Table of Contents The Power of Intelligent Engineering . .3

How to Use this Manual . .. ..,.6

Part 1 Seats & Safety BeZts . ..

Features & Controls ......

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . . 113

Your Driving and the Road. . 133

Problems on the Road . . I.. . 181 aervice & Appearance Care . . 209 a Maintenance Schedule . ... . 271

Customer Assistance Information. . 293 Includes “Reporting SafetyDefects ’’ on page298

Index. . ...,. .. . . 309

Service Station Information . . Last Page .... . This manual includes I

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Engineering with a purpose. It’s at the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of engineering excellence. That tradition was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August2 1, 1897, when Ransom E. Olds began building a horseless carriage “inas nearly a perfect manner as possible.” Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’s first assembly line. Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939,

I Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spirited RocketV8 engine set standards for performance.

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In 1966, Toronado made front-wheel- anve news, includingMotor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Still breaking new ground. the 1974 “Toro” becamethe first car equipped with a production“air bag.” Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancements like the responsive Quad4 engine. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standards of economy and performance. Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in the Oldsmobile Bravada continues that proud traditionof meaningful technology. TheSecurity of Owner Satisfaction

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:I 24-hour roadside assistance, Bumper-to-Bumper Plus Warranty protection, even free transportation while your vehicle is in for warranty service. With the Oldsmobile Edge, we've pledged to make your ownership &1-. experience a great one.

J. D. Rock General Manager How to Use this Manual

MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts manual from beginning to end when This part tells you how to use your they first receive their new vehicle. seats and safety belts properly. This will help you learn about the features and controls foryour vehicle. Part 2: Features & Controls Part 4: Your Driving and the Road In this manual, you’ll find that This part explains how to startand Here you’ll find helpful information pictures and wordswork together operate your Oldsmobile. and tips about the road andhow to to explain things quickly. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems drive under different conditions. There are nine parts with color- This part tellsyou how to adjust the tabbed pages to help you find each of ventilation and comfort controls and Part 5: Problems on the Road the parts of this manual. how to operateyour audio system. This part tellsyou what to do if you Each part beginswith a brief list of have a problem while driving, such as contents, so you can usually tell at a a flat tire or engine overheating. glance if that part contains the information you want. You can bend themanual slightly to reveal the color tabs thathelp you find a part. 6 Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Part 9: Index Service Station Information: Here the manual tellsyou how to keep Here’s an alphabetical listingof This is a quick reference of service your Oldsmobile running properly and almost every subject in this manual. information. You can find it on the looking good. You can use it to quickly find last page of this manual. something you want to read. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricants to use.

Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance andhow to get service publications.It also gives you information onReporting Safety Defects. How to Use this Manual

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety You will also find a red circle with a In the blue notice area,we tell you cautions in this book.We use yellow slash throughit in this book. This about something that candamage and theword CAUTION to tell you safety symbol means: your vehicle. Many times, this damage about things thatcould hurt you if Don’t would not be covered by your you were to ignore thewarning. Don’t do this warranty, and it could be costly. But the noticewill tell you what to do to 8 help avoid the damage. Thesemean there is I A When you read other manuals, you something that could hurt lu or other people. might see CAUTION and NOTICE - WarningsDamage Vehicle warnings in different colors or in In the yellow caution area,we tell Also, in this book you will find different words. In this manual,we’ve you what the hazard is. Then we tell these blue notices: used the familiar words and colors you what to do tohelp avoid or that Oldsmobile has used for years. reduce the hazard.Please read these You’ll also see warning labels on your cautions. If you don’t, you or others vehicle. They use the same colors, could be hurt. and the wordsCAUTION or NOTICE.

8 Vehicle Symbols These are someof the symbolsyou These symbols are important for you These symbols have to do with your will find on your vehicle. For and your passengers wheneveryour lights: example, these symbols are usedon vehicle is driven: an original battery: CautionPossible Injury A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch

Protect Eyes by Turn SignalDirection Shielding Door LockIUnlock

Hazard Warning Flashers Caustic BatteryAcid A Could Cause Burns Headlight High Beam Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Parking Lights pf Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery Fog Lights SO 8' How to Use this Manual

Vehicle Symbols (GOIT.) These symbols are on some 01your These symbols are used on warning Here are some other symbols you controls: and indicator lights: may see: Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Fuse Temperature

Windshield Washer w Baifery Charging Lighter System n Windshield Defroster Horn Fuel Rear Window Defogger Speaker Engine Oil Pressure Ventilating Fan Brake Hood Release Power Window Anti-Lock Brakes

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Seats and Seat Controls ...... Here you’ll find information about 12 the seats in your Oldsmobile. and how SafetyBelts ...... 16 to use your safety belts properly. You How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 21 can also learn about some things you DriverPosition ...... 22 should not do with safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 26 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 26 Rear Seat Passengers ...... -27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 30 Center Passenger Position ...... 32 Children ...... 33 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 33 Child ...... Restraints 34 LargerChildren ...... 42 SafetyBeltExtender ...... 44 Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash...... 44 Seats & Safety Belts

I Seats and Seat Controls Manual Front Seat This section tells you about theseats- Move the control lever under the front how to adjust them-and also about of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to reclining seatbacks and head restraints. You can lose controlof the where you want it. Then release the vehicle if you try to adjust a lever and try to move the seat with your -manual driver’s seat while the body, to make sure the seat is locked vehicle is moving. The sudden into place. movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. I Adjust the driver’s seatonly when the vehicle is not moving. Manus/ &Way Adjustble Seat 1Power Seat Contm/s(omoy Manual LumbarSupport (OFT/ON) I To adjust the power seat on some Turn the knob on the sideof the driver’s There are two levers at the front of the 1models: seat clockwise to increase support to the seat. The left lever adjusts the seat Front Control (A): Raise the front of lower back. Turn the knob counter- forward and back. The right lever 1the seat by holding the switch up. Lower clockwise to decreasesupport. adjusts the angle of the front of the seat. 1the front of the seat by holding the To Adjust the Seat’s Forward and Iswitch down. Rearward Movement: (Center Control (B): Move the seat Lift the left leverup and adjust the seat forward or back by holding the control forward or back. Then release the lever 1to the front or back. and try to move the seat tobe certain Move the seat higher by holding the that it is locked in place. Icontrol up. Lower the seat by holding To Raise or Lower the fiont of the 1the control down. seat: Rear Control (C):Raise the rear of the Lift the right lever, and lean forwardor seat by holding the switch up. Lower the backward. rear of the seat by holding the switch down. Seats & Safety Belts

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Manual Reclining Seatback To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat and move the Sitting in a reclined position when pur vehicle is in motion can be seatback whereyou want it. Release the I dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your shty belts can’t do their job lever to lock the seatback. wnen you’re reclined like this. Pull up on the lever and the seat willgo The shoulder beIt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. to an upright position. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a cmh you could go into it, receiving Don’t have a seatback reclined, neck or other injuries. however, if your vehicle is moving. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up mer your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protectiun when the vehicle is in motion, haye the seat?mck upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your snfkty belt properly.

14 Head Restraints Front Seatback Latches Easy-Entry Seat Slide the head restraint upor down so (2-DOOR MODELS) (2-DOOR MODELS) that the top of the restraint is closest to The front seatback folds forward tolet The right front seatof your vehicle the top of your ears. people get into the backseat. Your makes it easy to get in and out of the This position reduces the chanceof a seatback will move back and forth rear seat. neck injury in a crash. freely, unless you come to a sudden When you tilt the rightfront seatback stop. Then it will lock into place. fully forward, the whole seat will slide There’s one time the front seats may not forward. fold without some help from you. That’s After someone gets into therear seat if your vehicle is parked facing downa area, move the right front seatback to fairly steep hill. its original position. Thenmove the To fold a front seatback forward, push seat rearward until it locks. the seatback toward the rear seatas you lift this latch. Then the seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for the seat to work properly. Seats & Safety Belts

Easy-Entry Seat(CONX) Split &Id-Down Rear Seat Safety Belts: {OPTION) Tlzey're For Everyone /IAClTlnN To Open: This part of the manual tells youhow to Pull forward on the seat tab. use safety belts properly. It also tells you To Close: some things you should not do with Push the seatback up to its original safety belts. position. To make sure the seatback is secure, push it into a fully upright position.A loose seatback can cause an injury in a To get out, again tilt the seatback fully sudden stop. forward.

16 CAUTION This figure lights up whenyou turn the You never know if you’ll be in a crash. A Don’t let anyone ride where key to Run or Start when your safety If you do have a crash, you don’t know ’ ‘ ‘hey can’t wear a safety belt belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a if it will be a bad one. yluycrly. If you are in a crash and chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle A few crashes are very mild. In them, you’re not wearing a safety belt, up. In many states and Canadian you won’t get hurt even if you’re not your injuries can bemuch worse. provinces, the law says to wear safety buckled up. And some crashes can be so You can hit things inside the belts. Here’s why: They work. serious, like being hit by a train, that vehicle or be ejected from it. You even buckled up a person wouldn’t can be seriously injuredor killed. survive. But most crashes are in In the same crash, you might not between. In many of them, people who be if you are buckled up. Always buckle up can survive and sometimes fasten your safety belt, and check walk away. Without belts they could be that your passengers’ belts are badly hurt or killed. fastened properly too. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter. . . a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work 2. When the bike hits the block, it 3. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. When you ride in or on anything, you stops. But the child keeps going! go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. I:

4. Put someone onit. 5. Get it up to speed. Thenstop the 6. The person keeps going until “car.” The rider doesn’t stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield.. .

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 7. or the instrumentpanel. .. 8. or the safety belts! 29 I Y

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Saety Belts- Q: Why don’t theyjust put in air Q: If I’m a good driver, andI never and the Answers bags so people won’t have to wear drive far from home, why should I Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle safety belts? wear safety belts? after an accident if I’m wearing a A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental A: You may be an excellent driver, but safety belt? Inflatable Restraint systems,are in if you’re in an accident-even one A: You could be-whether you’re some vehicles today and willbe in that isn’t your hult-you and your wearing a safety beltor not. But you more of them in the future. But they passengers can behurt. Being a good can easily unbuckle a safetybelt, are supplemental systems only-so driver doesn’t protect you from even if you’re upside down. And they work with safety belts, not things beyond your control, such as your chance of being conscious instead of them. Every “air bag” bad drivers. during and after an accident,so you system ever offered for sale has Most accidents occur within25 miles can unbuckle and getout, ismuch required the use of safety belts. Even (40 km) of home. And the greatest greater if you are belted. if you’re in a vehicle that has“air number of serious injuries and deaths bags,” you still have to buckle up to occur at speeds of less than 40 mph get the most protection. That’strue (65 ktdh). not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other Safety belts are for everyone. collisions. 20 I H How to Wear Belts Saety Belt Warning Light I Properly-Adults When the key is turned to Run or Start, I If your safety belt light ever This section is only for people of adult a chime will come on for about eight size. seconds to remind people to fastentheir comes on or stays on after the safety belts, unless the driver’s safety front doors are closed and the belt is buckled. The safety belt light will driver’s belt is buckled, have your CAUTION also come on and stay on for about a vehicle fixed. !lThere are special things to minute. If the driver’s belt is buckled, If you don’t, you fniqht not have know about safety belts and neither the chime nor the light will theprotection you leed in a children. And there are different come on. crash. rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. 21 Seats & Safety Belts

Vehicles First Sold in Canada Driver Position Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Was your Oldsmobile first sold, when This section describes the driver’s This safety belt is called “automatic” new, in Canada? (If it was, a sticker on restraint system. because you don’t have to buckle up the driver’s door will say “conforms to when you get into your vehicle. all applicable Canada motor vehicle. . . ” etc.) If so, then the rest of Part 1 does not apply to your vehicle. To learn how to use your safety belts, please read the Owner’s Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Oldsmobile first sold in Canada.

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And you don’t have to unbuckle when The lap belt should be worn as low on It’s possible that an automatic belt could you get out. the hips as possible. In a crash, this keep you from fully opening a door. Just get into your vehicle. Then close applies force to the strong pelvic bones. That can happen if the door was and lock the door. Adjust the seat (tosee And you’d be less likely to slide under slammed shut very hard. Justclose the how, see the Index under Seat Controls) the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt door all the way, then slowly open it. If so you can sit up straight. would apply force at your abdomen. that doesn’t fix it, then your Oldsmobile This could cause serious or even fatal needs service. injuries. The shoulder belt should go We hope you will always keep your over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. automatic belt buckled. However, YOU These parts of the body are best able to may need to unbuckle it in an take belt restraining forces. emergency. The safety belt locks if there’sa sudden stop or a crash.

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6 Automatic LapShoulder be& (CONI) To reattach the automatic belt: Q: What’s wrong with this? To unbuckle the automatic belt, just 1. Close and lock the door. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It push the button onthe buckle. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the won’t give nearly as much protection Index under Seat Controls) so you this way. can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get A You can be seriously hurt if twisted. L b your shoulder belt is too 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle loose. In a crash, you would move until it clicks. forward too much, which could significantly increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. Q: What’s wrong with this? 2: What’s wrong with this? 3: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong \: The shoulder belt is worn under the 9: The belt is twisted across the body. place. arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. I LA You canbe seriously injured You can be seriously injured if - by a twisted belt. In a crash, your belt is buckled in the You can be - seriously injured if u wouldn’t have the full width of wrong place like this. In a crash, e you wearthe shoulder belt ;he belt to take impact forces. If a the belt would go up over your unaer your arm. In a crash, your belt is twisted, make it straight so abdomen. The beltforces would I body would move too far forward, it can work properly, or ask your be there, not at the pelvic bones. which would increase the chance dealer to fix it. This could cause serious internal of head and neck injury. Also, the injuries. Always buckle your belt belt would apply too much force to fi- intothebuckle nearest you. I the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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Safety Be/t Use During Right Front Passenger Position Pregnancy The right front passenger’s safety belt Adjust the seat (to see how, see the Safety belts work for everyone, works the same way as the driver’s Index under Seat Controls) so you can including pregnant women. Like all safety belt. sit up straight.Move your seat far occupants, they are more likely to be See theIndex under Driver Position. enough forward that your feet touchthe seriously injured if they don’t wear part of the vehicle that is called the safety belts. “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt in a A pregnant woman should wear a lap- crash. shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone,the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 26 1

Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger It’s very important for rear seat Positions Here’s How to Wear One Properly: passengers to buckle up! Accident The positions next to the windows have 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the statistics show that unbelted people in lap-shoulder belts. belt across you. Don’t let it get the rear seatare hurt more often in twisted. crashes than those whoare wearing safety belts. 2. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle ina crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (CONI:) If the belt is not long enough, see the 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down If the belt stops beforeit reaches the Index under Safety Belt Extender. on the buckle endof the beltas you buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep Make sure the release button on the pull up on the shoulder part. pulling until you can buckle it. buckle faces upwardor outward so you would be able to unbuckleit quickly if you ever had to.

28 The lap part of the belt should be worn To unlatch the belt, just push the button low and snug on the hips,just touching You can be seriously hurt if on the buckle. the thighs. In a crash, this applies force your shoulder belt is too to the strong pelvic bones. Andyou’d be loose. In a crash you would move less likely to slide under the lap belt. If forward too much, which could you slid under it, the belt would apply increase injury. The shoulder belt force at your abdomen. This could cause should fit against your body. serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults There is one guide for each outside 2. Slide the guide under and past the Your vehicle may be equipped with rear passenger position in the rear seat.You belt. The elastic cord must be under shoulder belt comfort guides. This will find them tucked in betweenthe the belt. Then, place the guideover feature will provide added comfort for seat back and the interior body, about the belt, and insert the two edgesof children who have outgrown child half-way down the edge of the seat the belt into the slotsof the guide. restraints, and for small adults.If your back. Here is how you should install the vehicle does not have comfort guides, comfort guides on the shoulder belts: you may ask your dealer to order and 1. Pull the elastic cord out from install them for you. The comfort guides between the edge of the seat back and pull the shoulder beltsaway f'rom the the interior body to remove the guide neck and head. from its storage clip.

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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted 4. Buckle the belt around the child, and To remove and store the comfort guides, and it lies flat. The elastic cord must make sure that both the lap belt and just perform these steps in reverse order. be under the belt and the guide on the shoulder beltare secured Squeeze the belt edges togetherso that top. properly. Make sure that the shoulder you can take them out from the guides. belt crosses the shoulder. See the Pull the guide upward to expose its Index under Safety Belts. storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seat back and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord exDosed.

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Center Passenger Position If your vehicle hasa rear bench seat, When you sit in the center seating To make the belt shorter, pull itsfree someone can sit in the center position. position, you have a lap safety belt, end as shown until the beltis snug. which has no retractor.To make the belt Buckle, position and release it the same I longer, tilt the latch plate and pullit way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder along the belt. belt. If the belt isn't long enough,see the Index under Safety Belt &tender. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to.

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Smaller Children andBabies

Children III Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Smaller children and babies That includes infants and all children ’u 4 should always be restrained in Never hold a baby in your smaller than adult size. In fact, the law a child or infant restraint. The I 11 \ arms while riding in a vehicle. in every state and Canadian province instructions for therestraint will baby doesn’t weigh much-until - says children up to some age mustbe say whether it is the right type and a crash. During a &ash a baby will restrained while in a vehicle. size for your child. A very young become so heavy you can’t hold it. child’s hip bones are so small that For example, in a crash at only a regular belt might not stay low 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-pound on the hips, as it should. Instead, (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly the belt will likely be over the become a 240-pound (110 kg) for ; child’s abdomen. In a crash the iI on your arms. The baby would be belt would apply force righton the almost impossible to hold. child’s abdomen, which could (Continued) cause serious or fatal injuries. So, I be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

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Smaller Childen and Babies Child Restraints Where to Put the Restraint (CONT) Be sure to follow the instructions for the Accident statistics show that childrenare restraint. You may find these safer if they are restrained in the rear instructions on the restraint itselfor in a rather than the front seat.We at General I booklet, or both. These restraints use Motors therefore recommend that you ecure ult: baby in -- infant the belt system in your vehicle, but the put your child restraint in the rear seat nt . child also has to be secured within the unless the child isan infant and you’re I restraint to help reduce the chanceof the only adult in the vehicle.In that personal injury. The instructions that case, you might want to secure the come with the infantor child restraint restraint in the front seat where you can I will show you how to do that. keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. CAUTION I Top Strap Securing a Child Restraint ina If your child restraint has a top strap,it Rear Outside Position should be anchored. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. If you need to have an anchor installed, See theearlier section aboutthe top you can ask your Oldsmobiledealer to strap if the child restraint has one. put it in for you.If you want to install an 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow anchor yourself, your dealer can tell you the instructionsfor the child how to do it. restraint. Vehicles first sold in Canadahave child 2. Secure the child in the child restraint restraint anchor bracket hardware inthe as the instructionssay. glove box, along with instructions for 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and installing it. This should be used only run the lap part through or around with a child restraint, andonly to secure the restraint. The child restraint a child restraint at reara seating instructions will showyou how. position. Additional anchor brackets for child restraints atthe rear seating Tilt the latch plate to adjustthe belt if positions itre available at Oldsmobile needed. dealerships in Canada.

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Securing a CMd Resttaint ina Rear Outside Position(COM) 5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the 6. Push and pull the child restraint in See if the shoulder belt would goin shoulder belt whileyou push down different directions tobe sure it is front of the child’s faceor neck. If so, on the child restraint. secure. put it behind the child restraint. To remove the child restraint,just 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt andlet release button faces upwardor it go back all theway. The safety belt outward, so you’ll be able to un- will move freely again and be ready to buckle it quickly if you ever need to. work for an adultor larger child passenger.

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-x21 Securing a Child Restmint in the Center Seat Position 1. Make the belt as long as possible by 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through When you secure a child restraint inthe tilting the latch plate and pulling it or around the restraint. The child center seating position, you’ll be using along the belt. restraint instructions will showyou the lap belt. See the earlier section 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow how. about the top strap if the child restraint the instructions for the child 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the has one. restraint. release button faces upwardor out- 3. Secure the child in the child restraint ward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it as the instructions say. quickly if you ever need to. Seats & Safety Belts

Securing a Child Restraint in the Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position(CONZ) Right Fmnt Seat Your dealer can get these and installthe hardware for you. It’s free. The special 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end To use a child restraint here,you will need a special infantkhild seat attaching belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your while you push down on the child dealer can find the correct hardwarein restraint. belt and the hardware that goes withit. See theearlier section about the top the accessory sectionof the GM Parts 7. Push and pull the child restraint in strap if the child restraint has one. Catalog. different directions tobe sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adultor larger child passenger. 38 Once the special hardware is installed, 2. Snap one hookof the infantkhild seat Don’t use the special please follow the instructions withit, attaching belt near thefloor at the ‘A htkhild seat attaching and these steps: door side of the seat. naraware in another vehicle. If you 1 . Unbuckle the automatic lap-shoulder do, it may not work well and the belt by pushing the button on the child may not be protected buckle. properly in a crash. The special hardware is hryour vehicle only. It will stay on the door, ready to be rebuckled for use by adults or older Also, don’t use the special belt for children. anything but securing a child restraint in the right front seat. If an adult or older child uses it, the belt won’t provide protection and may even increase injury in a crash.

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I --. i?, ?! m: x11441 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Fronf Seat(CONI) 4. You can make the belt longerby 8. Put the hook on the free end through 3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into tilting the buckle and pulling it along the slot in the latch plate. the vehicle’s safety belt buckle. the belt. 5. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 6. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. 7. Run the belt through or around the child restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.

40 9. To make it tight, pull the belt while To Remove the InfantKhild Seat 2. Push the spring on the hook near the you push down on the child Restraint: door and remove the specialbelt. restraint. If the belt won't stay .tight, 1. Push the button on the safety belt 3. Put the belt away ina safe placein switch it end for end. buckle and remove the special latch your vehicle, so it won't fly around in 10. Push and pull the child restraint in plate. Leave the latch plateon the a crash and injure someone. different directions to besure it is special belt. 4. Remember to reattachthe automatic secure. belt again, once the child restraintis removed. Be sure it isn't twisted. Seats & Safety Belts

Lager Children Children who have outgrown child Children who aren’t buckled up can restraints should wear the vehicle’s strike other people who are. Never do this. safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit @e same belt. The belt can’t next to a window so the child can wear properly spread the impact forces. a lap-shoulder beltand get the In a crash, the two children can be additional restraint a shoulder belt can cwhdtogether and seriously provide. injuned. A belt must be used by Accident statistics show that childrenare only one person at a time. safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to us.? the safety belts properly. Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.

42 1 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- Wherever the child sits,the lap portion shoulder belt, but the childis so of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug small that the shoulder belt is very Here a child is sitting in a seat on the hips,just touching the child’s close to the child’s face orneck? that has a lap-shoulderbelt, but the thighs. This applies belt forceto the A: Move the child toward the center of shoulder part is behind the child. child’s pelvic bones in a crash. the vehicle, butbe sure that the If the child wears the belt in this shoulder belt still is on the child’s way, in a crash the child might I shoulder, so that in a crash the slide under the belt.The belt’s child’s upper body would have the force would then be applied right restraint that belts provide. on the child’s abdomen. That could If the child is so small that the cause serious or htal injuries. shoulder belt is still very close tothe child’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lap belt.

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Safety Belt EHender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Safety Belts Aftera If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten Now and then, make sure all your belts, Crash around you, you should use it. buckles, latch plates, retractors, If you’ve had a crash, do you need new The automatic lap-shoulder belt has anchorages and reminder systems are belts? working properly. Look for any loose plenty of extra length built in, so it will After a very minor collision, nothing fasten around almost all people. parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from may be necessary. But if the belts were But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to doing its job, have it repaired. stretched, as they would be if worn fasten, your dealer willorder you an during a more severe crash, then you extender. It’s free. When you go in to need new belts. order it, take the heaviest coatyou will If belts are cut or damaged, replace wear, so the extender willbe long them. Collision damage also may mean enough for you. The extender will be you will have to have safety belt parts, just for you, andjust for the seat in your like the retractor, replaced or anchorage vehicle that you choose. Don’t let locations repaired-even if the belt someone else use it, and use it only for wasn’t being used at the time of the the seat itis made to fit. To wear it, just collision. attach it to the regular safetybelt. If your seat adjuster won’t work aftera Q: What’s wrong with this? crash, the special part of the safety belt A: The belt is torn. that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. CAUTlON I TO^ or frayed belts may not mprokt you in a crash. They can,ripapart under impact fbrces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a Inew one right away.

