and the batteryis disconnected,an air bag module in the steering wheelor both the air bag can still inflate during improperservice. You bag module and the instrument panel for the can be injuredif you are close to an air bag when right frontpassenger’s air bag. Do not open or it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape break theair bag covers. or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work foryou is qualified to doso.

The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. I 1-24 ! Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant likely that the fetuswon’t be hurt in a crash. For women. Like alloccupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as foranyone, the key to making - seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,” earlier in this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all theway, it will lock. If it does; let it go back all the way and start again. ,CenterPassenger Position

A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below Lap Belt the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. 1-25 When you sit in a center seating position, you have alap To make the belt shorter, pullits free end as shown until safety belt, whichhas no retractor. To makethe belt the belt is snug.- longer, tilt the latch plateand pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and releaseit the same way 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. Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

1-26 Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt (2-Door Models) It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. seat are hurt more often in 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 (2-Door Models)

If you have a four-door model, see “Rear Seat Outside 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the beltacross you. Passenger Positions (4-DOOr Models).” later in Don’t let it get twisted. this section. i 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

__ 1-27 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle plateand keep pulling until you can buckle it. end of thebelt as you pull up on theshoulder part. Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make surethe release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. likely to slide under the lapbelt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force atyour abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shduld go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able totake belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop ora crash. 1

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.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’dbe less

1-29 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (4-Door Models)

If you have a two-door model, see “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (2-Door Models)”earlier in this section.

To unlatch the belt,just push the button onthe buckle.

1-30 Lap-Shoulder Belt (4-Door Models) 2. Push the latch plateinto the buckle until it clicks. “ Pull up on the latch plate to.make sure it is secure. The positions next tothe windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how tn wear nne prnndy. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way,it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt

\ Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would beable to unbuckle the , safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt maylock if you pullthe belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the beltgo back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-31 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be wornlow and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips,just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would apply forceat your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces,

1-32 The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly- out of the retractor. A CAUTION:

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.

To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle.

1-33 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults (&Door Models) Four-door models mayhave rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pullsthe belt away from the neck and head. There is one guidefor each outside passenger position in the rear seat.To provide added safety belt comfortfor children who have outgrown child restraints andfor smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's howto 'install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord outfrom between the edge of the'seatback and the interior bodyto remove the guide from its storage clip.

1-34 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt.The elastic 3. Be sure that the beltis not twisted andit lies flat. cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide over the belt, and insert the two edgesof the belt into on top. the slots of the guide.

1-35 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to someage must be. restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The

II instructions for the restraintwill saywhether it 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as is the right type and size for your child. A very described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions young child’s hip bonesare so small that a ’ (4-Door Models)” earlier in this section. Make sure regular belt might notstay low on the hips, as it that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. should. Instead, the belt will likely be overthe To remove and store the comfort guides,just perform child’s abdomen.In a crash, the belt wouldapply these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges force right on the child’s abdomen, which could together so that you can take themout from the guides. cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and any child small enoughfor one is alwaysproperly then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and restrained in a child or infant restraint. clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loopof elastic cord exposed. 1-36 CAUTION: (Continued) I

heavy you can't hold it. For example, in acrash at only 25 mph(40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly becomea 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby inan infant restraint.

' A CAUTION: -Never hold a baby in your armswhile riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much-- until a crash. During a crash a babywill become so CAUTION: (Continued)

1-37 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used ina A CAUTlJN: vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying thatit meets Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards. A child in a rearfacing child restraint can be Then follow theinstructions for the restraint. You may seriously injured if the right front passenger's find these instructions on the restraint itself or ina air bag inflates. This is becausethe back of a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in rearfacing child restraint would be very closeto your vehicle, but thechild also has to be secured within the inflating air bag. Always secure a rearfacing the restraint to helpreduce the chance of personal injury. child restraint in the rear seat. The instructions that come with the infant or child You may, however,secure a forward-facing child restraint will show,you how to do that. restraint in the right front seat. Before yousecure Where to Put the Restraint a forward-facing childrestraint, always movethe front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Or, Accident statistics show that children are saferif they secure the child restraint in the rear seat. are restrained inthe rear rather than thefront seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend thatyou put your child restraint in therear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here's why:

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I I For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part strap mustbe anchored according to Canadian law. about the top strapif the child restraint has one. I Your retailer can obtain the hardware kit and installit 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for you, or you may installit yourself using the for the child restraint. instructions providedin the kit. 2. Secure the childin the child restraint asthe Use the tether hardware kit availablefrom the retailer. instructions say. The hardware and installation instructions were 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and *shoulder specifically designedfor this vehicle. portions of the vehicle’s safety belt throughor Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear around the restraint.The child restraint instructions ~ Outside Seat Position (2-DoorModels) will show you how.

If you have a four-door model, see “Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position @-Door Models)” later in this section. >... '8: c... yl. .. ::. If the shoulder belt goes in frontof the .child's face WL 11 ,safety'$ belt qui-ckly if you ever hadto. - ,{;:,...... ,' I ...neck, put it behind the child restraint. . *1

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If you have a two-door model,,see “Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear OutsideSeat Position (2-Door Models)” earlierin this section: You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See theearlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions 5. To tighten the belt, pull upon the shoulder belt while for the child restraint. you push down on the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint asthe 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different instructions say. directions to be sureit is secure. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run thelap and shoulder To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s portions of the vehicle’s safety belt throughor safety belt and letit go back all the way.The safety ,belt around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult will show you how. or larger child passenger. If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’sface or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 8' .

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, I I, .'I 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear SeatPosition

You’ll be using the lap belt.

A CAFTTTn A child in a child restraint in‘the center front seat can be badly injured by the right frontpassenger 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down theon air bag if it inflates. Neversecure a child restraint child restraint. in the center front seat. It’s alwaysbetter to secure a child restraint in the rearseat. You may, 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different however, securea forward-facing child restraint directions to be sureit is secure. in the right front passenger seat,but only with To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the .vehicle’s the seat moved all the way back. safety belt andlet it go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 1-44 . I .... directions-to be sure'it is secure. E it isn't, secure .the -3 1 4. Run the;vehicle's safety belt through or mound-the restraint in aWerent place in the vehicle and restraint. The child respint instnxctions will show .. contact the child restraint makerfor their advice you how. about how to attach the child restraint properly.

I' 1 1 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. rear-facing child restraint would be very close to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing Front Seat Position child restraint in the rear seat.

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right frontpassenger air bag, always movethe seat as farback asit will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on theseat. Follow the instructions 1 Your vehicle has a right front,passengerair bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s why: for the childrestraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.

A CAUTION: 4 .. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or A child in arearfacing child restraint canbe around the restraint. The child restraint instructions seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air will show you how. bag inflates. This is because the back of a If the shoulder belt goes infront of the child’sface or CAUTION: (Continued) neck, put it behind the child restraint. L 1-46 belt all the wayout of , , ., ' I positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe the retractor to set the lock. z safetybelt quickly if youever had to. 7:- .,, . . , a A' (. .i ' 1. . 1 7 I Larger Children

7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push downon the child restraint. Children who have outgrown child restraints should 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different wear the vehicle’s safety belts. directions to be sureit is secure. If you have the choice, a chi.ld should sit next to a To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and safety belt and letit go back all the way.The safety belt get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger. 1-48 1 seat position, theone that has only a lap belt.

1-49 Never do this. Here a child issitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but theshoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt inthis way, in a crash thechild might slideunder the belt. The belt’s force wouldthen be applied right on the child’s abdomen.That could cause seriousor fatal injuries.

Wherever the child sits, thelap portion of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips,just touching the child’s thighs.This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

1-50 Safety Belt Extender Replac’ing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten arounayou, you After a Crash should useit. If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothng may be necessary. retailer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn go in to order it, take the heaviest.coat you will wear, so during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will bejust foryou, andjust forthe seat in your vehicle If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it damage also may mean you will needto have safety belt only for the seat it is made to-fit. To wear it, just attach it or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs to the regular safety belt. may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t being usedat the time of the collision. Checking Your Restraint Systems If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light system parts. See thepart on the air bag system earlier in and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and this section. anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job,have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new on$ right away. Also look forany opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-52 Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and (I optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems'that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. Keys

A CAUTION:

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.

2-1 The ignition keys are for the The ignition keys don't have plugs.Your Oldsmobile ignition only. retailer or Roadside Assistance has the codefor' your keys. your , Each plug has a codeon it that tells your retaileror a qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your door keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If you need a new ignition key, contact your Oldsmobile retailer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an emergency, call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at The door keys are for the 1-800-442-OLDS (6537). ' doors and all other locks. NOTICE:

Your Oldsmobile has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of 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.

~ , When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the retailer removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to I thefirst owner. Door Locks

Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow downor stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle ina crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts From the inside, push the lever down to lock the door. properly, lockyour doors, and you will befar To unlock, push the lever up. better off whenever you drive your vehicle. Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switchto lock or unlock There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. all doors. From the outside, use your door keyor Remote Lock On four-door models, the rear doors do not have power Control transmitter, if your vehiclehas this option. door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock the doors. On two-door models, the door lock will light up for about all 15 seconds if you pull the door handle. The light can help you find where to put your key when it’s dark outside.

2-3 Automatic Door Locks 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Just close your doors and turn on theignition. All of the doors will lock when you move yourshift lever out of Your Remote Lock Control transmitter operates ona PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Alldoors will unlock radio frequency subject toFederal Communications automatically when the ignition is turned off. Commission (FCC) Rules. If someone needs to get outwhile the vehicle is This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. running, have that person usethe manual or power lock. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: When the door is closed again, it will lock automatically (1) This deVice may not cause harmful interference, and as long as the shift lever isout of PARK (P) or (2) This device must accept any interference received, NEUTRAL (N) andthe ignition is on. Notethat the including interference that may cause undesired operation. door must be opened, then closed, or the door will not Should interference to this system occur,try this: automatically relock. 0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. If you don’t wantthe doors to unlock automatically See the instructions on battery replacement. when you turn the ignition off, you can removethe Lock Control fuse in the instrument panel fuse block. See Check the distance. You may be too far from your “Fuses and CircuitBreakers” in the Index. vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be Leaving Your Vehicle blocking the signal. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your See your Oldsmobile retailer or a qualified door and set the locks frominside. Then get out and technician for service. close the door. Changes or modifications tothis system by other than an Remote Lock Control (Option) authorized service facility could void authorization to If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and use this equipment. unlock your doorsor unlock your’trunkfrom up to

2-4 Operation Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to preventanother transmitter from unlocking yourvehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember to bring anyremaining transmitters with you when yougo to your retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it.

Battery ReplacementI Under normal use,the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about twoyears. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter Press UNLOCK once to unlock the driver’s door. Press won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you UNLOCK again within five seconds to unlock all the have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter doors. The interiorlamps will come on (see “Illuminated works, it’s probablytime to change the batteries. Entry” in theIndex for more details). To lock all doors, press DOOR. To unlock the trunk, press the vehicle symbol on the transmitter. The trunk will only unlock if your transaxle is in PARK (P). Trunk

It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gascan come into your vehicle. You can’t seeor smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessand even death. If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and the trunk: To replace your batteries: Make sure all windows are shut. 1. . Insert a flat object likea dime into the slot on the back Turn the fan on your heating or cooling of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front and back. system to its highest speed withthe setting 2. Gently pry the batteries out of the transmitter. on UPPER. That will force outsideair into 3. Put the new batteries into the transmitter as shown your vehicle. See“Comfort Controls” in on the transmitter.Use Duracell@batteries, type the Index. DL20 16, or equivalent. If you have air outlets on,orunder the instrument panel, open themall the way. 4. Put the two halves back together.Make sure the halves are together tightlyso water won’t getin. See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. 5. Test the transmitter. Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release (Option) To unlock the trunk from Press the button behind the the outside, insert the door glove box door to unlock key and turn it. You can also the trunk from inside your use the Remote Lock vehicle. Your transaxle shift Control transmitter, if your lever must be in PARK (P). vehicle has this option.

Remember that yourtrunk can be opened at any time using this lock release. Besure to lock yourdoors.

2-7 I Theft ’Parking Lots Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. If you park in a lot where someone willbe watching Although your Oldsmobile has a number of your vehicle, it’s best tolock it up and take your keys. theft-deterrent features, we know that nothingwe put on But what if you have to leave your ignitionkey? What if it can makeit impossible to steal. However, thereare you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

~ . waysyou can help. Put your valuables in a storage area, like yourtrunk Key in the Ignition or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. If you leave your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’s an easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves -- so Lock all the doors except the driver’s. don’t do it. Then take the door key with you. When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear chimea reminding you to remove your PASS-Key@I1 key from the ignition andtake it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, andso will Your vehicle is equipped your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock with the PASS-KeyI1 the doors. (Personalized Automotive Security System) Parking at Night theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a passive Park in a lighted spot,close all windows and lock your theft-deterrent system. vehicle. Rememberto keep your valuablesout of sight. It works when you insert Put them in a storage area,or take them with you. or remove the key from the ignition.

2-8 PASS-Key I1 uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key Index). If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your that matches a decoder in your vehicle. vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition key may be faulty. See your Oldsmobile retailer When the PASS-Key I1 system senses that someone is or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key 11. using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’sstarter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or won’t work andfuel won’t go to the engine. If someone missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key SECURITY light will come on..But you don’t have to during this time, the vehicle will not start. This wait three minutesbefore trying another ignition key. discourages someone from randomly trying different See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new key made. make a match. If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s comes on, you will be able to restart your engine if inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I1 system, however, is engine does not start and the SECURITY light is on, the not working properly and mustbe serviced by your key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. Oldsmobile retailer. Your vehicle is not protectedby Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes andtry the PASS-Key I1 system. again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1 ignition key, see time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith whocan service to be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try PASS-Key 11 to have a new key made. another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuses (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the

2-9 New Vehicle aBreak-In” Ignition Positions I

C NOTICE: I

Your modern Oldsmobiledoesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” Butit will perform better in thelong run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don’t drive at any one speed-- fast or slow -- for the first500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for thefist A E 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’tyet broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. , With the ignition key in the ignition switch, youcan turn Follow this breaking-in guideline every the switch tofive positions. time you get new brake linings. ACC (A): This position lets you use things like the 0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.See radio and windshield wipers when the engineis off. To “Towing a nailer” inthe Index for use ACC (Accessory), pushin the key and turnit toward more information. you. Your steering wheel will stay locked. LOCK (B): Before you put the keyinto the ignition START (E): This position starts your engine. switch, the switch is inthe LOCK position. It’s alsothe A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s only position in which youcan remove your key.This door when the ignitionis in the OFF, LOCK or ACC position locks your ignition, steering wheel and position and the key is in the ignition. transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but still turn the steering wheel.It doesn’t lock the steering NOTICE: wheel like LOCK. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle pushed or towed. If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t , RUN (D): This position is where the key returns after turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then you start your vehicle. With theengine off, you can turn the steering wheel leftand right while you use RUN to display some of your warning and turn the key hard. But turn the key only with indicator lights. your hand. Using a toolto force it could break the key or the ignition switch.If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. ‘ Starting Your Engine NOTICE: (Continued) Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL, (N). Your engine won’t startin any other position-- that’s a be drained muchsooner. And theexcessive heat safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, can damage your startermotor. use NEUTRAL (N) only. . ,- 2. If your engine won’tstart (or starts but then stops),it could NOTICE: be flooded with’toomuch gasoline. Try pushing you accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit Don’t try to shift toPARK (P) if your Oldsmobile there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. is moving. If you do, you could damage the his cl& the extra gasoline from the engine. transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is stopped. I NOTICE:

~ 1. Withoutpushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Your engine is designedto workwith the ignition key to START. When the enginestarts, let electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your parts oraccessories, you could change the way engine gets warm. the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your retailer.If you don’t, I NOTICE: your engine might notperform properly. If you ever have to have yourvehicle towed, see Holding your key inSTART for longer than the partof this manual thattells how to do it 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing NOTICE: (Continued) Your Vehicle” in the Index.

2-12 1 Yneine Coolant Heater (Option) A CAUTION: In very cold weather,

0°F (- 18 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater Plugging the could causean electrical shock. Also, the wrong can help.You’ll get I easier starting and better kind of extension cord could overheat and cause fuel economy during a fire.You could be seriously injured. Plug the engine warm-up. cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet.If the cord won’t reach, usea heavy-duty three-prong extension cord ratedfor at least 15 amps.

4. After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to Usually, the coolant heater shouldbe plugged in a store the cord asit was before to keep it away minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. from moving engine parts..If you don’t,it could be damaged. To Use the Coolant Heater How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged 1. Turn off the engine. in? Theanswer depends on the outside temperature, the 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Insteadof trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. your Oldsmobile retailer in the area where you’llbe parking your vehicle.The retailer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: Your automatic transaxle A may have a shift lever on the steering columnor It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the on the console between shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the the seats. parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when theengine is running unless you have to. If you have leftthe engine running, the vehicle canmove 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 your parking brake and Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic move the shiftlever to PARK (P). transaxle vehicles, when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from See “ShiftingInto PARK (P)”in theIndex. If improper operation. you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’sthe best position to use when youstart your engine because your Make sure the shift lever is fullyinto PARK (P) range vehicle can’t move easily. before starting the engine. Your Oldsmobile hasa brakeLtransaxle shift interlock. You must fully apply your regular brakes before you canshift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into PARK (P) while keepingthe

2-14 brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift lever button if you have a console shift.Then move the shift lever out of PARK (P), being sure to press the shift lever I A CAUTION: button if you have a console shift.See “Shifting Out of PARK (P)” in the Index. Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. dangerous. Unlessyour foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very NOTICE: rapidly. You could losecontrol and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or Shifting to REVERSE (R) whileyour vehicle is NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. I NOTICE: To rock your vehicle back and forth getto out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transaxle,see Damage to your transaxle caused by shiftingout “Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or Snow” in the Index. of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn’t covered byyour warranty. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels.To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL(N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed.

~~ 2-15 AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0):This position is for THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal normal driving. It is the ovetdrive position. If you need driving, but it offers more power and lowerfuel more powerfor passing, and you’re: economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0). - Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your Here are some times you might choose THIRD(3) accelerator ppdal about halfway down. instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0)): - Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the - When driving on hilly, winding roads. accelerator pedal all the way down. - When towing a trailer,so there is less shifting You’ll shift down tothe next gear and have between gears. more power. i - When going down a steep hill. SECOND (2):This position gives you more power but NOTICE: lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND(2) on hills. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use If your vehicle seemsto start up ratherslowly, your brakes off andon. or if it seems notto shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong witha transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far thatway, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle servicedright away. Until then, you can use SECOND(2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a)for higher speeds.

6 NOTICE: NOTICE:

Don’t drive inSECOND (2) for more than If your front wheels can’trotate, don’t try to 25 miles (41 km) at speeds over 55 mph drive. This might happen if you were stuck in (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. very deep sand or mud or were up against.a solid Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or object. You could damage your transaxle. THIRD (3) as much as possible. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going your vehicle there with onlythe accelerator slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can pedal. This could overheat and damage the damage your engine. transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into.PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position ona hill. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2).You can use it on very steep hills,or in deep snowor mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift into first gear until the vehicleis going slowly enough.

2-17 Parking Brake NOTICE: - To set the parking brake, ~~~ hold the regular brake pedal Driving with the parking brake on can cause down with your right foot. your rear brakesto overheat. You may have to Push down the parking replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer andare parking on any hill, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailerfrom moving.

To release the parking brake, holdthe regular brake pedal down with your rightfoot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When youlift your left foot, the parking brake pedal will followit to the released position.

2-18 Shifting Into PARK (P) Column Shift

~~ ~ 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and set the parking brake. A CAUTION: I I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake. firmly set. Your vehiclecan roll. If you have left the 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 steps that follow. If you’re pulling atrailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in theIndex.

2.. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position like this:

0 Pull the lever toward you.

2-19 Console Shift 1. Hold the brake pedal down with yourright foot and

4 set the parking brake. 2. Move the shiftlever into the PARK (P) position like this: Hold in the buttonon the lever, and push the leverall the way toward thefront of your vehicle.

Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can leave your vehicle withthe ignition keyin your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). 3. Move the ignition key to the LOCK position. 4. Remove the key andtake it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition keyin your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

2-20 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Runr ‘ng If you are parking on a hill and you don’tshift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in A CAUTION: the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To It can be dangerousto leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift engine running.Your vehicle couldmove into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s suddenly if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (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 todrive, move the shift lever out of overheat and even catch fire.You or 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 need haveto another engine running unless you have to. vehicle push yours a little uphill to take someof the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you”ve moved the shift lever into thePARK (P) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you (or, if youhave a console shift lever, without first pushing the button). If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). 2-21 Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You .must fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in the‘RUN position. See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index. If you cannot shift out ofPARK (P), ease pressure on the shift leverby pushing it all the wayinto PARK (P), while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Release the shift leyer button if you have a console shift. Then move the shift lever outof PARK (P), being sureto press the shift lever button if you have a console shift. If you ever hold the brake pedal down butstill can’t, shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to theOFF position. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end ofStep 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the engine and shiftto the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed assoon as you can. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grassor other things that can burn.

2-22 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. Butif you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t seeor smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Idling the engine withthe air system control Your exhaust system sounds strange off could allowdangerous exhaust into or different. your vehicle (seethe earlierCaution under Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. “Engine Exhaust”). Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Also, idling ina closed-in place can let deadly Your vehicle Was damaged when driving over carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle evenif high points on the roador over road debris. the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place Repairs weren’t done correctly. this can happen is a garage. Exhaust -- with Your vehicle or exhaust system had been CO -- can come in easily. NEVER park in a modified improperly. garage with the engine running. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into Another closed-in place can bea blizzard. your vehicle: (See “Blizzard” in the Index.) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

2-23 Power Windows

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehkle if the shift leveris not fully in PARK (P) with the’ parking. brakefirmly,set. Your vehiclecan roll.

Don’t leave your vehicle wlqen the.engi.neis , ’

running unless you have to. If you’ve left the . ’ engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. ” You or‘otherscould be injured. .To be sure.your ,. .vehiclewon’t move, even when you’reon fairly level’ground,always set your parking brake and move the shift leverto PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t , move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index,. Switches onthe driver’s door armrest control each of the windows whenthe ignition is on. In addition, each If you are parking on a hill and if you’re pullinga passenger door hasa’switch for itsown window. trailer, also see.“Towing a Trailer” in the Index. . rhe driver’s window switchhas an auto-down feature.