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Part 2 Features & Controls

Keys ...... 50 LOCks ...... 51 GloveBox ...... 59 Here you can learn about the many Ignitionswitch ...... 60 standard and optional features on StartingYourEngine ...... 62 your Oldsmobile. and information on EngineBlockHeater ...... 65 starting. shifting andbraking .Also Shifting the Transaxle ...... 66 explained are the instrument panel ParkingBrake ...... 73 and the warning systems that tell you Shifting into Park ...... 74 if everything is working properly- Computer-ControlledRide ...... 78 and what to do if you havea problem . Windows ...... 79 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever ...... 80 CruiseControl ...... 81 Lightcontrols ...... 86 InteriorLights ...... 88 Windshieldwipers ...... 91 Windshield Washer ...... 92 Mirrors ...... 93 Sunvisors ...... 95 Ashtray and Lighter ...... 97 Instrument Panel ...... 100 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...... 103 49 Features & Controls

When a new Oldsmobileis delivered, The ignition keys are for the ignition the dealer removes the plugs from the only. keys, and gives them to thefmt owner. Each plug has a code onit that tells your Leaving young children in a dealer or a qualified locksmith how to b vehicle with the ignitionkey make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a 1s dangerous for many reasons. A safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll child or others could be badly be able to have new ones made easily injured or even killed. using these plugs. 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.

The door keys are for the doors andall other locks.

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There are several ways to lock and From the Inside: unlock your vehicle. To lock the door, slide the locking lever From the Outside: down. Use your door key or Remote Lock To unlock the door, slide the locking Control, if your vehicle hasthis option. lever up.

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Power Door Lacks Automatic Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or Just close your doors andturn on the Leaving Your Vehicle unlock all the doorsof your vehicle ignition. If you have an automatic If you are leaving the vehicle, open your from the driveror front passenger door transaxle, all of the doors will lock door and set the locks from inside, then lock switch. when you move your shift lever out of get out and close the door. On 4-door models, the mechanical P (Park) or N (Neutral). If you have a switch on each rear door works only manual transaxle, allof the doors will Illuminated Entry/Exit System that door’s lock. Itwon’t lock (or lock when the vehicle reaches about When you lift the outside handleof unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety 8 mph (13 km/h). Each time you close either front door, the lights insideyour feature. your doors and turn on the ignition, the vehicle will go on. These lights will go doors will lock automatically only once. off after about 40 seconds,or when the If someone needs to get out while the ignition is turned on. These lights will vehicle is running, have that person use also go on when you press the DOOR the manual or power lock. When the or UNLOCK button on the optional door is closed again, it willnot lock Remote Lock Control transmitter. automatically. Just use the manualor power lock to lock the door again. If the ignition has beenoff for less than two minutes, the lights inside your vehicle will stay on for about four seconds to provide an illuminated exit. 52 L

Remote Lock Control (omoN) If your Oldsmobile hasthis option, you This device complies withPart 15 of the Check the distance. You may be too can lock and unlock yourdoors or FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fix from your vehicle. This product unlock yourtrunk from up to30 feet (9 m) following two conditions: (1) This has a maximum range. using the key chain transmitter supplied device may not cause harmful Check the location. Other vehicles or with your vehicle. inte~erence,and (2) This device must objects may be blocking the signal. Your Remote Lock Control operates on accept any interference received, including interference that may cause See your Oldsmobiledealer or a a radio frequency subject toFederal qualified technicianfor service. Communications Commission (FCC) undesired operation. Rules. Should interference tothis system occur, Changes or modifications to this system try this: by other than an authorized service facility couldvoid authorization to use Check to determine if battery this equipment. replacement is necessary. Seethe instructions on battery replacement later in this section. Features & Controls

Remote Lock Control (CONTJ Operation Matching lhnsmitters to Your Vehicle You can match a transmitter toas many The driver’s door will unlock when Each key chain transmitteris coded to different vehicles asyou own, provided UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again prevent another transmitter from they are equipped with exactly the same within five seconds, all doors will unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter model system. (General Motors offers unlock. All doors will lock when is lost or stolen, a replacement can be several different modelsof these systems DOOR is pressed. purchased through your dealer. on their vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched toit. The trunk will unlock when the opened Remember to bring the remaining trunk symbol is pressed. transmitter withyou when you goto See your Oldsmobile dealer to match your dealer. When the dealer matches replacement transmitters with your Press DOOR or UNLOCK to vehicle. illuminate the interior lights. The lights the replacement transmitter to your will then gooff after 40 seconds or vehicle, the remaining transmitter must when the ignition is turned on (see also be matched. Once the new Illuminated EntryErit System earlier in transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter this section). will not unlock your vehicle. 1

5? I Battery Replacement Rear Door SecurityLock Under normal use, the batteries in your To Replace Batteries in the Remote Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear key chain transmitter shouldlast about Lock Control: door security locks that help prevent two years. 1. If your transmitter has a screw, passengers from opening the rear doors You can tell the batteriesare weak if the remove the screw from the back of your vehicle from the inside.To use transmitter won’t work at the normal cover. If it doesn’t have a screw, pop one of these locks: range in any location, If you have to get the cover off by inserting a coin or 1. Use a key to move the lock all the close to your vehicle before the similar object in the slot between the way up. transmitter works, it’s probably time to covers, and then twisting. 2. Close the door. change the batteries. 2. Lift the front coveroff, bottom halffirst. 3. Do the same thing tothe other rear 3. Remove and replace the two batteries. door lock. 4. Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water won’t get in. 5. Check the transmitteroperation. Features & Controls

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Rear Door Security Locks CON^:) The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be 2. Then open the door from the outside. To Cancel the Rear Door Lock: opened from inside when this featureis If you don’t cancelthe security lock 1 . Unlock the door from the inside and in use. If you want to open a rear door feature, adults or older children who open the door from the outside. when the security lockis on: ride in the rear won’t be able to open the 1. Unlock the door from the inside. rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security lockswork, and how to cancel the locks.

56 L Theft 2. Use a key to move the lock all the Vehicle theft is big business, especially Key in the Ignition: If you walk away way down. in some cities. from your vehicle with the keys inside, 3. Do the same for the other rear door. Although your Oldsmobile has a it’s an easy target for joy ridersor number of theft-deterrent features, we professional thieves-so don’t do it. The rear door locks will now work When you park your Oldsmobile and normally. know that nothing we put onit can make it impossible to steal. However, open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a there are ways you can help. chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition andtake it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transaxle, taking your key out also locks your transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. 57 Features & Controls

Theft (CONI) Trunk Lock Remote Trunk Release Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where To unlock the trunk from the outside, Pull upward on the remote release someone will be watching your vehicle, insert the doorkey and turn the trunk handle, located on thefloor near the left it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.lock cylinder. side of the driver’s seat, to release the But what if you have to leave your trunk lid. Make sure the lockout feature ignition key? What if you have to leave is not activated. something valuablein your vehicle? Put your valuables ina storage area, like your trunkor glove box. Activate the remote trunk release lockout feature, if your vehicle is so equipped. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Then take the doorkey with you.

58 Convenience Net (among Glove Box Lockout Feature: Your remote trunk Your vehicle may have a convenience Use the door key to lock and unlock the release may be equipped with a lockout net. You’ll see itjust inside the back glove box. To open, pull the glove box feature to help prevent unauthorized wall of the trunk. handle toward you. entry into the trunk when leaving the Put small loads, like grocery bags, vehicle unattended. The switch is behind the net. It can help keep them located on the insideof the trunk lid, from falling over duringsharp turns or mounted to the trunk lid latch. quick starts and stops. To turn the lockout on, slide the switch The net isn’t for larger, heavierloads. all the way to the right. To turn the Store them in the trunk as far forward as lockout off, slide the switch all the way you can. to the left. You can unhook the net so thatit will lie When the lockout is on, the mechanical flat when you’re not usingit. remote trunk release will not release the trunk lid. However, the trunk lid can still be opened with thekey. If you have the optional Remote Lock Control feature, your vehicle is not equipped with the trunk lockout switch. 59 Features & Controls

SSQRY New Vehicle “Break-In” sound if you open the driver’sdoor when the ignition isoff and the key is in lgnition Switch the ignition. Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, Run: An “on” position to which the need an elaborate “break-in.” But you can turn the switch to five positions: switch returns after youstart your it will perform better in the long Accessory: An “on” position in which engine and release the switch.The run if you follow these guidelines: you can operate someof your electrical switch stays in theRun position when Don’t drive at any one speed- power accessories. Press in the ignition the engine is running.But even when fast or slow-for the first 500 switch as you turn the top of it toward the engine is not running,you can use miles (804 km). Don’t make full you, Run to operate your electrical power throttle starts. Lock: The only position in whichyou accessories, and to display some can remove the key. This locks your instrument panel warning lights. I Avoid making hard stops for the E first 200 miles (322 km) or so. steering wheel, ignition and transaxle Start: Starts the engine. When the During this time yournew brake (on automatic models). engine starts, release the key. The linings aren’t yet brokenin. Hard Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition switch will return toRun for stops with new linings can mean ignition, and transaxle (on automatic normal driving. -premature wear and earlier models), but does not send electrical Note that even if the engineis not replacement.Follow thispower anytoaccessories. Use this running, thepositions &xessory and position if your vehicle must be pushed Run are “on” positions that allow you or towed, but never try to push-start to operate someof your electrical your vehicle. A warning chime will accessories, such as the radio. 60 Key Release Button (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) I The ignition key cannot be removed * On manual transaxle vehicles, If your key seems stuck in Lot" from the ignition unless thekey release d turning the key to Lock will and you can’t turn it, be^ sure it button is used. lock the steering column and result I all the way in. If it is, then turn the To Remove the Key: in a loss of ability to steer the steering wheelleft and rightwhile vehicle. This could cause a you turn the key hard. But turn the Turn the key to the Lock position while collision. If you need to turn the key only with yourhand. Using a pressing the key release button in. engine off while the vehicleis tool to force it could break the key Keeping your finger onthe button, pull moving, turn the key only to Off. or the ignition switch. If none of the key straight out. Don’t press the key release button this works, then your vehicle nm- while the vehicle is moving. service. L m Features & Controls

Starting Your Engine Automatic Transaxle Manual Transaxle Engines start differently. The 8th digitof Move your shift lever toP (Park) or Shift your gear selector toN (Neutral) your Vehicle Identification Number N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in and hold the clutch pedal to the floor @IN) shows the code letteror number any other position-that’s a safety while starting the engine.Your vehicle for your engine. You will find the VIN feature. To restart when you’re already won’t start if the clutch pedalis not all at the top left of your instrument panel. moving, use N (Neutral) only. the way down-that’s a safety feature. (See the Idex under &hick Identification Nuder.) Follow the proper steps to start the engine. ’ Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, youcould damage the I 1 transaxle. Shift to P (Park) only when your vehicle.is stopped. .~ I

62 Both Tmnsaxles L To Start Your 2.3L Quad OHC or Quad 4 Engine (Code 3, A or D): with theelectronics in your 1 . Don't push the accelerator pedal longer th-m 15 seconds at a time before starting your engine. In some will cause your battery tobe vehicle. If you add electrical parts :; other vehicles you might need to do drained much sooner. And the or accessories, you could change "' :21 this, but becauseof your vehicle's excessive heat can damage your the way the fuelinjection system computer systems, you don't. . $tarter motor. operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. 2. Turn your ignition key to Start. If you don't, your engine might not When the engine starts, let go of the 4. If your engine still won't start (or perform properly. key. The idle speed will go down as starts but then stops), it could be your engine gets warm. flooded with too much gasoline. Try If you ever haveto have your pushing your accelerator pedal all the vehicle towed, seethe part of this 3. If it doesn't start right away, and the way to the floor and holding it there manual that tells how todo it weather is very cold (below -20°F' or as you hold the key in Start for about without damaging your vehicle. -29"C), push the accelerator pedal three seconds. This clears the extra See the Index under Towing Your about one-quarter of the way down gasoline fromthe engine. If the Oldsmobile. while you turn the key to Start. Do vehicle starts briefly but then stops this until the engine starts.As soon as again, do the same thing, but this it does, let go of the key. time keep the pedal about one- quarter of the way down for fiveor six seconds. 63 Features & Conlrols

Both Tnnsaxles (COM) To Start Your 3300 V6 Engine (Code N): nl4uUz 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal Holdiag yourlcey m stan mr 1 before starting your engine. In some longer than 15 seconds at a time‘1 with the-e~ectroniciin your [ will cause your battery tobe vehicle. If you add electrical parts other vehicles you might need to do this, but because of your vehicle’s drained much sooner. Andthe or accessories, you could change computer systems, you don’t. excessive heat can damage your the way the fuel injection system starter motor. starter I operates. Before adding electrical 2. Turn your ignition key to Start. equipment, check with your dealer When the engine starts,let go of the 4. If your engine stillwon’t start (or If you don’t, your engine might not key. The idle speed will go down as perform properly. your engine gets warm. starts but then stops), it could be If you ever haveto have your 3. If it doesn’t start right away, push the flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the vehicle towed, see the part of this accelerator pedal about one-quarter manual that tells howto do it of the way down while you turn the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in Start for about withoutdamaging your vehicle. ;!;.; key to Start. Do this until the engine under Towing Youl starts. As soon as it does, let goof 15 seconds. This clears the extra the key and the accelerator pedal. gasoline from the engine. Turn the ignition key to Off. Wait 10 seconds, then repeat step 3. 64 a

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Driving Through Deep Standing kngine Block Heater (omm) Water In very cold weather, 0°F (-18OC) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. ] To Use the Block Heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt outlet.

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I Engine Block Heater (CONT.) Shiftins the Automatic Park P (Park): This locks your front wheels. Transaxle It’s the best position to use when you After you’ve used the block heater, Your automatic transaxle hasa shift start your engine because your vehicle be sure to store the cordas it was lever located on the console between the can’t move easily. before, to keepit away from seats. moving engine parts. If you don’t, There are several different positions for it could be damaged. your shift lever. In this manual, these are referred to by the commonly used symbols in the right column below: How long should you keep the block heater plugged in? The answer depends Park P on the weather, the Rkind of oil you have, Reverse and some other things. Insteadof trying Neutral N to list everything here, we ask that you Drive D contact an Oldsmobile dealerin the area Second 2 where you’ll be parking your vehicle. First 1 The dealer can giveyou the best advice for that particulararea.

66 A It can be dangerous to get out -L of your vehicle if theshift 1 Reverse lever is not fully in P (Park) with Ensure the shift lever is fully inP (Park) R (Reverse): Use this gear to backup. the parking brake firmly set. Your range before starting the engine. Your vehicle can roll. Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift Don’t leave your vehicle when the interlock. You have to apply your Shifting to R (Reverse) while you?-~.X~:-l engine is running unless you have regular brake before you can shift from P (Park) when the ignitionkey is in the vehicle is moving forward could to. If you have left the engine damage your transaxle. Sbift to R running, the vehicle can move Run position. If you cannot shift out of only after your vehicle is stopped. . suddenly. You or others could be P (Park), ease pressure on the shift -. injured. To be sure your vehicle lever-push the shift lever all the way won’t move, when you’re on fairly into P (Park)-as you maintain brake 3 rock your vehicle back and forth to level ground, always set your application. Then move the shift lever get out of snow, ice or sand without parking brake andmove the shift into the gear you wish. (Press the shift damaging your transaxle, seethe Idex lever to P (Park). See theIndex lever button before moving the shift under rf You ’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, under Shifting into P (Park).If you lever.) See Shifting Out of P (Park) later Ice or Snow. are parking on a hill, or if you’re in this section. pulling a trailer, also see theIdex under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer. 67 Feahres & Conbols

Neutral &wad Gears N (Neutral): In this position, your D (Drive): This position is for normal engine doesn’t connect withthe wheels. Damage to your transaxle caused driving. To restart when you’re already moving, by shifting out of P (hk)or use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N when N (Neutral) with theengine racing your vehicle is being towed. isn’t covefed by your warranty. L

2 (Second Gear): This position gives 1 (First Gear): This position gives you Y‘DU more power but lower fuel even more power (but lower fuel If your fi-ont wheels can’t rotate, el conomy. You can use 2 on hills. It can economy) than 2. You can use it on very don’t try to drive. This might h elp control your speed as you go down steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If happen if you were stuckin very Sl teep mountain roads, but then you the selector lever is put in 1, the deep sand or mud or were up Urould also want to use your brakes off transaxle won’t shift into frst gear until against a solid object. You could a:nd on. the vehicle is going slowly enough. damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and more 5 miles (8 km), or at than damage the transaxle. Use your speeds over 55 mph (88 Wh), or brakes or shift into P (Park) to you can damage your transaxle.Use hold your vehiclein position on D as much as possible. a hill. Don’t shift into 2 unless youare going slower than 65 mph (105 Wh), or y~ucyx damage yqur gngine. 69 Features & Controls

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2 4 R Shifting the Five-Speed This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to 2 (Second Gear):Press the clutch pedal Manual Transaxle operate your transaxle: as you let up on the accelerator pedal There are seven different positions: 1 (First Gear): Press the clutch pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly let up on N Neutral and shift into 1. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the 1 FirstGear the clutch pedalas you press the accelerator pedal. 2 SecondGear accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth 3 ThirdGear Gears): Shift into3,4 and 5 the same 4 FourthGear You can shift into1 when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve way you do for 2. Slowly let up on the 5 FifthGear clutch pedal as you press the accelerator R Reverse come to a complete stop andit’s hard to shift into 1, put the shift lever in pedal. N (Neutral) and let up on the clutch. To Stop: Let up on the accelerator pedal Press the clutch pedal back down. Then and press the brake pedal. Just before shift into 1. the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, andshift into N (Neutral). N (Neutral): Use this position when you start or idle your engine. CHECK GAGES

Up Shiff Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) R (Reverse): To back up, press down If you have a manual transaxle, you have NOTE: Vehicles with the W41 package the clutch pedal andshift into R. Let up an UP SHIFT light. This light will may have a higher revving engine, and on the clutch pedal slowly while show you when to shift to thenext the UP SHIF'T light my not come on pressing the accelerator pedal. higher gear for best fueleconomy. during normal driving. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next highergear if weather, road and traffic conditions let you.For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comeson. While you accelerate, it is normal for the light to go on and off if you quickly change the position of the accelerator. Ignore the UP SHIFT light when you Also, use R (Reverse), along with the downshift. parking brake, for parking your vehicle. Features & Controls

Shift Speeds (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) This chart shows when toshift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. If you skip more than one gear Acceleration Shift Speeds for 2.3L when you downshift, or if you rac OHC and 2.3L High Output Quad 4 the engine whenyou downshift, (Codes 3 and A) Engines: I you can damage the clutch lst to2nd 15 mph (24 km/h) 2ndto 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h) 3rd to4th 40 mph (64 km/h) 4th to 5th 45 mph (72 km/h) If your speed drops below20 mph (32 Wh), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear.You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothlyor for good performance. n Parking Brake To Set the Parking Brake: To Release the Parking Brake: If You are on a Hill: Hold the regular brake pedal down with Hold the regular brake pedaldown. Pull See the Index under Parking on Hills. your right foot. Push downthe parking the BRAKE RELEASE lever. That section shows howto turn your brake pedal with your left foot. If the front wheels. ignition is on, the brake system warning If You are Towing a Trailer and are light will comeon. Parking on a Hill: can cause your rear brakes to See the Index under Towing a Trailer. overheat. You may have to replace That section shows what to do first to them, and you could also damage keep the trailer from moving. other parts of your vehicle. Features & Controls

I Shifting Into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your 2. Move the shift lever intoP (Park) I right foot and set the parking brake. position like this: Hold in the buttonon the lever. - of your vehicle if the shift Push the lever all the way toward lever is not fully in P (Park) with I the front of your vehicle. the parking brake firmly set. Your 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. I vehicle can roll. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle with the ignitionkey in your hand, your vehicle is in P (Park).

L 74 caving Your Vehicle With the Shifting Out of P (Park) ngine Running If you have to leave your vehicle with (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) WTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) the engine running,be sure your vehicle Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle is in P (Park) and your parking brake is shift interlock. You have to apply your CAUTION I firmly set before you leave it. After regular brake before you can shift from A you’ve moved the shift lever into the P (Park) when the ignition isin the Run A Itis dangerous to leave your d vehicle with the engine P (Park) position, hold the regular brake position. See the Index under Automatic running. Your vehicle could move pedal down. Then, see if you can move Transaxle. suddenly if the shift lever is not the shift leveraway from P (Park) If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease fully in P (Park) with the parking without first pushing the button. pressure on the shift lever-push the brake firmly set. And, if you leave If you can, it means that the shift lever shift lever all the way into P (Park)-as the vehicle with the engine wasn’t fully locked into P (Park). you maintain brake application. Then running, it could overheat and even move the shift into the gearyou wish. catch fire. You or others could be (Press the shift lever button before injured. Don’t leave your vehicle moving the shift lever.) with the engine running unlessyou have to.

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Shifting Out of P (Park)(CONI) Parking bur Vehicle If you ever hold the brake pedal down (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) but still can’t shift out ofP (Park), try Before you get out of your vehicle, put A this: your manual transaxle in R (Reverse) A Thingsthat can burn could 1. Turn the key to Off. and firmly apply the parking brake. L L touch hot exhaust parts under 2. Apply and hold the brake until the If you are parking on a hill,or if your yuUrvehicle and ignite. Don’t park end of step 4. vehicle is equipped totow a trailer, see over papers, leaves, dry grass or the Index under Parking on Hills or other things that can burn. 3. Shift toN (Neutral). Towing a Trailer. 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you can.

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lwnoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It citn Gause unconsciousness anddeath. brining Your Engine Whlile You’re Parkec (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) Youmight have exhaustcoming in if: ’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are c * Your exhaust system sounds >me things to know. strange or difirent. I * Your vehicle gets rusty underneith. Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could dlow dangerous Your vehicle was damaged in a I L exhaustinto your vehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine I , collision. * Your vehicle was damaged when Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO)into driring over high points on the your vehicle even if the hn switch is at the highest setting. One place this can road or over road debris. happen is a garage. Exhaust-with CO-can come in easily. Never park in a garage with the engine running. 9 Repairs weren’t done correctly. Another closed-in placecan be a blizzard. (See the InHax: under Blizzard.) ’ 0 Your vehicle or exhaust system It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not hlly in has been modifiedimpmperly. ’ P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave If you ever suspect exhaustis your vehicle whenthe engine is running unlessyou have to. If yob’ve left the cuming into your vehicle: engine running, the vehicle c& mam suddenly. You or others could be * Drive it only with all the injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level windows down to blow out any ground, always set your parking brake and mcwe the shift lever to P (Park). and CO; ~fyou are parbg on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the ~nda * Have it fixed immediately. under hrking on Hills or Taoing a Trailer.

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Computer-Controlled Ride Horn (OPTION) When the AUTO or SOFT button is You can sound the hornby pressing the If your vehicle is equipped with the pushed, the system begins in the horn symbol on your steering wheel. computer-controlled ride option, you SPORT mode for the first few seconds can select the typeof passenger ride if you've stopped. In both the AUTO comfort you prefer under a variety of and SOFT mode, the system will also road and driving conditions. automatically switch to theSPORT To select a firm ride, push theSPORT mode when the vehicle makes an abrupt button. For a softer ride, push the stop, start or sharp turn. SOFT button. An indicator light will come on when In the AUTO mode, while traveling at the corresponding button is selected. speeds under 47 mph (75 km/h), the The indicator lights for all the computer-controlled ride system will computer-controlled ride buttons will switch to the SOFT ride. Traveling at come on for about five seconds after the speeds faster than47 mph (75 krdh), ignition is turned on. If the indicator the system switches to a medium ride. lights come on and stay on, there may be a problem with your computer- controlled ride system. See your dealer if this condition occurs. Tilt Steering Wheel(omoiv) Windows Power Windows (omoN) A tilt steering wheel allowsyou to On a vehicle with manual windows, use With power windows, switches on the adjust the steering wheel beforeyou the window crank to open and close driver’s armrest control eachof the drive. each window. windows when the ignition ison. In You can also raiseit to the highest level addition, each passenger door has a to give your legsmore room when you control switch for its ownwindow. exit and enter the vehicle. The driver’s window switch has an Auto To tilt the wheel, hold the steering Down feature. The driver’s window can wheel and pull the lever. be opened a small amount by pushing the switch rearward for less than one Move the steering wheel to a comfort- second. When the switch is held able level, then release the lever to lock rearward for more than one second and the wheel in place. then released, the window will go down all the way. To stop the window while it is lowering, press the switch, then release. To raise the window, press and hold the switch forward. Features & Controls

Power Window LockOut Switch Turn SignallHeadlight Turn Signal and Lane Change (OPTION) Beam Lever Indicator On 4-dOOr models, this switch disables The turn signal has two upward (for all passenger power windows. Push the The lever on the left sideof the steering column includes your: Right) and two downward (for Left) right side of the switch to lockthe positions. These positions allow you to windows. Push the left side of the Turn Signal and Lane Change signal a turn or a lane change. switch to unlock the windows. Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever all the Headlight High-Low Beam Changer way up or down. When theturn is Flash-to-Pass Feature finished, the lever will return Cruise Control (Option) automatically. The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Headlights.

80 Cruise Control (OPTION) A green arrow onthe instrument panel As you signal a turn or a lane change, if With cruise control, you can maintain a will flash in the direction of the turn or the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or lane change. signal bulbmay be burned out and other more without keeping your foot on the To signal a lane change, just raise or drivers won’t see your turn signal. accelerator. This can really help on long lower the lever until the green arrow If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help trips. Cruise control does not workat starts to flash. Hold it there until you avoid an accident. If the green arrows speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). complete your lane change.The lever don’t go on at all when you signal a When you apply your brake or the will return by itself when you release it. turn, check the fuse (see theIndex under clutch pedal, the cruise control shuts A warning chime signal will come on if Fuses & Circuit Breakers) and for Off. you have left your turn signal on for burned-out bulbs. more than % mile (1 km). Features & Controls

I Cruise Control (Cant.) To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to 3. Push in the SET button at the endof

I CAUTION II ON. the lever and releaseit. Cruise control can be 4. Take your foot off the accelerator A dangerous where you can’t pedal. A drive safely at a steady speed. If you leave your cruise So, don’t use your cruise control - + control switch ON when on winding roads or in heavy you’re not using cruise, you might traffic. hit a button and go into cruise Cruise control can be dangerous when you don’t want to. You could on slippery roads. On such be startled and even lose control. roads, fast changes in tire Keep the cruise control switch traction can cause needless wheel OFF until you want to use it. spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control 2 . Get up to the speed you want. on slippery roads. J

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I To Resume a Set Speed To lncrease Speed While Using Suppose you set your cruise control at a Cruise Control desired speed and thenyou apply the /r\ If you hold the switch at There are two ways to go to a higher brake or clutch pedal. This, of course, tES/ACC longer than hz a I speed. Here’s the first: shuts off the cruise control. But you s md, the vehicle will keep goi faster until you release the switch 1 . Use the accelerator pedal to get to the don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going higher speed. about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you or apply the brake or clutch pedal. can move the cruise control switch from You could be startled and even lo! 2. Push the button at the endof the ON to RES/ACC (which stands for control. So unless you want to go lever, then release the button and the Resume/Accelerate) for about halfa faster, don’t hold the switch at accelerator pedal. second. RES/ACC. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.

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To Increase Speed While Using To Reduce Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Cruise &nh/ (COM) Cruise Control Using Cruise Contml Here’s the second way to go to a higher There are two ways to reduce your Use the accelerator pedalto increase speed: speed while using cruise control: your speed. When you take your foot off Move the cruise switch from ON to Push in the button at the end of the the pedal, your vehicle will slow down RES/ACC. Hold it there until you get lever until you reach the lowerspeed to the cruise control speed you set up to thespeed you want, and then you want, then releaseit. earlier. release the switch. To slow down in very small amounts, To increase your speedin very small push the button for less than half a amounts, move the switch to second. Each timeyou do this, you’ll RES/ACC for less than half a second go 1 mph (1.6 ludh) slower. and then releaseit. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go1 mph (1.6 km/h) hster. The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control by pushing the SET button. t Using Cruise Control onHh7s lo Get Outof Cruise Control lo Erase Cruise SpeedMemory How well your cruise control will work There are two ways to turn off the cruise When you turn off the cruise control or on hills depends upon yourspeed, load, control: the ignition, your cruise control set and the steepnessof the hills. When Step lightly on the brake pedalor push speed memory is erased. going up steephills, you may have to the clutch pedal, if you have a manual step onthe accelerator pedal to maintain transaxle; OR your speed. When going downhill, you Move the cruise switch to OFF. may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.Of course, applying the brakeor clutch pedal takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers fmd this to be too much trouble and don't usecruise control on steep hills.

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Operation of Lights Ljght Controls Although your vehicle's lighting system Parking Lights: Headlights: (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, Rotate the switch up to pf to turn on: Rotate the switch to -'e,, ;to turn on: side marker lamps and taillamps) meets all applicable federal lighting Parking Lights Headlights requirements, certain states and Side Marker Lights Parking Lights provinces may apply their own lighting Taillights Side Marker Lights regulations that may require special attention before you operate these License Plate Lights Taillights lamps. For example, some jurisdictions Instrument Panel Lights License Plate Lights may require that you operate your lower Instrument Panel Lights beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that headlamps beturned on Rotate the switch toOFF to turn all the whenever you must use your windshield lights off. wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at dawnor dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations. 86 lights On Reminder Daytime Running Lights If you open the driver’s door while (CANADA ONLY) At dusk, the exterior lights and L leaving the lights on, you will hear a The Canadian federal government has headlights will come on automatically. warning chime. decided that Daytime Running Lights At dawn, the exterior lights will go out (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL and the high and low beams will change can make your vehicle more visible to to the reduced brightnessof DRL again pedestrians and other drivers during (if the headlight switch is off). daylight hours. DRL are required on Of course, you may still turn on the new vehicles sold in Canada. headlights any time you need to. Your DRL work with a light sensor on To idle your vehicle with theDRL off, top of the instrument panel. Don’t cover set the parking brakeon a manual it up. transaxle or put the vehicle inP (Park) The high and low beam headlights will or N (Neutral) on an automatic come on at reduced brightness in transaxle, while the ignition is in the daylight when: Off or Lock position. Then start the The ignition is on vehicle. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brakeon a manual The headlight switch is off, and transaxle or shift out of P (Park) or The parking brake is released on a N (Neutral) on an automatic transaxle. manual transaxle; or The shift lever is shifted out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) on an automatic transaxle. 87 Features & Controls

Headlight High-low Beam Flash-To-Pass (EXCEPT CANADA) Instrument Panel Intensity Changer Flash-to-pass lets you use your high Control To change the headlights from low beam beam headlights to signal a driverin You can brighten or dim your instrument to high or high to low, pull the turn front of you that you want to pass. cluster lights by rotating the wheelor signal lever all theway toward you. To use it, pull the turn signal/headlight sliding the switch. If you have the above Then release it. When the high beams beam lever toward you. control, rotate the wheel up to turn on are on, a blue light on the instrument If Your Headlights are Off. the courtesy lights. Rotate the wheel panel also will beon. down to turn off the instrument cluster Your high beam headlights will turn on. lights and displays. They'll stay on as long as you hold the lever there. Release the lever to turn them off. If Your Headlights are On: No flash-to-pass. Use the lever to change between high and low beams.

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N2158 mg Lights (omoN) Front Reading Lights(omoN) If you have the above control, slide the The button for your fog lightsis below These lights and the interior courtesy switch to MAX to turn on the courtesy the instrument panel intensitycontrol. lights will come on whenyou open the lights. Slide the switch to OFF to turn Push the button to turn the fog lights on. doors. off the instrument cluster lights and An indicator light near the button will To turn on a reading light when the glow when the fog lights are on. doors are closed, press the button. Press When using fog lights, the parking lights it again to turn the light off. or low beam headlights must beon. Fog lights will go off whenever the high beam headlights comeon. When the high beams go off, the fog lights will come on again.

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Rear Reading Lights(omoN) Trunk light Battery Rundown Protection These overhead lights and the interior The trunk light comes on whenyou Your Oldsmobile is equipped with a courtesy lights will come on whenyou open your trunk. It also comes on when Battery Rundown Protection feature open the doors. you open the doors or turn on the designed to protect your vehicle’s To turn on a reading light when the courtesy lights. battery. doors are closed, pushthe button. Push When any interior light (trunk, reading, it again to turnoff the light. footwell, vanity mirror or glove box) is left on whenthe ignition is turned off, the Battery Rundown Protection system will automatically shutthe light off afier 20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery. To reactivate the interior lights, either: The ignition must be turned on The activated light switch must be turned off and then on, OR A front door must be opened.

90 Windshield Wipers The Battery Rundown Protection feature You control the windshield wipers by will also be activated when anydoor of moving the stalk up or down. Damaged wiper blades may your vehicle is leftopen. For a SingleWiper Cycle: prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid Also, if your vehicle is left with the Push the stalk down toMIST, then ignition turned off for over24 days, damage, be sure to clear ice and release it. For more cycles, hold the snow from the wiper bladesbehre battery power to your clock, audio stalk down longer. system and Remote Lock Control (if you using them. If they're frozen to the have this option) will be turnedoff to For Steady Wiper Cycles: windshield, carefully loosenor reduce battery drain. When the ignition Move the stalk up toeither LOW or thaw them. If your blades do I is turned on again, battery power will be HIGH, depending on the wiper speed become damaged, getnew blades resupplied. However, under these you want. or blade inserts. I conditions, it willbe necessary to reset To Turn Wipers Off: the clock and audio system settings. Move the stalk to OW.

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Windshield Wipers (CONT:) Controlled-cvc/e Windshield Windshield Washer Heavy snow or ice can overload your Wipers (OPTION) Standard Wipers: wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them If your vehicle has controlled-cycle To wash your windshield, pull thestalk until the motor cools. Clear away snow wipers, you can set the wiper speedas toward you until the washers begin. or ice to prevent an overload. slow as 25 seconds between wiper When you release the stalk, the washers cycles, or faster. The controlled-cycle will stop, but the wipers will keep going delay is very usefbl in light rain or in low until you move the stalk to OF". snow. Controlled-Cycle Wipers: Move the stalk to DELAY, then rotate the inner band and choose the delay you If you have controlled-cycle wipers, want. Rotate the inner band up for after each wash cycle ends the wipers shorter delay times between wiper will resume the delay speed you were cycles. Rotate the band down for a using before. If you had no speed longer delay time between wiper cycles. selected, the wipers will stop. With controlled-cycle wipers you can also use MIST for a single wiper cycle.

92 Driving without washer fluid 1 When using concentrated washer A can be dangerous. A bad I I fluid, follow the manufacturer’s Inside Manual Day/Night mud splash can block your instructions for adding water. Rearview Mirror vision. You could hit another Don’t mix water with ready-to- To reduce glare from lights behind you, vehicle or go off the road. Check use washer fluid. Water can pull the lever toward you to the night your washer fluid level often. cause the solution to free= and position. In freezing weather, don’t use damage your washer fluidtank your washer until the windshield and other parts of the washer is warmed. Otherwise the system. Also, wafer doesn’t clean washer fluid can form ice on the as well as washer fluid. windshield, blocking your Fill your washer fluidtank only vision. II ~ 34 full whenit’s very cold. 7- -s 1 allows for expansion, which could damage thetank if it is j completely MI. ’ Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and

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Convex Outside Mirror Manual Remote Control Mirrors Your right side mirror is convex. The outside rearview mirror should be A convex mirror’s surfaceis curved so If you aren’t used to a convex adjusted so you can just see the sideof you can see more from the driver’s seat. E mirror, youcan hit anotheryour vehicle when you aresitting in a vehcle. A convex mirror can make comfortabledriving; Dosition. I I YI things (like other vehicles) look Adjust the driver side outsidemirror farther away than they really are. IC with the control lever on the driver’s you cut too sharply into the right door. I lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside To adjust your passenger side mirror,sit mirror or glance over your in the driver’s seat and havea passenger shoulder before changing lanes. adjust the mirror for you.

94 1 N216: N2164 Power Remote Control Mirrors Sun Visors Visor Vanity Mirror (OPTION) To block out glare, you can swing down Open the visor cover to exposethe This selector knob controls both outside the visors. You can also swing them to vanity mirror. rearview mirrors. Select the mirror you the side. want to adjust by rotating the knob to the left or right. Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.

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Armrest Stoage Compartment Glove Box Cup Holder Console Cup/Coin Holder The front armrest opensinto a storage To access the cup holder, open the glove The console provides space for holding area for cassette tapes, gloves, etc.To box. a cup or soft drink. open it, push in the button and lift the You may also place coinsin the front edge. appropriate slots in thecoin holder.

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Rear SeatCup Holder Garment Hook Ashtray and Lighter To access the rear seat cup holder, pull Push down on the tab marked A to Lift the cover to reveal the ashtray. the door down. fold down the garment hook. To clean the ashtray, lift it out by pulling up on the snuffer.

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Ashtray and Lighter (CONT.) Sunglasses Storage To clean the rear ashtray, pull rearward To use the lighter, just push it in all the Place your sunglasses in the open area and then press down on the snuffer. way and let go. When it’s ready, it will located above you in the overhead pop back by itself. console.

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do, cigarettes or other smoking materials could set them on fire, i Causing damage.

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(omorv) Luggage Carrier I If you have the optional luggagecarrier, 8 Don't exceed the maximum vehicle you can load things on the deck lid of Loading cargo that weighs more*>.-%z,-s-- ~ capacity when loading your Oldsmobile. than pounds (23 kg) on the^^^^^^ your vehicle. The luggage carrier has 50 *5*z:z==<: For more information on vehicle slats attached tothe deck lid, a rear rail, luggage carrier may damage you1 $ capacity and loading, see theIndex and tiedowns. vehicle. under Loading Your &hide. When you carry large things, never To prevent damage or loss of cargo as let them hang over the rear or the .~ you're driving, check now and then to sides of your vehicle. Load your i; make sure the luggage carrier and cargo cargo so that it rests on the slats $ are still securely fastened. and does not scratchor damage the $

vehicle. ~=>.;==.~. ~. ~ Put the cargo agamst the rearra&" and fasten it securely to the uggage carrier.

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The Instrument Panel- Your Information System 4. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 13. Gear Shift Lever Your instrument panel is designed to let 5. Instrument Cluster 14. Ashtray you know at a glance how your vehicle 6. Windshield WipedWasher Stalk 15. Ignition Switch is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and 7. Center Vents 16. Horn many other things you’ll need to drive 8. Climate Control System 17. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever (Option) safely and economically. 9. Side Vent 18. Fuse Panel The main components of your 10. Glove Box 19. Parking Brake Release instrument panel are: 11. Audio System 20. Hood Release 1. Side Vent 12. Lighter 2. Instrument Panel Intensity Controlhterior Lights 3. Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever

101 Features & Controls Instrument Panel Cluster Your Oldsmobile is equipped with this instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages. Be sure to read them.

N2168 Speedometer and Odometer Tamper Resistant Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant If the new one can be setto the mileage speed in both miles per hour (mph) and odometer. If you see silver lines total of the old odometer, thenit must kilometers per hour (km/h). Your between the numbers, you’ll know that be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero odometer shows how far your vehicle someone has probably tried to turn it and a label must be puton the driver’s has been driven, in either miles (used in back, so the numbers may not be true. door to show the old mileage reading the U.S.) or kilometers (used in You may wonder what happens if your when the new odometer was installed. Canada). vehicle needs a new odometer installed. 102 ANTI. LOCK

N208C Warning Lights, Gages Trip Odometer Tachometer and Indicators The trip odometer can tell you how far The tachometer shows your engine This section describesthe warning lights you have driven since you last reset it. speed in revolutions per minute(rpm). and gages that may be on your vehicle. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press The pictures will helpyou locate them. the knob to the rightof the gage. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in the details on the nextfew pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. 103 Features & Controls

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I N21691 Warning Lights, Gages Fuel Gage and Indicators (cant.) Your fuel gage tells you about how The gage moves a little when you turn much fuel you have left, when the a corner or speed up. Gages can indicate when theremay be ignition is on. When the indicator nears or is a problem withone of your The gage doesn’t go back to E when E (Empty), you still have a little fuel you turn off the ignition. vehicle’s functions. Often gages and left, but you should get more soon. warning lights work togetherto let you For your fuel tank capacity, see Service know when there’s a problem with your Here are four things that some owners Station Informution on the last pageof vehicle. ask about. Noneof these show a this manual. problem with your fuel gage: When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when youare driving, At the gas station, the gas pump shuts or when one of the gages shows there off before the gage readsF (Full). may be a problem, check the section It takes a little moreor less fuel to fill that tells you what to do about it. Please up than the gage indicated. For follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to example, the gagemay have indicated do repairs can becostly-and even the tank was half full, but it actually dangerous. So please get to know your took a little moreor less than half the warning lights and gages. They’re a big tank’s capacity to fill the tank. help. Engine Coolant Temperature Low Coolant Level Warning Light Oil Pressure Gage Gage If this light comeson, your system is The oil pressure gage shows the engine This gage shows the engine coolant low on coolant andthe engine may oil pressure in psi (pounds per square temperature. If the gage pointer moves overheat. See the Index under Engine inch) when the engineis running. into the red area, your engine is too hot! Overheating and have your vehicle Canadian vehicles indicate pressurein It means that your engine coolant has serviced as soon as you can. kPa. Oil pressure may vary with engine overheated. speed, outside temperature andoil viscosity, but readings above the red If you have been operating your vehicle warning zone indicatethe normal under normal driving conditions, you operating range. should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon A reading in the red zone may be caused as possible. by a dangerously low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Have HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU your vehicle serviced immediately. BADLY! In Problems on the Road, this manual shows what to do. See theIndex under Engine Overheating.

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1 FUEL 83 I SERVICE ENOINE 1 0 SOON 1 N2087I Oil Pressure Gage (CONT) Check Oil Light This light should come on briefly when A .- you turn your ignition key to Run. It Don’t keep driving if the c m’t keep driving if the oil also comes on and stays on when the oil L pressure is low. If you do, pressure is low. If you do, level in your vehicle is low.If this (our engine can becomeso hot that ,t YUUI engine can becomeso hot that happens, park your vehicle in a level catches fire. You or others couP I it catches fire. You or others could place, check your oil level and bring the be burned. Check your oil as SOO.~ engine oil up to its proper level. See the as possible and have your vehicle hdaunder Engine Oil. ‘erviced.

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106 L Charging System Light Voltmeter !ow Washer Fluid Warning Light The CHARGE light will come on when When your engine is running,this gage rhe LOW WASH FLUID light will you turn on the ignition, but the engine shows the conditionof your charging :ome on when your windshield washers is not running, as a check to show you it system. Readings between the red we working, or you turn on the ignition, is working. Then it should go out. If it warning zones indicate the normal md the fluid container isless than one- stays on, or comes on while you are operating range. :enth full. driving, you may have a problem with Readings in either red warning zone the electrical charging system. It could indicate a possible problem in the indicate thatyou have a loose generator electrical system. Have your vehicle Driving without washer fluid drive belt or another electrical problem. serviced immediately. Have it checked right away. Driving - can be dangerous. A bad mud while this lightis on could drain your When your engine is not running, but dash can block your vision. You battery. the ignition is on (in theRun position), Lmld collide with another vehicle. the gage shows your battery’sstate of Check your washer fluid often. If you must drive a short distance with charge in DC volts. the light on, be certain toturn off all your accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner.

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Brake System Warning L&ht Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake This light will also come on whenyou system is divided into two parts. If one set your parking brake, and willstay on A Your brake system may not be part isn’t working, the other part can if your parking brakedoesn’t release ’ workingproperly if the brake still work and stop you. For good fully. If it stays on after your parking warning light is on. Driving with braking, though, you need both parts brake is fully released, it means you the brake warning light on can lead working well. have a brake problem. If the light comes to an accident. If the light is still If the warning light comeson, there on while driving, pull off the road and on after you’ve pulled off the road could be a brake problem. Have your stop carefully. You may notice that the and stopped carefully, have the brake system inspected right away. pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal vehicle towed for service. may go closer to the floor. Itmay take This light should come onas you start longer to stop. If the light is stillon, the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, have the vehicle towed for service. (See have it fixed so it will be ready to warn the Index under Towz’ng Your you if there’s a problem. Oldsmobile.)