!\ This switch is labeled AUTO. Tap the rear of the switch, and the’driver’swindow will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down. To stop thewindow while it islowering, press the front Tilt Steering Wheel of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the front of the switch. A tilt steering wheel allows On four-door models, the driver’s window controls also you to adjust the steering include a lock-out switch. Press LOCK to stop front and wheel before you drive. rear passengers from using their window switches. The You can also raise it to the driver can still control all thewindows with the lock on. highest level to give your Press the other side of the LOCK button for normal legs more room when you window operation. exit and enter the vehicle. Horn You may press anywhere on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.

To tilt the wheel, hold thesteering wheel and pull the lever. Move thesteering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

2-25 ;, :i Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upwardl(forright) and.twa downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you

to signal a turn 'or a lane change. ' To signal a turn, move the leverall the way up or down. whep the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the.turn or A lane change. 1 1 cs The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a lane change, just raise or lowerthe lever until the arrow starts 2-0 flash. Hold it there until you '. '. Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer complete your lane change. The lever will return by

, Windshield Wipers itself whenyou release it.

' Wmdshield Washer

0 Cruise Control

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I. AS you signal a tm'ora lane change,;ifthe'arrows don't Windshield Wipers

To change.your headlamps €$om -low beam to high beam, or-highto low, pull the multifunction leverall the way toward you. Then release it. When the higli beams are on,. a lighton the instrument panelalso will be 'on.

2-27 Windshield Washer Cruise Control At the topof the multifunction lever, there'sa paddle with the wordPUSH on it. To spray washer fluidon the windshield, push the paddle.The wipers will runfor several sweeps and then either stop or return to your preset speed.

In freezing weather, don't useyour washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40km/h) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator. This can really helpon long trips. Cruise - control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph

(40 km/h). % When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off.

2-28 .. I Setting Cruise Control A CAUTION: CAUTION: 0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you A can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t useyour cruise control on winding If you leave your cruise control switch on when roads or in heavy traffic. you’re not using cruise, you mighthit a button and go into cruise when you don’twant to. You 0 Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes could be startled andeven lose control. Keep in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel the cruise control switch OFF until you want spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t to use it. use cruise control on slippery roads. 1. Move the cruise control switch to ON. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.

2-29 I I Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose,you set your cruise control at a desired speed There are two ways to go to a higher speed:

and then you the brake* Of shuts Off I 0 Use the acceleratorpedal toget to the higherspeed. the cruise control.But you don’t need to resetit. Push in the SET button, then release the button Once you’re going about and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruiseat the 25 mph (40 km/h)or higher speed. more, you can move Move the cruise switch fromON to WA. Hold it the cruise control there until you get upto the speed you want, and switch from ON to then release the switch.(To increase your speed R/A (Resume/Accelerate) in very small amounts, movethe switch to R/A for for about half a second. less than half a second and then release it. Each You’ll go right back up time you do this, your vehicle willgo 1 mph to your chosen speed and (1.6 km/h)faster.) stay there. The accelerate feature will onlywork after you set the cruise control speed by pushing theSET button. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Using Cruise Controlon Hills There are two ways to reduce your speed while using How well your cruise control will work on hills depends cruise control: upon your speed, load and the steepnessof the hil.ls. When going up steep hills, you mayhave to step on the 0 Push in the SET button until you reach the lower accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going speed you want, then releaseit. downhill, you may have to brakeor shift to a lower gear To slow down in very small amounts, push the SET to keep your speed down.Of course, applying the brake button for less than half a second.Each time you do takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to this, you'll go 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.peda1, your vehicle will slow There are two ways to turnoff the cruise control: down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Cruise Speed Memory When you turnoff the cruise control or the ignition, or shift into PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), your cruise control set speed memoryis erased. Lamps Instrument Panel Lights 0 CourtesyLamps Fog Lamps 2Q.. , Turn the knob to this symbol (B) to turn the headlamps and other operating lamps. PC Turn the knobto this symbol (A) to turn on the parking and other operating lamps without the headlamp s . Turn the knob to OFF to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound when you,.turn the ignition switch to theOF", LOCK or ACC position with the lamps on.

r. Daytime Running Lamps The lamp controls areon the instrument panel. They Daytime Running Lamps(DIU) can makeit easier for controlthese systems: . others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. 0 Headlamps DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they canbe especially helpful in the Taillamps short periods after dawn and before sunset. ParkingLamps A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the LicenseLamps DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. SidemarkerLamps The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps Fog Lamps come on at a reduced brightness when: To turn fog lamps on, press theof topthe switch(C). Press the 0 The ignition is on, bottom of the switch toturn the fog lampsoff. Your parking 0 The headlamp switch is off, and lamps must be on, or your fog lamps won’t come on.

0 The parking brake is released. The fog lamps will go off whenever you change to high-beam headlamps. When youreturn to low beams, When the DRL are on,only your low-beam headlamp,s the fog lamps will come on again. will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’t be lit Interior Lamps up either. Instrument Panel Brightness Control When it’s darkenough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change to full brightness. The other You can brighten or dim the instrument panel lights by lamps that come on with your headlamps will also moving the instrument panel lights dial. If you turn the come on. dial all the way to INT, your courtesy or interior lamps will come on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will go out, and your low-beam headlamps willchange to Courtesy Lamps -the reduced brightness of DIU. When any dooris opened, several larnps come on. These To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set theparking lamps are courtesy lamps. They makeit easy for you to brake while the ignition is inthe OW or LOCK enter and leave your vehicle. You can also turn these position. Then start your vehicle. The DRL will stayoff lamps on by moving the dial near the beadlamp knob all until you release the parking brake. the way up to INT. As with any vehicle, you should turn onthe regular Some of the lamps have switches so you can turn them headlamp system when you needit. on, even when the doors are closed. These lamps are reading lamps. To avoid draining your battery, be sure to ’ turn off all reading lamps when leaving your vehicle. 2-33 I Dome Lamp Rear Reading Lamps

These lamps are near each passenger's door. They will go on when you openthe doors. When the doors are closed, push the button to turnthe lamp on and off. If you have the optional sunroof, you will have a dome lamp. The dome lamp will go on when you openthe doors. Next,to thedome lamp are two reading lamps. Push the button next to each lamp to turn them on and off.

2-35 To reduce glare from headlamps behind you; push. the lever.forward (to the nightposition)': To. remthe ' &or to the day positioh, pull the lever toward you. Power Outside Mirrors The power mirror control is A CAUTION: on the driver's door. Turn the control to the left to A convex mirror can make things (like other adjust the left mirror or to vehicles) look farther away than they really are. the right to adjust the right If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you mirror. Then move the could hita vehicle on your right. Check your control in the direction you inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before want to movethe mirror. changing lanes.

Storage Compartments After you adjust the mirrors, turn the control to the center position to turn it off. Glove Box Use the door key to lock and unlock theglove box. To Convex Outside Mirror open, lift the latch. Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the Storage Armrest driver's seat. If you have a bench seat, you will have a storage armrest in front. To use the storage area, fold down the armrest. Press the latch on the front edge and pull up.To use the cupholder, flip it forward.

2-37 Center Console Convenience Net (Option)

To open the storage area, pressup on the latch on the Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll seeit front edge and lift the cover.The console has a on the back wallof the trunk. cupholder, cassette tape and compact disc storage Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can and a coinholder. help keep them fromfalling over during sharp turnsor Rear Door Cupholders quick starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the You may have a cupholder in each rear door. trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the netso that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.You can also push the net down and hook it under the plastic hooks. 2-38 Ashtrays and Lighter To use the lighter, just push it in all the way and let go. When it’s ready,it will pop back by itself. The center front ashtray may be on the instrument panel or on the console.To remove the console ashtray, open the lid and lift out the ashtray using the snuffer. I NOTICE: For the instrument panel ashtray, open it, push down on the locking tab and pull out the ashtray. Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand If you have the optional center console, you willhave a while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to rear ashtray. To remove the rear ashtray, openit, push back away from the heating element whenit’s down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out. ready. That can make.itoverheat, damaging the lighter and theheating element. I I I NOTICE:

Don’t put papersand’other things that burn into your ashtrays. If you do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, causing damage.

2-39 , Sun Visors Accessory Outlet To block out glare, you can swing down thevisors. You If your vehicle hasa center console, you have a 12-volt can also move them from side to side. outlet. It is on the passenger's side, near the floor. Open the cover to use theoutlet. Visor Vanity Mirrors NOTICE:

Adding some electrical equipment to your vehicle can damage it or keep other things from working as they should. This wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Check with your retailer before adding electrical equipment and never use anything requiring more than20 amps.

Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror. If your vehicle has theoptional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you openthe cover.

2-40 I $7 m the glass panel and sunsh,ade, press the rem df

I the switch. Let go of the switch to stop the panelin any ' . position. Press the front the switch to close the glass of ', panel...The sunshade can only be closed by hand. -. . ,:

,Theamroof glash panel cannot be opened or closed$-.; :. .;I -L. your vehicle'has an electrkal failure%-.,, . -,.- .:: , I',_ i , .;,

Your sunroof includes a sliding glass panel.anda sliding, sunshade. The switch works ,only when ,the ignition is I Instrument Panel -- Your Information System 1 2 3 2 4

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i. Side Window Defogger Vent 4. Glove Box 7. CigaretteLighter 2. Instrument Panel Outlet 5. Comfort Controls 8. LampControls 1 3. InstrumentCluster 6. AudioSystem \ United States Version Shown, Canadian Similar

Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicleis running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, about how muchfuel is in your tank and many other things you needto drive safely and economically.

2-43 Speedometer/Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles The tachometer displays per hour (mph) andkilometers per hour (M).Your the engine speed in odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven in thousands of revolutions either miles (used in the UnitedStates) or in kilometers per minute (rpm). (used in Canada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper-resistant odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers!, you'll know someone has probably tampered withit and the numbers w RPM X 1000 may not be accurate. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needsa new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer, thenthat will be done. But if it can't,then it's set atzero and a label must be NOTICE: put on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading I when the new odometer wasinstalled. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in Trip Odometer the red area, or engine damagemay occur. Your trip odometer tells how far you have drivensince you last reset it. To set it to zero, press the RESET button on the right sideof the instrument cluster.

2-44 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators When one of the warning lights comeson and stayson when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows This part describes the warning lights and gages that there may be a problem, check the section that tells you may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you what to do aboutit. Please follow this manual’s advice. locate them. Waiting to do repairscan be costly -- and even Warning lights and gagescan signal that somethingis dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights wrong before it becomes serious enough to causean and gages. They’re a big help. expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lightsand gages could also save you or Safety BeltReminder Light others from injury. When the key is turned toRUN or START, a chime will Warning lights come on when there maybe or is a come on for about eight secondsto remind people to problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety beltis will see in the details on the next few pages, some already buckled. warning lights come on briefly when you start the The safety belt light will engine just to let you know they’re working.If you are also come on and stay familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed on until the driver’s belt when this happens. is buckled. Gages can indicate when there may orbe is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle.

2-45 Air Bag Readiness Light Charging ‘System Light There is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument The charging system light panel, which. shows AIR BAG or airthe bag symbol. will come on briefly when The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for you turn on the ignition, as malfunctions. The light tells youif there is an electrical a check to show you it’s problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, working. Thenit should the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing go out. and diagnostic module. For more information onthe air ! bagsystem, see “AirBag” in the Index. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN or START. Then the light .If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,you should go out. This means may have a problem with the charging system.It could the system is ready. indicate that you have a loose drive beltor another electrical problem. Haveit checked right away. Driving while this lightis on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light beon, certain to turn off all your accessories, suchas the radio and air conditioner. If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle,or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Brake System Warning Light anti-lock brake system warning lightis flashing, have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Anti-Lock Brake Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulicbrake system is divided System Warning Light” and “TowingYour Vehicle” in into two parts. Ifone part isn’t working, the other part the Index .) can still work and stop you. For good braking, though,

~ you need both parts workmg well. If the warning lightcomes on, there couldbe a brake C.’UTION: problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. 1 This light should come on Your brake system may not be working properly briefly when you turnthe if the brake system warning light is on. Driving ignition key toRUN. If it with the brake system warning light on can lead BRAKE doesn’t come on then, to an accident. If the light is still on or if the have it fixed so it will be anti-lock brake system warning lightis flashing ready to warn you if after you’ve pulledoff the road and stopped there’s a problem. carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignitionis on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake.The If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release road and stop carefully.You may notice that the pedalis fully. If it stays on after your parking brakeis fully harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. released, it means you have a brake problem. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, or if the

2-47 Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when youstart your Your regular brake system may not be working engine and it will stay properly if the anti-lock brake system warning on for three seconds. light is flashing. Driving with the anti-lock brake That’s normal. system warning light flashing can lead to an accident. After you’ve pulledoff the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

If the light flashes when you’redriving, you don’t have If the anti-lock brake system warninglight stays on anti-lock brakes andthere could be a problem with your longer than normal after you’ve started your engine, turn regular brakes. Pull off the road andstop carefully. You the ignition off. Or, if thelight comes on and stays on may notice that the pedalis harder to push. Or,the pedal when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn may go closer to the floor.It may take longerto stop. the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on,or comes on again Have the .vehicletowed for service.(See.“Towing Your , while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs service.If Vehicle” in the Index.) the light is on but not flashing and the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key RUN. to If the light doesn’t come onthen, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. 2-48 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light Engine Coolant Temperature Light When your anti-lock system This light tells you that is adjusting brake pressure your engine coolant has to help avoid a braking skid, overheated or yourradiator the anti-lock brake system cooling fan is not working. LOW active light will come on. HOT TRAC

Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comes If you have been operating your vehicle under normal on, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light will driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop stay on for afew seconds after the system stops your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. adjusting brake pressure. In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to The anti-lock brake system active light also comes on do. See“Engine Overheating” in the Index. briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will be there to tell you when the system is active.

2-49 You have a gage that (showsthe engine coolant temperqture. If 'the gage pointer'movesinto the red . - . area, your engine is too hot!

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'- . That reading means thesanie thing as the warning iight. It nieans that your engine coolant.has Overheated. If you have been operating yourvehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle kdturn off the engine as soon as possible. In "Problems on theRoad," this manual sh0w.s whatto do.-See "Engine Overheating"in the Index. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE:

I Your Oldsmobile is If you keep driving your vehicle with this light equipped with a computer on, after a while, your emission controls may not which monitors operation work as well, your fuel economy may not as be of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. good and your engine may not runas smoothly. SERVICE This could leadto costly repairs that may not be ENGINE SOON covered by your warranty.

This light should come on, as a check toshow you it is working, when the ignitionis on and the engineis not running. If the light doesn’tcome on, have it repaired. This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board This light will also come on during a malfunction inone Diagnostics-Second Generation) andis intended of two ways: to assure that emissionsare at acceptable levels for Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been the life of the vehicle, helpingto produce a cleaner detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and environment. (In Canada,OBD I1 is replaced by may damage the emission control system on your Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis light comes onto indicate that thereis a problem and and service is required. service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problemis apparent, which Light On Steady -- An emission control system may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. system is also designed to assist your service technician Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. service may be required.

2-51 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the.following:

0 Reduce vehicle speed. Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle?

0 Avoid hard accelerations. If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap.The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel Avoid steep uphill grades. cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This will I 0 If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being allow fuel to .evap.orateinto the atmosphere. A few hauled as soon as it is possible. driving trips should turn the lightoff. If the lightstops flashing and remains,on steady, see “If Did youjust drive through a deep puddle of water? the LightIs On Steady” following. If so, your electrical system may be wet.The condition If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to doso, will usually be corrected whenthe electrical system 1 stop the vehicle. Put your vehicle in PARK (P). Turn the dries out. A few driving trips should turn the lightoff. key off, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. Are you low onfuel? ~ If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. Ifthe light is still flashing, follow the As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may 1 previous steps, and drive the vehicle to your retailer or not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of qualified service centerfor service. air are sucked into thefuel line causing a misfire.The system can detect this. Addingfuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install thefuel cap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turn the light off. Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Oil Warning Light c be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see If so, If you have a problem with “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your your oil, this light may stay engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may on after you start your notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you engine, or come on when put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on you are driving. acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on. If you experience this condition, change the fuelbrand you use. It will require at least onefull tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. This indicates that oil isnot going through yourengine If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, quickly enough to keep it lubricated. The engine could have your retailer or qualified service center check the be low on oil or could have some other oil problem. vehicle. Your retailer has the proper test equipment and Have it fixed right away. diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed.

2-53 The oil light could also comeon intwo other situations: 0 When the ignitionis on but theengine is not running, A

I NOTICE: Damage to your engine fromneglected oil problems can becostly and is not covered by your warranty. -. In . .,> 1 Low'Oil Level Eight Security Light i I I Your engine is equipped This light will come on I with anoil, level monitoring when you turn thekey to i system. When the i,gnition START and st.ay on until the '. i key is turned on, the LOW vehicle starts. .It will also I i LOW OIL OIL LEVEL light will come on andstay on if your LEVEL briefly flash. If the light . SEC.URITY key is too dirty or wet,.for

.does not flash, have it fixed thePASS-Key 11 system to ~ so it will be ready to warn read the resistor pellet. you if there's a problem. I I I If the resistor pellet is damaged ormissing, the light will 'flash.

If'you're driving and the security light comes on and remains on; your PASS-Key 11 system is not working

properly. Your vehicle.. is not protected.by PASS-Key 11, .. and you should see your retailer.

.' only performed if the engine has been turned off for a ' .., . considerable period of time, allowing the oil normally in circulation to drain back into-the oilpan.

,\' .. ,. Low Fuel Light Your fuel gage tells you If your fuel is low, a light about how muchfuel you will come on and stay on have left when the ignition until you add fuel.It will is on. When the indicator also come on for a few nears EMPTY (E), youstill LOW seconds when you first turn E@ have a little fuel left, but on the ignitionas a checkto you should get more soon. FUEL show you it’s working. itIf ’ FUEL 0 doesn’t come on then, have UNLEADED FUEL ONLY it fixed.

Here are some things ownersask about. All these situations are normal and do not show a problem with your fuel gage: At the service station, the pump shutsoff before the gage reads FULL (F).

0 ,It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example,the gage may have indicated the tank was halffull, but it actually took a little moreor less than half the tank’s capacity to fill it.

0 The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up,.

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2-58 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems F- -- -I

In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Fan Knob control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read aboutthe particular systems supplied with The left knob selects theforce of air you want. To turn your vehicle. the fan off, turn the knob to OFF.The fan must be on to run the air conditioning compressor. Comfort Controls Temperature Knob Air Conditioning with Electronic Controls The center knob changes the temperature of theair coming through the system. Turn this knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air. Turnit toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow. For each setting, set the temperature to a comfortable setting.

With this system, youcan control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.The system works bestif you keep your windows closed while usingit. 3-1 MAX: This setting recirculates muchof the air inside w. your vehicle and sendsit through the instrument panel +'DEFOG: This setting allows halfof the air to go outlets. The air conditioning compressor will run to the floor ducts and halfto the defrost and: side automatically in this setting unless the outside window vents. temperature is below 40°F (4.5 "C).(Even when the compressor is running, you can control the temperature.) DEFROST This setting directs most of theair ,+e through the defrost andside window vents. Some of fl VENT This setting brings in outsideair and the air goes to the floor ducts. The air conditioning directs it through the instrument panel outlets. compressor will run automaticallyin this setting unless +e the outside temperatureis below 40°F (4.5"C). +fl BI-LEVEL: This setting brings in outsideair and (Even when the compressoris running, you can control directs it two ways. Halfof the air is directed through the temperature.) the instrument paneloutlets. Most of the remainingair is directed through thefloor ducts and alittle to the defrost Air Conditioning Compressor Button and side window vents. e Press the A/C button to operate the air conditioning +H FLOOR: This setting sends mostof the air compressor. The indicator light above the button will through the ducts near the floor.The rest comes out of glow when the buttonis pressed. You don't have to the defroster andside window vents. press the buttonto run the compressorin MAX or DEFROST. Air Conditioning Heating On very hot days, open the windowslong enough to’let On cold days, use FLOOR with the temperature knob all hot, inside air escape. This reducesthe time the the way in the red area.The system will bring in outside compressor has to run, which should helpfuel economy. air, heat it and sendit to the floor ducts. For quick cool-down on very hot days, use MAX with If your vehicle hasan engine coolant heater, you can use the temperature knoball the way in theblue area. If this it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’s setting is used for long periods of time, theair in your cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant vehicle may become too dry. heater warms the coolant your engine and heating For normal cooling on hot days, use VENT with the system use to provide heat.See “Engine Coolant temperature knob in the bluearea and the A/C button Heater” in the Index. pushed in. The system will bringin outside air and Ventilation cool it. For mild outside temperatures when little heating or On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air body, but yourlower body may not be warm enough. through your vehicle.Your vehicle also has the You can use BI-LEVEL withthe temperature knob set flow-through ventilation system described later in for comfort and theA/C button pushed in. The system this section. will bring in outsideair and direct it to your upper body, while sending slightly warmedair to your lower body. Defogging and Defrosting You may notice this temperature differencemore at some times than others. Your system has two settings for clearing the front and side windows.To defrost the windows quickly, use DEFROST with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. To warm passengers while keepingthe windows clean, use DEFOG.

3-3 Air Conditioning with Automatic and Fan Knob -Auxiliary Temperature Control The left knob selects the forceof air you want when the system is not in AUTO. The display will show the speed. To turn the system off,'push the knob. , Driver TemperatureKnob The right knob sets the temperaturefor the entire system when the lighton the PASS button isn't lit. If the lightis lit, the knob sets the temperaturefor the driver. Turn the knob toward red (clockwise)to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise)to lower the temperature. The display will show your selectionfor a few seconds, then the outside temperature will show.If you push the knob, the system will control the fan speed With this system,you set a temperature.You can then and airflow. AUTO will showon the display. either let the system adjust airflow and force to maintain

. the temperature, or you can manually adjust the flow and force. The system works bestif you keep your windows closed while usingit.

3-4 Passenger TemperatureKnob UPPER: This setting brings in outside air and directs it through the instrument panel outlets. The knob on the passenger's door adjusts BI-LEV: This setting brings in the outside air and the air temperature on directs it two ways. Half ofthe air is directed through the passenger's side so the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is it is warmer or colder directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost than the temperature set. and side window vents. by the driver. LOWER: This setting sends most of the air through the ducts near the floor. The rest comes out of the defrost and side window vents. DEFOG: This setting allows half of theair to go to the Push the PASS button on the system face so the light floor ducts and half to the defrost and side window vents. on it is lit. Turn the knob on the door toward red DEF: This setting directs most of the air through the (clockwise) to raise the temperature. Turn it toward blue defrost and side window vents. Some of the air goes to (counterclockwise) to lower the temperature. the floor ducts. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside Mode Buttons temperature is below 40°F (4.5"C). The center panel has several settings to control the direction of airflow when the system is not in AUTO. The indicator Automatic Control light on the button will glow when the button is pressed. For the most efficient operation, you should press knob the RECIRC: This setting can recirculate either the air and set the system temperature. The system will select the inside of your vehicle or outside air and send itthrough best fan speed and airflow settings to keep you comfortable. the instrument panel outlets. Press this button once and The air conditioning compressor will runif the outside it will recirculate outside air. Press it again and it will temperature is above40°F (4.5 "C). You may noticea delay recirculate the air inside of your vehicle. This setting is of three to four minutes before thefan comes on. available in LOWER, DEFOG, UPPER and BI-LEV. 3-5 Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, set the system to the Heating temperature and fan speed you want. Next, push the desired airflow direction pushbutton.The system will On cold days, use LOWER.The system will bringin try to maintain the temperature youset using the mode outside air, heatit and sendit to the floor ducts. you select. The following suggestions will help the If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, youcan use system run more efficiently in manual mode. it to help your system provide warmair faster when it’s cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine coolant Air Conditioning heater warms the coolant yourengine and heating On very hot days, open the windows long enough to system useto provide heat. See “Engine Coolant let hot, inside air escape. This reduces the time the Heater” in the Index. compressor has to run, which should helpfuel economy. Ventilation For quick cool-downon very hot. days, use RECIRC. If this settingis used for long periods of time,the air in For mild outside temperatures when little heatingor your vehicle may become too dry. cooling is needed, use UPPERto direct outside air through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the . For normal cooling on hot days, use UPPER with the flow-through ventilation system, described later in A/C button pushed in.The system will bring in outside this section. air and coolit. On cool but sunny days, the sun may warm your upper Defogging and Defrosting body, but your lower body may notbe warm enough. Your system has two settings for clearing the front and You can useBI-LEV with the A/C button pushed in. side windows.To defrost the windows quickly, useDEF. I The system will bring in outside air and direct it to your To warm passengers while keeping the windows clean, upper body, while sending slightly warmed airto your use DEFOG.

3-6 Ventilation System Ventilation Tips Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the 0 Keep the hood andfront air inlet free of ice, snow or louvered vents. any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies fogging the inside of your windows. outside air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside airwill also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning 0 When you enter a vehicle in cold weather,set the fan is running. mode to FLOOR or LOWER and the fan tothe highest speed for a few momentsbefore driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. 0 Keep the air path under thefront seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. ..

3-7 Rear Window Defogger Do 'attachnot anything liketemporary a vehicle license or decal across the defoggergrid.

I NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you rcould cut or damage the warming grid, and the

The rear window defogger uses a warminggrid to remove fog from therear window. Press the buttonto turn the defoggeron. It will turn itself off after about 10 minutes. If you turnit on again, the defogger will only run for about five minutes before turning off.You can also turn it off by turning off the ignition or pressing the button again.

3-8 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Audio Systems, Control (Option) Your Delco@audio system has been designed tooperate easily and give years of listening pleasure. You will get You can control certain the mostenjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself comfort control system with it first. Find out what your Delco systemcan do functions using the buttons and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're onyour steering wheel. getting the mostout of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock Press and hold HR until the correct hour appears. The letter A or P may appear on the display for AM or PM. Then, press and hold MN until the correct minute appears'. The clock may be set with the ignition on S FAN: Press the up or down arrows to increase or or off. decrease fan speed. TEMP: Press the up or down arrows to increase or decrease temperature.

3-9 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RCL: Press this button briefly to recall the station and Automatic Tone Control being played or to display the clock. To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until yousee the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the 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 buttonto get AM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knoblightly so it extends. Turnit to choose radio stations. Push theknob back in when you’re not usingit. SEEK: Press the upor down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The soundwill.be muted while seeking. Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button andrelease it to listen to PWR: Press the upperknob to turn the systemon or off. stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase Press the button againto stop scanning. The sound will volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appearon the display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, the radio will change toPSCAN mode. PSCAN will appear on the display.

3-10 PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and Setting theTone PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble the first presetstation stored on your pushbuttons, stop and bass equalization settings designed for jazz,vocal, for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the Press SCAN again to stop scanning. display when youfirst press TONE. Eachtime you press PUSHBUTTONS: The fivenumbered pushbuttons let it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). appear. Manual tone control will return to the TREB and BASS knobs. Also; if you use the TREBand 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. BASS knobs, control will return to them and MANUAL 2. Find the station you want by usingTUNE or SEEK. will appear. 3. Press TONE to select the graph that best suits the BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the type of station selected. knob to increase or decrease bass. When you usethis 4. Press and hold one of the five numbered buttons. control, the radio’s TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knob back in whenyou’re not using it. 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the station you set will return and the TONE the knob all theway out. Turn the knob to increase or equalization that you selected will also be decrease treble. When you use thiscontrol, the radio’s automatically selected for that button. TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knob back in when you’re not using it. If you manually tune or use SEEK or SCAN tofind a frequency stored in a preset, the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band.

3-11 Adjusting the Speakers Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metalor chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appears on the BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the display. If you want to insert a tape when the ignitionis knob to move the soundto the left or right speakers. Use off, first press EJECTor the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the RCL. knob back in when you’re not usingit. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull won’t play becauseof an error. the knob all the way0u.t. Turn it to move the sound to E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when open end down and try to turn the right hub you’re not usingit. counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tapeover and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape Push the knob back in when you’re not usingit. may be damaged and should not be used in the Playing a Cassette Tape player. Try a new tape to make sure your playeris working properly. Your tape playeris built to work best with tapes thatare ’ 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. that are so thin they may not work well in this player. IT any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be The longer side withthe tape visible should face to the corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio right. If the ignition is on, but the radio is off, the tape displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to will begin playing. If you hear nothing but a garbled your retailer when reporting the problem. sound, the tapemay not be in squarely. Press EJECT to REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. remove the tape and start over. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will While the tape is playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, play the last-selected station while the tape reverses.You TREB, BASS and TONE controlsjust as you do for the may select stations duringREV operation by using TUNE. radio. The display will showTP with a box aroundit and an arrow to show which side of the istape playing. 3-12 FWD (2): Pres‘s this button to advance quickly to TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while another part of the tape. Press the button again to return playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected whenever you playa cassette tape. station while the tape advances. You may select stations AM-F”: Press this button to playthe radio when a tape during FWD operation by using TUNE. is in the player. The tape will stop but remain inthe PROG (3): Press this button.to play the other side of player. the tape. TAPE AUX: If you have a tape inserted and the radio is (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. playing, press TAPE AUX to play yourtape. To return Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. to the radio while a tape is playing, press AM-FM. The Dolby@Noise Reduction is manufactured under a inactive tape will remain safely inside the radio for license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. future listening. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape. The radio Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. will play. EJECT may beactivated with either. the SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to search for the ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded with the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape must radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first. have at least three seconds of silence between each CLN: This message may appear on the display.If it selection for SEEK to work. After the selection has been does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It playing for atleast eight seconds, press the SEEK down will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as arrow toreturn to the beginning of the selection. possible to prevent damageto your tapes and player. SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a See “Care ,of Your Cassette Tape Player” in theIndex. few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be display --- to show the indicator was reset. muted, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape direction arrow will blinkwhile scanning.

3-13 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player RCL: Press this buttonbriefly to recall the station with Automatic Tone Control (Option) being played or to display the clock. To .change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the displayflashes. If you press the buttan when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to get AM,FM1 or FM2. The display shows yourselection. TUNE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn it to choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when you’re not usingit. SEEK:‘Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound willbe muted while seeking. Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button andrelease it to listen to PWR: Press this button to turn the system onor off. stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. VOL: Turn this knobclockwise to increase volume. Press the button again tostop scanning. The sound will Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. be muted while scanning,and SCAN willappear on the display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will appear on the display.

3-14 PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than twoseconds, and Setting theTone PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble, the firstpreset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop and bass equalization settings designed for jazz,vocal, for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. pop, rock and classical stations. JAZZ will appear on the Press SCAN again tostop scanning. display when you first press TONE. Eachtime you press PUSHBUTTONS: The fivenumbered pushbuttons let it, another setting will appear on the display. Press it you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to again after CLASSIC appears and MANUAL will 15 stations (five AM, five FM1 and five FM2). appear. Tonecontrol will return tothe TREB and BASS 1. Press AM-FM toselect the band. knobs. Also, if you usethe TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them and MANUALwill, appear. 2. Find the station you want byusing.TUNE or SEEK. BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the 3. Press TONE to select the graph that best suits the knob to increase or decrease bass. The ‘middle position is type of station selected. a detent. When you use this control, the radio’s TONE 4. Press and hold one of the fivenumbered buttons. setting will switch to manual. 5. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or the station you set will return andthe TONE decrease treble. The middle position is a detent. When equalization that you selected will also be you use this control, the radio’s TONEsetting will automatically selected for that button. switch to manual. If you manually tune or use SEEK or SCAN to find a Push the knobs back in when you’re not usingthem. frequency stored in a preset, the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will notbe recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band.

3-15 I Adjusting the Speakers RCL: Press this button to see which trackis playing. BAL: Press knob,lightly so it extends, the x Press it again within five seconds to see how long it has this Tm been playing. To change whatis normally shown on the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.Use the middk position to balance these speakers. display (trackor elapsed-time),press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until FADE: Press the knob lightly--soit 'extends. Then pull the display flashes. While elapsed timeis showing, -. the knoti.all the way out.T& it to move the soundto EL TM will appearon the display.

, the front or rear speakers. 'Usethe middle position to' REV (1): Press and hold this buttonto quickly reverse I -balance these speakers.' within a track (song).You will hear sound at a reduced Push the knob backin when you're,not.using it. volume. The display will show elapsed time. FWD (2): Press and hold this button to quickly advance PlayingDisc a Compact 8. within a track (song).You will hear sound at a reduced Insert a disc partwayinto the slot, label side,up. The volume. The display will show elapsed time. player will pullit in. If the'ignition is on and the radiois off, the disc should begin playing. RDM (3): Press this button to hear the tracksin random, -, , rather than sequential, order. RDM will appear on the If you're driving ona very rough roador if it's very hot, display when you pressthis button. Press RDM again to the disc may not playand Em, (error) may appearon turn off random play. the display. When thingsget back to normzil, the disc should play.If the disc comes out, it could be that: AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. The disc is upside down. CD: Press this buttonto change to the disc function It is dirty, scratched or wet. when the radiois on if a discis already loaded. The.disc It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and will start playingat the point whereit was stopped. A try again.) box will appear aroundCD on the display'when the disc is active.

3-16 SEEK:. Press the down to go,.to thestart of the AM-FM. Stereo with CassetteTape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (Option)L

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::, , you turn off the ignition or radio with a discin-the .iu-,- :-:If

: ;I :.;. ~.-':player, it will stay in the player.\WhFn yo0 turn on the '(I. .." " - :?: ::,"ignition or system, the disc willstart playing wherei't 8, I I", . .. -* - 1. ..:-. '"was stopped. ~.: I' .

PWR: Press the upper knob to turn the system on or dff. ~I 1- VOL: theupper knob clockwise to increase . ..= '. Turn ip:.-,:,,; - . ., volume. Turn it;counterclockwise to decrease volume. r. RCL: Press this button briefly torecall the station PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and being played or to display theclock. To change what is PSCAN will appear on the display. The radio will go to normally shown onthe display (station or time), press the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop the RCL buttonuntil you see the display you want, then for a few seconds, then go onto the next preset station.

~ ' hold the RCL button until the display flashes. If you Press SCAN again tostop scanning. press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will PUSHBUTTONS: The fivenumbered pushbuttonslet show for a few seconds. you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to Finding a Station 15 stations (five AM, five mM1 and five FM2). AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FM1 or FM2. 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. The display showsyour selection. 2. Find the station you wantby using TUNE or SEEK. TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. 'Turn it to 3. Press TONE toselect the graph that best suits the choose radio stations. Push the knob back in when type of station selected. you're not using it. 4. Press and holdone of the fivenumbered buttons. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow togo to the next 5. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the higher or lower station. The sound will be muted button. Whenever you press that numbered button, while seeking. the station you set will return and the TONE SCAN: Press this button andrelease it to listen to equalization that youselected will also be stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to a station, automatically selectedfor that button. stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. If you manually tuneor use SEEK or SCAN tofind a Press the button again tostop scanning. The sound will frequency stored ina preset, the TONE equalization be muted while scanning, and SCAN willappearon the display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, stored for that frequency will not be recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCAN will correct band. appear on the display. Setting theTone FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull the knob all theway out. Turn it to move the sound to TONE: This feature allows you tochoose preset treble the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to and bass equalization settings designedfor jazz, vocal, balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when pop, rock and classical stations.JAZZ will appear on the you’re not usingit. display when youfirst press TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will appearon the display. .Pressit Playing a CassetteTape again after CLASSIC appears andMANUAL will appear. Tone control will return tothe TREB and BASS Your tape player is built to work best with tapes thatare knobs. Also, if you use the TREBand BASS knobs, 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than control will returnto them and MANUAL will appear. that are so thin they may not work well in this player. BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the knob to increaseor decrease bass. When you use this right. If the-ignition is on, but the radiois off, the tape control, the radio’sTONE setting will switch to manual. will begin playing.If you hear nothing but a garbled Push the knob back in when you’re not usingit. sound, the tape may not be in squarely. PressEJECT to remove the tape and start over. TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull the knob allthe way out. Turn the knob to increaseor While the tape is playing, use the VOL,FADE, BAL, decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you do for the TONE setting will switchto manual. Push the knob back radio. The display will showTP with a box aroundit in when you’re not usingit. and an arrow to show which side the of tape is playing. Your tape bias is set automatically. When a metalor Adjusting the Speakers chrome tape is inserted, HI-BIAS appearson the BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the display. If you want toinsert a tape when the ignitionis knob to movethe sound to the leftor right speakers. Use off, first press EJECT or RCL. the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the knob back’in when you’re not usingit.

3-19 If E and a number appear onthe radio display, the tape FWD (2): Press this button to advance-quicklyto won’t play becauseof an error. another partof the tape. Press the button again to return ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the to playing speed. The radio will playthe last-selected taperhubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the station whilethe tape advances.You may select stations open end down and try toturn the right hub during FWD operation byusing TUNE. counterclockwise witha pencil. Turn thetape over PROG (3): Press this button to play the other sideof and repeat.If the hubs do not turn easily, yourtape the tape. may be damaged and should notbe used in the 00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. player. Try a new tape to make sure your playeris Note that the double-D symbol will appear onthe display. working properly. Dolby@Noise Reductionis manufactured undera Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’t be Dolby and the double-D’ symbolare trademarks of corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. I displays an error number, write it down and provide it to RDM (5): Press this button tohear the tracks in ranaom, your retailer when reporting the problem. rather than sequential, order.RDM will appear on the REV (1): Press this button toreverse the tape rapidly. display when you pressthis button. Press RDM again to Press it again to return to playing speed.The radio will turn off random-play. play the last-selected station while.the tape reverses. SEEK: Press the up or down arrowto search for the You may select stations during REV operation by next or previous selection onthe tape. Your tape must using TUNE. have at least three secondsof silence between each selection for SEEK to work.

3-20 SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a CLN: This message may appear onthe display. If it few seconds. The tape will go to the next selection, stop does, your cassette tape player needs tobe cleaned. It for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. muted, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” inthe Index. direction arrow will blink while scanning. After you clean the player, press and holdEJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.The radio will TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while display to show the indicator was reset. playing a cassette. The tone will be automatically set --- whenever you playa cassette tape. Playing a CompactDisc AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio whena tape The CD player will playeither normal-size discs or the is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. smaller 8 cm discs without an adapter. TAPE-CD: Press this button if you have a disc loaded With the ignition on, inserta disc partway into the slot, in the changer and the radio is playing, to play a label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc compact disc. Press AM-FM to return to the radio when should beginplaying. a compact disc is playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. Note that when the disc is inserted, CD will be The inactive tape or CD-will remain safely inside the displayed. When the disc is playing, a box will appear radio for futurelistening. around CD onthe display. If you select a tone setting for your CD, it will be activatedeach time you play a CD. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio will play. EJECT may be activated with either the As each new trackstarts to play, the track number will ignition or radio off. Cassettes may be loaded withthe appear in the display. radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.

3-21 If you’re drivingon a very rough roador if it’s very hot, REV (1): Press and hold this buttonto quickly reverse the disc may not play andE (error) and a number may within a track (song).You will hear sound at a reduced appear on the radio display. If the disc comesout, it volume. The display will show elapsed time. could be that: FWD (2): Press and hold this button to quickly advance The disc is upside down. within a track (song).You will hear sound at a reduced It is dirty, scratchedor wet. volume. The display will show elapsed time. The air is very humid. (Ifso, wait about an hour and PROG (3): Press this button togo to the next track. try again.) If you hold the button or pressit more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc. If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’tbe The sound will be muted while seeking. corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio (5): Press this buttonto hear the tracks in random, displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to RDM rather than sequential, order.RDM will appearon the I yourretailer when reporting the problem. I display when you press this button. RCL: Press this button tosee which track is playing. AM-FM: Press this buttonto play the radio when a disc Press it again withinfive seconds to see how long it has been playing. To change what is normally shownon the is in the player. display (track or elapsed time), press the button until SEEK: Press the down arrowto go to the start of the you see the display you want, then hold the button until current track if more thaneight seconds have played. the display flashes. While elapsed timeis showing, Press the up arrow togo to the next track. If you hold EL TM will appear on the display. the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving rearwardor forward through the disc.

3-22 I x SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selection for a Theft-Deterrent Feature few seconds. The disc will go to the next selection, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next selection. Press THEFTLOCK" is designed to discourage theft of your this button again to stop scanning. The sound will be radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio muted, SCAN willappear on thedisplay and the disc functions whenever battery poweris removed. direction arrow will blink while scanning. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally andthe playing a compact disc. The tone will be automatically radio is not protected bythe feature. If THEFTLOCK is set whenever you playa compact disc. activated, your radio will not operate if stolen. TAPE CD: Press this button to change to the tape or When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display disc function when the radio is on and either a tape or LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery CD is inserted. Press AM-FM to return to the radio power is removed. If your battery loses power for any while a CD or tape is playing. The inactive tape or CD reason, you must unlock theradio with the secret code will remain safely inside the radio for futurelistening. before it will operate. EJECT Press this button to remove the compact disc or Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature cassette tape. The item with the box around it on the The instructions which follow explain how toenter your display will eject and the radio will play. EJECT may be secret code to activate the THEFTLOCKsystem. It is activated with either the ignition or radio off. Cassettes recommended that you read throughall nine steps and compact discs may be loaded with the radio and before starting the procedure. ignition off if this button is pressed first. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you muststart the procedure over at Step 4.

3-23 1. Writedown any three or four-digit number from Unlbckingthe Theft-Deterrent Feature A&r a 000-to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from Power Loss the vehicle. Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 2. Turn the ignitionto the ACC or RUN position. 15 secondsbetween steps: 3. Turn the radio off. 1. LOC appears when the ignition is on. 4. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. until --- shows on the display. Next you will use the 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree secret code number which you have written down. with your code. 5. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 4. Press HR to make the first one ortwo digits agree 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. with your code. 5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the 1 7. Press HR to make the first one or two digits agree code matches the secret code you have written down. i with your code. The display will showSEC, indicating the radio is 1 8. PressAM-FM after you have confirmed that the now operable and secure. code matches the secret code you have written down. If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOPwill- The display will showREP to let you know that you appear on the display.You will have to wait an hour need to repeatSteps 5 through 7 to confirm your with the ignition on before youcan try again. When you secret code. try again, you will only have three chances enterto the 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will show correct code before INOP appears. SEC to let you know that your radiois secure. If you lose or forget your code, contact your retailer. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than (Option) 15 seconds between steps: If your vehicle hasthis 1. Turn the ignition to the ACC or RUN position. feature, you can control 2. Turn the radio off. certain radio functions using the buttons on your 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them down steering wheel. until SEC shows on the display. 1 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. I 5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree with your code. 6. Press HR to make the first oneor two digits agree with your code. Some steering wheel controls operate climate controls.’ See “Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control” 7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the earlier in this section. code matches the secret code you have written down. The display will show---, indicating that the radio.is VOL: Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the no longer secured. down arrow todecrease volume. If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the SEEK: Press this button to tune to a higher radio station. display. The radio will remain secured until the cOrrect When playing a cassette tape or compact disc, press SEEK code is entered. to hear the next selection. There must be at leasta three-second gap between selections ona cassette tape. When battery poweris given to a secured radio, the radio won’t turn on and LOC will appear on the display. PROG: Press this button to tune ina higher preset radio station. When playing a cassette tape, press PROG to hear the other side of a tape that is playing. 3-25 Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearingloss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. F" Stereo 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably FM stereo will give youthe best sound. But signals FM and clearly. will reach only about10 to 40 miles (1 6 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound tocome and go. I NOTICE: AM Before you add any sound equipment to your The range for most AM stationsis greater than forFM, vehicle -- like a tape player,CB radio, mobile especially at night.The longer range, however,can telephone or two-way radio be sure you can add cause stationsto interfere with each other.AM can pick -- up noise from thingslike storms and power lines. Try what you want. If you can, it's very important to reducing the treble to reduce this noiseif you ever getit. do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle's Tips About Your Audio System engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even Hearing damagefrom loud noiseis almost undetectable damage them. Your vehicle's systems may interfere until it istoo late. Your hearing can adapt to higher with the operationof sound equipmentthat has volumes of sound. Sound that seems normalcan be loud been added improperly. and harmfulto your hearing. Take precautions by So, before adding sound equipment, check with adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe your retailer and be sure to check Federal rules sound level before your hearing adaptsto it. covering mobileradio andtelephone units.