108 Anti-Lock Brake System Up Shift Light (MANUAL TRANSAXLE) Warning Light If the regular brake system warning light This light comes on when you need to With anti-lock, this light will goon is also on, see Brake System Warning shift to the next higher gear. See the when you start your engine andmay stay Light earlier in this part. Index under Manual Transaxle. on for two secondsor so. That’s normal. If the anti-lock brake system warning NOTE: Vehicles with the W41 package If the light doesn’t comeon, have it light ever flashes, your anti-lock brake may have a higher revving engine, and fixed so it will be ready to warnyou if system is still working but needs service. the UP SHIFT light may not come on there is a problem. during normal driving. If the light stays onor comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the key off. Then start the engine to reset the system.If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs service. Unless the regular brake system warning light is also on, you will still have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. Features & Controls

Malfunction IndicatorLamp Check Gages Light (Service Engine SoonLight) This light will come on briefly when A computer monitors operationof your If you keep driving your vehicle you are starting the engine. If it stays on, fuel, ignition and emission control with this light on, after a while the or if it comes on and stays on while you systems. This light should come on emission controlswon’t work as are driving, check your various gages to when the ignition ison, but the engine well, your fuel economywon’t be see if they are in the warning zones. is not running, as a check to show you it as good and your engine may not is working. If it does not come on atall, run as smoothly. This could lead to have it fmed right away. If it stays on, or costly repairs not coveredby your it comes on whileyou are driving, the WlUTanty. computer is indicating that you havea problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon. Notes

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Part 3 Comfort Controls Audio Systems

In this part you’ll find out how to Climate Control System ...... 114 operate the comfort control systems Air Conditioning System ...... 115 and audio systems offered with your Settingtheclock ...... EO Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the AM/FM Stereo Radio ...... EO particular system supplied with your AM/FM Stereo Radio with CassetteTape Player ...... E2 vehicle . AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player...... E4 Understanding Radio Reception ...... E9 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...... E9 Care of Your Compact Discs ...... 130 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 130 Power Antenna Mast Care ...... 131 Rear Window Defogger Antenna ...... 131

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Climate Control System VENT Use when outside temperatures If you have the optional engine block With this system, you can control the are mild, and little heating or cooling is heater and use it during cold weather, ventilation and heating in your vehicle. needed. Air flow is through the 0" F (-18" C) or lower, your heating instrument panel outlets. Set the center system will more quickly provide heat Your vehicle also has the flow-through control to the temperature desired. because the engine coolant is already ventilation system described later in this warmed. See theIndex under Engine section. BI-LEV (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but sunny days. This setting brings in the Block Heater. 3f : The left knob sets the fan speed. outside air, but directsit in two ways. DEFOG: This setting divides air flow To select the forceof air you want, turn The cool air is directed to the upper equally between the heater ducts and the the knob. portion of your body through the windshield defroster vents. The fan is always running unless the instrument panel outlets, but slightly DEF (Defrost): This setting mode control is moved to OFF. warmer air is directed through the directs most air through the windshield Temperature Control: The center heater ducts and defroster vents.At times this temperature difference may be defroster vents, and some through the control regulates the temperature of the heater ducts. air coming through the system. more apparent than others. Mode Control: The right knob changes HEAT (Heater): This setting brings the Eunctions of your system. heated air through the heater ducts, and some through the windshield defroster vents. Defogging Windows rn Air Conditioning System Air Conditioning To defog the windshield, turn all three (OPTION) Your system has three air conditioner control knobs to the far right. The air conditioner and heater work settings. Before using your air best if you keep your windows closed conditioner on very hot days, open the while using them. Your vehicle also has windows long enough to let hot inside the flow-through ventilation system air escape. This reduces the amountof described later in this section. work your air conditioner’s compressor will have to do, which should help fuel 3f : The left knob sets the fan speed. economy. To select the force of air you want, turn the knob. MAX: Use for maximum cooling. This setting recirculates much of the air The fan is always running unless the inside your vehicle so it maximizes your mode control is moved to OFF. air conditioner’s performance and your Temperature Control: The center vehicle’s fuel economy. control regulates the temperature of the air coming through the system. Mode Control: The right knob changes the functions of your system. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Air Condiiioning (CONI) Ventilation Heating NORM: Use for normal cooling on hot Use when outside temperatures are Turning the right knob toHEAT days. This setting cools outside air and mild, and little heating or cooling is (Heater) and the center knob clockwise directs it through the instrument panel needed. Turn the right knob toVENT. will send heated air through the heater outlets. Air flow is directed through the ducts, and some through the defroster BI-LEV (Bi-Level): Use on cool, but instrument panel outlets. Set the center vents. sunny days. This setting brings in the knob to the temperature desired. VENT and HEAT are economical outside air, but directs it in two ways. positions because the air conditioner The cool air is directed to the upper compressor doesn't run in these two portion of your body through the settings. This reduces engine load, instrument panel outlets, but slightly resulting in improved fuel economy. If warmer air is directed through the either setting fails to keepyou heater ducts and defroster vents.At comfortable, or causes your windows to times this temperature differencemay be fog-- up, turn the right knob to oneof the more apparent than others. air conditioning positions, or to The air conditioner compressor operates DEF (Defrost). w in all three air conditioning positions. It If you have the optional engine block also operates in (@ DEF (Defrost) heater and use it during cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or lower, your heating and in DEFOG when the outside system will more quickly provide heat temperature is higher than about40°F because the engine coolant is already (4.5"C). warmed. See the Index under Engine Block Heater. I Defrosting Defogging Windows with The (@ DEF (Defrost) setting directs Air Conditioning System To Defog the Side Windows: most air through the defroster vents, and To defog the windshield, turn all three Your vehicle has side window defoggers some through the heater ducts. control knobs to the far right. built into the front door panels. To defog the side windows, turn the right knob to BI-LEV and the fan control to HIGH.

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Y Rear Window Defogger (OPTION) Flow-Through vt tionSystem The rear window defogger uses a .. Your Oldsmobile’s flow-through -Don’t usea razor bladeor warming grid to remove fog from the ventilation system supplies outside air

rear window. Press the defogger switch. I else sharp on the inside of the rear into the vehicle whenit is moving. The indicator light will glow.If your window. If you do, you could cut Outside air will also enter the vehicle vehicle is traveling under 45 mph ? or damage the warming grid, and when the heateror the air conditioning (70 km/h), the rear window defogger the repairs wouldn’t be covered by fan is running. will turn off automatically after about 10 : your warranty. minutes of use (and after about 5 minutes on each subsequent use). If your vehicle is traveling over 45 mph (70 km/h), the defogger will operate continuously. You can turn thedefogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing the switch again. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window.

118 H Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Oldsmobile, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.

\ Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too - b late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautionsby adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound level before your Ventilation Tips hearing adapts to it. Keep the hood and front air inlet free To help avoid hearing loss or damage: of ice, snow, or any other obstruction 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. (such as leaves). The heater and 2. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly. defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the fan control to HIGH for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the

chance of fogging the inside of your * windows. equipment that h Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. lz9 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Setting theClock No matter which audio systemyou have in your vehicle, setting the clock is easy. 1. With the ignition on and radio either AM/FM Stereo Radio on or off, press SET. The SET The digital display indicates information R b L (Balance): The control ring indicator will appear on the digital on time or radio station frequency, the behind the VOLUME knob adjusts the screen for five seconds. AM or FM radioband, whether the lefthight speaker balance. 2. You must begin to set the clock to the station is in stereo, and other radio TUNE: The lower knob has two correct hour and minute during those functions. five seconds. functions. Rotate it to the left or right to VOLUME: With the ignition on, rotate tune in radio stations (the radio station If your audio system does not have a the upper knob to the right to turn on compact disc player: frequency will be displayed on the the radio and increase volume. Press it digital screen). Press this knobto Press SCAN to set the hour. to change between the clock and the change between the AM and FM bands Press SEEK to set the minute. radio station frequency displayed when (the digital screen will displayAM or If your system has a compact disc the radio is on. FM,and if the station is in stereo, FM player: STEREO will be displayed). Press SCAN to set the hour. Press +SEEK to decrease minutes or SEEK, to increase minutes. I20 !

F R (Fade): The controlring behind To Preset Radio Stations: Up to three additional stations on each the TUNE knob adjusts thefronthear The four numbered pushbuttons canbe band may be preset by “pairing” speaker balance. used to preset up to14 radio stations pushbuttons: TREB (Treble): Slide this leverup to (seven AM and sevenFM). 1. Tune in the desired station. increase treble, or down to decrease it. 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the 2. Press SET. The word SET will press any two adjacent pushbuttons at treble. appear on the digital screen for five the same time. Wheneveryou press BASS: Slide this lever up to increase seconds. these two buttons again, the preset station will be tuned in. bass, or down to decrease it. 3. While SET is displayed, press one of SCAN: Press this button to listen to the four pushbuttons. Wheneveryou stations for a few seconds. Press it again press this button again, the preset to stop scanning. station will be tunedin. SEEK: Each time you pressSEEK, you 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM will tune in the next station on theAM and four FM stations. or FMradio band.

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._- [Delea1 AUTO F b R (Fade): The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts the fronthear AM/FM Stereo Radio with speaker balance. Cassette Tape Player (OPTION) R L (Balance): The controlring TREB (Treble): Slide this lever up to The digital display indicates information behind the upper knob adjusts the increase treble, or down to decrease it. on time or radio station frequency, the lefi/right speaker balance. If a station is weak or noisy, reduce the treble. AM or FM radio band, whether the TUNE: The lower knob has two station is in stereo, and other radio functions. Rotate it to the left or right to BASS: Slide this lever up to increase functions. tune in radio stations (the radio station bass, or down to decrease it. VOLUME: With the ignition on, rotate frequency will be displayed on the SCAN: Press this button to listen to the upper knob to the right toturn on digital screen). Press this knob to stations for a few seconds. Press it again your audio system and increase volume. change between the AM and FM bands to stop scanning. Press it to change between the clock and (the digital screen will display AM or SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you the radio station frequency displayed FM, and if the station is in stereo, FM will tune in the next station on the AM when the radio is on, or to change sides STEREO will bc displayed). or FM radio band. of a tape when a cassette is playing......

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To Preset Radio Stations: The four numbered pushbuttons canbe used to preset up to14 radio stations (seven AM and sevenFM). I 1 . Tune in the desired station. I 2. Press SET. The word SET will appear on the digital screen for five Cassette Tape Player Fast Forward b : To advance the tape seconds. With the power on, insert a tape into the rapidly, press the button with the arrow pointing to the right. To stop fast 3. While SET is displayed, press oneof cassette door. Do not use tapes thatare longer than 45 minutes on each side. forward, press the STOP-EJECT the four pushbuttons. Wheneveryou button. press this button again,the preset When the left indicator arrowis lit, station will be tunedin. selections listed on the top sideof the Reverse 4 : To reverse the tape rapidly, cassette are playing. When the right press the button with the arrow pointing 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM to the left. To stop reverse, press the and four FM stations. indicator arrow is lit, selections listed on the bottom side of the cassetteare STOP-EJECT button. Up to three additional stations on each playing. Press the upper control knob to STOP-EJECT To stop playing a tape, band may be preset by "pairing" change sides of a cassette while itis press this button. The cassette will be pushbuttons: playing. The tape player automatically partially ejected, and the radio will 1. Tune in the desired station. begins playing the other side when it begin playing. 2. Press SET, and within five seconds reaches the end of a tape. press any two adjacent pushbuttons at the same time. Whenever you press these two buttons again, the preset station will be tuned in. 123 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

have to do anything to your Delco/GM radio because AMAX is automatic. F-R (Fade): The control ring behind the lower knob adjusts thefronthear speaker balance. 3' ' +SEEK,: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in the next station higher or lower on the AM or FM radio band. SCAN: Press this button to listen to stations for a few seconds. Press it again to stop scanning. RCL (Recall): Press this button to AM.FM Stereo Radio with alternate the digital display between the Compact Disc Player (OPTION) TUNE: Rotate the lower knob to the left time, station and band. or right to tune in radio stations (the The digital display indicates information BASS: Press this button up or down to on time or radio station frequency, the radio station frequency will be displayed on the digital screen). increase or decrease the bass level. AM or FM radio band, whether the Press the center of the button for the station is in stereo, and other radio AM-FM: Press the lower knob to factory preset level. The bass level will functions. change between the AM and FM bands appear on the display for approximately PWR-VOL (Power-Volume): With the (the digital screen will displayAM or ten seconds. ignition on, rotate the upper knob to FM, and if the station is in stereo, FM STEREO will be displayed). TREB (Treble): Press this button up or turn your audio system on and off, and down to increase or decrease the treble to increase or decrease the volume. Your radio has an AMAX-certified level. Press the center of the button for R-L (Balance): The control ring behind receiver. It can produce quality AM the factory preset level. The treble level the upper knob adjusts the lefthight stereo sound and receive C-Quam@ will appear on the display for speaker balance. stereo broadcasts. AMAX reduces noise approximately ten seconds. If a station without reducing the high frequencies is weak or noisy, reduce the treble. you need for the best sound. You don't 124 To Preset Radio Stations: .. The five numbered pushbuttons can be used to preset up to ten radio stations Compact Disc Player If the disc comes back out and/orErr (five AM and five FM). The buttons Many of the controls for the radio also appears on the display: have other uses when you are playing a have functions for the compact disc The disc may be upside down. compact disc. player. as explained here. The disc may be dirty, scratched or 1 . Tune in the desired station. Don't use mini-discs that are called wet. 2. Press SET. The word SET will singles. They won't eject. Use only fill- There may be too much moisture in appear on the digital screen for five size compact discs. the air (wait about one hour and try seconds. 1. Rotate the PWR-VOL knob to turn again). 3. While SET is displayed, press one of on the power. The player may be too hot, or the road the five pushbuttons. Whenever you 2. Insert a disc part-way into the slot. may be too rough for the disc to play. press this button again, the preset with the label side up. The player As soon as things get back to normal, station will be tuned in. will pull it in. Within a few seconds, the disc should play. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of five AM the disc should play. and five FM stations.

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AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player(CONTI Press the button again toplay tracks When Finished with the Compact While a disc is playing, theCD indi- sequentially. Disc Player: cator is displayedon the digital screen, REV (Reverse): Press and hold to If you use the PWR-VOL knob to turn as is the clock. rapidly reverse the disc. Release to off the power, or turn off the ignition, RCL (Recall): Press this button once to resume playing. the disc will stay in the player and start see what track is playing. Press again FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold again when you turn on the ignitionor within five seconds tosee how long to rapidly advance the disc. Release to the PWR-VOL knob. The disc will your selection has been playing. The resume playing. begin playing at the point where it had been stopped. track number also will be displayed SCAN: Press this button to sample each when the volume is changedor a new track for approximately ten seconds. ST-PL (Stop-Play): Press to stop the track starts to play. SCAN will continue until another button disc player; the radio will play. Press COMP (Compression): Pressing this is pressed. again to play the disc (the player will button makes soft and loud passages start playing the disc where it had PREV (Previous): Press to play a track stopped earlier). more equal in volume. Press again to again. If you keep pressing the PREV resume normal play. button, the disc will keep backing up to EJCT (Eject): Press to eject the disc; RDM (Random): Press to play tracks in previous tracks. the radio will play. You can also eject the disc with the radio or ignition off. random, rather than sequential, order. NEXT Press to advance to the next RDM will be displayed on the digital track. If you keep pressing the NEXT screen when this function is active. button, the disc will keep advancing to other tracks. 126 CD Player Anti-Theft Feature

Delco LOC II@ is an anti-theft feature To Set the Anti-Theft System: 8. Press the TUNE knob (000 will for the compact disc player.It can be 1. Write down any six-digit number and appear again on the display). used or ignored. If ignored, the system keep it in a safe place. This is your 9. Press SCAN until the fourth digitof plays normally. If it is used, your player secret code. your code appears. won’t be usable if it is ever stolen, because it will go to LOC mode any 2. Turn the ignition to theAccessory or IO. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth time battery power is removed. It will Run position. digits of your code appear. also go to LOC mode any time power 3. Rotate the PWR-VOL knob to turn 11 . Press the TUNE knob (rEP will from the batteryis turned off by the the radio off. appear for five seconds, then000). Battery Rundown Protection feature (see 4. Press station preset buttons 1 and 4 at 12. Repeat steps 6 through 10. Then the Index under Battery Rundown thesame time and hold until “---” press the TUNE knob again. SEC Protection). Until an unLOC code is shows on the display. will appear, indicating that Delco entered, it will not turn on. You now have only 15 seconds between LOC II@ is set, and your audio The instructions below tell you how to each of the following steps. system is secure. If “-- -” appears, enter a secret code into the system.If the steps were not successful and 5. Press SET, and 000 will appear on you must repeat the entire your vehicle loses battery power for any the display. reason, you must unlock the system with procedure. the secret code before your audio system 6. Press SCAN until the first digitof will turn on. your code appears. I 7. Press SEEK until the second and ! third digits of your code appear. 127 -~ Controls & Audio Systems

CD Player Anti-Theit Feature (CONT) 6. Press the TUNE knob (000 will To Unlock the System Aftera Power To Disable the Anti-Theft System: appear on the display). Loss: Enter your secret codeby following 7. Press SCAN until the fourth digitof When battery poweris reapplied to a these steps (you will have only 15 your code appears. secured audio system after a loss of seconds between each step). 8. Press SEEK until the fifth and sixth power, the audio system will notturn on 1. Turn the ignition to theAccessory or digits of your code appear. and LOC will appear on the digital display. You will need to unlock the Run position, and turn the radio off. 9. Press the TUNE knob. If the display Delco LOC II@ system. 2. Press station preset buttons1 and 4 at shows "---;'the radio is unsecured ! the sarne time. SEC will appear in and will play again. If the display 1. Turnthe ignition to the Accessory or i the display, indicating the audio Run position,and turn the radio off. I~ shows SEC, the disabling sequence 1 system is secure. was unsuccessful and the numbers 2. Press SET, and 000 will appear on 3. Press SET and 000 will appear on did not match the secret code. the display. the display. If you lose or forget your code, see 3. Follow steps 4-8 for disabling your 4. Press SCAN until the first digitof your dealer. anti-theft system. your secret code appears. 4. Press the lower knob. The time will 5. Press SEEK until the second and appear onthe digital display if you I third digits of your code appear. are successful. If SEC appears, however, the numbers did not match and your audio systemis still locked. J Undetstanding Radio Reception Care of bur Cassette Tape FM Stereo AM Stereo Player FM stereo will give you the best sound, Your Delco@ system may be able to A tape player that is not cleaned but FM signals will reach only about receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts. regularly can cause reduced sound 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings Many AM stations around the country quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged or hills can interfere withFM signals, use C-Quam@ to produce stereo, though mechanism. Cassette tapes should be causing the sound to come andgo. some do not. C-Quam@ is a registered stored in their cases away from AM trademark of Motorola, Inc. If your contaminants, direct sunlight, and Delco@ system can get C-Quam@ extreme heat. If they aren't, they may The range for most AM stations is signals, your stereo indicator light will not operate properly or cause failureof greater than forFM, especially at night. come on when you are receiving it. the tape player. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.AM Your tape player should be cleaned can also pick up noise from things like regularly each month or after every 15 storms and power lines. To lower this hours of use. If you notice a reduction in noise, try reducing the treble level. sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. 129 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

Care of Your Cassette Tape 1:are of Your Compact Discs Fixed Mast Antenna Player (CONI) Ilandle discs carefully. Store them in The fixed mast antenna can withstand Clean your tape player with a wiping- t heir original cases or other protective most vehicle washes without being action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, C:ases and away from direct sunlight and damaged. If the mast should ever and follow the directions provided with clust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, become slightly bent, you can straighten it. clampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, r leutral detergent solution and cleanit, as it might be by vandals, you should Cassettes are subject to wear and the \ viping from the center to theedge. replace it. sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape E3e sure never to touch the signal surface Check every once in a whileto be sure is in good condition before you have \ vhen handling discs. Pick up discs by the mast is still tightened to the fender. your tape player serviced. .E ;rasping the outer edgesor the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Rear Window Defogger Antenna (OPTION) This particular rear window defogger also serves as a radio antenna. If you Power Antenna Mast Care have this option, do not apply The optional power antenna will look its aftermarket glass tinting. The metallic best and work well if it’s cleaned from fdm in some tinting materials will time to time. interfere withor distort the incoming Before entering an automatic radio reception. To Clean the Antenna Mast: vehicle wash, turn off your radio to 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to make the power antenna go down. raise the antenna to full mast This will prevent the mast from extension. possibly getting damaged. If the 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral antenna does notgo down when spirits or equivalent solvent. you turn the radio off, it may be damaged or need to be cleaned. In 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, either case, lower the antennaby removing any dirt. hand by carefully pressing the 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth before antenna down. retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up and downby If the mast portionof your antenna is turning the radio or ignition on and damaged, you can easily replace it. See Off. your dealer for a replacement kit and 6. Then repeat if necessary. follow the instructions in the kit. Notes Your Driving and the Road

Here you’ll find information about Roadsigns ...... 134 driving on different kinds of roads Defensive Driving ...... 138 and in varying weather conditions. Drunken Driving ...... 139 We’ve also included many other useful Control of a Vehicle ...... 141 tips on driving. Braking ...... 142 Anti-LockBrakes ...... 143 SteeringTips ...... 148 Steering in Emergencies ...... 149 Passing ...... 150 DrivingatNight ...... 154 DrivingintheRain ...... 156 Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze ...... 158 CityDriviflg ...... 159 Freeway Driving ...... 160 Driving a Long Distance ...... 162 HillandMountainRoads ...... 164 ParkingonHills ...... 166 Winter Driving ...... 168 TowingaTrailer ...... 171 233

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X4025 STOP DO NOT WRONG RR ADVANCE NARROW NO PASSING ENTER WAY CROSSING BRIDGE ZONE Color of Road Signs Yellow indicates a general warning. Red means Stop. It may also indicate Slow down and be careful when you see H Road Signs that some movement is not allowed. a yellow sign. Itmay signal a railroad The road signs you see everywhere are Examples are DoNot Enter and Wrong crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or coded by color, shape and symbols. It’s Way. some other potentially dangerous a good idea to know these codes so that situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line you can quickly grasp the basic meaning painted on the road means Don’t Cross. or intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.

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k-:-.$?.$ -:5x qz gz:=:< z:g<,S+m: L &--:. ;?e.,;&+ g& KEEP LEFT OR TURNRIGHT RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Shape of Road Signs (CONT.) Symbols on Road Signs Traffic Lights Rectangular (square or oblong) signs There are many international road signs We're all familiar with traffic lightsor show speed limits, parking regulations, in use today. stop lights. Often green arrows are being give directions, and such information as used in the lights for improved traffic distances to cities. control. On some multilane roads, green arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn. Green arrows don't mean "go no matter what." You'll still need to proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes to other vehicles. Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you must stop before turning on red.

NO U TU RN The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do. 136 Your Own Signals Drivers signal toothers, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to letother drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requiresdriver signals. REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANEROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE Turn and Lane Change Signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or Pavement Markings change lanes. Many city roads and expressways, and Pavement markings add to traffic signs If necessary, you can use hand signals even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic and signals. They give information to out the window: Left arm straight out control during rush hours.A red X light drivers without taking attention from the for a left turn, down for slowor about- above a lane means no driving in that roadway. A solid yellow line on your to-stop, and up for a rightturn. lane at that time. A green arrow means side of the road or lane means Don’t you may drive in that lane. Look for the Cross. Slowing Down: If time allows, tapthe signs posted to warn drivers whathours brake pedal once or twice in advance of and days these systemsare in effect. slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See theIndex under Hazard Warning Rashers. Tmffic OMcer The traffic police officeris also a source of important information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses someof the road conditions you may encounter. 137 Your Driving and the Road

Deknsive Driving The best advice anyone can give about Expect other drivers to run stop signs distance. It’s the best defensive driving driving is: Drive defensively. when you are on a through street. Be maneuver, in both city and rural Please start with a very important safety ready to brake if necessary as you go driving. You never know when the device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. through intersections. You may not have vehicle in frontof you is going to brake (See theIndex under Safety Belts.) to use the brake, but ifyou do, you will or turn suddenly. be ready. Defensive driving really means “be Here’s a final bitof information about ready for anything.” On city streets, If you’re driving through a shopping defensive driving. The most dangerous rural roads, or freeways, it means center parking lot where there are well- time for driving inthe U.S. is very early “always expect the unexpected.” marked lanes, directional arrows, and on Sunday morning. In fact, GM designated parking areas, expect some Research studies show that the most and Assume that pedestriansor other drivers drivers to ignore all these markings and the least dangerous times for driving, are going to be careless and make dash straight toward one partof the lot. every week, fall on the same day. That mistakes. Anticipate what they might day is Sunday. The most dangerous time do. Be ready for their mistakes. Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you must give way to is Sunday from 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. The Expect children to dashout from behind pedestrians even if you knowyou have safest time is Sunday from 10 a.m. to parked cars, often followed by other the right of way. 11 a.m. Driving the same distance on a children. Expect occupants in parked Sunday at 3 a.m. isn’tjust a little more cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for Rear-end collisions are aboutthe most dangerous than it is at 10 a.m. It’s about movement in parked cars-someone preventable of accidents. Yet they are 134 times more dangerous! common. Allow enough following may be about to open a door. That leads to the next section. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the numberone contributor should drink alcohol and then drive. But to the highway death toll, claiming if one does, then what’s “too much”? It According to the American Medical thousands of victims every year. can be a lot less thanmany might think. Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person Alcohol takes away three things that Although it depends on each person and who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) anyone needs to drive a vehicle: situation, here is some general bottles of beer in an hour will end up information on the moblem. with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The Judgment L person would reach thesime BAC by Muscular Coordination The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon drinking three 4-ounce(EO ml) glasses Vision four things: of wine or three mixed drinks if each Police records show that halfof all had 1% ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like How much alcohol is in the drink. whiskey, gin or vodka. motor vehicle-related deaths involve -. - alcohol-a driver, a passengeror The drinker’s body weight. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. someone else, such as a pedestrian, had The amount of food that is consumed For example, if the same person drank been drinking. In most cases, these before and during drinking. three double martinis (3 ounces or deaths are the resultof someone who The length of time it has taken the 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, was drinking and driving. Over25,000 drinker to consume the alcohol. the person’s BAC would be close to motor vehicle-related deaths occur each 0.12 percent. A person who consumes year because of alcohol, and thousands food just before or during drinking will of people are injured. have a slightly lower BAC level. 139 Your Driving adthe Rod