3-26 bP Care of Your Cassette Tape Player You may also choose a.non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not reduced sound quality,ruined cassettes or a damaged eject. It may not clean as thoroughly asthe scrubbing mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their type cleaner. cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate Cassettes are subject to wear andthe sound quality may properly or may cause failureof the tape player. degrade over time. Always makesure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every player serviced. 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate that you have used your tape player for 50 hours without Care of Your Compact Discs resetting the tape clean timer. If you notice a reduction in sound quality,try a known good .cassetteto see if the Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight has no improvement in sound quality,clean the and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a tape player. clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub. Be sure never to touchthe signal surface when handling the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert edge of the hole and the outer edge. the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is available through your Oldsmobile retailer.

\ Power Antenna Mast.Care Your power antenna will look its best and work ,well NOTICE: if it’s cleanedfrom time to time. To clean the antenna mast: Before entering an automaticcar wash, turn off your radio to make the power antennago down. 1. Turn on the ignition and radioto raise the antenna. This will prevent the mast frompossibly getting 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or an damaged. If the antenna doesnot go down when equivalent solvent. you turn the radiooff, it may be damaged or 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing need to be cleaned. In eithercase, lower the any dirt. antenna by hand by carefully pressing the antenna down. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 5. Make the antennago up and down by turning the radio or ignitionoff and on. If the mast portion of your antennais damaged, you can easily replace it. See your retailer for a replacementkit 6. Repeat if necessary. and follow the instructions in the kit. I NOTICE:

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:. . e- ISection 4 Your Drivingand the Road

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone cangive about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.’” On city streets, rural roadsor freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes.

~ Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving Here you’ll find information about driving on different maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never kinds of roadsand in varying weather conditions. We’ve know when the vehicle infront of you is going to brake also included manyother useful tips on driving. or turn suddenly.

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Drunken Driving The obvious way to solve this highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and thendrive. But Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is what if peopledo? How much is “too much” if the a national tragedy. It’s the numberone contributor to driver plans to drive? It’s a lotless 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 information on the problem. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needsto drive The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of someone a vehicle: who is drinking depends upon four things: 0 Judgment The amount of alcohol consumed 0 MuscularCoordination The drinker’s body weight

0 Vision 0 The amount of food that is consumed before and Attentiveness. during drinking Police records show that almost halfof all m.otor The length of time it has taken the drinker to vehicle-related deaths involvealcohol. In most cases, consume the alcohol. these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking According to the AmericamMedical Association, a and driving. In recent years, some 18,000 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 beerin an hour will end up with a of alcohol, with more than 300,000 peopleinjured. BAC of about0.06 percent. The person would reach the Many adults -- by some estimates, nearly half theadult same BAC by drinkingthree 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses population -- choose’neverto drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had- 1/21 ounces never drive after drinking.For persons under 2 1, it’s (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. against the lawin every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.

4-2 Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight wheneach has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets thelegal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing numberof U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower. The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0.04 percent. .The BAC‘will be over 0.10 percent after three, to six drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol is inthe drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to drive is affected well belowa BAC of 0.10 percent. Resekh shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching- It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All the same person drank threedouble martinis (3 ounces drivers are impaired at BAClevels above 0.05 percent. or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision BAC would beclose to 0.12 percent. A person who increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of consumes food just before or during drinking will have a 0.05 percent ‘or above. A driver with a BAC level of somewhat lower BAC level. 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a a lower relatiwe percentage of body water than men. level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold ~ CA-TIO, I: showers will speed that up. “I’llbe careful” isn’t the a I

~ , right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child dartsinto the street? Drinking and then driving is-verydangerous. , A person with even a moderateBAC might notbe able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentivenessand to react quickly enough to-avoid the collision. judgment can be affected by evena small amount There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving ,ihat of alcohol. You can‘havea serious -- or even , many people don’t know. Medical research shows that fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. alcohol in a person’$ systemcan make crash injuries Please don’t drink anddrive or ride with a driver worse, especially injuriesto the brain, spinal cordor who has been drinking. Ride home ina 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 killedor permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking. ’ C-ontrolof. a Vehicle Braking You have three systems ‘that make your vehicle go whereBraking action involvesperception time and you want it to go. They are the brakes, the ,steering and, reaction time. , .= the &ccelerator.All three systems have‘todo their ‘work First, youhave to decide to pushon .the brake pedal. s at the places where thetires meet the road. . ,. That’s perception time. Then you,have to bring up your €oot and do.it. Thah reaction time. I Average reacbioPz time is-about 3/4 of a second. But th&s only an average. It might be less. with :one ‘driver -andas long astwo or three seconds or more wid mother. Age, physical condition, ,alertness, coordination

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. And, of course,actual stopping distances vary greatly I ’ with the surface of the road (whether it’s’pavement or ! gravel); the conditionof the road.(wet,dry, icy); tire. I tread; and the bonditionof your brakes. 1

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Avoid needless heavy braking.Some people drive Anti-Lock Brakes in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is 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 with the When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That means may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while better braking and longer brake life. this test is going on, and you may even notice that your If your engine everstops while you’re driving, brake brake pedal moves a little. This is normal. normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the If there’s a problem with the pedal may get harderto push down. If your engine anti-lock brake system, this stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But warning light will stay on or you will use it when you brake. Once the power assistis flash. See “Anti-Lock used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal Brake System Warning will be harder to push. Light” in the Index. .. 'I The anti-lock system can change the hrake pressure . faster than any-driver'could. The computer is

programmed to make the most of available tire and ' ' road conditions.. ..

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t' II ,You're driving safely. Suddenly an admaPjumpsout -. in. . front ofyou.

i ; You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. : .. You can steer around theobstacle while braking hardK$:, ... A computer senses that wheels are slou4.ing down. If one I - .' .k. of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will '\ As you brake, your computer kpeps receiving updateson ; --.1 . separately'work the brakes at each front whed and at the wheel.speed andcontrols braJsiig.pressure accordingly. ..., rec wheels.

'., 4-7 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need Braking in Emergencies to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.If you get too close to the vehicle in Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. front of you, you won’thave time to apply your brakes With anti-lock, you can steer and brakeat the same if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave time. In many emergencies, steering canhelp you more enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have than eventhe very best braking. anti-lock brakes. Steering Using Anti-Lock Power Steering Don’t pump the brakes. Just holdthe brake pedal If you lose power steering assist because the engine down andlet anti-lock work for you. You may feel the stops dr the system is not functioning, youcan steer but 1 system working, or you may notice some noise, but this it will take much more effort.

~ is normal. Variable Assist Steering(Option) When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure This steering system provides lighter steering effortfor to help avoid a braking skid, parking and when driving at low speeds. Steering effort this light willcome on. See will increase athigher’speeds for improved road feel. “Anti-Lock Brake System LOW Steering Tips TRAC Active Light” in the Index. Driving onCurves It’s important to take curvesat a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to If you need toreduce your speed as you approach a the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front traction of the tires against the road surface makes it wheels are straight ahead. possible for the vehicle to change itspath when you turn Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this. accelerate gently into 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, speedis the one factor you can control. braking. For example, you come overa hill and find a Suppose you’re steering througha sharp curve. Then you truck stopped in your lane, ora 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. You can lose control. sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem. What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it Your Oldsmobile can perform verywell in emergencies to go, and slow down. like these. First apply your brakes. (See “Braking in Emergencies” earlierin this section.) It is better to Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should remove as much speed as youcan from a possible adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are collision. Then ste.er around the problem, to the left or based on good weather and roadconditions. Under less right depending on thespace available. favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.

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. 5. . ' Ari emergency like this reqtiires dose:attention and a '

. ' quick decision. -Ifyou 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, shier quickly,and

' .I.- just, as quickly spaighten'the wheel once you have ! only . ' 4.- I avoidec€,the object. If the level of the shoulder.is slightly-- below the .I pavement, recovery shbuld be f&ly easy. Ease off the. '. , . The fact that such emergency situations are always acceierator and theb,if there is nothing ,inthe way, steerso ., (possibleis a good reasonto practice defensive driving 'at that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. You ''L ' all times wear safetybelts prpperly..- ..- . and can turn the steering'wheel upto one-quarter turn until the right hnttire. contacts the pavement edge.' Thenturn your steerhg wheel togo straight down ..theroadway. Passing Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity.For one thing, The driver of a vehicle aboutto pass another on a following too closely reduces your area of vision, two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes Also, you won’thave adequate space if the vehicle back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? ahead suddenly slowsor stops. Keep back a Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane reasonable distance. highway is a potentially dangerous move, sincethe 0 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 error in get too close. Time yourmove so you will be judgment, or a brief surrender to frustrationor anger can increasing speed as the time comes to moveinto the suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you willhave a worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. “running start” thatmore than makes upfor the So here are some tips for passing: distance you would loseby dropping back. Andif something happensto cause you to cancel your pass, “Drive ahead.” Look downthe road, to the sides and to you need only slow down anddrop back again and crossroads for situations that might affectyour passing wait for another opportunity. patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to 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 cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems emptyof approaching traflk.

4-11 0 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and Loss of Control start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough Let’s review what driving experts say about what ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering inside mirror, activate your right lane change signal and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the and move back into the right lane. (Remember that tires meet the road todo what the driver has asked. your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle you In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and just passed may seem to be farther away from you constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger. than it really is.) Skidding 0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a timeon two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the In a skid, a driver can lose controlthe of vehicle. next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, andby not 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are Even though the brake lampsare not flashing, it may be slowing downor starting to turn. always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your 0 If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the Oldsmobile’s control systems. In the braking skid, following driver to get aheadof you. Perhaps you three your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steeringor cornering can ease a little to the right. skid, too much speedor steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheelsto spin. A cornering skid and an acceleration skid are best Driving at Night handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down andadjust your driving tothese conditions. It is important to slow down onslippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid suddensteering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. clues -- such as enough water, ice or packed snow One reason is that some drivers are likely to be on the road to makea “mirrored surface” -- and slow impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision down when youhave any doubt. problems, or by fatigue. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.

4-13 Here are some tips on night driving. have less trouble adjusting to night. Butif you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. Theymay cut 0 Drivedefensively. down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot 0 Don’t drink and drive. of things invisible. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the You can be temporarily blindedby approaching glare from headlamps behind you. headlamps. It can take a second or two,or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you 0 Since you can’t see aswell, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and are faced with severe glare (asfrom a driver who other vehicles. doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down alittle. Avoid staring 0 Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your directly into the approaching headlamps. headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle 0 In remote areas, watch for animals. clean -- inside and out. Glareat night is made much

If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place ~ worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass 1 and rest. can build up a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, Night Vision making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly. No one can see aswell at night as in the daytime. But as Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old roadway when you are in a turnor curve. Keep your driver may requireat least twice as much light to see the eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly same thingat night as a ‘20-year-old. lighted objects. Just as your headlamps shouldbe checked regularly for proper aim,so should your eyes What you ,do in the daytime canalso affect your night be examined regularly.Some drivers suffer from night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright blindness -- the inability to see in dim light-- and sunshineyou are wise to wearsunglasses. Your eyeswill even aware of it.

4-14 Rain and wetmads can mean driving trouble. Ona wet road, you can’t stop, accelerateor turn as well because Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pullingto one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of wateror a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally.

Driving too fast through large water puddlesor even going through somecar washes can cause problems, too. The water may affectyour brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before youhit them.

4-16 Hydroplaning 1Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that theycan actually ride on the water. This can happen if the roadis wet enough and you’re NOTICE: going fast enough. When your vehicle is 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 haven’t much treador if the pressure inone or engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly more is low. It can happen if a lot of wateris standing on the road. If you can see 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 could be hydroplaning. through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happensat higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning.The Some Other Rainy Weather Tips best advice is to slow down whenit israining. Besides slowing down, allow someextra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth.(See “Tires” in the Index.)

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Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right, Drive at thesame speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treatthe left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a'clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should beginto check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the. flow. Tryto merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check . your mirrors and glance'over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust,your speed to'the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the right lane unless you wantto pass. ,.Beforechanging lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.

4-19 Just before you leave thelane, glance quickly over your Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keepit shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your serviced and maintained, it’s readyto go. If it needs “blind” spot. service, have it done before startingout. Of course, Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you you’ll find experienced and able service experts in allow a reasonable followingdistance. Expect to move Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. slightly slower at night. They’ll be ready and willing to help if you needit. When you wantto leave the freeway, moveto the proper Here are some things you can check beforea trip: lane well in advance.If you miss your exit,do not, 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to all windows clean inside and outside? the next exit. Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked The exit speed is usually posted. all levels?

Reduce your speed accordingto your speedometer, not 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, at higher speeds, you may tend to think you going are trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor slower than you actuallyare. I long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the ! Before Leaving on a LongTrip recommended pressure? Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well rested. If you 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s along your route? Should you delay yourtrip a short work -- don’t plan to make too manymiles that first part time to avoid a major storm system? of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? can easily drive in.

4-20 Highway Hypnosis Hill and MountainRoad’s Is there actually sucha condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery,along with the hum of the tires on’the road, the droneof the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’tlet it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can 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 some tips: ,

0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Your moving’ Scan the road ahead and to Driving on steep hills or mountains isdifferent from the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your driving in flat or rolling terrain. instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull offthe road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. I 'Coasting dowddl in NEUTRAL (N, or with the ignition-off isdangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing .down. They could getso hot that they wouldn't work well. Yoii would then have poor braking or even none going downa hill. You could crash.Always have

your engine running and your vehicle ;S gear ' . when you go downhill. _- L a If you don't shift down, your bdescould get so hot that they wouldn't work.weILYou Gould then have poorbraking.or even none goingdoh a hill. a You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes.on a steep downhill slope. You,may see highway signs on mountains that warn of You may want to put winter emergency suppliesin special problems. Examples are long gmdes, passing or your trunk. no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving

Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag,some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will Here are some tips for winter driving: be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag 0 Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. of sand, a piece of old carpetor a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle. 4-23 ~~ ~ ~~~~~ ~~ ~ ~___

Driving on Snow or Ice ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offer the least traction ofiall. You can get wet ice when it’s about Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the freezing (32 OF; 0”C) and freezing rain beginsto fall. road probably have good traction. Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand crews However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the can get there. road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll have a Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. or loose snow-- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break thefragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface’ under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hardstop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry 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 a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildingsor under bridges. Sometimes the surface of a curveor an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold you see a patch ofice ahead of you, brake before you snow or ice can be slick and hardto drive on. But wet are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on ’ the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers. 4-24 , I 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that I If Yodre Caught in a Blizzard you've been stopped by the snow. Ptit on ekra clothing or wrapa blanket pound you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, mgs, floor mats -- anm.ngyou can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keepwarm.

If you are stopped byheavy snow, you could bein a seiious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle udess you know €or sure thatyou we near help' and ysu can hike through-thesnbw. Here are some things to do to sumnion help and keep yourself and your passengers safe:

0 ' Turn on your hazard flashers. You c& run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. x I Run your engine onlyas long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, makeit go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the Snow can trap exhaust gasesunder your vehicle. battery charged. You will need a well-charged batteryto This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on to get inside.CO could overcome youand kill with your headlamps. Let the heater runfor awhile. you. You can’t seeit orsmell it, so you might not Then, shut the engineoff and close the window almost know it is in your vehicle.Clear away snow from all the way to preserve the heat.Start the engine again around the base of your vehicle, especially any and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the around again from timeto time to be sure snow fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get doesn’t collect there. out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises Open a windowjust a little on the side of the every half hour ors_o until- help comes. vehicle that’s awayfrom the wind. This will help keep CO out. r I. I . Loading ' Your'Vehicle MFD'BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION mi DATE GVW8 GAWRFRT . GAWR RR TmOCCUPANTS VEHICLE .CAP. WT, FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG 'THIS VEHICLE C-ONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE CA.PAClTYWEIG'HT XXX COLDTIRE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION TIRE SIZE PRESSURE.SPEED STANDARDS IN EF,FECT ON THE DATE Of RTG PSI/KPa MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. FRT. i RR. L 1 SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa. SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The other labelis the Certification label, found on the \ A rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells .you thegross weight aqacity of your vehicle, called theGVWR Two labels on your vehicle show how much wei.ght it (Gross\Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label the weight of the vehicle, all occupantS, fuel and cargo. Never: exceed theGVWR for your vehicie orthe Gross is inside thetrunk lid. The label tellsyou the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures'for Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)for either, the frontor 'rear axle. the tiies on your vehicle. It also gives you important . information about the number of people that canin be If you do have a heavybad, spread it out. Don'tcarry your vehicle andthe total weight you, can carry.This more than 167 lbs. (75 kg) in your trunk: includes, the weight all 'of occupants, ,cargo andall nonfactory-installed options. A CAUTION: I A CAUTION:

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear injure people ina sudden stop or turn, orin GAWR. If you do,parts on your vehicle can a crash. break, or it can change the way your vehicle 0 Put things inthe trunkof your vehicle. In a handles. These could cause youto lose control. trunk, putthem as far forward as you can. Also, overloading can shorten the life of Try to spread the weight evenly. your vehicle. 0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. 0 Don't leave an unsecured childrestraint in I NOTICE: your vehicle. 0 When you carry something insidethe Your warranty does not coverparts or vehicle, secureit whenever you can. components that fail because of overloading. 0 Don't leave a seat folded down unlessyou need to. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, tools, packages or anything else -- they will go asfast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stopor turn quickly, or if there is a ,crash, they'll keep going.

4-28 Towing a Trailer NOTICE:

Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and.result in-costlyrepairs not covered by If you don’t usethe correct equipment and drive your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow properly, you can lose control when you pull a the advice in this part, andsee your Oldsmobile trailer. For example, if the traileris too heavy,the retailer for importantinformation about towing brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You a trailer with your vehicle. and your passengers could be seriouslyinjured. Pull a trailer only if you have followedall the Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the steps in this section. Ask your Oldsmobile retailer vehicle trailering capacityis for your vehicle, you for advice and information about towing a trailer should read the informationin “Weight of the Trailer” with your vehicle. that appears ‘later in this section. But traileringis different thanjust driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.

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That’s the reasonfor this part. In itare many 0 Then, during the first500 miles (800 km) that you time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. tow a trailer, don’tdrive over 50 mph (80 kmk) and Many of these are important for your safety and that of don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your your passengers. So please read this section carefully engine and other parts of your vehicle wearin at the before you pull a trailer. heavier loads. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed against the drag of the added weight.The engine is for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 W))to required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under save wear on your vehicle’s parts. greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the Three important considerationshave to do with weight: e. trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. the weight of the trailer, If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer the weight of the trailer tongue If you do, hereare some important points: and the total weight on your vehicle’s tires. There are many different laws, including speed limit Weight of the Trailer restrictions, having todo with trailering. Make sure How heavycan a trailer safely be? your rig will be legal, not only where youlive but also where you’llbe driving. A good sourcefor this It should never weigh more than1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But information can be state or provincial police. even that can be too heavy;

0 Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch It depends on how you planto use your rig. For dealer about sway controls. example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicleis used to pull a 0 Don’t tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles trailer are all important. And,it can also dependon any (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, special equipment that youhave on your vehicle. axle or other parts could be damaged.

4-30 You can asK your retailer for our trailering information or advice,,or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Network ‘P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSam Drive A B Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any traileris an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity If you’re using a weight-carrying hitch, the trailer weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the tongue (A) should weigh10% of the total loaded trailer curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in weight (B). If you have a weight-distributing hitch, the , it, and the people who willbe riding in the vehicle. And trailer tongue (A) should weigh12% of the total loaded if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue trailer weight (B). load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Your Vehicle” in the Index for more informatign about then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items aroundin the trailer. Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Safety Chains Be sure your vehicle’stires are inflated to the You should always attachchains between your vehicle recommended pressure for cold tires. You’ll find these and your trailer. Cross the safetychains under the tongue numbers on the Tire-Loading Informationlabel (found of the trailer so that the tongue will not dropto the road inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Your Vehicle” if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch.Instructions in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the about safetychains may be provided bythe hitch GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of manufacturer orby the trailer manufacturer. Follow the the trailer tongue. manufacturer’s recommendationfor attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always Hitches leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig. It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. And, never allow safetychains to drag onthe ground. Crosswinds, largetrucks going by and rough roadsare a few reasons whyyou’ll need the right hitch. Here are Trailer Brakes some rulesto follow: Because you haveanti-lock brakes, do nottry to tap into your vehicle’s brake system.If you do, both brake 0 Will you haveto make any holes in the body of your systems won’t work well, or all.at vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove Driving with a Trailer the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can getinto your Towing a trailer requires a certaifi amountof experience. vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”in the Index). Dirt Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want toget ,and water can, too. to know your rig. Acquaint yourself withthe feel of handling and braking withthe added weight of the a The bumpers on yourvehicle are not intendedfor trailer. And always keepin mind that the vehicle you are hitches. Do not’attachrental hitches or other driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as bumper-type hitches tothem. Use only a responsive as your vehicleis by itself. frame-mounted hitch that does notattach to the bumper. Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform Backing Up (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to besure to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your the brakes are working. This lets you check your hand to the right. Always backup slowly and, if electrical connection at the sametime. possible, have someone guide you. During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the Making Turns load is secure, and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still working. NOTICE: Following Distance Stay at least twice as farbehind the vehicle ahead as you Making very sharp turns while trailering could would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This cause the trailerto come, in contact with the can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid and sudden turns. making very sharp turns while trailering. Passing When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when than normal. Do this ‘soyour trailer won’tstrike soft you’re,towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. in advance.

4-33 Thrn Signals When Towing a Trailer If you have overdrive, you may prefer to drive in THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(a) When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a (or, as you need to, a lower gear). different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrows on your Parking on Hills instrument panel will flash !whenever you signalturn a or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer will also flash, tellingother drivers you’re about to turn, attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, yourrig change lanes or stop. could start to move. People canbe injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When towing a trailer,the green arrows on your instrument panel will flashfor turns even if the bulbs on But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers how to do it: behind you are seeing your signal when theyare not. It’s 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shiftinto important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer PARK (P) yet. bulbs are still working. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. Driving On Grades 3. When the wheel chocksare in place, release-the Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore you ,start regular brakes untilthe chocks absorb the load. down a long or steep downgrade.If you don’t shift 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking down, you mighthave to use your brakesso much that brake, and then shift toPARK (P). they would get hot andno longer work well. 5. Release the regular brakes. On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to. around45 mph (70 krn/h) to reduce the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating.