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OURS people are impaired ata BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the 1 HOUR effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chance of being in an accident increases sharply for drivers whohave a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has doubled hisor her chance of having an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chanceof that driver having (CONT.) Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on Drunken Driving an accident is six times greater; at a The law in most U.S. states sets the how much alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. level of 0.15 percent, the chances are legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In twenty-five times greater! And, the Canada the limit is0.08 percent, and in But it’s very important to keep in mind body takes about an hour to rid itself of some other countriesit’s lower than that the ability to drive is affected well the alcohol in one drink.No amount of that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research coffee or number of cold showers will after three to six drinks(in one hour). shows that the driving skillsof many speed that up. 140 “I’ll be careful’’ isn’t the right answer. I What if there’s an emergency, a need to Control of a Vehicle take sudden action, as when a child You have three systems that make your darts into the street?A person with a Drinking and then drivingis vehicle go where you want it to go. L7 higher BAC might not be able to react Lvery dangerous. Your reflexes, They are the brakes, the steering and the quickly enough to avoid the collision. perceptions, and judgment will be accelerator. All three systems have to do aHected by even a small amountof their work at the places where the tires There’s something else about drinking alcohol. You could have a meet the road. and driving that many people don’t serious-or even fatal-accident if Sometimes, as when you’re driving on know. Medical research shows that you drive after drinking. Please snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of alcohol in a person’s system can make don’t drink and drive or ride with a crash injuries worse. That’s especially driver has been drinking. those control systems than the tires and who road can provide. That means you can true for brain, spinal cord and heart Ride home ina cab; or if you’re lose control of your vehicle. injuries. That means thatif anyone who with a group, designate a driver has been drinking-driver or who will not drink. passenger-is in a crash, the chance of being killed or permanently disabled is I higher than if that person had not been drinking. And we’ve already seen that the chance of a crash itselfis higher for drinking drivers. 141 Your Driving and the Road

Braking Braking action involves perception time And, of course, actual stopping Don’t “ride” the brakesby letting your and reaction time. distances vary greatly with the surface left foot rest lightly on the brake pedal First, you have to decide to push on the of the road (whether it’s pavementor while driving. brake pedal. That’s perception time. gravel); the conditionof the road (wet, Then you have to bring up your foot and dry, icy); tire tread; and the conditionof do it. That’s reaction time. your brakes. \ “Riding” your brakes can Average reaction time is about 34 of a Most drivers treat their brakes with L b cause them to overheat to the care. Some, however, overwork the second. But that’s only an average.It point that they won’t work well. might be less with one driver and as braking system with poor driving habits. You might not be able to stop your long as two or three seconds or more Avoid needless heavy braking. Some vehicle in time toavoid an with another. Age, physical condition, people drivein spurts-heavy accident. If you “ride” your alertness, coordination, and eyesightall acceleration followedby heavy brakes, they will get so hot they play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and braking-rather than keeping pace will require a lotof pedal force to frustration. But even in 34 of a second, a with traffic. This is a mistake. Your slow you down. Avoid “riding” the vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) brakes may not have time to cool brakes. travels 66 feet (20 m). That couldbe a between hard stops. Your brakes will lot of distance in an emergency, so wear out much fasterif you do a lotof keeping enough space between your heavy braking. vehicle and others is important. If you keep pace with the traffic and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) allow realistic following distances,you Your Oldsmobile has an advanced r will eliminate alot of unnecessary electronic brakingsystem that will help braking. That means better braking and prevent skidding. longer brake life. This light on the instrument panel will If your engine ever stops while you’re go on when you start your vehicle. driving, brake normally butdon’t When you start your vehicle and begin pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal to drive away you may hear a may get harder to push down. If your momentary motor or clicking noise and engine stops, you will still have some you may even notice that your brake power brake .assist. Butyou will useit pedal moves a little while this is going when you brake. Once the power on. This is the ABS system testing itself. assist is used up, it may take longer to If you have your foot on the brakepedal, stop andthe brake pedal will be this check won’t happen until the vehicle harder to push. reaches about 4 mph (6 Wh) or until you take your footoff the brake pedal.

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Anti-Lock Brakes (CONT) You’ll also hear a clicking noise thenext Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say You can steer around the obstacle while time the vehicle reaches about4 mph the road is wet. You’re driving safely. braking hard. As you brake, your (6 km/h). Suddenly an animal jumps outin front computer keeps receiving updateson If there’s a problem withthe anti-lock of you. wheel speed and controls braking brake system, the anti-lock brake system You slam on the brakes. Here’s what pressure accordingly. warning light will stay on or flash. happens with ABS. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake A computer senses that wheels are CAUTION I * System Warning Light. slowing down. The computer separately -1ti-lockdoesn’t change the works the brakes at each front wheel and at the rear wheels. up to the brake pedal. If you get The anti-lock system can change the too close to the vehicle in front of brake pressure faster than any driver I you, you won’t have time to apply could. The computer is programmed to your brakes if that vehicle suddenly make the most of available tire and road slows or stops. Always leave enough conditions. room up ahead to stop, even though you have &ti-lock brakes. Disc Brake Wear Indicators To Use Anti-Lock: Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes I Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads The brake wear warning brake pedal down and let anti-lock work have built-in wear indicators that make a 3sound means that sooner or for you. high-pitched warning sound when the later your brakes won’t work well. I brake pads are worn andnew pads are That could lead to an accident. When you start your vehicle and begin needed. The sound may come and go or Whenyou hear the brakewear I to drive away, you may notice that your be heard all the time your vehicleis warning sound, have your vehicle brake pedal moves a little while thisis moving (except when you are pushing serviced. I going on. A brief mechanical noise is on the brake pedal firmly). normal. This is the ABS system testing itself. You may also hear a clicking noise as you accelerate after a hard stop. Your Driving and the Road

I Disc Brake Wear Indicators(CONT.) Rear Drum Brakes Brake Pedal Travel Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear See your dealer if the brake pedal does indicators, but if you ever hear a rear not return to normal height,or if there brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This linings inspected. When you have the could be a signof brake trouble. front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Some driving conditionsor climates Brake linings should always be replaced may cause a brake squeal when the as complete axle sets. brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes.

146 Brake Aqustment Braking In Emergencies Power Steering Every time you make a moderate reverse Use your anti-lock braking system when If you lose power steering assist because brake stop, your brakes adjust for wear. you need to. With anti-lock, you can the engine stopsor the system fails to If you rarely make a moderateor steer and brake at the same time. In function, you can steer but it will take heavier stop, then your brakes might not many emergencies, steering can help much more effort. adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, you more than even the very best then-very carefully-make a few braking. moderate brake stops about every1,000 miles (1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly. If your brake pedal goes downfarther than normal, your rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust themby backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.

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Variable Effort Steering (OPTION) Steering Tips-Driving on Curves This steering system provides lighter It’s important to take curvesat a While you’re in a curve, speed is the steering effort for parking and at low reasonable speed. one factor you can control. vehicle speeds. Steering effort will A lot of the “driver lost control’’ Suppose you’re steering through a sharp increase at higher speeds forimproved accidents mentioned on the news happen curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. road feel. on curves. Here’s why: Those two controlsystems-steering Experienced driver or beginner, each of and acceleration-can overwhelm those us is subject to the same lawsof physics places where the tires meet the road and when driving on curves.The traction of make you lose control. the tires against the road surface makes What should youdo if this ever it possible for the vehicle to change its happens? Let up on the accelerator path when you turn the front wheels.If pedal, steer the vehicle theway you there’s no traction, inertia will keep the want it to go, and slow down. vehicle going in the same direction.If Speed limit signs near curves warn that you’ve ever tried to steer a vehicle on you should adjust your speed. Of wet ice, you’ll understand this. course, the posted speedsare based on The tractionyou can get in a curve goodweather and road conditions. I depends on the conditionof your tires Under less favorable conditions you’ll and the road surface, the angle at which want to go slower. the curve is banked, and your speed. 148 An emergency like this requires close Steering in Emergencies attention and a quick decision.If you If you need to reduce your speedas you There are times when steering can be are holding the steering wheelat the approach a curve,do it before you enter more effective than braking. For recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, the curve, while your front wheelsare example, you come over a hill and find a you can turn it a full 180 degrees very straight ahead. truck stopped in your lane, or a car quickly without removing either hand. suddenly pulls out from nowhere,or a But you have to act fast, steer quickly, Try to adjust your speedso you can and just as quickly straightenthe wheel “drive” through the curve. Maintain a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in frontof you. You once you have avoided the object. You reasonable, steady speed. Wait to must then be prepared to steer back to accelerate untilyou are out of the curve, can avoid these problemsby braking-if you can stop in time. But sometimes you your original lane and then brake to a and then accelerate gently into the controlled stop. straightaway. can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action-steering around the Depending on yourspeed, this can be When you drive into a curve at night, problem. rather violent foran unprepared driver. it’s harder to see the road aheadof you This is one of the reasons driving because it bends away from the straight Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these.First apply experts recommend that you use your beams of your lights. This is one good safety belts and keep both hands on the reason to drive slower. your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible steering wheel. collision. Then steer around the The fact that such emergency situations problem, to the left or right depending are always possible is a good reason to on the space available. practice defensive drivingat times. all 149 Your Diving and the Road

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Of-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that your right pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, The driver of a vehicle about to pass wheels have dropped off the edge ofa then follow the same procedures. But if another on a two-lane highway waits for road onto the shoulder while you’re the right front tire scrubs against the just the right moment, accelerates, driving. side of the pavement, do not steer more moves around the vehicle ahead, then If the level of the shoulderis only sharply. With too much steering angle, goes back into the right lane again.A slightly below the pavement, recovery the vehicle may jump back onto the road simple maneuver? should be fairly easy. Ease off the with so much steering input that it Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle accelerator and then, if there is nothing crosses over into the oncoming traffic on a two-lane highway is a potentially in the way, steer so that your vehicle before you can bring it back under dangerous move, since the passing straddles the edgeof the pavement. You control. Instead, easeoff again on the vehicle occupies the same laneas can turn the steering wheel up to !A turn accelerator and steering input, straddle oncoming traffic for several seconds.A until the right front tire contacts the the pavement once more, then try again. miscalculation, an error in judgment, or pavement edge. Then turn your steering a brief surrender to frustrationor anger wheel to go straight down the roadway. can suddenly put the passing driver face If the shoulder appears to be about four to face with the worstof all traffic inches (100 mm) or more below the accidents-the head-on collision. pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is not enough room to So here are some tips for passing: If you suspect that the driver of the When it looks likea chance to pass is “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, vehicle you want to pass isn’t aware of coming up, start to accelerate butstay to the sides, and to crossroads for your presence, tap the horn a couple in the right lane and don’t get too situations that might affect your of times before passing. Or, you can close. Time your move so you will be passing patterns. If you have any doubt use flash-to-pass. See the Idaunder increasing speedas the time comes to whatsoever about making a successful Flash-to-Pass. move into the other lane. If the way is pass, wait for a better time. Do not get too close to the vehicle you clear to pass, you will have a “running Watch for traffic signs, pavement want to pass while you’re awaiting an start” that more than makes up for the markings, and lines.If you can see a opportunity. For one thing, following distance you would lose by dropping sign up ahead that might indicate a too closely reduces yourarea of back. And if something happens to turn or an intersection, delay your vision, especially if you’re following a cause you to cancel your pass,you pass. A broken center line usually larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have need only slow down anddrop back indicates it’s all right to pass (providing adequate spaceif the vehicle ahead again and wait for another opportunity. the road ahead is clear). Never cross a suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a If other cars are lined up to pass a solid line on your side of the lane or a reasonable distance. slow vehicle, wait yourturn. But take double solid line, even if the road care that someone isn’t trying to pass seems empty of approaching traflic. you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. 151 Your Driving and the Road

Passing (CONTJ Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your Don’t overtake a slowly moving Let’s review what driving experts say shoulder, and start your left lane vehicle too rapidly. Even though the about what happens when the three change signal before movingout of the brake lights are not flashing, it may be control systems (brakes, steering and right lane to pass. When you are far slowing down or starting to turn. acceleration) don’t have enough friction enough ahead of the passed vehicle to If you’re being passed, make it easy where the tires meet the road to do what see its front in your inside mirror, for the following driverto get ahead of the driver has asked. activate your right lane change signal you. Perhaps you can ease a little to In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep and move back into the right lane. the right. trying to steer and constantly seekan (Remember that your right outside escape routeor area of less danger. mirror is convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem to be farther away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing thenext vehicle.

152 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of a corner on a wet, snow- or ice-covered (including engine brakingby shifting to the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid road), ease your foot off the accelerator a lower gear). Any sudden change could most skids by taking reasonable care pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle cause the tires to slide.You may not suited to existing conditions, andby not start to slide. Quickly steer theway you realize the surfaceis slippery until your “overdriving” those conditions. But want the vehicle to go.If you start vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize skids are always possible. steering quickly enough, your vehicle warning clues-such as enough water, The three types of skids correspond to will straighten out. As it does, straighten ice or packed snow on the road to make your Oldsmobile’s three control systems. the front wheels. a “mirrored surface”-and slow down In the braking skid your wheels aren’t Of course, traction is reduced when when you have any doubt. rolling. In the steering or cornering water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Remember: Any anti-lock braking skid, too much speed or steering in a material is on the road. For safety, you’ll system (ABS) helps avoid only the curve causes tires to slip andlose want to slow down and adjust your braking skid. cornering force. And in the acceleration driving to these conditions. It is skid too muchthrottle causes the driving important to slow down on slippery wheels to spin. surfaces because stopping distance will A cornering skid and an acceleration be longer and vehicle control more skid are best handled by easing your limited. foot off the accelerator pedal. If your While driving ona surface with reduced vehicle starts to slide (as whenyou turn traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking 153 1 Your Driving and the Road r--

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F No one can seeas well at night as in the X303C daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old Driving at Night driver may require at least twiceas Night driving is more dangerous than Since you can’t see as well, you may much light to see thesme thing at night day driving. One reason is that some need to slow down and keep more as a 20-year-old. drivers are likely to be impaired-by space betweenyou and other vehicles. What you do in the daytime canalso alcohol or drugs, with night vision It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle affect your night vision. For example,if problems, or by htigue. ahead is goingjust by looking at its you spend the day in bright sunshine you Here are some tips on night driving. taillights. are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes Drive defensively. Remember, this is Slow down, especially on higher will have less trouble adjustingto night. the most dangerous time. speed roads. Your headlights can light But if you’re driving, don’t wear up only so much road ahead. t Don’t drink and drive. (See the Index sunglasses at night. Theymay cut down In remote areas, watch for animals. on glarefrom headlights, but theyalso under Drunken Driving for more on ~ this problem.) If you’re tired, pull off the roadin a make a lot of things invisible that should ~ safe place and rest. remain visible-such as parked cars, Adjust your inside rearview mirror to obstacles, pedestrians, or even trains reduce the glare from headlights blocking railway crossings. You may behind you. want to put on your sunglasses after you have pulled into a brightly-lighted service or refreshment area. Eyes shielded from that glaremay adjust 154 High Beams A Few More Night Driving more quickly to darkness back on the If the vehicle approachingyou has its Suggestions road. But be sure to remove your high beams on, signal by flicking yours Keep your windshield and all the glass sunglasses before you leave the service to high and then backto low beam. This on your vehicle clean-inside and out. area. is the usual signal to lower the headlight Glare at nightis made much worse by You can be temporarily blinded by beams. If the other driver still doesn’t dirt on the glass. Even the insideof the approaching lights. It can take a second lower the beams, resist the temptation to glass can build up a film causedby dust. or two, or even several seconds, for your put your high beams on. This only Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass eyes to readjust to the dark. When you makes two half-blinded drivers. surfaces very filmy and canbe a vision are faced with severe glare (as from a On a freeway, use your high beams only hazard if it’s left there. driver who doesn’t lower the high in remote areas where you won’t impair Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and beams, or a vehicle with misaimed approaching drivers. In some places, flash more than clean glass would, headlights), slow down a little.Avoid like cities, using high beams is illegal. making the pupils of your eyes contract staring directly into the approaching When you follow another vehicle on a repeatedly. You might even wantto keep lights. If there is a line of opposing freeway or highway, use low beams. a cloth and some glass cleaner inyour traffic, make occasional glances over the True, most vehiclesnow have day-night vehicle if you need to clean your glass line of headlights to make certain that mirrors that enable the driver to reduce frequently. one of the vehicles isn’t startingto move glare. But outside mirrors are notof this into your lane. Once you are past the type and high beams from behind can bright lights, give your eyes time to bother the driver ahead. readjust before resuming speed. A &w More Night Driving Driving inthe Rain Suggestions (COM) Rain and wet roads can mean driving blades are in good shape, a heavy rain Remember that your headlights light up trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, can make it harder to see road signs and far less of a roadway when you are in a accelerate or turn as well because your traffic signals, pavement markings, the turn or curve. tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on edge of the road, and even people dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have walking. Road spray can often be worse Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s much tread left, you’ll get even less for vision thanrain, especially if it easier to pick out dimly lighted objects.traction. comes from a dirty road. Just as your headlights should be It’s always wise to goslower and be So it is wise to keep your wiping checked regularly for properaim, so cautious if rain starts to fall while you equipment in good shape and keep your should your eyes be examined regularly. are driving. The surfacemay get wet windshield washer tank filled. Replace Some drivers suffer from night suddenly when your reflexesare tuned your windshield wiper inserts when they blindness-the inability to see in dim for driving on dry pavement. show signs of streaking or missing areas light-and aren’t even aware of it. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to on the windshield, or when strips of see. Even if your windshield wiper rubber start to separate from the inserts. Hydroplaning Driving too fast through large water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But puddles or even going through some water can build up under your tires that it can if your tires haven’t much tread or vehicle washes can cause problems, too. they can actually ride on the water. This if the pressure in one or more is low. It The water may affect your brakes. Try can happen if the road is wet enough can happen if alot of water is standing to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to and you’re going fast enough. When on the road. If you can see reflections slow down before you hit them. your vehicle is hydroplaning, it haslittle from trees, telephone poles,or other I or no contact with the road. vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the CAUTION II You might not be awareof hydroplaning. water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Wet brakes can cause You could drive along for some time without realizing your tires aren’t in Hydroplaning usually happens at higher 2accidents. They won’t work V;ell in a quick stop andmay cause constant contact with theroad. You speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast pulling to one side. You could lose could find out the hard way: when you rule about hydroplaning. The best control of the vehicle. have to slow, turn, move out to pass-or advice is to slow down when itis if youget hitby a gustof wind. You could raining, and be careful. After driving through a large suddenly find yourselfout of control. puddle of water or a vehicle wash,

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Some Other Rainy WeatherTips Everybody then has a better chance to Turn on your headlights-not just your avoid hitting the vehicle ahead. parking lights-to help make you more A patch of dense fog may extend only visible to others. Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze for a few feet (meters) or for miles Look for hard-to-see vehicles coming Fog can occur with high humidityor (kilometers); you can’t really tell while from behind. You may want to use heavy frost. It can beso mild that you you’re in it. You can only treat the your headlights even in daytime if it’s can see throughit for several hundred situation with extreme care. raining hard. feet (meters). Or it might be so thick One common fog condition-sometimes that you can see only a few feet (meters) called mist or ground fog-can happen Besides slowing down, allow some ahead. It may come suddenly to an extra following distance. And be in weather that seems perfect, especially otherwise clear road.And it can be a at night or in the early morning invalley especially careful whenyou pass major hazard. another vehicle. Allow yourself more and low, marshy areas. You can be clear room ahead, and be prepared to When you drive into afog patch, your suddenly enveloped in thick, wet haze have your view restrictedby road visibility will be reduced quickly. The that may even coat your windshield. You spray. If the road spray isso heavy you biggest dangers are striking the vehicle can often spot these fog patchesor mist are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t ahead or being struck by the one layers with your headlights. But pass until conditions improve. Going behind. Try to “read” the fog density sometimes they can be waiting for you I more slowly is better than having an down the road. If the vehicle ahead as you come over a hill or dip into a accident. starts to become less clear or, at night,if shallow valley. Start your windshield the taillights are harder to see, the fog is wipers and washer to help clear Use your defogger if it helps. probably thickening. Slow down to give accumulated road dirt. Slow down Have good tires with proper tread traffic behind you a chance to slow carefully. depth. (See the Index under Tires.) down.

~~ Tips on Driving inFog If you get caught in fog, turn your Treat dense fog as an emergency. Try to City Driving headlights on low beam, even in find a place to pull off the road. Of daytime. You’ll see-and be seen- course you want to respect another’s One of the biggest problemswith city better. Use your fog lights if your property, but you might need to put streets is the amount of traffic on them. vehicle has them. something between you and moving You’ll want to watch out for what the vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles, other drivers are doing and pay attention Don’t use your high beams.The light to traffic signals. will bounce off the water droplets that a private driveway, anything that make up fog and reflect back at you. removes you from other traffic. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Use your defogger. In high humidity, If visibility is near zero andyou must even a light build-up of moisture on the stop but are unsure whetheryou are Know the best way to get to where you inside of the glass will cut down on your away from the road, turn your lightson, are going. Try not to drive around already limited visibility. Run your start your hazard warning flashers, and trying to pick out a familiar streetor windshield wipers and washer sound your horn at intervalsor when landmark. Get a city map and plan occasionally. Moisture can build up on you hear approaching traffic. your trip into an unknown part of the the outside glass, and what seems to be Pass other vehicles in fog only ifyou city just as you would for a cross- fog may actually be moisture on the can see far enough ahead to pass safely. country trip. outside of your windshield. Even then, be prepared todelay your Try to use the freeways that rim and pass if you suspect the fog is worse up crisscross most large cities. You’ll save ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you, time and energy. (See the next section, make it easy for them. Freeway Driving.) 159 Your Driving and the Road

City Driving(CONT.) Fmeway Driving Entering the Freeway 1 I Treat a green lightas a warning Mile for mile, fieeways (also called At the entrance thereis usually a ramp I I signal. A traffic lightis there because thruways, parkways, expressways, that leads to thefreeway. If you have a the corner is busy enough to need it. turnpikes, or superhighways) are the clear view of the freeway as you drive When a light turns green, and just safest of all roads. But they have their along the entrance ramp, you should before you start to move, check both own special rules. begin to check traffic. Try to determine ways for vehiclesthat have not cleared The most important advice onfreeway where you expect to blend withthe flow. the intersection os may be running the driving is: Keep up with traffic andkeep If traffic is light, you may have no red light. to the right. Drive at the same speed problem. But if it is heavy, find a gap as Obey all posted speed limits. But most of the other drivers are driving. you move along the enteringlane and remember that they are for ideal road, Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a time your approach. Try to merge inm weather and visibility conditions.You smooth trafficflow. Treat theleft lane the gap at closeto the prevailin@; speed. may need to dfive belowthe posted on a freeway as a passing lane. Switch on yourturn signal, check your limit in bad weather or when visibility rearview mirrors as you move along, is especially poor. and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly Pull to the right (withcare) and stop with the traffic flow. clear of intersections when you see or hear emergency vehicles.