4-34 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often whenyou’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more while you: on this. Things that are especially important in 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, and the Index will help you find them quickly.If you’re trailering, it’s Release the parking brake. a good idea to review thesesections before you start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. are tight.

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4-36 Section 5 Problems on the Road 111111111

Here you'll find what to do about some problems that Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They can occur on the road. also let police know you havea problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers

Press the switchto make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and evenif the key isn't in.

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To turn off the flashers, press the switchagain. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals NOTICE: won’t work. Other Warning Devices Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the warranty.side Trying tostart yourOldsmobile by of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. pushing or pulling it won’t work, andit could Jump Starting damage yourvehicle. If your battery hasrun down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables start to your Oldsmobile. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt But please follow the steps belowto do it safely. battery with a negative ground system.

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A CAUTION: ~~ ~ If the othersystem isn’t a 12-volt system witha Batteries can hurt you. They can be negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. dangerous because: They contain acidthat can burnyou. 0 They contain gas that canexplode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don’t follow these stepsexactly, some or all of these things canhurt you.

5-2 2. Get the vehicles close.enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If theyare, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, andthe bad grounding could An electric fan can start up even when the engine damage the electrical systems. is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing andtools away from any underhood You could be injured if the vehicles roll.Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an electric fan. automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all on each battery.Your Oldsmobile has aremote lamps that aren’t needed, and radios.This will avoid positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal sparks and helpsave both batteries. Andit could is on the same side of the engine compartmentas save your radio! your battery. You should always use the remote positive (+) terminal instead of the positive(+) terminal on your battery.To uncover theremote NOTICE: positive (+) terminal, lift the red plastic cap.

0 If you leave your radioon, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty.

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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have looseor , Ck -ITION: missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. r The vehicles could be damaged, too. Using a match near a battery can cause battery Before you connect thecables, here are some basic gas to explode. People have beenhurt doing this, things you should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative(-) and some have been blinded.Use a flashlight if or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive(+) to you need more light. negative (-), or you’ll get ashort that would damage Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t the battery and maybe other parts, too. need to add water to theDelco Freedom@battery installed in every newGM vehicle. But ifa battery has filler caps, besure theright amount of fluid is there.If it is low, add waterto take care of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. once the engines are running. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally getit in your eyes or on your skin, flushthe place with water and get medicalhelp immediately.

5-4 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) the good battery’s terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery., Usea negative (-) terminal. remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery.

U It goes to a heavy, unpainted, metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-5 ~~

12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch each otheror any other metal.

9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connectionis just as good L there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run B. Good Battery the engine for a while. C. Dead Battery 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries,it probably needs service. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have anOldsmobile retailer or a professional towing service tow your Cutlass Supreme. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it , was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may not becorrect. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle cannot be towed 6.om the front with sling-type equipment. To help avoid injury to you or others: 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Never let passengers ride in a vehiclethat is The make, model and year of your vehicle. being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. 0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. Never tow with damaged parts not If there was an accident, what was damaged. fully secured. When the towing service arrives, let the tow operator Never get under your vehicle after it has know that this manual contains detailed towing been lifted bythe tow truck. instructians and illustrations. The operator may want to Always secure the vehicle on each side with see them. separate safety chains when towingit. Never use J-hooks. Use T-hooks instead.

5-7 When your vehicleis being towed,.have the ignition key turned to the OFF position. The steering wheel should be clhmped in a straight-ahead position; witha clamping device designed for towing service. Do not usethe A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn’t vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transaxle adequately secured. This can cause a collision, should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The brake released. vehicle should betightly secured withchains or Don’t have your vehicle tawed on the drive wheels, steel cables beforeit is transported. unless you must. If the vehicle must be towed onthe Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, drive wheels, besure to follow the speed anddistance canvas webbiqg, etc.) that can be cut by sharp restrictions later in this section or your transaxle will be edges underneath thetowed vehicle. Always use damaged. If these limitations must be exceeded, then the T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use drive wheels haveto be supported on a dolly. J-hooks. They willdamage drivetrain and suspension components. NOTICE:

Do not tow 'ivith sling typeequipment or fascidfog lamp damage will oceur. Use wheel-lEt or car carrierequipment. Additionalramping may be required forcar carrier equipment.

Use safety chains andwheehtraps. . '

Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could . damage a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To helg .avoid damage,raise the vehi.cle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots. Attach T-hook chains on both ides, irr the slotted holes irr the bottom of the frme rails, behind the front wheels.

These slots we to be used when loading and securing to ear carrier equipment. Additional mphgmay be required for car carrier equipment.Use safety chains and wheel straps.

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboardend of each lower control arm.

5-10 Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 35 mph (56 kdj,50 miles (80 km) NOTICE: A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels Do not tow with sling-typeequipment or rear when towing from the rea7: bumper valance damage will occur. Use wheel-lift or car carrierequipment. Additionalramping may berequired for car carrierequipment. Use safety chains and wheel straps. Towing a vehicle overrough surfaces could damage a vehicle. Damagecan occur from vehicle to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment. To help avoid damage,install a towing dollyand raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift equipment. Do not attach winch cablesor J-hooks to suspension components when usingcar carrier equipment. Always use T-hooksinserted in the T-hook slots.

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Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a warning light about a hotengine on your instrument panel.See

“Engine Coolant Temperature Gage” and “Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn you ’ Coolant Temperature Warning Light” in the Index.You badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away also have a LOW COOLANT light onyour instrument from the engine if you seeor hear steam coming panel. See “Low Coolant Light” in the Index. from it. Just turnit off and get everyone away If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving whenyour engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stopyour engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.

I NOTICE: If your engine catchesfire because you keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged.The costly repairs would not be covered byyour warranty.

5-13 If No Steam,IsComing From Your Engine If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about10 minutes. If you get the overheatwaning 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 a little too hot when you: ’I Y Y 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 idle the engine Idle for long periods in traffic. for two or three minutes while you’re parked,to see if

the warning stops. But then, if you still have the1 Tow a trailer. warning, turn off the engineand get everyone out of the If you get the overheat warning withno sign of steam, vehicle until it cools down. try this for a minuteor so: ,. You may decide notto lift the hood but to get service 1. Turn off your air conditioner. help right away. 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windowas necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@) or THIRD (3).

5-14 When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what I you’ll see:

3.4L LQ 1 Engine - 3.1L L82 Engine CAUTION: A. Coolant Recovery Tank A I B. Radiator Pressure Cap An electric fan under the hood can start up even C. Electric Engine Fans when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

5-15 j If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anythingelse until it cools down. ..

-+ -”r Heater and radiatorhoses, and otherengine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them.If you do, you can be burned. Don’t run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could loseall coolant. That could cause an engine fiie, and you could beburned.

Get any leak fixed before youdrive the vehicle. ’

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The coolant level shouldbe at or above the COLD mark Engine damagefrom running your engine on a cold engine.The coolant level should beat or without coolant isn’t covered by yourwarranty. above the HOT mark on a hot engine.If it isn’t, you r may have a leakin the radiator hoses, heater hoses, If there seems to be no leak, with the engineon, check to radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the see if the electric engine fan(s)are running. If the engine cooling system. is overheating, both fan@) should be running;If they aren’t, your vehicle needs service.

5-16 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven’t found a problemyet, but the coolant level isn’t at the COLD mark, add50/50 a mixture of clean In cold weather,water can freeze and crack the water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOL engine, radiator, heater core and otherparts. (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant Use the recommended coolantand the proper recovery tad. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index’for coolant mix. more information.) I A CAUTION: - - Adding onlyplain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil beforethe proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’s coolantwarning system is set for the propercoolant mix. With plain water or the wrong, mix,your engine could get too hotbut you wouldn’t getthe overheat warning. Your engine couldcatch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean waterand DEX-COOL antifreeze.

5-17 pressure cap-- even a little -- they can come out You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot at high speed. Neverturn the capwhen the engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol cooling system, includingthe radiator pressure and it will burn if the engine parts arehot cap, is hot. Wait for thecooling systemand enough. Don’t spill coolant ona hot engine. radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. When the coolantin the coolant recovery tank is at the COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you cantry. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.

I Steam andscalding liquidsfrom a hot cooling system canblow out and burnyou badly. They are underpressure, and if you turn the radiator CAUTION: (Continued)

5-18 i How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn I NOTICE: it. Remove the pressure cap. Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged.

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and CAUTIO upper radiator hose,is 1 no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot counterclockwise until it engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol first stops. (Don’t press and it will burn if the engine parts arehot down while turning the enough. Don’t spill coolant on hot a engine. pressure cap.)

If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

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4. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the I base of the filler neck. If you see a stream of coolant coming from an air bleed valve, close the valve. Otherwise, close the valves after the I radiator is filled.

5. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the engine and compartment. 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark. 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off.

5-21 10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow outof the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap.Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this.

11. Check the coolant in the recovery tank.The level in the coolant recovery tank shouldbe at the HOT mark when the engineis hot or at the COLD mark when the engineis cold. 8. Start the engine andlet it run until you canfeel the upper radiator hosegetting hot. Watch outfor the engine fans. 9. By this time the coolantlevel inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If thelevel is lower, add .more of the propermix through the filler neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck.

5-22 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 goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially if you maintain yourtires properly. If air goes by driving slowly toa level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire, it’s much more likely toleak out slowly. warning flashers. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here area few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, theflat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle Steer to maintain lane position, and then gentlybrake to can slip off the jack androll overyou or other a stop well out of the traffic lane. people. You and they could be badlyinjured. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a Find a level place to change your tire. To help skid and may require the same correction you’d use ina prevent the vehicle from moving: skid. In anyrear blowout, remove your foot from the 1. Set the parking brake firmly. accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go. It may be 3. Turn off the engine. very bumpy and noisy, but youcan still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. To be even morecertain the vehicle won’t move, you can put blocks at the front and rearof the If a tire goes flat, the next part shows howto use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. tire farthestaway from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.

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Turn the nut holdingthe jack and wrench The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), counterclockwise and remove it. Then removethe jack socket (B) and wheel wrench((2). and wrench. x, If there is a wheel cover, Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the loosen the plastic nut caps Spare Tire with the wheel wrench. They won’t come off. Then, using the flat end of the wheel wrench, pry along the edge of the wheel cover until it comes off. Be careful; the edge may be sharp. Don’t try to remove the iover with your bare hands.

To remove a centercap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Don’t use toola that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. If your vehicle has wheel Don’t remove them yet. nut caps, remove them 2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift using the wheel wrench. head a few inches.

5-26 I 3. Position thejack I- I under the vehicle ’ A CAUTION: and raise the jack lift I head until it fits firmly into the notch inthe Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked upis vehicle’s frame nearest dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack, you the flat tire. could be badlyinjured or killed. Never getunder a vehicle whenit is supported only by a jack.

Put the compactspare tire near you. NOTICE:

Raising your vehicle withthe jackimproperly positioned will’damagethe vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall.off the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the properlocation before raising your vehicle.

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- 6. Remove any rustor dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.

Rust or dirton thewheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel the nuts 4. Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle become loose after a time. The wheel could come clockwise. Raise the vehiclefar enough off the off and cause anaccident. When you change a ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromplaces the 5. Remove all wheel nuts and take off theflat tire. where thewheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can usea cloth or a paper towel to do this; butbe sure touse a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all therust or dirt off. Never use oilor grease on studsor nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose.Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.

I 7. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub.

8. Lower the vehicleby turning thejack handle counterclockwise. Lower thejack completely.

5-29 9. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross NOTICE: sequence as shown. Improperly tightenedwheel nuts canlead to brake pulsation and rotor damage.To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.

Don’t try to put the wheel coveron your compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repairedor replaced.

Incorrect wheel nuts orimproperly tightened NOTICE: wheel nuts cancause the wheel tobecome loose and even come off. This could lead toan accident. Wheel coverswon’t fit on your compactspare. If Be sure touse thecorrect wheel nuts.If you have you try to puta wheel coveron your compact to replace them, besure toget new GM original spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to100 lb-ft (140 Nom).

5-30 - Storing the Flat Tire andTools

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

After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle you’ll need to store the flat tirein your trunk. Use the following procedure to securethe flat tir6in the trunk. Put the bolt throughone of the wheel nut holes, install Put the flat tire in the trunkso the side that faces out the retainer over the bolt, then install the wing nut. Put when it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size the spacer and nut next to the tire in the well.Store the tire will notfit down into the well. Placeit’so the front is cover as far forward as possible. in the well and the rearis out of the well.

5-31 ~~ ~ I 1. Nut Storing the Spare Tire and Tools I 2. Cover I A CAUTION: 3. Wing Nut I a 4. Spacer Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the 5. Tire passenger compartmentof the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose 6. Wrench equipment could strike someone. Store all these 7. Nut in the proper place. 5 8. Retainer 9. Jack The compact spare isfor temporary use only. Replace 10. Bolt the compact sparetire with a full-size tire as soonas you can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index.See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare into your trunk properly.

5-32 Compact Although the compact spare tire. wasfully inflated when When the ‘compact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check your vehicle through an automatic carwash with the inflation pressure regularly. It should be60 psi guide rails.The compact spare can get caught on (420 Wa). the rails. That can damage the tire andwheel, After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you and maybe other partsof your vehicle. should stop as soon as.possible and make sure your . ‘ ~ spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact sphe is .. made to perform well atposted speed limits for Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. ’ distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so ydu can And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with finish your trip andhave your full-size tire repaired or otherwheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your sp&e replaced where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace tire and its wheel together. - your spare w.ith a full-size’tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE:

Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and candamage the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.

.. .. , If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want todo when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy partsof your to spin your wheels too fast.The method known as vehicle as well as thetires. If you spin the wheels “rocking” can help youget out when you’re stuck, but too fast while shifting your transaxle back 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, theycan Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .explode, and you or others couldbe injured. And, the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle First, turn your steering wheelleft and right. That will clear the area around yourfront wheels. Then shift back can overheat. That could cause anengine and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, compartment fireor othen damage. When you’re spinning the wheelsas little as possible. Release the stuck, spin the wheels as littlepossible. as Don’t accelerator pedal while youshift, and press lightlyon spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) asshown the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis in gear. If on thespeedometer. that doesn’t get you out afterfew a tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”in the Index.

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5-35 5-36 1 Section 6 Service-andAppearance Care I- I-

Here you will find information about the careof your We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Oldsmobile. This section begins with service and fuel Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There isalso technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Service Your Oldsmobile retailer knows your vehicle best and Delco wants you to be happy withit. We hope you’ll go to your retailer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people.

6-1 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own service work, you’ll A CAUTION: \ ,want to getthe proper Oldsmabile Service Manual. It tells you much moreabout how to service your You can be injured and your ,vehicle could be Oldsmobile than this manual can.To order the proper damaged if you try to do service work on a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” vehicle without knowing enoughabout it. in the Index. 0 Be sure you have suffkient knowledge, ,Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting to experience, and the proper replacement do your own service work,see “Servicing Your Air parts andtools before youattempt any Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”in theIndex. vehicle maintenance task. You.should keepa record with all parts receipts and list 0 Be sure to use the propernuts, bolts and the mileage andthe date of any service work you other fasteners. “English” and “metric” ‘perform.See “Maintenance Record? in’the Index. ,:,c ,:,c :>:. 5 fasteners can be easily confused.If you use iY.,;..;.2 , . the wrong fasteners, parts can laterbreak or fall off. You could behurt. If your vehicleis certified to meet California Emission Standards .(indicated on the underhood tune-up label),it Use regular unleaded gasoline ratedat 87 octane or is designed to .operateon fuels that meet California higher. At a minimum,it should meet specifications specifications. If such fuels are not available in states ASTM D4814 in the United Statesand CGSB 3.5-M93 adopting .California emissions standards, your vehicle in Canada. Improved gasoline specifications have been will operate satisfactorily on fuels meetingfederal developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers specifications, but emission control system performance Association (AAMA) for better vehicle performance may be affected.The malfunction indicator lampon and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA your instrument panel may turn on and/or your vehicle -specification could provide improved driveability and may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return emission control system protection comparedto to your authorized Oldsmobile retailerfor diagnosis other gasolines. to determine the cause of failure.In the event it is Be sure the posted octane isat least 87. If the octane is determined that the cause of the conditionis the type of less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. you drive. If it’s bad enough, itcan damage your engine. In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you additive called MMT. If you use such fuels, your still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But emission control system performance may deteriorate don’t worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you’re and the malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and youpanel don’t may turn on. If this happens, return to your have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’sauthorized the Oldsmobile dealer for service. heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. To provide cleaner air, all gasolinesare now required to Fuels in Foreign Countries contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine andfuel system, allowing your If you plan on driving in another country outside the emission control system to function properly. Therefore, United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard you should not haveto add anything to the fuel. In to find. Never use leaded gasolineor any otherfuel not addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may caused by use of improperfuel wouldn’t be covered by be available in your areato help clean the air. General your warranty. Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they To check on fuel availability, ask an autoclub, or comply with the specifications described earlier. contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’ll be driving. NOTICE: You can also write us at the following addressfor ~~ advice. Just tell us where you’re going and give your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, metal parts in your fuel system and also damage North American Export Sales (NAES) plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t 1908 Colonel Sam Drive be covered under your warranty. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

6-4 Filling Your Tank The cap. is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.

To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise).

I A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is 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. When you put thecap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least threeclicks. Make sure you fully install I 1CAUTIOT’ the cap. The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would If you get gasoline on yourselfand then allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.See something ignites it,you could be badly burned. “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Gasoline can spray out onyou if you open the fuel fillercap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full,and is more likely in NOTICE: hot weather. Open thefuel fillercap slowly and wait for any “hiss”noise to stop. Then unscrew If you need a new cap, be sure toget the right the cap all theway. type. Your retailer can get one foryou. If you get the wrong type, it may not or fit have proper venting, and yourfuel tank andemissions system Be careful not to spillgasoline. Clean gasoline from might be damaged. painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index. Checking Things Under theHood Hood Release I To open the hood, first CAUTION: pull the handle inside A I the vehicle. An electric fan under thehood can start up and injure you even whenthe engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan.

Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and secondary hoodrelease. start a fire. Theseinclude liquids like gasoline, Lift the hood. oil, coolant,brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to dropor spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.

6-7 A. Engine Coolant R&ervoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick B. Radiator Fill Cap E Automatic Transaxle Dipstick C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Brake Fluid Reservoir D, Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Air Cleaner 6-8 I When you openthe hood of the 3.4L LQ 1 engine, you'll see:

A. Engine Coolant Reservoir E. Engine Oil Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Fluid B. Radiator Fill Cap F. Automatic Transaxle Dipstick Reservoir C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Brake Fluid Reservoir J. Battery (located under Windshield D. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Air Cleaner Washer Fluid Reservoir)

6-9 Before closing the hood, be sure all the fillercaps are on properly. Then just pullthe hood down and close it Fiy. Engine Oil ,If the LOW OIL LEVEL light on the instrument i panel comes on, it means you need to check your LOW OIL engine oil level right away. LEVEL 3.1L L82 Engine 3.4L LQ1 Engine The engine oil dipstick handleis- the yellow loop near the front of the engine.

For more information,see “Low Oil Level Light”in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. It’s a good idea to check yourengine oil after you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be hot and the vehicle mustbe on level ground.

6-10 Turn off theengine and give the oil 20 minutes to drain When to Add Oil back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. If the oil istat or below the lower mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the right kind.This part explains what kind ofoil, to use. For crankcase capacity, see “Capacitiesand Specifications” in

the Index. 1

I NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area’thatshows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged. 3.1L L82 Engine 3.4L LQ 1 Engine

Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a paper towelor cloth, then pushit back in all the way.Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.

* 6-11 What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).Do not use anyoil which does not carry thisStarburst symbol.

be sure you useoil that has the Starburst symbol on the 3.1L L82 Engine 3.4L LQ 1 Engine front of the oil container.If for you, be sure the oil put Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the into your engineis proper operating range. Push the dipstickall the way back in when you’re through. I -5ii- mw I Institutecertified for

You should also use the proper viscosity foroil your vehicle, as shown in the following chart:

6-12 6 As shown in the chart, if you have the 3.1L engine, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, youcan FOR BEST FUEL l"'na'n~Y AND COLD STARTING, SELECf WE LOWEST use SAE 1OW-30 if it'.sgoing to be 0°F (-18°C) SAL VISCOSITY JIL FOR THEEXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, WOK such as SAE 2OW-50. HOT FOR THIS i WEATHER SYMBOL

I-SAE I 1OW-30

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

6-13 As shown in the chart, .if youhave the 3.4L engine, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENBlWE OILS , SAE 1OW-30 is best for your, vehicle. However, youcan FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT WE LOWEST use SAE 5W-30 if it's going to be cqlder than 60°F SM, WSCOSIlV GRADE OU FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANE. (16' C) before your next oil change. Whenit's very cold, you should use'SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil

'low container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use HOT FOR THIS other viscosity oils, s,uch as SAE 20W-50. WEATHER SYlVlsOL ' "C NOTICE: +a

+ 21 Use only engine oilwith the. American Petroleum Institute CeptifiedFor GasoIine Engines- + 16 "Starburst" symbo1:Failure to use the +4 recommended'oil can result in engine damage -7 not covered by your warranty.

- 18 SAE 10W-M GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for above 0°F sAE5w-30 (-18%) your vehicle.

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

6-14 Engine Oil Additives If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever Don’t add anytkng to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retaileris occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed ready ‘to adviseif you think something should be added. engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to When to Change Engine Oil break down slower. See if any one of these is true for you: What to Do with Used Oil 0 Most trips are lessthan 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Did you know that used engine oil contains certain This is particularly important when outside e€ementsthat may be unhealthy for your skin and could temperatures are below freezing. even cause cancer? Don’t let usedoil stay on yourskin for very long. Clean your ’skin and nails with soap and 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent water, or a good hand cleaner. Washor properly throw driving in stop-and-go traffic). away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of of oil products.)

your vehicle. ,’ Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to all free-flowing oil 0 The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi drain or other commercial application. from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, break down sooner.If any one of these is true for your recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If vehicle, then you need tochange your oil and filter you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever ask your retailer, a service station or a local recycling occurs first. center for help.