160 Driving on the Freeway Leaving the Freeway Once you are on the freeway, adjust If you are moving from an outside to a When you want to leave the freeway, your speed to the posted limitor to the center lane on afreeway having more move to the proper lane wellin advance. prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the than two lanes, make sure another Dashing across lanes at the last minute right lane unless you want to pass. If vehicle isn’t about to move into the same is dangerous. If you miss your exit do you are on a two-lane freeway, treat the spot. Look at the vehicles two lanes not, under any circumstances, stop and right lane as the slow lane and the left over and watch for telltale signs: turn back up. Drive on to the next exit. lane as the passing lane. signals flashing, an increasein speed, or At each exit point is a deceleration lane. If you are on a three-lanefreeway, treat moving toward the edge of the lane. Be Ideally it should be long enough for you the right lane as the slower-speed prepared to delay your move. to enter it at freeway speed (after through lane, the middle lane as the Once you are moving on the freeway, signaling, of course) and thendo your higher-speed through lane, and the left make certain you allow a reasonable bralung before moving onto the exit lane as the passing lane. following distance. Expect to move ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration Before changing lanes, check your slightly slower at night. lanes are long enough-some are too rearview mirrors. Then use your turn short for all the braking. Decide when signal. Just before you leave the lane, to start braking. If you must brake on glance quickly over your shoulder to the through lane, and if there is traffic make sure there isn’t another vehicle in close behind you, you can allow a little your “blind” spot. 161 Your Driving and the Road

Leaving the Freeway(CONT.) Driving a Long Distance Before Leaving on a Long Trip

extra time and flash your brake lights (in Although most long trips today 1 are Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well addition to your turn signal) as extra made on freeways, there are stj11 many rested. If you must start when you’re not warning that you are about to slow made on regular highways. fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t down and exit. Long-distance driving on freeways and plan to make too many miles that first The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes regular highways is the same in some part of the journey. Wear comfortable quite sharply. The exit speed is usually ways. The trip has to be planned and the clothing and shoes you can easily drive posted. Reduce your speed according to vehicle prepared, you drive at higher- in. your speedometer, not to your sense of than-city speeds, and there are longer Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If motion. After driving for any distance at turns behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s higher speeds, you may tend to think your trip more ifyou and your vehicle ready to go. If it needs service, haveit you are going slower thanyou actually are in good shape. Here are some tips done before starting out.Of course, are. For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) for a successful long trip. you’ll find experienced and able service might seem like only 20 mph (32 km/h). experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all Obviously, this could lead to serious across North America. They’ll be ready trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph and willing to helpif you need it. (32 km/h)!

162 On fhe Road Highway Hypnosis Here are some thingsyou can check Unless you are the only driver, itis Is there actually such a condition as before a trip: good to share the driving task with “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the others. Limit turns behind the wheelto falling asleep at the wheel? Callit reservoir full? Are all windows clean about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or inside and outside? at a sitting. Then, either change drivers whatever. or stop for some refreshment like coffee,There is something about an easy stretch Wiper Blades: Are they in good tea or soft drinks and some limbering shape? of road with the same scenery, along up. But do stop and move around. Eat with the hum of the tires on the road, Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: lightly along the way. Heavier meals the drone of the engine, and the rushof Have you checked all levels? tend to make some people sleepy. the wind against the vehicle that can Lights: Are they all working? Are the On two-lane highways or undivided make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to lenses clean? multilane highways that do not have you! If it does, your vehicle can leave Tires: They are vitally important to a controlled access, you’ll want to watch the road in less than a second,and you safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread for some situations not usually foundon could crash and be injured. good enough for long-distance freeways. Examples are: stop signs and What can you do about highway driving? Are the tires all inflated to signals, shopping centers with direct hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can the recommended pressure? access to the highway, no passing zones happen. and school zones, vehicles turning left Weather Forecasts: What’s the and right off the road, pedestrians, Then here are some tips: weather outlook along your route? Make sure your vehicle is well Should you delay your trip a short cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals. ventilated, with a comfortably cool time to avoid a major storm system? interior. Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 163 Your Driving and the Road

Highway Hypnosis(CONT.) Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road Hill and MountainRoads ahead and to the sides. Check your Driving on steep hillsor mountains is rearview mirrors frequently and your different from driving in flator rolling If you don’t shift down, your instruments from time to time. This terrain. If you drive regularly in steep d I brdkes Could get SO hot that can help you avoid a fixed stare. country, or if you’re planning to visit they wouldn’t work weI1. You Wear good sunglasses in bright light. there, here are some tips that can make would then have poor braking or Glare can cause drowsiness.But don’t your trips safer and more enjoyable. &en none going down a hill. You wear sunglasses at night. They will Keep your vehicle in good shape. luld crash. Shift down to let your drastically reduce your overall vision Check all fluid levels and also the @ne assist pur brakes on a at the very time you need all the brakes, tires, cooling system and ,ap downhill slope. seeing power you have. transaxle. These parts can work hard If you get sleepy, pull off the road into on mountain roads. a rest, service, or parking area and Know how to go down hills. The most take a nap, get some exercise,or both. important thing to know is this: let For safety, treat drowsiness on the your engine do someof the slowing highway as an emergency. down. Don’t make your brakes do it all. Shift to a lower gear whenyou go As in any driving situation, keep pace down a steep or long hill. That way, with traffic and allow adequate you will slow down without excessive following distances. use of your brakes. I

Know how to go uphill. Drive in the As you go over the top ofa hill, be highest gear possible. alert. There could be somethingin Stay in your own lane when driving on your lane, like a stalled car or an ignition off is dangerous. Your two-lane roadsin hills or mountains. accident. bralces will have to do all the work Don’t swing wideor cut across the center You may see highway signs on of slowing down. They could get of the road. Drive at speeds thatlet mountains that warn of special so hot that they wouldn’t work you stay in your own lane. That way, problems. Examples are long grades, well. You could crash. Always you won’t be surprised by a vehicle passing or no passing zones, a falling have your engine running and your coming toward you in the same lane. rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert vehicle in gear when you go to these and take appropriate action. downhill. It takes longer to passanother vehicle when you’re going uphill.You’ll want Winter driving can present special to leave extra roomto pass. If a problems. See the Index under Winter vehicle is passing you and doesn’t have Driving. enough room, slow down to make it easier for the other vehicle to get by.

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Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular Parking Downhill Parking Uphill scenery. But please be careful whereyou Turn your wheels to the right. If there is a curb, turnyour wheels to stop if you decide to look at the view or You don't have to jam your tires against the left if the curb is at the right sideof take pictures. Look for pull-offs or your vehicle. parking areas provided for scenic the curb, if there is a curb.A gentle viewing. contact is all you need. Another part of this manual tells howto use your parking brake (see theIndex under Parking Brake). But on a mountain or steep hill, you cando one more thing. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic. Here's how :

166 Tuque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE) If you are parking on a hill andyou don’t shift your transaxle intoP (Park) If you’re going uphill on a one-way If there is no curb when you’re parking properly, the weight of the vehicle may street and you’re parkingon the left uphill, turn the wheels to the right. put too much force on the parking pawl side, your wheels should point to the If there is no curb when you’re parking in the transaxle. You may find it difficult right. uphill on the left side of a one-way to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). street, your wheels should be turned to This is called “torque lock.”To prevent the left. torque lock, always be sure to shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur,you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park). 167 Your Driving and the Road ..

Winter Driving Driving on Snow orIce Here are some tips for winter driving: You may want to put winter Most of the time, those places where Have your Oldsmobile in good shape emergency supplies in your trunk. your tires meet the road probably have for winter. Be sure your engine Include an ice scraper,a small brush good traction. coolant mix is correct. or broom, a supplyof windshield However, if there is snow or ice Snow tires can help in loose snow, but washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer between your tires and the road, you can they may give you less traction on ice clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a have a very slippery situation. You’ll than regular tires. If you do not expect red cloth, and a coupleof reflective have a lot less traction or “grip” and to be driving in deep snow, but may warning triangles. And, if you will be will need to be very careful. have to travel over ice, you may not driving under severe conditions, What’s the worst time for this? “Wet want to switch to snow tires at all. include a small bagof sand, a pieceof ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick old carpet or a couple of burlap bags and hard to driveon. But wet ice can be to help provide traction.Be sureyou even more trouble because itmay offer properly secure these items in your the least traction of all. You can get wet vehicle. ice when it’s about freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.

168 I X3045 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Whatever the condition-smooth ice, Allow greater following distance on If you are stopped by heavy snow, you packed, blowing or loose snow-drive any slippery road. could be in a serious situation. You with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not Watch for slippery spots. The road should probably stay with your vehicle to break the fragile traction. If you might be fine untilyou hit a spot that’s unless you know for sure that you are accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will covered with ice. On an otherwise near help and you can hike through the spin and polish the surface underthe clear road, ice patchesmay appear in snow. Here are some things to do to tires even more. shaded areas where the sun can’t summon help and keep yourself and Your anti-lock brakes improve your reach: around clumps of trees, behind your passengers safe: ability to make a hard stopon a slippery buildings, or under bridges. Turn on your hazard flashers. road. Even thoughyou have the anti- Sometimes the surfaceof a curve or Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert lock braking system, you’ll want to an overpass may remain icy when the police that you’ve been stopped by the begin stopping sooner than you would surrounding roads are clear.If you see snow. on dry pavement. See the Index under a patch of ice ahead of you, brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). before you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.

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I If You're Caught in a B/ihard I I CAUTION I (CONT) Run your engine onlyas long as you Putonextra clothing or wrapSnowa can trap exhaust gases must. This saves fuel. When you run blanket around you.If you have no under your vehicle. This can the engine, makeit go a little faster blankets or' extra clothing, make body 1 I cause deadly co (carbon than just idle. That is, push the insulators from newspapers, burlap monoxide) gas to get inside. CO accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel bags, rags, floor mats-anything you could overcome you and kill you. for the heat that you get andit keeps can wrap around yourselfor tuck You can't see it or smell it, so you the battery charged. You will need a under your clothing to keep warm. might not know it wasin your well-charged battery to restart the You can run the engine to keep warm, I ---hicle. Clear away snow from vehicle and possibly for signalinglater but be careful. ,mnd the base of your vehicle, on with your headlights. Let the heater especially any that is blocking your run for a while. exhaust pipe. And check around Then, shut the engineoff and close again from time to time to be sure the window almost allthe way to snow doesn't collect there. preserve the heat. Start the engine Open a windowjust a little on the again and repeatthis only when you side of the vehicle that's away from feel really uncomfortablefrom the the wind.This will help keepCO out. cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as longas you can. I I lf You’re Stuck in Deep Snow Towing a Trailer To help keep warm, you can get out of This manual explains howto get the the vehicle and do some fairly vehicle out of deep snow without r vigorous exercises every half-hour or damaging it. See the Index under If you don’t use the correct so until help comes. Rocking Your Vehicle. equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work weil-or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section. I Your Driving and the Road

Towing a Trailer (CONT.) Do not tow a trailerif your vehicle is trailering tips and safety rules. Manyof equipped with the2.3L Quad OHC or these are important for your safety and Quad 4 engine (Code 3 or D). that of your passengers. So please read If your vehicle is equipped with the this section carefully before you pull a 2.3L High Output Quad4 (Code A) or trailer. 3300 V6 (Code N) engine, your vehicle Load-pulling components suchas the can tow a trailer. To identify what the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and vehicle trailering capacity is for your tires are forced to work harder against vehicle, you should read the information the drag of the added weight. The engine in Weight of the Trailer that appearslater is required to operateat relatively higher in this section. But trailering is different speeds and under greater loads, generating than just driving your vehicleby itself. extra heat. What’s more, the trailer adds Trailering means changes in handling, considerably to wind resistance, durability, and fuel economy. increasing the pulling requirements. Successful, safe trailering takes correct All of that means changes in: equipment, and it has tobe used properly. Handling That’s the reason for this section. In it Durability are many time-tested, important Fuel economy If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important Then, during the first 500 miles Weight of the Trailer points. (804 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t How heavy can a trailer safely be? It There are many different laws having drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and should never weigh more than 1,000 to do with trailering. Make sure your don’t make starts at full throttle. This pounds (450 kg). helps your engine and other partsof rig will be legal, not only whereyou But even that can be too heavy, It live but also where you’ll be driving. your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. depends on how you plan to use your A good source for this information can rig. For example, speed, altitude, road be state or provincial police. Three important considerations have grades, outside temperature and how Consider using a sway control. You to do with weight: much your vehicle is used to pull a can ask a hitch dealer aboutsway trailer are all important. And, it can controls. also depend on any special equipment Don’t tow a trailer at all during the that you have on your vehicle. first 500 miles (804 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. Your Diving and the Road

If You Do Decide fo Pull a Tmiler (CONX) Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue(A) should weigh10% You can ask your dealer forour The tongue load(A) of any trailer is of the total loaded trailer weight(B). trailering information or advice, or an important weightto measure After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh you can write usat: because it affects the total capacity the trailer and then the tongue, Oldsmobile Customer Assistance weight of your vehicle. The capacity separately, to see if the weights are Center weight includes the curb weightof the proper. If they aren’t, you may be able I P.O. Box 30095 vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, to get them right simplyby moving Lansing, MI 48909 and the people who will be riding in some items aroundin the trailer. the vehicle. And if you will tow a Total Weight on Your Vehicle’sTires In Canada, write to: trailer, you must subtract the tongue General Motors of Canada Limited load from your vehicle’s capacity Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated Customer Assistance Center weight because your vehicle will be to the limit for cold tires.You will fmd 1908 Colonel Sam Drive carrying that weight,too. See the these numbers on the Certification Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 8P7 Index under Loading Your Whicle for label at the rear edgeof the driver’s more information about your vehicle’s door (or see the Index under Ere maximum load capacity. Loading). Then be sureyou don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle.

I -174 Trailer Brakes Hitches Safety Chains Does your trailer have its own brakes? It’s important to have the correct hitch You should always attach chains Be sure to read and follow the equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks between your vehicle and your trailer. instructions for the trailer brakesso going by, and rough roads are a few Cross the safety chains under the tongue you’ll be able to install, adjust and reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. of the trailer so that the tongue will not maintain them properly. And because Here are some rules to follow: drop to the road if it becomes separated you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to Will you have to make any holes in the from the hitch. Instructions about safety tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If body of your vehicle whenyou install chains may be provided by the hitch you do, both brake systems won’t work a trailer hitch? Ifyou do, then be sure manufacturer or by the trailer well, or at all. to seal the holes later when you removemanufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s the hitch.If you don’t sealthem, deadly recommendation for attaching safety carbon monoxide (CO) from your chains. Always leave just enough slack exhaust can get into your vehicle. (See so you can turn with your rig. And, never the Index under Carbon Monoxide in allow safety chains to dragon the ground. Exhaust. ) Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. 175 Your Driving and the Road

Driving with a nailer Towing a trailer requires a certain During your trip, check occasionally to Backing Up amount of experience. Before setting out be sure that the load is secure, and that Hold the bottomof the steering wheel for the open road, you’ll want to get to the lights and any trailer brakes are still with one hand. Then, to move the trailer know your rig. Acquaint yourself with working. to the left,just move that hand to the the feel of handling and braking with the Following Distance left. To move the trailer to the right, added weight of the trailer. And always move your hand to the right. Always keep in mind that the vehicle you are Stay at least twiceas far behind the back up slowly and, if possible, have driving is now a good deal longer and vehicle ahead as you would when someone guide you. not nearly so responsive as your vehicle driving your vehicle without a trailer. is by itself. This can helpyou avoid situations that Making Turns Before you start, check the trailer hitch require heavy braking and sudden turns. When you’re turning with a trailer, and platform, safety chains, electrical Passing make wider turns than normal.Do this connector, lights, tires and mirror You’ll need more passing distance up so your trailer won’t strike soft adjustment. If the trailer has electric ahead when you’re towing a trailer. shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or brakes, start your vehicle and trailer And, because you’re a good deal longer, other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden moving and then apply the trailer brake you’ll need to go much farther beyond maneuvers. Signal well in advance. controller by hand to be sure the brakes the passed vehicle beforeyou can return are working. This lets you check your to your lane. electrical connection at the same time. 176 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades Parking on Hills When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear You really should not park your vehicle, to have a different turn signal flasher before you start down a longor steep with a trailer attached, on a hill. If and extra wiring. The green arrows on downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you something goes wrong, your rig could your instrument panel will flash might have to use your brakes so much start to move. People can be injured, whenever you signal a turn or lane that they would get hot and no longer and both your vehicle and the trailer can change. Properly hooked up, the trailer work well. be damaged. lights will also flash, telling other On a long uphill grade, use the highest But if you ever have to park your rig on drivers you’re about to turn, change gear possible. If you cannot maintain a hill, here’s how to do it: lanes or stop. posted speeds, driving at a lower speed 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t When towing a trailer, the green arrows may help avoid overheating your engine shift into P (Park) yet, or into gear on your instrument panel will flash for and transaxle. for a manual transaxle. turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are 2. Have someone place chocks under burned out. Thus, you may think drivers If you have a manual transaxle with fifth behind you are seeing your signal when gear, it’s better not to use fifth gear. Just the trailer wheels. they are not. It’s important to check drive in fourth gear (or, as you need to, 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs a lower gear). release the regular brakes until the 1 are still working. chocks absorb the load. 177 Your Driving and the Road

Driving with a Trai/er (CONT.) Maintenance When Trai/er 4. Reapply the regular brakes, Then When You Are Ready to Leave After Towing apply your parking brake, and then Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more shift to P (Park), or R (Reverse) for a 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold often when you’re pulling a trailer. See manual transaxle. the pedal down while you: the Maintenance Schedule for more on 5. Release the regular brakes. Start your engine; this. Things that are especially Shift into a gear; and important in trailer operation are Release the parking brake. automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfdl), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and 2. Let up on the brake pedal. brake adjustment. Eachof these is 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear covered in this manual, and theIndex of the chocks. will help you find them quickly. If 4. Stop and have someone pick up and you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to store the chocks. review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. Notes Notes

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Here you'll find whatto do about Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 182 some problems that canoccur on the JumpL Starting ...... 183.. .~ road. Towing Your Oldsmobile ...... 187 Engine Overheating ...... 191 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 197 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 198 Compact Spare Tire...... , ...... 204 If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 205

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Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning flashers let you Move the switch to the right to make If you carry reflective triangles, you can warn others. They also let police know your front and rear turn signal lights set one up at the sideof the road about you have a problem. Your front and rear flash on and off. 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. turn signal lights will flashon and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. To turn off the flashers, move the switch to the left. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won’t work.

182 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: want to use another vehicle and some 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. ,,&noring these steps could result in a 12-volt battery with a negative But please follow the steps here todo it ::costly damage to your vehicle that ground system. safely. ivouldn't be covered by your NOTIC€ le by "-:pushing or pulling it could damage If the other sy3tem isn't aL-vI Batteries can hurt you. They system with a negative ground \ can be dangerous because: --yourvehicle, even if you have a ..'.-manual transaxle. Andif you ha1 both vehicles can be damaged They contain acid that can burn I you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps exactly, some or all of these things can hurt you. I- 183 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting (CONT.) 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the 3. Turn off the ignition on both 4. Open the hoods and locate the jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t batteries. the vehicles aren’t touching each needed, and radios. This will avoid other. If they are, it could cause a sparks and help save both batteries. CAUTION I ground connection you don’t want. And it could save your radio! You wouldn’t be able to start your An electric fan canstart up Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding A even when the engine is not could damage the electrical systems. running and can injure you. Keep If you leave your radioon, it could hands, clothing and tools away be badly damaged. The repairs from any underhood electric fan. wouldn’t be covered by your You could be injured if the warranty. . ~.~ ~-.-*=:.- . . ~___...- Find the positive (+) and negative vehicles roll. Set the parking (-) terminals on each battery. rake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transaxle in P (Park) or a manual transaxlein N (Neutral).

184 fl.A1lrlnN I Using a match near a battery 3 can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t Be sure the battery-& enough have loose or missing insulation. If Fans or other moving engine water. they do, you could get a shock. The parts can injure you badly. vehicles could be damaged, too. AKeep your hands away from You don’t need to add water to the Before you connect the cables, here are moving parts once the engines are Delco Freedom@battery installed running. in every new GM vehicle. But if a some things you should know. Positive battery has filler caps, be sure the (+) will go to positive (+) and negative right amount of fluid is there. If it (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal is low, add water to take care of engine part. that first. If you don’t, explosive Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a gas could be present. short that would damage the battery and httery fluid contains acidthat can maybe other parts, too. bum you Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it inyour eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately.

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Jump Starting (CONT.) 6. Connect the red positive(+) cable to 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. 9. Attach the cable at least18 inches the positive (+) terminal of the Connect it to the positive (+) (45 cm) away from the dead battery, vehicle with the dead battery. terminal of the good battery. but not near engine parts that move. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if Use a remote positive (+) terminal if The electrical connection isjust as the vehicle has one. the vehicle has one. good there, but the chance of sparks 8. Now connect the black negative (-) getting back to the battery is much cable to the good battery’s negative less. (-) terminal. 10. Now start the vehicle with thegood Don’t let the other end touch anything battery and run the engine for a until the next step. The other end of the while. negative cable doesn’t go to the dead 11. Try to start the vehicle with the battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted dead battery. metal part on the engine of the vehicle If it won’t start after a few tries,it with the dead battery. probably needs service. Towing Your Oldsmobile When you call, tell the towing service: 12. Remove the cables in reverse order Try to have a GM dealer or a That your vehicle cannot be towed to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your from the frontor rear with sling-type care that they don’t touch each other Oldsmobile. The usual towing equipment, as described later in this or any other metal. equipment is: section. (A) Sling-type tow truck That your vehicle has front-wheel (B) Wheel-lift tow truck drive. (C) Car carrier The make, model, and yearof your vehicle. If your vehicle has been changedor modified since it was factory-new by Whether you can still move the shift adding aftermarket items likefog lamps, lever. aero skirting, or special tires and If there was an accident, what was wheels, these instructions and damaged. illustrations may not be correct. When the towing service arrives, let the Before you do anything, turn on the tow operator know that this manual hazard warning flashers. contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The operator may want to see them. 187 Problems on the Road

X60161 When your vehicle is being towed, have lowing Your Oldsmobile (CONI) the ignition key off. The steering wheel 11 A vehicle can fall from a car I GAUI IVN should be clamped in a straight-ahead A position, with a clamping device designed b carrier if it isn’t properlv To help avoid injury to you 01 for towing service. Do not use the I_- xed. This can cause a A others: vehicle’s steering column lock for this. collision, serious personal JNever let passengers ride in a The transaxle should be inN (Neutral) and vehicle damage. The vehicle that is being towed. and the parking brake released. should be tightly secured Never tow faster than safe or The ignition key must be in the Off chains or steel cables posted speeds. position to prevent the automatic door transported. -.+&piI$+ 3 Never tow with damaged parts locks from locking during towing. Don’t use substitute not fully secured. Don’t have your vehicle towed onthe leather straps, canvas Never get under your vehicle front wheels, unless you must. If the etc.) that can becut underneath the tow after it has been liftedby the ,L, vehicle must be towed on the front

truck. .,r-:”<,,,.:T.- ’ ,;;.~sLq;%+-I..=- wheels, don’t go more than 35 mph -.. *, A-.-Li?i:& Always use separate safety chains (56 km/h) or farther than 50 miles on each side when towing a vehiclc (80 km) or your transaxle will be Never use “J” hooks. Use damaged. If these limits must be T-hooks instead. exceeded, then the front wheels have to rn be supported on a dolly. - Towing from the Front- Vehicle Hook-Up Attach a separate safety chain around Before hooking up to a tow truck, be the outboard end of each lower control sure to read all the information in ing over rough surfaces can arm. %wing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this a vehicle. To help avoid tall a towing dolly beneath section. .-.= the wheels that would otherwise be ground during thetow. This NO 1 increase clearance betweenthe el-lift equipment andthe

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X508E Towing from the Rear- NOTICE Vehicle Hook-Up Attach a separate safety chain to each Before hooking up to a tow truck, be When using wheel-lift equipment, 1 side of the axle inboardof the spring. sure to read all the information in towing over rough surfaces can Towing Your Oldsmobile earlier in this damage a vehicle. To help avoid section. Also be sure to use the proper this, install a towing dolly beneath hook-up for your particular vehicle. the wheels that would otherwise be on the ground duringthe tow. This will increase clearance between the wheel-lift equipment and the

carrier equipment). Use safety I chains and wheel strap Engine Overheating F Steam is Coming from Your Engine: You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Oldsmobile’s instrument panel. See theIndex under Coolant Temperature Gage. Steam from an overheated A engine can burnyou badly, You will also find a low coolant level even if you just open the hood. Stay warning light on your Oldsmobile’s away from the engine if you see or instrument panel. hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicleuntil it cools down. Wait until there is no signof steam or coolant before opening the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool. Problems on the Road

Engine Overheating (CONK) If No Steam is Coming fromYour If you get the overheat warning withno If the warning continues, pull over,stop, Engine: sign of steam, try this fora minute or so: and park your vehicle rightaway. If you get the overheat warning but see 1. If you have an air conditioner, turn it If there’s still no sign of steam, you can or hear no steam, the problemmay not off. idle the engine fortwo or three minutes be too serious. Sometimes the engine 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the while you’re parked, to see if the can get a little too hot when you: highest fan speed and open the warning stops. Climb a long hill op a hot day. window as necessary, But then, if you still have the warning, Stop after high speed driving. 3. Try to keep your engine under load TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GET (in a drive gear where the engine EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE Idle for long periods in traffic. until it cools down. Tow a trailer. runs slower). If you no longer have the overheat You may decide not tolift the hood but warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, to get service help rightaway. drive slower for about ten minutes.If I the warning doesn’t come backon, you can drive normally. I NOTICE The coolant level should be ator above FULL COLD. If it isn’t, you may have When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or (A) Coolant surgetank with pressure cap somewhere else in the cooling system. (B) Electric engine f8n If there seems to be noleak, check to I see if the electric enginefan is running. Heater and radiator hoses, and If the engineis overheating, the fan other engine parts, can be should be running. If it isn’t, your can start up even when the I 1 very hot. Don’ttouch them. Ifyou vehicle needs service. ne is not running and can do, you can be burned. !jure you. Keep hands, clothing Don’t run the engine if there isa a1d tools away from any leak. If you run the engine, it underhood electric fan. could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could If the coolant inside the coolant surge be burned. Get any leak fixed tank is boiling, don’t do anything else beforeyou drivethe vehicle. until it cools down. L 193 Problems on the Road

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Engine Overheating(CONT) How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank: /I\ Steam and scalding liquids k Adding only plain water to If you haven't found a problem yet, bu It from a hot cooling system can b pur cooling system can be the coolant level isn't ator above FULL blow out and burn you badly. They dangerous. Plain water, or some COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean are under pressure, and if you turn other liquid like alcohol, can boil water (preferably distilled) and a proper the coolant surge tank pressure before the proper coolant mix will. antifreeze at the coolant surgetank, but cap-even a little-they can come Your vehicle's coolant warning be sure the cooling system, including out at high speed. Never turn the system is set for the proper coolant the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cap when the cooling system, mix. With plain water or the cool before you do it. (See the Index including the coolant surgetank wrong mix, your engine couldget under Engine Coolant for more pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the .~ J hot but you wouldn't get the information about the proper coolant cooling system and coolant surge overheat warning. Your engine mix. ) tank pressure cap to cool ifyou could catch fire and you or others ever have to turn the pressure cap. could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean water and a proper antifreeze.