6-15 1. AirCleaner

Pull out the filter. Be sure to install the air filter and install the cover tightly when youare finished. To check or replace theair filter, remove the four screws Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to and pulloff the cover. replace the air filter. See “Scheduled MaintenanceServices” in the Index.

6-16 -.-1 .. .. Automatk Transaxle’Fluid When to Check and Change I Operating the.engine wi4.h the air cleaner oi’fcan A good time to check your automaticdransaxle fiui,d cause you or .others to be burned. The air cleaner level is when the engine oil is changed. not only cleansthe air, it stops flame if the engine Change both the fluid and. filter ,every30,000 miles backfires. Hit isn’t there, and the engine (83 000 km)if the,vehicle is mainly ‘drivenunder one or backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with more of these conditions: ’ it off, and be careful working onthe engine with In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature the air cleaner off. regularly reaches 90 OF(32 O C) or higher;. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing.

NOTICE: Uses such as found in :taxi,polide or delivery service. ,., I If you do not use yourvehicle under any ofthese If the air cleaner is off, a backfii can cause a conditions, the fluid and filter.. do not require changing. damaging engine fire. And,dirt can easily get See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in theIndex. into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. How to Check To get the right reading, thefluid should beat normal operating temperature,' which is ..I80°F to 200°F 1 Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may (82°C to 93°C). choose to have this done at your Oldsmobileretail facility Service Department.: Get the vehicle warmedup by driving about 15 miles . (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F If you do it yourself, be sure followto all the instructions (10OC). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C), you may here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. have to drive longer.

NOTICE: Checking the Fluid Level 0 Park yourvehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. Too much or toolittle'fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that someof the 0 With the pqking brake applied, placethe shift lever fluid. could come out and fall on hot engine parts in PARK (P). or exhaust system parts, starting' a fire. Be sure '0to With your foot on the brake pedal, movethe shift get an accurate readingif ,you check your lever through each gear range, pausingfor about transaxle fluid. three seconds in each range.Then, position the shift . lever in PARK (P). Wait at least 30 minutes beforechecking the transaxle 0 Let the.engine run at 'idle for three to five minutes. fluid level if you have beendriving:

0 When outside temperatures,are above 90°F (32°C). At high speed for quite a while. 0 In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. 0 While pulling a trailer.

6-18 Then, without shuttingoff the en-@ne, follow these steps: , . m I

., .. x., ' ,

3.1LL82 Engine 3.4L LQ1 Engine - '. :. '

.. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the !

lower level. The. fluid levelmyst be in the. ;: . cross-hatched area.

' 4. If the fluid level is in the ameptable range, push the dipstick backin all the way.

4 How ,to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicleis filled with new

~ kind of transaxle fluidto use. See “Recommended , DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. coolant. This coolant is designed to remainin your If the fluid level is low, add only enough ofthe proper vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000 km), fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched area on whichever occursfirst. the dipstick. The following explains your cooling system and howto 1. Pull out the dipstick. add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating or if you need to add coolantto your .2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the radiator, see “Engine Overheating” in the Index. dipstick hole to bring itto the proper level. A 50/50 mixture of water and theproper.coolant for It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a pint your Oldsmobilewill: (0.5 L). Don’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111,‘because fluid with that 0 Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C).

label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. 0 Give boiling protection upto 265 OF ( 129O C). Damage causedby fluid other than DEXRON-I11is not coveredby your new vehicle warranty. 0 Protect against rust and corrosion. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. described under “Howto Check.” 0 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. 0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in allthe way.

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I NOTICE: 1 \ CAUTION:- - When adding coolant it is important thatyou use Adding only plainwater to your cooling system DEX-COOL(orange-colored, silicate-free) can be dangerous.Plain water, or some other coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. liquid like alcohol,can boil beforethe proper If silicated coolant is added to the system, coolant mixwill. Your vehicle’s coolant warning premature engine, heater core or radiator system is set for the propercoolant mix. With corrosion may result. In addition, the engine plain water or the wrong mix,your engine could coolant will require change sooner -- at get toohot but you wouldn’t getthe overheat 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, warning. Your engine couldcatch fire and you or whichever occurs first. others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean

water and DEX-COOL(orange-colored, , What to Use silicate-free) antifreeze. Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOLTM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze that meets GM Specification 6277M, which won’tdamage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) (GM Part No. 3634621) with anycomplete coolant change. If you use this mixture, you don’t need to add anything else.

6-21 ,. Chec'-'ng Coolant NOTICE:

If you use.an impropercoolant mix, your engine- could overheat and be badly damaged. The . repair cost wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack'the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.

.. If you have to addcoolant more than four times a year,

,have your retailer check your cooling system. ' ,. NOTICE: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should beat If you use the proper coolant, you don't have to the COLD mark or a little higher. When your engine.is add extrainhibitors or additives which claimto warm, the level should beup' to the HOT mark or,a improve the system. These can beharmful. little higher. .. /I . , ,', . . , .,

. -1 I ' .. .. . *. .. ., . this it conies on, it means you're low on CAUTION: engine coolant. A Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiatorare hot can allow steam and'scalding liquids to blow out and burnyou badly. With the coolant recovery tank,-you will almost never haveto add doolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiatol' pressure cap -- even a little.-- when the engine and radiatorare. hot. A4&g Coolant - ..

Jfy& more coolant, add the proper mix at the. I I Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not

coolant recovery tank. I. to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is. completely empty, add

,- ,coolant-to the radiator.. (See ,:'Engine Overheating" in- the Index.) I A CAUTION: I' You can be burned if you,spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,

and it will burn if the engine parts are hot ' enough. Don't s,pill coolanton a hot engme.

How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid

What to Use Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. Always usethe proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluidcan cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.

6-25 Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add Brakes washer fluid until the tankis full. Brake Fluid

When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water withready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause thesolution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. Fill your washer fluid tankonly three-quarters full whenit’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which coulddamage the tankif it is completely full. Yo bur brake master cylinderresep fair is here. It is filled Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your with DOT-3 brakefluid. windshield washer.It can damage your washer system and paint. There are only two reasons why the brakefluid level in the reservoir mightgo down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new liningsare put in, the fluid level goes back up. The other reasonis that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that sooner When your brakefluid falls to a low level, your brake or later your brakes won’t work well, or won’t work warning light will come on. See “Brake System Warning at all. Light” in the Index. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid. What to Add Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have too much When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11@ (GM Part (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when workis No.’ 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed done on the brake hydraulic system. container only, and always cleanthe brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. A CAUTION: - I A CAUTIC’J: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid willburn if the engine With the wrong kindof fluid inyour brake is hot enough. You or others could beburned, system, your brakes may not work well, or they and your vehicle could be damaged. Addbrake may not evenwork at all. This could cause a fluid only whenwork is done on the brake crash. Always use the proper brakefluid. hydraulic system.

6-27 NOTICE:

0 Using the wrong fluidcan badly damage The brake wear warning soundmeans’that brake system parts. For example, just a few sooner or later your brakes won’t work well. drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine That could lead toan accident. Whenyou hear oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake the brake wear warning sound, have your system parts so badly that they’ll have to be vehicle serviced. replaced. Don’t let someoneput in the wrong kindof fluid. 0 If you spill brake fluid on yourvehicle’s NOTICE: painted surfaces,the paint finish can be I damaged. Be careful not to spillbrake fluid Continuing todrive with worn-outbrake pads on your vehicle.If you do, washit off could result in costlybrake repair. immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the Index. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied.

*-,,. ,‘ -,.. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. -Em;.- . , .-; .*,--. r... - .,. .. ,,.-4--,, ., ..,. Your Oldsmobile has four-wheel disc brakes. Free movementof brake calipers and properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers high-pitched warning.sound when the brake pads are worn for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque and new pads are needed. The sound may come andgo or wheel nuts in the proper sequence toGM specifications. be heard all the time your vehicleis moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). Brake linings should always be replacedas complete .. axle sets.

6-28 . ’ Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your retailer if the brake pedal does not return to Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@battery. normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal You never have to add water toone of these. When it’s travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. time for a new battery,-we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Getone that has the replacement number shown Brake Adjustment on the original battery’s label. Every time you applythe brakes, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle25 days for or more, Replacing Brake System Parts take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery.This The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its will help keep your battery from running down. many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them, as your Oldsmobile does when it is new. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas example, when your brake linings wear down and you that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you have to have new ones put in -- be sureyou get new aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your for tips on working around a battery without brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if getting hurt. someone puts in brakelinings that are wrong for your vehicie, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance Contact your retailer to learn howto prepare your you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if vehicle for longer storage periods. someone puts in the wrongreplacement brake parts. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index. 6-29 Bulb Replacement Headlamps (2-Door Models) In this section you’ll find directionsfor changing the bulbs in someof the lamps on your Oldsmobile. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Indexto find the typeof bulb you should use.

. Halogen Bulbs

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You or others could be injured.Be sure to read and ’ 1 I follow the instructionson the bulb package. 1. Pry up the plastic pins and remove the headlamp cover.

6-30 2. Remove the Tom@ 4. Lift the plastic locking c screws at the eqd of the tabs on the electrikal 1 A aiming ring. The aiming connector and pull the ring will swing openlike connector from the a gate. headlamp socket.

3. Remove the aiming ring. Note which way the socket is pointing before you disconnect it. You'll need to install the new headlamp so the socket points in the same direction. 5. Remove the headlamp. 6. Check that the number on the new headlamp matches the numberon the headlamp being replaced. The letter on the headlamp(U or L) must also match. 7. Plugthe electrical connector into the headlamp socket. Headlamps (4-Door Models) Make sure the locking: tabs snap onto the socket. v L 8. Put the new headlamp in position.

0 Make sure the socket points in the same direction as it did with the old headlamp. 9. Insert the tabs on the aiming ring into the slots in the headlamp assembly.

WI 1. Turn the socket counterclockwise one-sixth of a turn until the tabs on the bulb socket align with slots the in the housing. 10. Holding the aiming ring closed, insert the screws at the 2. pull out the bulb socket. end of the ring. Tighten the screws until the aiming ring touches the plastic nuts on both the top and bottom.

0 Do not overtighten. Do not damage the vertical aiming bubble.

6-32 I 3. Lift the plastic locking Headlamp Aiming tab on the electrical .connectorand pull the connector from the bulb socket.

4. Snap the electrical connector into a new bulb socket. 5. Replace the bulb socket into the housing and turn clockwise. This section only -applies to two-doorOldsmobiles. If you have a four-door Oldsmobile, see your retailer when your headlamp aim needsto be checked or adjusted.

6-33 Your vehicle has the55 x 135 mini-quad headlamp I 0 The horizontal system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical indicator should aim indicators. The aim has been pre-setat the factory read “0.” and should need nofurther adjustment. If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the headlamp aim seemsto be affected, see your Oldsmobile retailer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require recalibration of the horizontalaim by your Oldsmobile retailer. To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly prepared as follows:

0 The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. 0 The vehicle should not have any snow,ice or mud I NOTICE: . attached to it.

0 There should not be any cargo or loading of the To make sure your headlamps are aimed vehicle, except it should have afull tank of gas and properly, read all the instructions before one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on the driver’sseat. beginning. Failure toEollow these instructions could cause damageto headlamp parts. 0 Tires should be properly inflated.

State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of plus 0.76 degreesor minus 0.76 degrees from the center of the bubble.

6-34 I I 2. If the pointer isn’t at 0 (zero), turn the horizontal aiming screw to adjust the aim.

3. Check the vertical aim indicator. The bubble should be centered on 0 (zero). It is recommended that the upper limit not exceed plus 0.4 degrees from the center of the bubble. Other drivers may flash their high beams at you if youradjustment is much above plus 0.4 degrees. If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment, follow these steps: Start with the horizontal aim. Don’t try toadjust the vertical aim first. 1. Check the horizontal aim indicator. The pointer should be lined up with 0 (zero).

6-35 4. If the bubble isn't on Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 0 (zero), turn the (2-Door Models) vertical aiming screw to adjust the aim.

1. Remove two screws and the cover. 2. Unclip the bulb carrier and pullit out.

0 To remove the stoplamp lens to clean the window, remove the two nuts on either sideof the housing. 3. Pull out the bulb. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (4-h~Models)

4. Push in a new bulb. 5. Clip the bulb carrier backinto place. 6. Replace the cover and screws.

1. Remove the two screws from the cover. 2. Pull down the cover.

6-37 3. Unclip the bulb socket from the housing.

4. Pull out the bulb. 5. Push in a new bulb. 6. Push the bulb socket backinto the housing. 1. Remove the twolarge plastic screws and pull the 7. Remove the lensto clean the window by pressing in carpet away from therear corner of the trunk. on the endsof the lens. 8. Replace the cover and screws. .. Jj 2. Squeeze the tab 4. ell the bulb out of the socket. on the socket.and 5. Push in a new bulb. turn the socket counterclcsckwise-;. .6. Replace the socket into the housing and tum clockwise...

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7. Reposition the carpet.and tighten the plastic screws. G>;J;L~ + Ip <+: ..< .-\' ', 6 ,: :L

3. Pud out the socket.

1. Remove the two. large plastic screws and pull the carpet away,from the rear cornerof the trunk. 9 2. Remove the two wing nuts. 3. Pull the taillamp housing away from the bodyof the vehicle. 4. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise...... 5; Pulloutthe socket.^ W’indshied’wiperBlade‘Replacement 6. Pull the buIb outof the socket.

7. Push innew bulb. .’

.’ 8. ’ .Replace the socketinto the housing and turn clockwjse. - 9. Replace the .taillamp housing to -the bodyof the vehicle. 10. Install thetwo wing nuts. 1.1. Reposition the carpet and tighten the plastic screws. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely onto the

Fog Lamps I wiper arm/‘ Don’t trY to change foga lamp bulb unless.You have the For replacement wiper blade length and type; see proper aiming. equipment.See your Oldsmobile retailer. “Reeplacement Parts”in the Index.-

6-41 ' We don't make tires. Your new Oldsmobile comes with high-quality tires made by a leadingtire manufacturer. 0 Underinflated tires pose the.same danger as If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and' overloaded tires.The resulting accident where to obtain service, see ;Oldsmobile your Warranty. could cause serious injury. Check all .tires ' booklet for details.. 'frequentlyto maintain the recommended

pressure. Tire press& .should be checked '. when yourtires arecold. 0 Overinflated tires aremore likelyto be cut, punctured or broken by a sudden Poorly maintained and,jmpbpe$ly used tires ' impact -- such as when you hita pothole. .. , 7' ..aredangerous.. 1. Keep tires at the recommended pressure.

'0 0verloading.your tires canawe ' I Worn, old.tires can cause accidents.If your

' Nov&heating as a result oft& much.friction. I_ tread is badlyworn, or if your tires have .. ,. -. You codd have an aimut and a serious ,been damaged, replace them. accident. See "Loading Your Vehicle"in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued) Inflation -- Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label, located on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” you can get the following: means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride NOTICE: Needless damage from road hazards.

Don’t let anyone tell youthat underinflation or When to Check overinflation isall right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation), you can Check your tires once a month or more. get the following: Don’t ‘forgetyour compact spare tire. It should be at Too much flexing 60 psi (420 kPa). 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 maylook properly inflated even whenthey’re underinflated. NOTICE: (Continued) Be sure to putthe valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping outdirt and moisture.

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Tire Inspectionand Rotation When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Tires should be inspected every6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km) .for any signsof unusual wear. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your If unusual wearis present, rotate your tires as soon as tire rotation. possible and check wheel alignment. Also checkfor After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Timefor New rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this sectionfor Information label. Make certain that all wheel nutsare more information. properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.

A CAUTI, : Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened,can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could comeoff and cause an accident. When you changea wheel, remove any rust or dirtfrom places wherethe wheel attaches to the vehicle. In anemergency, you can The purpose of regular rotationis to achieve more use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be uniform wear for all tires onthe vehicle. The first sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you rotation is the most important.See “Scheduled need to, to get all the rust or dirtoff. (See Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.) rotation intervals.

6-44 When It’s Time for New Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split. One way to tell when it’s The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that time for new tires is to can’t be repaired well 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 and size of tires you need, look at less of tread remaining. the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get newtires, get ones with that same TPC 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 tire if any of the following statements traction, ride and other things during normal service on are true: your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread You can see theindicators at three or more places design, the TPC number will be followed by an “MS” around the tire. (for mud and snow). You can see cord or fabric showing through the If you ever replace your tiies with those not having a tire’s rubber. TPC Spec number, makesure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. enough to show cord or fabric.

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Mixing tires could cause you to losecontrol while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial .and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly,'and you could havea crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.Be sure to use the same size and type tires on all wheels. It's all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developedfor use on your vehicle.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the UnitedStates National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tiresby treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United',States.)The grades are moldedon the sidewalls of most passenger

I 6-46 Traction --,A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properlyinflated and not The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, pavement as measured under controlled conditions ’ on specified government test surfaces of asphalt can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance traction performance. The wheels on your vehicle werealigned and balanced Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based carefully at the factory to give youthe longest tire life on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not and best overall Performance. include cornering (turning) traction. In most cases, you will not.need to have your wheels Temperature -- A, B, C aligned again. However, if younotice unusual tire wear The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your . representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory wheels may needto be rebalanced. test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the rriinimum required by law.

6-47 Whmd :Reglacanent Replace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should bereplaced. 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 sometimes berepaired). See your It could affectthe brakin.g and handling of your Oldsmobile retailer if any of these conditions exist. vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you Your retailer will know the kindof wheel you need. lose control.You could have a collision in which Each new wheel should have the sameload-carrying you or others could be injured. Always use capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts same way as the one itreplaces. for replacement. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts,replace them only with newGM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your NOTICE: Oldsmobile model. The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. L See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Indexfor more information.

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.. Putting a used wheelon your vehicle is If yodr Oldsmobile has P215/60R16 or dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been usedor ‘P225/60R16 size tires, don’t usetire chains. how many milesit’s .been driven. It could fail They can damage yqur vehicle. suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to If you have‘other tires, usetire chains only where replace a wheel, use a new GM original legal and only when you must. Use onlySAE equipment wheel. Class “S” type chains that are the propersize for .your tires. ‘Installthem on the fronttires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened. Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear thechains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow downuntil it stops. Driving too.fast or spinning the wheels .withchains on will damage your vehicle. Appearance Care Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are toxic. Otherscan burst into flame if you strike a 0 Alcohol

I ’ match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are 0 LaundrySoap dangerous if you breathetheir fumes in a closed space. 0 Bleach When you use anythingfrom a container to clean your 1 Oldsmobile, be sure to followthe manufacturer’s 0 ReducingAgents 1 warningsand instructions. And always open your doors or .windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Cleaning the Inside of Your Oldsmobile Never use these to clean your vehicle: Use a vacuum cleaner often get to rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinylor leather with.a.clean, damp cloth. Gasoline Your Oldsmobile retailer has twoGM cleaners: a Benzene solvent-type spot .lifter and a foam-type powdered Naphtha cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinylor leather. Carbon Tetrachloride Here are some cleaning tips: Acetone 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Paint Thinner 0 Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set. Turpentine 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area Lacquer Thinner often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. Nail Polish Remover 0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area. They can allbe-hazardous -- some more than others -- and they can alldamage your vehicle, too. 0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediatelyor it will set.

6-50 , Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Using Solvent-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area to remove any First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. loose dirt. I Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water‘ and mildsoap. 2. Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. lr you need to usea solvent: 3. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following 0 Gently scrape excess soil fromthe trim material with the directionson thecontainer label. a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, 4. Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge. light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of 5. Don’t saturate the material. the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep 6. Don’t rub it roughly. changing to a clean section of the cloth. 7. As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge 0 When you cleana stain from fabric, immediately dry the to remove the suds. area with a blow dryer to help preventa cleaning ring. 8. Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. 9. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. 10. Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer. 11. Wipe with a clean cloth.

6-51 Special Cleaning Problems Non-Greasy Stains Greasy or Oily Stains Stains causedby catsup, coffee (black), egg,hit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, .urine and blood can Stains caused by grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe be removed as follows: polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can soiled area with cool water. be removed as follows: 2. If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain. described earlier. 2. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, 3. Shoe polish, wax crayon,tar and asphalt will stain if treat the area with waterhakinga soda solution: left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They should be removed 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to1 cup (250 ml) as soon as possible.Be careful, because the cleaner of lukewarm water. will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 4. If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Combination Stains Stainscaused by candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool water and allowto dry. If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.

6-52 Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water anda clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. waxes may cause annoying reflections in thewindshield and even make itdifficult to see through the windshield 0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain under certain conditions. if you don’t get them off quickly. Usea clean cloth and a GM Vinymeather Cleaner or an Care of Safety Belts equivalent product. Keep belts clean and dry. Cleaning Leather Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or saddle soap. I A CAUTION: 0 .For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinymeather Cleaner or an equivalent product. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they 0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive might not be ableto provide adequate protection. cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. Clean safety belts onlywith-mild soap and 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is lukewarm water. allowed to work into the finish,it can harm the leather.

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Glass Clean the outsideof the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM No. 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner form when you rinseit with water. will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films. Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously with a cloth Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear rinse the blade with water. window, since they may have to be scraped off later. If abrasive cleanersare used on the inside ofthe rear Wiper blades should be checkedon a regular basis and window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. replaced when worn. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Cleaning the Outsideof the longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone Windshield and Wiper Blades grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be If the windshieldis not clear after using the windshield required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in washer, or ifthe wiper blade chatter? when running, wax the Index.) ‘or other material may onbe the bladeor windshield.