194 1. You can remove the coolant surge You can be burned ifyou spill tank pressure cap when the cooling coolant on hot engine parts. system, including the coolant surge Coolant contains ethylene glycol tank pressure cap and upper radiator n and it will bum if the engine parts hose, is no longer hot. Turn the are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant pressure cap slowly about ?A turn to I on a hot engine. the left and then stop. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure - left. Problems on the Road

Engine Overheating (CONT:) 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the 4. With the coolant surgetank pressure and remove it. proper mix, up to FULL COLD, or cap off, start the engine and letit run Once the pressure cap is off, look just above the small cylinder at the until you can feel the upper radiator inside the surge tank opening and base of the opening. hose getting hot. Watch out for the look for a small cylinder at the base engine fan. of the opening. This should be By this time, the coolantlevel inside covered with coolant. If the cylinder the coolant surge tank may be lower. is uncovered, the coolant in your If the level is lower, add moreof the system is low. proper mix to the coolant surgetank until the level reaches FULL COLD, or just above the small cylinder at the base of the opening. Zfa Tire Goes Hat 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, sure the pressure cap is tight. while you’re driving, especially if you acts much like askid and may require maintain your tires properly. Ifair goes the same correctionyou’d use in a skid. out of a tire, it’s much more likelyto In any rear blowout, remove your foot leak out slowly. But ifyou should ever from the accelerator pedal. Get the have a “blowout:’ here are a few tips vehicle under control by steering the about what to expect and what to do: way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, butyou can If a front tire fails, the flat tire will still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well create a drag that pulls the vehicle off the road if possible. toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering If your tire goes flat, the next section wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane shows how to use your jacking position, then gently brake to a stop wellequipment to change a flat tire safely. out of the trafflc lane.

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wheel darnage by driving slowly to a A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and level place. Turn on your hazard - mll Over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured, Find warning flashers. a lml place to change pur tire. To help prevent the vehicle frdm moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic shift lever in P (Park). 3. Shift a mal mwxle to 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 4. Turn off the engine. TO be even more certain the vehicle won’t mow,you can put chocks at the front and rear of the tire mestaway from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end,

198 The following steps will tell you how to 1. Turn the center retainer nut on the 2. Remove the wing bolt securing the use the jack and change a tire. compact spare tire housing counter- compact spare tire, spacer and wheel The equipment you'll need is in the clockwise to remove it, then lift the wrench by turning it counterclockwise. trunk. tire cover. You will find the jacking Then lift off the spacer and remove instructions label on the underside of the spare tire. the tire cover. 3. Remove the bolt securing thejack by turning it counterclockwise. Then remove thejack.

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Changing a Flat Tire (CONT.) 4. Remove the band around thejack. 5. Using the wheel wrench, remove the 6. Near each wheel, there is a notch in Turn the jack handle clockwise to plastic cap nuts (if your vehicle has the vehicle’s frame. Position thejack raise the jack head a few inches. them) and loosen all the wheel nuts. under the vehicle. Raise thejack Don’t remove them yet. head until it fits firmly into the notch On some models, a cover plate must in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat be removed to find the wheel nuts. tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put Carefully use the wedge end of the the compact spare tire near you. wheel wrench to pry it off.

200 7. Raise the vehicle by rotating the Getting under a vehicle when Raising your vehiclewith the jack wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the

I it is jacked up is dangerous.If improperly positioned will damage vehicle far enough off the groundso the vehicle slips off thejack, you the vehicle or may allow the there is enough room for the spare could be badly injuredor killed. vehicle to falloff the jack. Be sure tire to fit. Never get under a vehicle when it to fit thejack lift head into the 8. Remove all of the wheel nuts, and proper location before raising your carefully pry the wheel cover from the wheel, if your flat tire has one. Then take off the flat tire.

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Changing a Flat Tire (CONT:) 9. Remove any rust or dirt from the 11. Replace the wheel nuts with the JllL wheel bolts, mounting surfaces or rounded end of the nuts toward the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or spare wheel. wheel. Tighten each nutby hand on the parts to which it is 10, Place the spare on the wheel until the wheel is held against the fastened, can make the wheel nuts mounting surface. hub. become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a 1 wheel, remove any rust or dirt a Never use oil or grease on from the places where the wheel Lstuds or nuts. If you do, the attaches to the vehicle. In an nuts might come loose. Your wheel emergency, you can use a cloth or could fall off, causing a serious a paper towel to do this; but be accident. sure to use a scraperor wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. rn

202 12. Lower the vehicle by rotating the 13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly, in a Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your wheel wrench counterclockwise. criss-cross sequence, as shown. compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Store the Lower thejack completely. wheel cover and plastic cap nuts in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to -3- become loose and even come off. I’ Wheel covers won’t III on yo& This could lead to an accident. Be compact spare. UYOU try tb put sure to use the correct wheel nuts. wheel cover on your compact If you have to replace them, be spare. YOU could damage the co sure to getthe right kind. Stop somewhere as soon asyou can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 pound-feet (140 Nom).

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n .n -a Changing a Flat Tire (CONX:) wrnpacr spare I Ire 14. Store the flat tire in the compact Although the compact spare was fully .~ .. spare tire compartment, and secure inflated when your vehicle was new,it Don’ttake your compact spare : ~.’ with the wing bolt and extension. can lose air after a time. Check the through an-automatic vehicle wash Store the jack and wheel wrench in inflation pressure regularly. It should be with guide rails. The compact their compartment, also. 60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is spare canget caught on the rails. made to go up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), That can damage the tire and )R~S 1 so you can finish yourtrip and have wheel,and maybe 0th~ of

.. . , , your vehicle. ~.~ .- your full-size tire repairedor replaced :: ’ .~~. .. .~...... :=. %-.~ - ,. -- :. =~I-..--:. .I ~. , . i_;_. Storing a jack, a tire, or other where you want. Of course, it’s best to equipment in the passenger replace your spare with a full-size tire as compartment of the vehicle could Don’t use your compact spareon some soon as you can. Your spare will last other vehicle. cause injury. In a sudden stap or longer and be ingood shape in caseyou collision, lmse equipment could need it again. And don’t mix your compact spare or strike someane. Store all these in wheel with other wheelsor tires. They the proper place, won’t fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together.

204 I If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Tire chains won’t fit your corn1 What you don’t want to do when your L If you let your tires spin at will damage vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. - b high speed, they can explode the chain The method known as “rocking” can and you or others could be injured. help you get out when you’re stuck, but And, the transaxle or other parts of you must use caution. the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re ’ stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels Storing a jack, a tire, or other above 35 mph (56 Wh)as shown equipment in the passenger on the speedometer. compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stopor collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.

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if You’re Stuck: in Sand, Mud, lce or Snow (corn) Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around Spinning your wheels can your front wheels. Then shift back and parts of your vehicle as well as the :$~. forth between R (Reverse) and a tires. If you spin the wheels too forward gear, or with a manual fast while shifting your transaxle transaxle, between 1 or 2 gear and back and forth, you can destroy R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as your transaxle. little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after afew tries, you may need to be towed out.If you do need to be towed out, see the Inda under Towing Your Oldsmobile.

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Service ...... 210 Fuel ...... 2. HoodRelease ...... 216 Engine Oil ...... 220 Aircleaner ...... 225 Here you will find information about TransaxleFluid ...... 227 the care of your Oldsmobile.This Enginecoolant ...... 232 Pow er Steering Fluid part beginsSteering with service and fuel Power ...... 235 W indshield Washer Fluid information. and Washerthen it shows how to Windshield ...... 235 check important fluid and lubricant Brakes ...... 236 levels .There is also technical Battery ...... 238 information about your vehicle. anda Bulb ...... Replacement 239 section devoted toits appearance care. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...... 241 Your Vehicle 241 Vehicle Loading Your ...... Tires ...... 243 Appearancecare ...... 250 Vehicle Identification Number WIN) ...... 259 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 260 Circuit Breakers 260 Breakers Fuses & Circuit ...... Capacities & Specifications ...... 263 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 265 Replacement ...... Bulbs 266 Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts ...... 269 209 Service & Appearance Care

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Service Doing Wur Own Serwice Work Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your If you wantto do some of your own vehicle best and wants youto be happy service work, you’ll want to getthe You can be injuredif you try with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer proper Oldsmobile service manual. It to do service work on a for all your service needs. Yodll get tells you much more about howto service vehicle without knowing enough genuine GM parts and GM-trained and your Oldsmobile thanthis manual can. about it. supported service people. To order the proper service manual,sa Be sure you have sufficient We hope you’ll want to keep yourGM the Index under Service Publications. knowledge, experience, and the vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have You should keep a record withall parts proper replacement parts and one of these marks. receipts and list the mileage and the dat tools before you attempt any of any service work you perform. See vehicle maintenancetask. the Index under Maintenance Record. Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English‘, and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. Ifyou use the wrong fasteners, parts can later breakor fill off. You could be hurt. 6

Fuel 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 Engines right on the pump. And only unleaded If you try to do your own service (Codes 3 and D) and 3300 V6 Engine nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler work without knowing enough (Code N) : The 8th digit of your Vehicle neck. about it, your vehicle could be Identification Number (VIN) shows the Be sure the posted octane is at least87. damaged. code letter for your engine.You will If the octane is less than87, you may get find the VIN at the top leftof your a heavy knocking noise when you drive. instrument panel. (See the Index under If it’s bad enough, it can damage your Ehicle Identijkation Number.) engine. Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or 87 octane or higher. It should meet higher and you still hear heavy specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. knocking, your engine needs service. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These But don’t worry if you hear a little fuels should have the proper additives, pinging noise when you’re accelerating so you should not have to add anything or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and to the fuel. you don’t have to buy a higher octane In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be fuel to get ridof pinging. It’s the heavy, sure you get the right kindof gasoline constant knock that means you havea (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” problem. 211 Sewice & Appearance Care

Fuel (CONT.) 2.3L High Output Quad 4 Engine In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be If you’re using fuel rated at91 octane or (Code A): The 8th digit of your Vehicle sure you get the right kindof gasoline higher and you still hear heavy Identification Number (VIN) shows the (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED’’ knocking, your engine needs service. code letter for your engine.You will right on the pump. Andonly unleaded But don’t worryif you hear a little find the VIN at the top leftof your nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler pinging noise when you’re accelerating instrument panel. (See theIndex under neck. or driving up a hill. That’s normal and khicle Identification Number.) Be sure the posted octane for premium you don’t have to buy a higher octane Use premium unleaded gasoline rated at is at least 91 (at least 89 for middle fuel to get ridof pinging. It’s the heavy, 91 octane or higher. You may use middle grade and 87 for regular).If the octane constant knock that meansyou have a grade or regular unleaded gasolines, but is less than87, you may get a heavy problem. your vehicle may not accelerate as well. knocking noise whenyou drive. If it’s The gasoline you use should meet bad enough, it can damage your engine. specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not have to add anything to the fuel.

212 Gasolhes for Cleaner Air What about gasoline with blending Your use of gasoline with detergent materials that containoxlygen, such as I- additives will help prevent deposits from MTBE or alcohol? I -* methanol is bad for your vehicle. forming in your engine and fuel system. MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl Don’t use it. It can corrode metal That helps keep your engine in tune and ether:’ Fuel that is no more than 15% parts in your fuel system andalso your emission control system working MTBE is fine for your vehicle. damage plasticand rubber parts. properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and That damage wouldn’t be covered you’ll be doing your part for cleaner air. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel that isno more Many gasolines are now blended with than 10% ethanol is fine for your materials called oxygenates. General vehicle. Motors recommends that you use gasolines with these blending materials, Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially Fuel Capacity: 15.2 U.S. Gallons in those parts of the country that have (57.5 L). Use unleaded fuel only. high carbon monoxide levels.

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I Gasolines for Cleaner Air(CONT.) Fuels in hreign Countries In addition, some gasoline suppliersare If you plan on drivingin another To check on fuel availability’ ask an auto now producing reformulated gasolines. country outside the U.S. or Canada, club, or contact a majoroil company These gasolines are specially designed unleaded fuel may be hard to find. that does business in the country where to reduce vehicle emissions. General Do not use leaded gasoline.If you use you’ll be driving. Motors recommends that you use even one tankful, your emission controls YOU can also write us at the following I reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you won’t work well or at all. With address for advice. Just tell us where can help cleanthe air, especially in continuous use, spark plugs can get you’re going and give your Vehicle those parts of the country thathave high fouled, the exhaustsystem can corrode, Identification NumberWIN) . ozone levels. and your engineoil can deteriorate General Motorsof Canada Limited You should ask your service station quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor International Export Sales operators if their gasolines contain will be damaged. All of that means P.O. Box 828 detergents and oxygenates, andif they costly repairs thatwouldn’t be covered Oshawa, Ontario, LlH 7N1, Canada have been reformulated to reduce by your warranty. vehicle emissions. I I

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Remote Fuel Filler Door ReleaseFilling Your Tank The remote fuel filler door release can While refueling, hang the cap insidethe help keep your fuel tank from being he1 door. siphoned. Always be sure thefuel door * Gasoline vapor is highly is closed and latched after refueling. uflammable. It burns violently, IAU I HVIW To open the fueldoor (on the right rear and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're If you get gasoline on you and quarter panel), pull the fuel access :n something ignites it, you handle on the floor by the driver's seat. near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and luld be badly burned. Gasoline smoking materials away from can spray out on you if you opt gasoline. the fuel filler cap too quickly.'~111; spray can happen if your tank is nearlyfull, and is morelikely in '11 I The cap is behind a hinged dooron the hot weather.Open the fuel filler il right side of your vehicle. cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the noise to stop. Then unscrew the left (counterclockwise).

When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear a clicking noise. Service & Appearance Care

f Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood, first pullthe HOOD release handle insidethe vehicle. The following sections tellyou how to you need a new cap, be sure to check fluids, lubricants and important get the right type. Your dealer ca~ parts underhood. get one foryou. If you get t wrong type, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your he1 I k and emissions system mightbe damaged. 1 Then go to the frontof the vehicle and II push the secondary hood release down An electric Em under the hood Things that bum can get on to lift the hood. can start up and injure you A hot engine parts and start a even when the engineis not fire. These include liquids like running. Keep hands, clothing and gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, tools away from any underhood windshield washer and other electric fan. fluids, and plastic or rubber. You I or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps areon properly. Then just let the hood down and closeit firmly.

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2.3L Quad Otic and Quad 4 Engines (CODES 3, A AND D) When you open the hood, you'll see: 1 . Automatic Transaxle Dipstick (if equipped) 2. Brake Fluid Reservoir 3. Air Cleaner 4. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir (if equipped) 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Oil Fill Cap, Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

N6105 218 3300 V6 Engine (CODE N) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (if equipped) 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Air Cleaner 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Battery 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank

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4 Underhood Light(omoNc) Engine Oil 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Checking Engine Oil Your parking lights or headlights must It’s a good idea to check your engineoil be on for the underhood light to every time you get fuel. In order to get function when you open the hood. an accurate reading, theoil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level, ground. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstickand clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then pushit back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. 3300 V6: Checking Engine Oil 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad4: Adding When to Add Oil: Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use the rightkind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see the Index under Capacities & Specljications.

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gs&>zggg&commended SAE Viscosity .. &@&$& Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and coldstarting, select the lowestSAE viscosity grade oil for the r-ected temwaturerancle.

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What Kind of Oil to Use Look for Three Things: SAE 5W-30 (2.3L Quad OHC and SG Quad 4 Engines) “SG” must be on the oil container, As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE either by itself or combined with other 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. quality designations, such as However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if “SGICC,” “SGICD,” “SF, SG, CC,” it’s going to be 0”F (-18”C) or above. etc. These letters show American These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Petroleum Institute (API) levels of COLD quality. WEATHER Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 ;; :3 I If you use oils that don’t have the 2% GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 -92 GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES G” designation, you cancause ::e: ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). ngine damage not coveredby your ’- I DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED.

222 I Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade EngineOils :$For best fuel economy and cold startin :;$elect the lowest SAE viscosity 9rad.e bII '-: expected~tegnDera!ure for the .~ range- ~. ~ .~ .. HOT K-'THER

SAE low-30 (3300 V6 Engine) Energy Conserving 11 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE Oils with these words on the container 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. will help you save fuel. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is it's going to be colder than60°F used on most oil containers to helpyou (16°C) before your next oil change. select the correctoil. When it's very cold, below 0°F (-18"C), you should use SAE 5W-30. You should look for this on theoil container, and use only those oils that These numbers on anoil container display the logo. show its viscosity, or thickness. GM Goodwrench@ Oil (in Canada,GM Do not use other viscosity oils such as IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 Engine Oil) meets all the requirements SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 for your vehicle. GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES C). :ID0 NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR :*NY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED X610

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Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine Oil Engine Block Heater Don't add anything to your oil. Your See if any one of these is true for you: An engine block heater can bea big Oldsmobile dealer is ready to adviseif Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). help if you have to park outsidein very you think something should be added. cold weather, 0°F (-18"C) or colder. If It's below freezing outside and most your vehicle hasthis option, see the trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). Index under Engine Block Heater. The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You tow a trailer often. Most trips are through dusty places. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months-whichever comes first. (See the Index under Check Oil Light.) If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months-whichever comes first. Change the filter at the first oil change and at every other oil change after that. !24 I Whatto Do withUsed Oil I Air C/eaner Used oil can be a real threat to the Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to environment. determine when to replace the air filter. A Used engine oil contains If you change your ownoil, be sure to See the Index under Scheduled - thingsthat have caused skin drain all free-flowing oil from thefdter Maintenunce Services. cancer in laboratory animals.Don’t before disposal. let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and Don’t ever dispose of oil by pouring it nails with soap and water, or a on the ground, into sewers, or into Operating the engine withthe good hand cleaner. Wash or streams or bodies of water. Instead, \ air cleaner off can cause you recycle it by taking it to a place that properly throw away clothing or or others to be burned. The air rags containing used engineoil. collects used oil. If you have a problem cleaner not only cleans the air, it properly disposing of your used oil, ask stops flame if the engine backfires. your dealer, a service station or a local If it isn’t there, and the engine recycling center for help. backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner off.

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2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4: Air 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. Filter Replacement 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner filter 1. Unsnap the clip on the housing cover and replace the cover tightly. and pull the cover back. :ngine,~whichwill damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you’re driving. 1I

226 A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid levelis when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whento change your fluid. See the Index under Scheduled MaintenanceSewices. 3300 V6: Air FiIter Replacement 2. Remove the air cleaner filter. How to Check: 1. Unscrew the two wing nuts, then 3. Be sure to install the air cleaner fiiter Because this operation canbe a little slide the cover hrward and up. and replace the cover tightly. difficult, you may choose to have this done at an Oldsmobile dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here,or you could get a Mse reading on the dipstick.

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Automatic Transaxle Fluid(CONE) Wait at least 30 minutes before checkingTo Check the Fluid Level: Then, Without Shutting Off the the transaxle fluid levelif you have been Park your vehicle on a level place. Engine, Follow These Steps: driving: Place the shift lever in P (park) with 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipeit with When outside temperaturesare above the parking brake applied. a clean ragor paper towel. 90"F (32" C). With your foot on the brakepedal, 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three At high speed for quite a while. move the shift lever through each gear seconds and then pullit back out In heavy traffic-especially in hot range, pausing for aboutthree seconds again. weather. in each range. Then, position the shift 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick, and lever in (Park). While pulling a trailer. P read the lower level. The fluid level Let the engine runat idle for three to must be in the cross-hatched area. To get the right reading,the fluid should be at normal ,operating temperature, five minutes. 4. If the fluid level is where it should which is 180°F to200°F (82°Cto 93°C). be, push the dipstick back in all the I way. Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50" F (10" C). If it's colder than50" F (10" C), you may have to drive longer. 228 Manual Transaxle Fluid How to Add Fluid: We recommend you use only fluid When to Check: Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto labeled DEXRON@-IIE, because fluids A good time to have it checkedis when determine what kindof transaxle fluid to with that label are made especially for the engine oilis changed. However, the use. See the Index under Fluids & your automatic transaxle. Damage fluid in your manual transaxle doesn’t Lubricants. caused by fluid other than require changing. DEXRON@-IIEis not covered by your If the fluid levelis low, add only enough new vehicle warranty. How to Check: of the proper fluid to bring the level into Because this operation can be a little the cross-hatched area onthe dipstick. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check. difficult, you may choose to have this It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less done at an Oldsmobile dealership than a pint. Don’t overfill. When the correct fluid level isobtained, Service Department. push the dipstick back inall the way. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here,or you could get a false reading onthe dipstick.

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Check the fluid level only when your 3. Check both sides of the dipstickand engine is off, the vehicle is parked on a read the lower level.The fluid level level place and the transaxle is cool must be between the ADD and enough for you to rest your tkgers on FULL marks. (Note: Fluid may the transaxle case. appear at the bottom of the dipstick Then, Follow These Steps: even when the fluid levelis several pints low.) 1. Flip the handle up andthen pull out the dipstick and cleanit with a rag or 4. If the fluid levelis where it should paper towel. be, push the dipstickback in all the 2. Push it back in all the way and ww* remove it. 5. Be sure to push the handle down fully.