6-54 Cleaning the Outsideof Your cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Oldsmobile Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. The The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. of color, gloss retentionand durability. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and Washing Your Vehicle made for a basecoatklearcoat paint finish. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold water. NOTICE: Don’t wash your vehicle inthe direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents.Use Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on . liquid hand, dishor carwashing (mild detergent) soaps. a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may dull the Don’t use cleaning agents thatare petroleum based, or finish or leave swirl marks. that contain acidor abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dryon the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other soft, dean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar, tree sap, bird surface scratches and water spotting. droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finishif they remain on painted High pressure car washes maycause water to enter surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If your vehicle. necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners thatare marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Finish Care Exterior painted surfacesare subject to aging, weather Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your and chemical fallout thatcan take their toll over a period Oldsmobile by hand maybe necessaryto remove of years. You can help to keep the paint finish looking residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved new by keeping your Oldsmobile garagedor covered whenever possible. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) Tires Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. NOTICE: The surfaceof these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals, When applying a tire dressing always take care to abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted brushes on them because you could damage the surface. surfaces on the body or wheelsof the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These paint finish. brushes can also damage the surfaceof these wheels. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repairedor replaced to restore corrosion protection.

6-56 Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into materials available from your retailer or other service the paint surface. outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your retailer’s body and paint shop. Although no defectin the paint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, Underbody Maintenance the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 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 such as fuellines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though theyhave corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean anyareas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in ,closed areas of the frame should be loosenedbefore being flushed. Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you.

6-57 Appearance Care Materials Chart

P ART NUMBER USAGEPART DESCRIPTION SIZE 1050004 2.751050004 sq. ft. scratchingwithout vehicle Shines Chamois

1052929 16 oz. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner Spray on wheel cleaner 1052930 8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils 12345002** 16 oz. (0.473 L) ArmorAll Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber 1234572512 oz. (0.354 L)tires Shines Shine Tire Silicone See your General MotorsParts Department for these products. * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. , I I See “Fluidsand Lubricants” in the Index. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl. Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find thislabel on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts.On this label is: yourVIN, the model designation,

0 paint information, and a list of all production options and special equipment. This is the legal identifierfor your Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate in the front corner theof instrument Be sure that thislabel is not removed from the vehicle. panel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you look through the windshieldfrom outside your vehicle. The VIN also appearson the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labelsand the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VINis the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts.

6-59 Electrical System WiringHeadlamp The headlamp wiringis protected by a circuit breakerin Add-on Electrical Equipment the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload will cause the lamps togo on and off,or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp NOTICE: system checked right away. ~~ ~ Don’t add anything electrical ydurt6 Oldsmobile Windshield Wipers unless you check with your retailer first. Some The windshield wiper motoris protected by a circuit electrical equipment can damage your vehicle breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheats due to heavy and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment the overloadis caused by some electrical problem, have can keep other components from working as it fixed. they should. I

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index. Power Windows and Other Power Options Instrument Panel Fuse Block Circuit breakers in the fusepanel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This . .. greatly reduces the chance of'fires caused by .,.. ,... electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. These fuses are located in a fuse block on the passenger's side of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover labeled FUSES to expose the fuses.

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11 12 13 Circuit BreakerDescription 14 C PowerWindows C D PowerSeats D 15 FuseRating Description 1 CIGARETTELIGHTER -- 1nstru.ment Panel Cigarette Lighter 3 DRL MDL

6-62 Fuse Rating Description Fuse RatingDescription 16 REAR DEFOG -- HVAC Control 29WIPER -- Wiper Switch Assembly Rear WindowDefogger Switch 30TURN SIGNAL L- Turn Signal Flasher 19 POWER ACCESSORY#1-- Trunk 32 POWERLOCKS -- Door Lock Relay Courtesy Lamp, Antenna Relay,Power Mirror Switch, Door Lock Switches, AUXILIARY37 POWER Door Handle Switches 38RADIO -- Radio, Steering Wheel 21 AIR BAG -- Air Bag System Radio Switches 23 STOPLAMPS -- TCCBrake Switch 39 I/P ELECTRONICSIGNITION FEED -- Headlamp Switch, Cruise 24 CRUISE CONTROL Control Cut-Out Switch, Air Bag System, 28 CTSY LAMPS -- Vanity Mirrors, IP TCCBrake Switch, Instrument Cluster, Courtesy Lamps, IPCompartment Lamp, Chime Module, Second-Gear Start Header Courtesy and Reading Lamp, I/S Switch, Daytime Running Lamps Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome and (DRL)Module . Reading Lamp, Quarter Courtesy Lamps

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Fuse Description A.I.R. PMP A.I.R. Relay Some fuses are in the underhood electrical centers on 3.4L the passenger's sideof the engine compartment. WCMPT Remote Trunk Release, REL Back-up Lamps ECM BAT Powertrain Control Module (PCM);

I Fuel Pump, Fuel Pump Relay, Fan Cont #1 Relay A/C CONT A/C CMPR Relay(VIN M only) TCC Automatic Transaxle, Transaxle Range Switch (VIN M only)

6-64 Fuse Description Relay Description F/INJN Fuel Injectors 14 FUEL PUMP ECM IGN Powertrain Control Module (PCM), 15 NCCMPR Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor (VIN X 16 FAN CONT #2 Secondary Cooling only), EGR, CCP, Oxygen Sensor, VAC -- Fan (Passenger’s Side) CAN SW, Fan Cont #2 Relay FAN CONT #I -- Primary Cooling Fan ELEK IGN Electronic Ignition (EI) 17 (Driver’s Side) Control Module 18 Ignition Relay 10 IPFuse Block 11 FAN CONT #I Relay 12 Passenger’s Side Underhood Electrical Center and I/P Fuse Blocks: Fuses 5, 14,23 and 32 13 FAN CONT #2 Relay and UP Fuse Block: Fuse 16, Power Seat Circuit Breaker D I Underhood Electrical Center-- Driver’s Side .

FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN 10 11 000 ABS ’ VAR PIS I c Fuse Description Some fuses are in the underhood electrical centers on FOG LPS Fog Lamps the driver’s side of the engine compartment. PARK LPS Headlamp Switch HORN Horn Relay,Underhood Lamp VARPIS EVO Steering A BS Anti-LockABS Brake System

6-66 Fuse Description Relay Description 10 IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block: PWR 14 ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System WDO and Circuit Breaker D; 15 FOG LPS Passenger's Side Underhood Electrical Center: TCC and ENG EMIS Fuses 16 HORN 11 IGN SWl -- I/P Fuse Block: Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger's Side'Underhood Electrical Center: F/IJN, ECM IGN and ELEK IGN Fuses 12 HD LPS -- Circuit Breaker to Headlamp Switch 13 ABS -- ABS Relay

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Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps NumberBulb Number Bulb Lamps Interior Back-up ...... 3057 Ashtray ...... 194 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Center Instrument Cluster ...... 168. 194 2-DoorModels ...... 2355 Courtesy 4-DoorModels ...... 891 Door ...... 12864 Luggage Carrier Mounted ...... 891 Rear...... 212-2 Fog ...... 885 GloveBox ...... 194 Front Parking/Turn Signal ...... 3 157NA Heater and Air Conditioning Control ...... 37 Headlamp. High-Beam High-Beam Indicator ...... 74 2-Door Models ...... H4352 (U) Instrument Cluster Indicator ...... PC 161 4-DoorModels ...... 9005 Luggage Compartment ...... 920 Headlamp. Low-Beam Reading 2-Door Models ...... H435 1 (L) Front ...... 561 4-DoorModels ...... 9006 Inside Rearview Mirror ...... 192 License Plate ...... 194 Rear ...... 212-2 Sidemarker. Front VisorVanity ...... 124 2-Door Models ...... 24 4-DoorModels ...... 24 Sidemarker. Rear ...... 24 Stop/Tail/TumSignal ...... 3057

6-68 Capacities and Specifications Automatic Transaxle Engine Crankcase-- Oil and Filter Change Pan Removal and Replacement .... 7 quarts (6.7 L) 3.1L L82 (Code M) ...... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L) After Complete Overhaul ...... 10 quarts (9.5 L) 3.4L LQ1 (Code X) ...... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L) When draining transaxle convertel;more and/or less Fuel Tank ...... 17.1 gallons (64.7 L) converter fluid may be needed. *See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in this section. Cooling System Including Reservoir 3.1L (Code M) ...... 11.6 quarts (10.93 L) 3.4L (Code X) ...... 12.3 quarts (11.65 L) Refrigerant (R- I34a), Air Conditioning* ...... 2.0 pounds (0.91 kg)

Engine Specifications 3.1L (Code M) 3.4L (Code X) Type ...... V6 V6 Displacement ...... 191 CID (3.1L) 207 CID (3.4L) Compression Ratio ...... 9.6: 1 9.25: 1 Firingorder ...... 1-2-3-4-5-6 1-2-3-4-5-6 Thermostat Temperature ...... 195°F (91°C) 195°F (91 “C) Valve Arrangement ...... In-Head In-Head Horsepower ...... 160 @ 5200 215 @ 5200

6-69 Vehicle Dimensions Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Wheelbase ...... 107.5”(2730 inm) Air Cleaner Filter All Engines ...... A1208C Tread Width Battery Front ...... 59.5”(1512 mm) 3.1L (Code M) ...... 525 CCA Rear ...... 58.0” (1472 mm) 3.4L (Code X) ...... 690 CCA Overall Length Engine Oil Filter Coupe ...... 193.9” (4926mm) 3.1L(Code M) ...... PF47 3.4L(CodeX) ...... PF51 Sedan ...... 193.7” (4921 mm) PCVValve \ Overall Width ...... 7 1.O” ( 1804 mm) 3.1L(Code M) ...... CV892C Overall Height 3.4L (Code X) ...... :...... CV895C Radiator Cap Coupe ...... 53.3” (1 353 mm) All Engines ...... RC27 Sedan...... 54.8”(1391 mm) Spark Plugs 3.1L (Code M) ...... AC. Type 41-940 Air Conditioning Refrigerants Gap: 0.060” (1.52 mm) Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. 3.4L (Code X) ...... AC Type 41-919 If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs Gap: 0.045” (1.14mm) refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer. Length ...... 20” (510 mm) Type ...... pin

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Introduction I IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures I are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your affect the quality of theair we breathe. Improper fluid Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these servicesto retain its levels or the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle.To help protect our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good pf*tection condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. I Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsmobile retailerfor details. 7-1 How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells you what should be checked whenever youstop for fuel. It also The remainder ofthis section is divided into five parts: explains what you can easilydo to help keep your “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows vehicle in good condition. what to have done andhow often. Some of these “Part C : Periodic Maintenance Inspections”explains services can be complex, so unless you are technically important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should service department or another qualified service center let your retailer’s service departmentor another should perform. qualified service center do these jobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’lists some products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained.These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether youdo the work yourself or haveit done. Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can be dangerous.In trying to do some jobs,you can “Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a placefor be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance you to record the maintenance performedon your vehicle. Whenever any maintenanceis performed, be work only if ;you have the requiredknow-how sure to write it down in this part. This will help you and the propertools and equipment for thejob. determine when your next maintenance should be done. If you have any doubt, havea qualified In addition, it is a good ideato keep your maintenance technician do the work. receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed Part in D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these.All Services parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs done Using Your Maintenance Schedule before you or anyone elsednves the vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know 0 carry passengers and.cargo within recommended exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather. Vehicle’’ in the Index. You may use yourvehicle in making deliveries. Or 0 are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal- you may drive it to work, to do errands or in many driving limits. other ways. 0 use the recommended fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Because of all the different ways people use their GM vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need Selecting the Right Schedule more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this First you’ll need to decide which of the twoschedules is section and note how you drive. If you have any right for your vehicle. Here’s how todecide which questions on how to keep your vehicle in good schedule to follow: condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when youshould schedule them. If you go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.

7-3 .Maintenance Schedule

Sh ort Trip/CityI ShortDefinition I Short TriplCity Intervals Follow the ShortTripKity Maintenance Schedule if any Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter one of these conditions is truefor your vehicle: Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Every 6,000 Miles(10 000 km): Chassis Lubrication Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). (or 6 months, whichever occurs first). This is particularly important when outside At 6,000 Miles (10000 km) -- Then Every temperatures are below freezing. 12,000 Miles (20 000 km): Tire Rotation. Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter driving in stop-and-go traffic). Inspection, if 'driving in dusty conditions. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. 0 You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof Every '50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle your vehicle. Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles(100 000 km): Engine Accessory If the vehicle is used for delivery .service, police, taxi Drive Belt Inspection. or other commercial application. At 60,000 Miles (100000 km) -- Then Every One of the reasons you should follow this schedule ifyou 15,000 Miles(25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt operate your vehicle under any of these conditions is that Inspection (3.4L Code X engine only); these conditions cause engine oil to break down soonez Every 100,000 Miles (166000 km): Cooling System Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark.Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to followthe complete rnainten.anceschedule on the following pages. 7-4 Maintenance Schedule

1 Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Change (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Schedule is true. Chassis Lubrication (or every 12 months, whichever Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under occurs first). highway conditions causes engine oil to break At 7,500 Miles (12500 km) -- Then ,Every down slowez 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle SerVice (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. At 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) -- Then Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Camshaft Timing Belt Inspection (3.4L Code X engine only). Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every60 months, whichever occursfirst). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. 7-5 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I I I

I. The services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles 0Change engine .oil idfill I :(or every (166 000 km) should be performedafter 100,000 miles 3 months, whichever occurs first). ( 166'000 km) at thesame intervals. An Emission Control Service. 'Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the CaQfomia Air Resources Board has determined thatthe failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission warranty orlimit recall liabilitjr prior tothe completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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7-7 I I I ShortTrip/City Maintenance Schedule I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every

3 months, whichever occurs first). I 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 6 months, whichever occursfirst). in dusty conditions.Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service.

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, r 7-8 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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7-9 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever oc,cursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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I 7-10 I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 3 months, whichever occurs first). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any An Emission Control Service. damage. Replace parts as needed. Lubricate steering ball joints (or every An Emission Control Service. 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and [7 Replace air cleaner filter. Rotation’’ in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service. pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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.7-11 1 I Short Trip/CityMaintenance Schedule I

~ . .33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter.(or ~vCT 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 'months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs ,first).

An Emission Control Service. f An Emission Control Service. 17 Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I7 Lubricate steering ball joints.(or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). I7 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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I 1 7-13 I 1 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 48,.000 Miles (80 000 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleanerfilterif you are driving 0Lubricate steeringball joints (or every in dusty conditions. Replacefilter if 6 months, whichever occursfirst). necessary. An Emission Control Service.

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50,000 Miles (83 000 km) I 51,000 Miles (85 000I km) I, 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 0Chage engine oil 'md filter (or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or . . 3 months, whichever occurs first).

I more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service. . - In heavy city traffic where.the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF .(32"C) orhigher. - Inhilly or mountainous terrain.

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, the fluid and filter donot require changing. ,

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I I I 7-15 f' 1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I

I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) I d Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, ‘whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of .movement.Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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I 1 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) I 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Replace air cleaner filter. 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I7 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any .6months, whichever occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. El Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Vehicles with 3.4L Code X engine only: Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service.

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€I 7-17 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

I I I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).

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7-19 I I 3 I Short Tkip/City Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or .every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0Lubricate steeringball joints (or every in dusty conditions. Replace filter if 6 months, whichever occursfirst). necessary. An Emission Control Service. 3- 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect camshaft timingbelt. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service. 3- pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check.brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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7-20 I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 1 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service.

6 months, whichever occursfirst).

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7-21 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) ,U Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). .An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Inspect camshaft timing belt. An Emission Control Service. f 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service.

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7-22 I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any 3 months, whichever occurs first). damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

~~ ~ ~~~~ DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 1 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 99,000 Miles (165 000 kt) I I 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every El Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst).

An Emission Control Service. . An'Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).

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- 7-24 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (or every 60 months since last service, if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or whichever occurs first). See “Engine more of these conditions: Coolant’’ inthe Index for what to use. - In heavy city traffic where the outside Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, temperature regularly reaches90 OF pressure cap ,and neck. Pressure test cooling (32 O C) or higher. system and pressure cap. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. An Emission Control,.Service, - When doing frequent trailer towing. 0Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. - Uses such as found in taxi, pdlice or delivery service. 0Replace spark plugs. .An Emission Control Service. Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, thefluid andfilterdo not require changing.

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7-25 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule i 7 500 Mile$ (12'500km) I ?I I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 0 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer tothe appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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7-27 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

-L I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I I ," 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) ?- - '

CI Change engine oil and.filter (or every 0Change automatictransaxle fluid ,and filter ' :.:.I,. ,

12 months, whichever occurs first); if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or , An Emission ControlService. more of these conditions: 0Lubricate steering ball j:oints (or every - In heavy city traffic where the outside

6 -months,whichever oecurs first). ' - temperature regulariy .reaches90°F (32* C) or higher. - ~nhilly or mountainous terrain. .:: - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or

deliveryservice. . .

If yo; do not use your vehicle ,under anyof these I conditions, the9uid andfilter donot require changing. .\

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I I I I .. I Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. I7 Lubricate steering balljoints (or every 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 6 months, whichever occursfirst).

1 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0 Inspect engine accessorydrive belt. ‘Rotation”in the Index for proper rotation An Emission Control Service. ‘ pattern and additional information. During 0Vehicles w.ith3.4L Code X engine only: tire rotation, check brake calipersfor Inspect camshaft timing belt. freedom of movement. Refer tothe An Emission Control Service. 3- appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures. Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I Irn ,67,500 Miles (112 500 km) lr .- 0Replace air cleaner filter. U Change engine oil and filter (or every An Emission Control Service. 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage An Emission Control Service. or leaks.,Inspect fuel cap gasket for any 0Lubricate steering. balljoints (or every damage. Replace parts as needed. 6 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. ? 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for.proper caliper service procedures.

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7-31 I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or e.very ~ 0Lubricate steering ball joints (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 6 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Inspect camshaft timing belt. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and An Emission Control Service. Rotation’’ in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. During tire rotatiop, check brake calipersfor freedom of movement. Refer to the appropriate GM service manual for proper caliper service procedures.

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7-32 ~ Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

'f;~~:~~~"~ :: ;.:;, ' :: ., : 0Change en.gine oil and filter (or.every 0Replace air cleaner filter. .ij 2; 9 x.. . 12 months,whichever occurs first). An EmissionControl Service. F,I !5$ , 8.. .. .' . .i ,: I -, .. ..*..i I , An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for .darnage O'Lubric!atesteering ball joints (or every or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasketfor any

6 months, whichever occurs-first). ' ' damage, Replade .parts as needed. An Emission Control,Se,rvice.

.. . DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: .. 1 Long Trip/HighwayMaintenance Schedule I 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Drain, flush and refill cooling system 12 months, whichever occursfirst). (or every 60 months since last service, An Emission Control Service. whichever occurs first).See “Engine 17 Lubricate steering ball joints (or every Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. I’ 6 months, whichever occursfirst). Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 1”. Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation cooling system andpressure cap. pattern and additional information. During An Emission Control Service. tire rotation, check brake calipers for Inspect spark plug wires. freedom of movement. Refer to the An Emission Control Service. appropriate GM service manual for proper 0Replace spark plugs. caliper service procedures. An Emission Control Service.

DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY. Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1

0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter - When doing frequent trailer towing. if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or - Uses such as found in .taxi,.policeor more of these conditions: delivery service. - In heavy city traffic where the outside If you do not use your vehicle under any of these temperature regularly reaches 90 OF conditions, thefluid andfilterdo not require changing. (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain.

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7-35 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed below are owner checks andservices which Check the windshield washerfluid level in the should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and addthe proper fluid if ensure the safety, dependability and emissioncontrol necessary. See “Windshield WasherFiuid”,in the Index performance of yourvehicle. for further details. Be sure any necessaryrepairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Month Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your I vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown Tire Inflation Check in Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. See At Each Fuel Fill “Tires” in the Indexfor further details. It is importantfor you or a service station attendant to Cassette Deck Service perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index Engine Oil Level Check for further details. Check theengine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for Power Antenna Service further details. Clean power antenna mast.See “Audio Systems”in the Index for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for further details.

7-36 At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Restraint System Check Key Lock Cylinders Service Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are specified in Part D. working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged Body Lubrication Service safety belt system parts. If .you see anything that might I keep a safety belt system from doing its job,have it Lubricate-all hinges and latches, including those for the repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and and any folding seat hardware. Part D tells you what to have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system use. More frequent lubrication may be required when does not need regular maintenance.) exposed to a corrosive environment. Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See - “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed.

7-37 Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock(BTSI) Check

I- 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.Followstepsbelow. the injured. Follow stepsbelow. the -- 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room t-1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. around the vehicle. It should be parked ona 2. Firmly apply boththe parking brake (see “Parking level surface. Brake” in the Index if necessary) andthe 2. Firmly apply the parkingbrake (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 turn off the engine immediately if it starts. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear.The starter 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN should work onlyin PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). If position, but don’t start the,engine.Without applying the starter works in any otherposition, your vehicle the regular brake, try to move the shiftlever out of needs service. PARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

7-38 Steering Column Lock Check Park on a fairlysteep hill, with the vehicle facing . downhill. Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parkingbrake set, try to turn parking ,brake. the key to LOCK in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake: With the engine running 0 The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly removefoot lever is in PARK (P). pressure from the regular brake pedal.Do this until 0 The key should come out only in LOCK. the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. Parking Brake andAutomatic Transaxle PARK (P) To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shiftto PARK (P). Then release all brakes. A CAUTION: Underbody Flushing Service I At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to When you are doing this check, your vehicle clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris could begin to move. You or others could be can collect. injured and propertycould be damaged.Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at 'once shouldthe vehicle beginto move. missing or out-of-position partsas well as open seams, Part,. C : Periodic, Maintenance holes, loose connectionsor other conditions which could Inspections cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let Listed below are inspections and services which should exhaust fumes into the vehicle.See “Engine Exhaust” in be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each the Index. spring and fall).You should let your GM retailer’s service departmentor other qualified service center do Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairsare Inspect the hoses and havehem replaced if they are completed at once. cracked, swollenor deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ‘Properprocedures to perform these services may )be fittings and clamps; replace as needed. found in a Oldsmobile Service Manual. See “Service and Owner Publications’’ in the Index. Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference or binding, Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive and for damage or missing parts. Replace partsas

~ AxleBoot and Seal Inspection needed. Replace any cables that have high effortor Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering excessive wear.Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise system for damaged,loose or missing parts, signsof control cables. wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering Brake System Inspection lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive Inspect the corfiplete system. Inspect brake lines and axle boot sealsfor damage, tears or leakage. Replace hoses for’ proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, seals if necessary. chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, Exhaust System Inspection including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body brake adjustment.You may need to have your brakes .near the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, inspected more oftenif your driving habitsor conditions result .in frequent braking. Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Lubricants Coolant GM Part No. 3634621 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, Supplement equivalent with a complete flush part number or specification may be obtained from your Sealer and refill. GM retailer. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11@ Brake Fluid FLUIDLUBRICANT System (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid Gasoline Engines “Starburst” System (GM Part No. 1052884 - 1 pint, symbol of the proper viscosity. To 1050017 - 1 quart, or equivalent). detemnine the preferred viscosity Automatic DEXRON@-111 Automatic for your vehicle’s engine, see Transaxle Transmission Fluid. “Engine Oil” in the Index. Key Lock Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@ 50/50 mixture of clean water Cylinders (GM Part No. 12346241 (preferably distilled) and GM or equivalent). Goodwrench@DEX-COOL TM or

Havoline@DEX-COOL TM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze conforming to GM Specification 6277M. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index. .

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Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance’’ can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retain all date, odometer reading and who performed theservice maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio in theboxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them. I Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING BY ‘ MAINTENANCEPERFORMED SERVICED

‘7-43 Maintenance Record ODOMETER DAT E READING SERVICEDREADING DATE BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED

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I '. 11111 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobile if you Customer Satisfaction Procedure need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: 0 The Customer Satisfaction Procedure 0 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users 0 Roadside Assistance 0 Courtesy Transportation 0 BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute Resolution Program a Reporting Safety Defects 0 Service and Owner Publications

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, anyconcern you 8-1 may have with your vehiclecan be handled by your For help outside of the United States and Canada, call selling or servicing retailer.Your retailer has the facility, the following numbers as appropriate: trained technicians, special tools and up-to-date 0 In Mexico: (525) 625-3256 information to promptlyaddress any issue which may arise. Oldsmobile has empowered itsretailers to make 0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) resolve your concern toyour complete satisfaction. If In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 your concern has not been resolved to yoursatisfaction, take the following steps: 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4135 (English) or 1-800-751-4136 (Spanish) STEP ONE-- Discuss your concern with a memberof retail facility management. Normally, concernscan be 0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 quickly resolvedat that level. If the matter has already 0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British been reviewed withthe Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 contact the owner of the retail facility or the General Manager. In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763- 1315 STEP TWO-- If after contacting a memberof retail 0 In other overseas locations, call GM North American facility management,it appears your concern cannotbe Export Sales in Canada at: 1-905-644-41 12. resolved by the retail facility withoutfurther help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. InCanada, contact GM of Canada Customer AssistanceCenter in Oshawaby calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For prompt assistance, please have the following Refer to your Warranty and OwnerAssistance information available to give the Customer Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and Assistance Representative: GM Overseas offices. 0 Your name, address, home and business When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that telephone numbers your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility, using the retailer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. 0 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you from thevehicle registration or title, or the plate at have a concern. the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Customer Assistance for Text 0 Retail facility name and location Telephone (TTY) Users 0 Vehicle delivery date and present mileage To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 0 Nature of concern speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry Customer Assistance Center. AnyTTY user prompt attention. However, if you wishto write can communicate with Oldsmobile by dialing: Oldsmobile, write to: 1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canadacan dial Customer Assistance Representative 1-800-263-3830.) Oldsmobile Central Office 920 Townsend Street P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909

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- 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 Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail facility, take your request foran Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside AssistanceProgram. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number isfully staffed r and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Who Is Covered? Olasmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1996 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,regardless of the driver, and is concurrent with the Bumperto Bumper warranty period. The. Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit servicesor help is just a toll-free call away-- 24 hours a day, reimbursement to an owneror driver whenin 365 days a year. Oldsmobile's judgement the claims become excessive in

Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors frequency or typeof occurrence. a are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance. Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside assistance program, as described next in this section. 8-4 Canadian Roadside Assistance We’re here to help. That’s why whenever your Oldsmobile is undergoing any Bumper to Bumper Vehicles purchasedin Canada have an extensive Warranty service, we’ll make sure you don’t end up roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere stranded at the retail facility. It’s called Courtesy in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the Transportation and it’s our wayto make sure you’re able separate brochure provided by the retailer or call to get out even when yourcar is in. For same-day 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. service, we’ll give you a one-way shuttle ride of up to Courtesy Transportation 10 miles. If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, we’ll provide a loaner car or reimburse you up to $30 a day for the cost of alternate transportation -- a cab, a bus or even a rental car if necessary. Having your car serviced is rarely convenient, but with Courtesy Transportation, at leastyou’ll be able to get where you need to go, whether it’s here,or there. I Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 arid have difficulty renting a vehicle, Oldsmobile will reimburse you up to $3O/dayfor documented transportation you receive. Please consult your retailer for details. For wari-anty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in theNew Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy TransportationProgram. Please consult your retailer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada.

8-5 GM Participation in BBB AUTO BBB AUTO LINEis an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to LINE -- Alternative Dispute settle disputes between customers and automobile Resolution Program* manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently ownor lease a GM vehicle. *This program may notbe available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian ownersrefer to your If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using General Motors reservesthe right to change eligibility the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in following address: this program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailer are ,Council of Better Business Bureaus committed to making sure youare completely satisfied 4200 Wilson Boulevard with your new'vehicle. Our experience has shown that, ifa Suite 800 situation arises where you feel your concern has not been Arlington, VA 22203 adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100 described,eqlier inthis section is very successful. To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name There may be instances where an impartial third party and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can assist in arrivingat a solbtion to a disagreement and a statementof the nature of your complaint. regarding vehicle repairsor interpretation of the New Eligibility is limitedby vehicle age and mileage, and Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assistin resolving these other factors. disagreements, Oldsmobile voluntarily participatesin BBB AUTO LINE.

8-6 We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 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 GOVERNMENT between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediation is If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could unSuccessfu1, an informal hearing will be scheduled cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should where eligible customers may present their case to an immediately inform the National Highway Traffic impartial third-party arbitrator. Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to The arbitrator will make a decision which you may notifying General Motors. accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution investigation, and if itfinds that a safety defect exists in procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy time you file a claim until a decision is made. campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws may require you to usethis program in individual problems between you, your retailer or before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program General Motors. or in thecourts. For further information, contact the To contact NHTSA, you mayeither call the Auto Safety BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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.. REPORTINGSAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIANGENERALTO MOTORS

GOVERNMENT -* In addition to notifying NHTSA(or Transport Canada) If you live in Canada, and youbelieve that your vehicle in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify has a safety defect, you should immediately notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Transport Canada,in addition to notifying General Oldsmobile CustomerAssistance Network Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: P.O. Box 30095 Transport Canada Lansing, MI 48909 Box 8880 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) Ottawa, Ontario KlG 352 or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7

8-8 Service and Owner Publications. Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair A information for all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners who wish toget a greater understanding of their vehicle. They arealso useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who SERVICE ,wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are MANUAL authentic General Motors service manuals meant for professional, qualified technicians.

Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature areavailable for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States ...... 1-800-55 1-4 123 Canada- ...... 1-800-668-5539

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Service Bulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner sent to all General Motors retail facilities. GM monitors assistance booklets provide owners with general product performance in the field. When service methods operation and maintenance information. are found which promote betterservice on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to helpthe technician perform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoidfuture costly repairs. Service bulletins are meantfor qualified technicians. In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessaryto service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year andbeyond, an index is required and published quarterly tohelp identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or aska GM retailer to see an indexor individual bulletin.

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Accessory Power Outlet ...... 2-40 Armrest.Storage ...... 2-37 AirBag ...... 1-19 Ashtrays ...... 2-39 How Does it Restrain ...... 1-23 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Touch Control ...... 3-25 How it Works ...... 1-21 Audio Equipment. Adding ...... 3-26 Location ...... 1-21 Audio Systems ...... 3-9 Readiness Light ...... 1.20.2.46 Auto-Down Window ...... 2-24 Servicing ...... 1-24 Automatic What Makes it Inflate ...... 1-22 Auxiliary Temp Control ...... 3-4 What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-23 DoorLocks ...... 2-4 When Should it Inflate ...... 1-22 Electronic Climate Control ...... 3-1 Aircleaner ...... 6-16 Overdrive ...... 2-16 Air Conditioning ...... 3.3.3.6 Automatic .Transaxle Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...... 6-70 Check ...... 7-37 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...... 6-47 Fluid ...... 6-17 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-56 Operation ...... 2-14 Antenna. Power ...... 3-28 Park Mechanism Check ...... 7-39 Antifreeze ...... 6-20 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light ...... 2.49.4.8 Battery ...... 6-29 Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.48. 4.6 Jumpstarting ...... 5-2 Brakes ...... 4-6 Replacement. Remote Lock Control ...... 2-5 Anti.Theft. Radio ...... 3-23 Saver ...... 2-36 AppearanceCare ...... 6-50 Warnings ...... 5-2. 5-4 Appearance Care Materials ...... 6-58 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-6 Arbitration Program ...... 8-6 Better Business Bureau Mediation...... 8-6

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Y PedalTravel ...... 6-29 Securing in a Rear Outside $eat Position...... , l-40, 1-412 .Replacing System Parts ...... ; ...... 6-29 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position...... 1-44 .. 'System Warning Light ...... 2-47 . Securing in the PassengerSeat, Position ...... 1-46 Trailer ...... 4-32 Securing in theRight Front Seat Position 1-46 ...... : Transaxle Shift Interlock ...i ...... 2-22. . TopStrap ...... 1-39 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...... 7-38 .Where to Put ...... 1-38 .. Wear ...... 6-28 Cigarette Lighter ...... ; ...... ' 2-39: ..Braking ...... 4-5 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...... 6-61 Braking in Emergencies ...... 1 ...... 4-8 Cleaner. Air ...... 646 Bre&-In. New Vehicle ...... 2-10 Cleaning 1 Brightness Control ...... 2-33 Aluminum Wheels ...-...... 6-56 BTSI ...... 2-22 Fabric ...... 6-50 BTSICheck ...... 7-38 Glass ...... 6-54 kulb Replacement ...... 6-30 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...... :... .' ...... : . 6-50 Instrument Panel ...... ' . 6-53 Leather ...... '6-53 Chadian Roadside Assistance .I ...... 8-5 Outside of Your Oldsmobile ...... 6-55 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-69 Special Problems ...... 6-52 .. ... ~ Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-22.4-26. 4-32 stains ...... 6-50 ..CassetteDeck Service ...... 7-36 . Tires ...... : ...... 6-56 Cassette Tape Player .I ; 3-10 ...... Viiyl ...... : ...... 6-53 Cassette Tap.e Player Care ...... 3-27 Wheels ...... :... : .... 6-56 Cassette Tape Player Errors ...... 3-12, 3-17 Windshield and Wiper Blades...... 6-54 .. CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature...... 3-23 Climate Control. Steering Wheel Touch Control...... 3-9 $enter High-Mounted Stoplamp ...... 6-36, 6-37 Climate Control System...... '3-1 Center Passenger Position ...... 135 Clock. Setting the ...... 3-9 Certification Label ...... 4-27

9-4 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-21 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...... 7-37 Hitches. Trailer ...... 4-32 Key Reminder Warning ...... 2-11 Hood Keys ...... 2-1 Checking Things Under ...... 6-7 Release ...... 6-7 Ho~...... 2-25 Labels ...... 4-27 Hydroplaning ...... 4- 17 Certification ...... 4-27 Service Parts Identification ...... 6-59 Tire-Loading Information ...... 4-27 Ignition Positions ...... 2. 10 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-59 Illuminated Entry ...... 2-34 Lamps ...... 2-32 Inflation. Tire ...... 6-42 Courtesy ...... 2-33 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-36 Dome .I ...... 2-35 Inspections Interior ...... 2-33 Brakesystem ...... 7-40 OnReminder ...... 2-32 ExhaustSystems ...... 7-40 Latches, Seatback ...... 1-5 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot ...... 7-40 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 2-4 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...... 7-40 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...... 2-21 Radiator and Heater Hose ...... 7-40 Lighter ...... 2-39 Steering ...... 7-40 Lights Suspension ...... 7-40 Air Bag Readiness ...... 1-20.2-46 Throttle Linkage ...... 7-40 Anti-Lock Brake System Active ...... 2-49, 4-8 Instrumentpanel ...... 2-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...... 2-48, 4-6 Brightness Control ...... 2-33 Brake System Warning ...... 2-47 Cleaning ...... 6-53 Charging System ...... 2-46 Cluster ...... 2-43 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 2-49 FuseBlock ...... 6-61 Interior ...... 2-33 Interior Lamps ...... 2-33 Low Coolant Warning ...... 2-50 LowFuel ...... 2-56 LowOilLevel ...... 2-55 Jack, Tire ...... 5-23 Oilwarning ...... 2-53 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Safety Belt Reminder ...... 1-7, 2-45 Security ...... 2-55 Service Engine Soon ...... 2-51 9-5 I Loading Your Vehicle- ...... 4-27 M~EO~S...... 2-36 Locks ...... 2-3 Convex Outside ...... 2-37 Automatic Door ...... 2-4 Inside Day/Night Rearview ...... 2-36 Cylihders ...... 7-37 Power Outside ...... 2-37, DCJDT...... 2-3 Visor Vanity ...... 2-40 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...... 7-37 "I' ...... 6-4 POWUDoor ...... 2-3 Mode Buttons. Automatic and Awriliary Temp Control . . 3-5 Steering. Column Lock Check ...... 7-39 Mode Knob, Climate Control System ...... 3-1 Trunk ...... 2-7 MountainRoads ...... 4-21 Window ...... 2-25 Multifunction Lever ...... 2-26 Low Coolant Warning Light ...... 2-50 Low Fuel Light ...... 2-56 LOWOil Level Light ...... 2-55 Net. Convenience ...... 2-38 Lubricants and HrJids ...... 7-41 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-15 Lubrication Service, Body ...... 7-37 New Vehicle "Break-In" ...... 2-10 Nightvision ...... 4-14 Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts...... ' ... 6-70 MaintenanceRecord ...... 7-43 Odometer ...... 2.44, Maintenanceschedule ...... 7-1 Odometer. Trip ...... 2-44 Long TripMghway Definition ...... 7-5 Off-Road Recovery ...... 4-1Q Long Tripmighway Intervals ...... 7.5. 7.26 Oil. Engine ...... 6-10 Owner Checks and Services...... 7-36 Oil Waffling Light ...... 2-53 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-40 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-16 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-41 Overheating Engine ...... 5-13 Scheduled MaintenanceServices' ...... 7-3 Owner Checks andSerVices ...... 7-36 Short Trip/Citv Definition ...... 7-4 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-10 Short Tr$CiG Intervals ...... 7.4.7.6 Maintenance.Underbody ..'...... 6-57 Paint spotting.chemical ...... 6-57 M aintenance When Trailer Towing 4-35TowingTrailerMaintenance When ...... Park Malfunction Indicator .Lamp ...... 2-5 1 Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-14 ManualFrontSeat ...... 1-1 Shifting Into ...... 2.- 13 Methanol ...... 6-4 ShifIing-Outof ...... 2-22 9-6 Parking Rear AtNight ...... 2-8 Outside Seat Position ...... 1.27.1.30 Brake ...... 2-18 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-34 Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-39 SeatPassengers ...... 1-27 Lots ...... 2-8 Towing ...... 5-.11 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-22 Window Defogger ...... 3-8 With a Trailer ...... 4-34 Rearview Mirror. InsideDaymight ...... 2-36 Passenger Position ...... 1-25 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 1.2. 1-4 Passing ...... 4- 11 Recovery Tank. Coolant ...... 5-17 PASS-Key I1 ...... 2-8 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ...... 6-70 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-40 Remote Power LockControl ...... 2-4 Accessory Outlet ...... 2-40 Trunk Release ...... 2-7 Antenna Mast Care...... 3-28 Replacement Antenna Service ...... 7-36 Bulbs ...... 6-68 DoorLocks ...... 2-3 Parts ...... 6-70 OptionFuses ...... 6-61 Wheel ...... 6-47 Outside Mirror ...... 2-37 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-51 Seat ...... 1-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 8-7 Steering ...... 4-8 Restraints Steering Fluid ...... 6-24 Checking ...... 1-51 Windows ...... 2-24 Child ...... 1-38 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-25 Head ...... 1-5 Problems on the Road ...... '5-1 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-51 Publications. Service and Owner ...... 8-9 System Check ...... 7-37 Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-15 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-25 Radiator ...... 5-19 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-4 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-24 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ...... 8-5 Radio Reception ...... 3-26 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-34 Radios ...... 3-9 Rotation, Tires ...... 6-44 Rain. Driving In ...... 4-15 Reading Lamps ...... 2-34. 2-35

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I: 'safety BeltExtender ...... 1 ...... $51 Seats . .. SafetyBelts ...... :2s:.21-6 ManualFront ...... 1-1 Adults ...... :...... ;-:1~-11 Power ...... , ...... 1-2 .. Care .. ;...... 6-53 Rear ~~ ...... 1-6 Center Passenger. Position ...... Systems. 1-25 Restraint ...... 1-1 -Children ...... 1-36 . SeatControls ..: ...... 1-1 Driver Position 1 11 ...... - Securing a Child Restraint: ... A ...... 1-38 Extender ...... 1-5 1 Split Fold-Down Rear ...... 1-6 ..How.to Wear Prop. erly...... 1-11 Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-16 . Incorrect Usage ...... 1-15.1-44.. 1-50 Secutity Light ...... 2-55 LapBelt .,...... ;...... l-25 Security System ...... :...... 2-8 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1-11.1-27.1-31 'Service ...... 6-1 Larger Children i ...... 1-48 Bulletins, Ordering ...... 8-10 Questions and Answers ...... 1-10 Engine Soon Light ...... 2-51 Rear Comfort Guides ...... 1-34 Manuals, Ordering ...... 8-9 Rear' Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...... 1-27, 1-30 Parts Identification Label ...... 6-59 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-27 Publications, Ordering ...... 8-9 'Reminder Light ...... 1-7. 2-45 Work, Doing Your Own ...... 6-2

Replacing After a Crash...... i " 1-5 1 Service and Appearance Care ...... 6-1 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-25 Service and Owner Publications ...... 8-9 .. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...... : 1-14 Service Publications ...... "...... 8-9 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-36 Servicing YO~Air Bpg-Equipped Oldsmobile ...... 1-24 Use During Pregnancy ...... 1-25 Sheet Metal Damage ...... ; ...... 6-56 .. They Work Why They ...... 1-7 Shift Lever ...... ; ...... 2-14 .. Safety Chains ...... 4-32 Shifting Safety Defects.Repoding ...... 8-7... Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-14 Safety.Warnings and Symbols ...... ; ...... 1n Into Park (P) ...... '...... 2-19 Scheduled 'Maintenance Services ...... ;...... 7-3 Out of Park ...... 2-22 Seatback . . Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...... 1-14 Latches ...... 1-5 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 3-26 Theft ...... 2-8 Spare Tire. Compact...... 5-33 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ...... 3-23 Specifications and Capacities ...... 6-69 THEPrZOCK" ...... 3-23 Specifications. Engine ...... 6-69 Thermostat ...... 6-24 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-3 Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-16 Speedometer ...... 2-44 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 2-25 SRS ...... 1-19 Time, Setting the ...... 3-9 Stains. Cleaning ...... 6-50 Tire Chains ...... 6-49 Starter Switch Check ...... 7-38 TireLoading ...... 4-27 Starting Your Engine ...... 2- 12 Tire-Loading Information Label ...... 4-27 Steam ...... 5-13 Tires ...... 6-42 Steering ...... 4-8 Alignment and Balance ...... 6-47 Column Lock Check ...... 7-39 BuyingNew ...... 6-45 In Emergencies ...... 4-9 Chains ...... 6-49 . Power ...... 4-8 Changing a Flat ...... 5-23 Tips ...... 4-8 Cleaning ...... 6-56 Variable Assist ...... 4-8 Compact Spare ...... 5-33 Wheel. Tilt ...... 2-25 Inflation ...... 6-42 Steering Wheel Touch Control ...... 3-9. 3-25 Inflation Check ...... 7-36 Storage Compartments ...... 2-37 Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-44 Storage. Vehicle ...... 6-29 Loading ...... 4-27 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 5-34 Pressure ...... 6-42 Sunvisors ...... 2-40 Temperature ...... 6-47 Sunroof ...... 2-41 Traction ...... 6-47 Supplemental RestraintSystem ...... 1- 19 Treadwe ar...... 6-46 Symbols. Vehicle ...... v Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-46 WearIndicators ...... 6-45 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-47 Tachometer ...... 2-44 When It's Time for New ...... 6-45 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ...... 6-38. 6-39 TopStrap ...... 1-39 TapePlayerCare ...... 3-27 TorqueLock ...... 2-21 Temperature Knob. Automatic and Auxiliary Torque. Wheel Nut ...... 5-30 Temp Control ...... 3-4. 3-5 TowingaTrailer ...... 4-29 Temperature Knob. Climate Control System ...... 3-1 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 5-7 ......

Dimensions ...... 6-70 Identification Number ...... ,...... 6-59 Loading ...... 4-27 Storage ...... 6-29 Ventilation System ...... 3-7 Visor Vanity Mirrors ...... 2-40 Visors. Sun ...... 2-40

warning Devices ...... 5-2 Warning Lights; Gages and Indicators ...... 2-45 Washer Fluid. Windshield ...... 6-25 Washing Your Vehicle ...... 6-55 Weatherstrips ...... 6-54 Wheel Alignment ..... ;...... 6-47 Nut Torque ...... 5-30 Replacement ...... 6-47 Wrench ...... 5-25 Windows Auto-hwn ...... 2-24 Lock ...... 2-25 POW^ ...... 2-24 Windshield Washer ...... ! ...... 2-28 Fluid ...... 2-28, 6-25 Fluid Level Check ...... ': ...... 7-36 underbody Flushing &mice ...... 7-39 WindshieldWiper ...... 2-27

'3 Underbody Maintenance ...... 6-57 BladeReplacement ...... i ...... 6-41 Underhood Electrical Center ...... 6-64; 6-66 FUS~S...... 6-60 Winter Driving ...... 4-23 Wiring, Headlamp ...... 6-60 Vehicle Wrecker Towing ...... 5-7 Control ...... 4-5 Wrench, Wheel ...... 5-25 Damage Warnings ...... iv 9-10