230 Hydraulic Clutch How to Add Fluid: (MANML TRANSAXLE) When to Check and What to Use: Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the The hydraulic clutch in your vehicle is Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Maintenance Schedule to determine self-adjusting. determine how often you should check what kind of fluid to use.See the Index the fluid level in your clutch master under Fluids & Lubricants. cylinder reservoir andwhat to add. See 1. Remove the dipstick by flipping the the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. handle up and then pulling the How to Check: dipstick out. The proper fluid shouldbe added if the 2. Add fluid at the dipstick hole. level is at or below the STEP mark on Add only enough fluid to bring the the reservoir. See the instructionson the fluid level up tothe mTLL mark on reservoir cap. the dipstick. 3. Push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place. Service & Appearance Care

Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling What to Use: system and how to add coolant when it Use a mixture of one-half clean water idding only plain water to I is low. If you have a problem with (preferably distilled) and one-half Jyour cooling system can engine overheating, see the Index under antifreeze that meets "GM Specification dangerous. Plain water, or some Engine Overheating. other liquid like alcohol, can boll I 1825M," which won't damage aluminum engine parts. You can also usea recycled before the proper coolant mix will. The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile Your vehicle's coolant warning will : coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M with a complete coolant flush system is set for the proper coolant Give fieezing protection down to mix. With plain water or the -34"F (-37"C). and refdl. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) with any complete wrong mix, your engine could get Give boiling protection up to262°F coolant change. If you use these, you too hot but you wouldn't get the (128" C) , don't need to add anything else. overheat warning. Your engine Protect against rust andcorrosion. could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 me Help keep the proper engine of clean water and a proper I temperature. antifreeze. Let the warning lights work as they should. 232 Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: To Add Coolant: If you use an improper coolant When your engine iscold, the coolant If you need more coolant, add the mix, your engine could overheat level should be at FULL COLD, or a proper mix at the surgetank, but only and be badly damaged. The repai little higher. when the engine iscool. cost wouldn’t be cowred by your warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and Turning the surge tank lApressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow ~tmnand scalding liquids to blow it and burn you badly. Never tllm :surge tank pressure cap-ev a little-when the el ne and radiator are hot.

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I Adding Coolant (CONT) Suge Tank Pressure Cap Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant You can be burned if you spill Your pressure cap is an 18 psi system. The thermostat stops the flow of 1 1coolant an hot engine parts. (124 kPa) pressure-type capand coolant through the radiator untilthe Coolant contains ethylene glycol, must be tightly installed to prevent coolant reaches a preset temperature. and it will burn if the engine parts coolant loss and possible engine When you replace your thermostat, an are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant damage from overheating. AC@ thermostat is recommended. on a hot engine. I When you replace your surge tank pressure cap, a GM cap is recommended.

234 Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid: What to Add: To Add: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID with a clean rag. Replace the cap and determine what kindof fluid to use. See ONLY. completely tighten it. Then remove the the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. Add washer fluid until the bottle is Eull. cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. YOTICE When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the H (Hot) or making a complete fluid change, mark. always use the proper fluid. Failure When the engine compartment iscool, to use the proper fluid can cause the level should be atthe C (Cold) leaks :and damage hoses and seals. mark. I I

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Windshield WasherFluid (CONT.)

%>> a When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s Brake Master Cylinder w3 instructions for adding water. Your brake master cylinder is here.It is The other reason is that fluid is leaking 7% Don’t mix water with ready-to- filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. out of the brake system.If it is, you use washer fluid. Water can There are only two reasons why the should have your brake system fixed, cause the solution to freeze and brake fluid level in your master cylinder since a leak means that sooneror later damage your washer fluidtank might go down. The first is that the your brakes won’t work well, or won’t and other partsof the washer brake fluid goes down to an acceptable work at all. system. Also, water doesn’t clean level during normal brake lining wear. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off” your as well as washer fluid. I When new linings are put in, the fluid brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t Fill your washer fluid tank only level goes back up. correct a leak. If you add fluid when 34 full when it’s very cold. This your linings are worn, then you’ll have allows for expansion, which too much fluid when you get new brake could damage the tank if it is linings. You should add (or remove) completely full. brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic - Don’t use radiatorantifreeze in system. 1 your windshield washer. It can damage your washersystem and 236 I bAU I IVN When your brakefluid falls to a low If you have too much brake level, your brake warning light will DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can A fluid, itcan spill on : come on. See the Idex under Brake -~ damage your vehicle. Don’t u engine. The fluid will bum if the System Warning Light. Don’t let someone putin the engine is hot enough. You or What to Add: wrong kind of fluid. For others could beburned, and your example, just a few drops of vehicle could be damaged. Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid-such as Delco mineral-based oil, such as e brake fluid only when work is lil, in your brake system can done on the brake hydraulic Supreme ll@(GM Part No. 1052535). system. Use new brake fluid froma sealed container only.

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Replacing Brake SystemParts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of Battery Vehicle Storage top quality and work well together if the Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco If you’re not goingto drive your vehicle vehicle is to have really good braking. Freedom@ battery. You never have to for 25 days or more, take off the black, Vehicles we design and test have top- add water to one of these. When it’s negative (-) cable from the battery. quality GM brake parts in them, as your time for a new battery, we recommend a This will help keep your battery from Oldsmobile does when it is new. When Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that running down. you replace parts of your braking has the catalog number shown on the system-for example, when your brake original battery’s label. linings wear down andyou have to have new ones put in-be sure you get new Jump Starting Batteries have acid that can genuine GM replacement parts. Ifyou For jump starting instructions, see the n you and gas that can don’t, your brakes may no longer work Index under Jump Starting. explode. You can be badly hurt if properly. For example, if someone puts you aren’t cmhl. See theIdex in brake linings that are wrong for your der Jump Starting for tips on vehicle, the balance between your front working around a battery without and rear brakes can change, for the I getting hurt. worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change manyin Contact your dealer to learn how to other ways if someone puts in the wrong prepare your vehicle for longer storage replacement brake parts. periods. 238 Headlight Bulb Replacement For the typeof bulb, see the Index under Both Sides: Replacement Bulbs. 2. Twist the lock ring counterclockwise Halogen bulbs have 1. On the driver’s side only, unscrew the turn and pull outthe bulb pressurized gas inside and can butterfly fasteners. Then lift the assembly. burst if you drop or scratch the plate. bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs. Service & Appearance Care

Headlight Bulb Replacement Taillight Bulb Replacement (COM) For the type of bulb, see theIndex under 3. Gently wiggle the bulb out of the 3. Unclip the bulb assembly from the Replacement Bulbs. socket. wiring harness. 1. Pull back the trunk trim. 4. Replace the bulb. 4. Reverse steps 1-3 to replace the bulb 2. Carefully push one endof the plastic 5. Reverse the steps to reassemble the assembly and headlight housinn. taillight brace in while pulling the taillight. brace toward the frontof the vehicle.

240 Fog light Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade loading Your Vehicle If you have fog lights, don’t change your Replacement Two labels on your vehicle show how fog light bulbs unlessyou have the Replacement blades come in different much weight it may properly carry. The proper aiming equipment. See your types and are removed in different ways. Tire-Loading Information label found on Oldsmobile dealer if you have any Here’s how to remove the type with a the rear edgeof the driver’s door tells hrther questions. release clip: you the proper size, speed rating and 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away recommended inflation pressures for the from the windshield. tires on your vehicle. Italso gives you important information about the number 2. Lift the release clip with a of people that can bein your vehicle and screwdriver and pull the blade the total weight thatyou can carry. This assembly off the wiper arm. weight is callcd the Vehicle Capacity 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on Weight and includes the weight of all the wiper arm. occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory- installed options.

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Loading Bur Vehicle (CONT.) &diuI IVlV The other label is the Certification label, also on the rear edgeof the Do not load your vehicle any driver's door. It tells you the gross heavier than the GVWR or the weight capacity of your vehicle, called maximum front and rearGAWRs. the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight If you do, parts on your vehicle Rating). The GVWR includes the can break, or it can change theway If you put things inside your vehicle- weight of the vehicle,all occupants, fuel your vehicle handles. These could like suitcases, tools, packages,or cause you to lose control.Also, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR fo; anything else-they will go as fast as the overloading can shorten the lifeof your vehicle, or the Gross AxleWeight vehicle goes. If you have to stopor turn Rating (GAWR) for either the front or your vehicle. quickly? or if there is acrash, they'll rear axle. keep going. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don't carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in your trunk.

24-2 I CAUTION Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made by a Things you put inside your leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and vehicle can strike and injure their warranties are delivered with every new Oldsmobile.If your spare tire is a wple in a sudden stop or turn, or different brand than your road tires,you will have a tire warranty folder from each ___ a crash. of these manufacturers. 0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a trunk, put them as far forward as you Can. w 1 Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 0 Try to spread the weight evenly. * Overloadinp; your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much * Neverstack heavier things, like friction. You coda have an air-out and a serious accident. See the Index suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops o€ the seats. * Underinflatad tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting; accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain- When you carry something the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your inside the vehicle, secure it tires are cold. whenever you can. a Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a * Don’t leave a seat foldeddown sudden impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the unless you need to. recommended pressure. * Worn, old tires can causeaccidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. Service & Appearance Care

underinflation or overinflation is InfIationTiie Pressure all right. It’s not. If your tires dor’t I The Tire-Loading Information label have enough air (underinflation). When to Check: which is on the rear edgeof the driver’s you can get: I Check your tires once a month or more. door shows the correct inflation Too much flexing Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It pressures for your tires, when they’re Too much heat cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). been sitting for at leastthree hours or Tire overloading driven no more than a mile. Bad wear How to Check: Bad handling Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at Bad fuel economy. the tires will not tellyou the pressure, If your tires have too much air especially if you have radial tires- (overinflation), you can get: which may look properly inflated even if Unusual wear they’re underinflated. Bad handling If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They help prevent Rough ride leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. Needless damage from road hazards. 244 - . , 'll__. , .

Tire Inspection and Rotation When It's Time for New Tires UII To make your tires last longer, have - One way to tell when it's time for new them inspected and rotatedat the RuSt or dirt on a wheel, or on tires is to check the treadwear mileages recommended in the Mainte- -,partsto which it is indicators, which will appear when your nance Schedule. See the Zndex under 'fig id,..canmake wheelnuts tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or Scheduled MaintenanceServices. bemrntkIwse after a time. The less of tread remaining. Use this rotation pattern. '-$heel could come off and cause an You need a new tire if: icqide.nt. When you change a After the tires havebeen rotated, adjust I .wheel, femove my or dirt You can see the indicators at three thefront and rear inflation pressure as hm.:plaeeswhere the wheel places around the tire. shownon the Tire-Loading Information ..am*s to -bevehicle. You can see cord or fabric showing label.Make certain that all wheel nuts nergency, you can use a cloth or through the tire's rubber. areproperly tightened. See the Index ,paper towel to do this; but be The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut under Wheel Nut Torque. or snagged deep enough to show cord ., @re to use a 'scraperor wire bash er, if'yoi need to, to get all the or fabric. rust or dirt off. (See the 1ndP-x The tire has a bump, bulge or split. :inder Chunging Q Fzat Ere.) The tire has a puncture,cut, or other damage that can't be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 245 Service & Appearance Care

Buying New Tires rn Uniform Tiire Quality To find out what kind andsize of tires If you ever replace your tires with those Grading you need, look at the Tire-Loading not having a TPC Spec number, make Information label. sure they are the same size, load range? The following information relatesto the speed rating construction type (bias system developed by the United States The tires installed on your vehicle when and National Highway Traffic Safety it was new had aTire Performance bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. Administration which gradestires by Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) treadwear, traction and temperature number on each tire’s sidewall. When CAUTIONI performance. (This applies only to you get new tires, get ones with that r vehicles sold in the United States.) same TPC Spec number. That way? your Mixing tires could cause you vehicle will continue to havetires that A to lose control while driving. are designed to give proper endurance, If you mix tires of different sizes handling, speed rating, traction, ride or types (radial and bias-belted and other things during normal service tires), the vehicle may not handle on your vehicle. If yourtires have an all- properly, and you could have a season treaddesign, the TPC Spec crash. Be sure to usethe same size number will be followed by a “MS” (for and type tires onall four wheels. mud and snow). It’s all right to drive with your compact spare, though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. 246 - TEadwear Traction-A, 4 C Temperature-A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative The traction grades, from highest to The temperature gradesare A (the rating based onthe wear rate of the tire lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent highest), B, and C, representing the when tested under controlled conditions the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavementtire’s resistance to the generation of heat on a specified government test course. as measured under controlled conditions and its ability to dissipate heat when

For example, a tire graded 150 would on specified government test surfacesof tested under controlled conditions on a I wear one anda half (1%)times as well asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C specified indoor laboratory test wheel. on the governmentcourse as a tire may have poor traction performance. Sustained high temperaturecan cause graded 100. The relative performance of Warning: The traction grade assigned the material of the tire to degenerate and tires depends uponthe actual conditions to this tire is based on braking (straight- reduce tire life, and excessive of their use, however, andmay depart ahead) traction tests and does not temperature can lead to suddentire significantly from the normdue to include cornering (turning) traction. failure. The grade C corresponds to a variations in driving habits, service level of performance whichall practices and differences in road passenger car tires must meet under the characteristics and climate. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. 247 Senice & Appearance Care

Tempmture-A, B, C (CONI) Wheel Alignment and Wheel Replacement Warning: The temperature grade for Tire Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked this tire is established for atire that is The wheels on your vehicle were or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep properly inflated and not overloaded. aligned and balanced carefully at the coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, Excessive speed, underinflation, or factory to give you the longesttire life and wheel nuts should be replaced. If excessive loading,either separately or in and best overall performance. the wheel leaksair out, replace it combination, can cause heat buildup (except some aluminum wheels, which In most cases, you will not need to have can sometimes be repaired). See your and possible tire Mure. your wheels aligned again. However,if Those gradesare molded on the Oldsmobile dealerif any of these you notice unusual tire wear or your conditions exist. sidewalls of passenger car tires. vehicle pulling oneway or the other, the While the tires available as standard or alignment may need to be reset. If you Your dealer will know the kindof wheel optional equipment on General Motors notice your vehicle vibrating when you need. vehicles may vary with respect to these driving on a smooth road, your wheels Each new wheel should have the same grades, all such tires meet General may need to be rebalanced. load carrying capacity, diameter,width, Motors performance standards and have offset, and be mounted the sameway as been approved for use on General the one it replaces. Motors vehicles. All passenger type If you need to replace any of your (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal wheels, wheel bolts,or wheel nuts, safety requirements in addition to these replace them only with newGM grades. original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Oldsmobile model. i 248 T- - I Used Replacement Wheels Using the wrong replacement The wrong wheel can also cause CAUTION wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel problems with bearing life, brake-^- Li Putting a used wheel on your nuts on your vehicle can be cooling, speedometerlodometer -vehicle is dangerous. You dangerous. It could affect the calibration, headlight aim, bumper can’t know how it’s been used or braking and handlingof your height, vehicle ground clearance, how many miles it’s been driven. It vehicle, make your tires lose air and tire ortire chain clearanceto could fail suddenly and cause an and make you lose control. You the body and chassis. accident. If you have to replace a could have a collision in whichyou -. ~. ~.. wheel, use a new GM original or others could beinjured. Always equipment wheel. use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.

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Tire Chains . I

P205/55Rl6size tires, don'tUI tire chains; they can damage you] Appearance Care II -lehicle. if you - re other th,use tire chains only when you must. Use Cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst only SAE Class "S" type chains into flameif you strike a matchor get them on a hot partof the vehicle. that are the proper size for your Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. Whenyou tires. Install them on the front tires use anything in a container to clean your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the and tighten themas tightly as instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning possible with the ends securely the inside. fastened. Drive slowly and follow Never use these to clean your vehicle: the chain manufacturer's Gasoline CarbonTetrachloride Turpentine instructions. If you can hear the Benzene Acetone ThinnerLacquer chains contacting your vehicle, Naphtha Paint Thinner 0Polish RemoverNail stop and retighten them.If the contact continues, slow down until They can all be hazardous-some more than others-and they can all damage it stops. Driving too fast with your vehicle, too. chainswillondamage v r I

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~~.~I. - Oldsmobile Use solvent-type cleaners in a well- Don’t use any of these unlessthis Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of ventilated area only. If you use them, manual says you can. In many dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl with a don’t saturate the stainedarea, uses, they-will damage your- /I clean, damp cloth. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, Your Oldsmobile dealer has two GM clean the entire area immediately or it cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a will set. foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. I- I- Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can- before they set. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. 251 Service & Appec Ice Care

Using ham-Type Cleaner on Using Solvent-7jvpe Cleaner on Fabric Wipe off what's left with a slightly Fabric Vacuum and brush the area toremove damp paper towelor cloth. First, see if you have to use solvent-type any loose dirt. Then dry it immediately with anair cleaner at all. Some spots and stainswill Always clean a wholetrim panel or hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp. clean off better withjust water and mild section. Mask surrounding trim along soap. stitch or welt lines. If you need to use it, then: Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner Gently scrape excesssoil from the following the directions on the trim material with a clean,dull knife container label. or scraper. Use very little cleaner, light pressure and clean cloths Use suds only and apply with a clean Wipe with a cleancloth. sponge. (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outsideof the stain, Don't saturate the material. "feathering" toward the center. Keep Don't rub it roughly. changing to a clean sectionof the As soon as you've cleaned the section, cloth. use a sponge to removethe suds. When you clean astain from fabric, Rinse the section with clean,a wet sponge.

252 Special Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, If a stain remains, follow the foam- Just use warm water anda clean cloth. butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee type instructions earlier in this Rub with a clean, damp cloth to with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic section. remove dirt. You may have to do it creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit more than once. and asphalt. or urine, treat thearea with a water/ Things like tar, asphaltand shoe Carefully scrape off excess stain. baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon polish will stainif you don’t get them Then follow the solvent-type (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup off quickly. Use a clean cloth and instructions earlier in this section. (250 ml) of lukewarm water. solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner. Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and Finally, if needed, clean lightly with asphalt will stainif left on a vehicle solvent-type cleaner. seat fabric. They should be removed Combination Stains: Like candy, ice as soon as possible. Be careful, cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and because the cleaner will dissolve them unknown stains. and may cause them to bleed. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee clean with cool waterand allow to (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft dry. drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. If a stain remains, clean it with Carefully scrape off excess stain, then solvent-type cleaner. sponge the soiled area with cool water. 253 Service & Appearance Care

Cleaning the Top of the Care of Safety Belts Glass Instrument Panel Keep belts clean and dry. Glass should be cleaned often.GM Use only mild soap and water to clean Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) the top surfacesof the instrument panel. or a liquid household glass cleanerwill remove normal tobacco smoke and dust Sprays containing siliconesor waxes A Do not bleach or dye safety in films. may cause annoying reflections the belts. If you do, it may windshield and even make it difficult to scverely weaken them. In a crash Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, see through the windshield under certain they might not be able to provide because they may cause scratches. Avoid conditions. adequate protection. Clean safety placing decals on the inside rear belts only with mild soap and window, since they may have to be lukewarm water. scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

254 Cleaning the Outsideof fhe Cleaning the Outsideof bur Windshield and Wiper Blades Oldsmobile Washing Your Vehicle If the windshield is not clear after using The paint finish on your vehicle The best way to preserve yourvehicle’s the windshield washer, or if the wiper provides beauty, depth of color, gloss finish is to keep it cleanby washing it blade chatters when running,wax or retention and durability. often with lukewarm or cold water. other material may be on the bladeor windshield. Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps Clean the outsideof the windshield with or chemical detergents. Use liquidhand, GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami dish or car washing (non-detergent) Powder@(GM Part No. 10500ll). The soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that windshield is clean if beadsdo not form contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning when you rinse it with water. agents should be flushed promptly and Clean the blade by wiping vigorously not allowed to dry onthe surfhce, or with a cloth soaked in full strength they could stain. Dry the finish witha windshield washer solvent. Then rinse soft, clean chamois or a 100%cotton the blade with water. towel to avoid surface scratches and Wiper blades should be checkedon a water spotting. regular basis and replaced whenworn. High pressure vehicle washesmay cause water to enter your vehicle. 255 Service & Appearance Care

Textured-Surface Bumper Covers Finish Care of Textured-Surface Finish Care Cleaning with a brush, a soft terry cloth Bumper Covers Occasional waxing or mild polishing of or commercial car wash is recommended To touch up any small spots after your Oldsmobile may be necessary to for normal dirt. Never use a wire brush regular washing, use a solvent-type remove residue from the paintfinish. or abrasives. fabric cleaner such asGM Part You can get GM approved cleaning Avoid applying wax or polish to the No. 1050244 and a clean, dry cloth. products from your dealer. (See the textured bumper covers. To remove To help maintain bumper covers, after Index under Appearance Care.) wax, a commercially available wax washing use a cleanedprotectant like Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoat/ solvent should be used. Tar and Road GM/Armor Allm (GMPart No. 1052919). clearcoat” paint finish. The clearcoat Oil Remover such as GM Part gives more depth and gloss to the No. 1050172 is also recommended. It’s colored basecoat. also recommended for cleaning difficult soils like road tar andoil. Also recommended are solvent-type fabric cleaners such as GM Part No. 1050244.

I 256 Aluminum Wheels White Sidewall Tires Sheet Metal Damage If your Oldsmobile has these, don't use Your Oldsmobile dealer hasa GM If your vehicle is damaged and requires chrome polish on them. Usewax after White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can sheet metal repair or replacement, make you clean them. Also, don't use abrasive use a stiff brush with it. sure the body repair shop applies anti- cleaners or cleaning brushes on them- corrosion material to theparts repaired you could damage the protective Weatherstrips or replaced to restore corrosion coating. These are places where glassor metal protection. meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal better, and Foreign Material not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a Calcium chloride and other salts, ice If y~ ,lave aluminum wheels, clean cloth at least every six months. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, don't use an automatic vehicle bird droppings, chemicals from wash that has hard siliconcarbide industrial chimneys, andother foreign cleaningbrushes. These brushes ~. matter can damage your vehicle's finish i can take off the protective coating. if they remain on painted surfaces. Use .- .-i-ii""ti:z-yi=.q. , - . -:..c5=s -.=.=*==>. .~:-!<:%:<=?-.- .=.= ._ ,,.11 _j .=== --+l=:=:.c;5 1'. , . . cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for these stains.

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Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric scratches in the finish should be removal and dust control can collect on conditions can create a chemical fallout. repaired right away. Bare metal will the underbody. If these are not removed, Airborne pollutants canfall upon and corrode quickly and may develop into a accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur attack painted surfaceson your vehicle. major repair expense. on the underbody parts such asfuel This damage can take two forms: Minor chips and scratches can be lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, repaired with touch-up materials system even though they have corrosion and small irregular dark spots etched available from your dealer or other protection. into the paint surface. service outlets. Larger areasof finish At least every spring, flush these Although no defect in the paintjob damage can be corrected in your materials from the underbody with plain causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at dealer’s body and paint shop. water. Clean any areas where mud and no charge to the owner, the surfacesof other debris can collect.Dirt packed in new vehicles damaged by this fallout closed areas of the frame should be condition within 12 months or l2,OOO loosened before being flushed. Your miles (20 OOO km) of purchase, dealer or an underbody vehicle washing whichever comes first. system can do this for you.

258 Vehicle ldentification Number Engine ldentification Service Pads ldentification Label PIN) The 8th character in your VIN is the You’ll find this label on your spare tire This is the legal identifier for your engine code for your GM engine. This cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need Oldsmobile. It appears ona plate in the code will helpyou identify your engine, to order parts. On this label is: fkont comer of the instrument panel, on specifications, and replacementparts in Your VIN. this section. the driver’s side. You can see it if you Its model designation. look through the windshieldfrom outside your vehicle. The VIN also Faint information. appears on the Vehicle Certification and A list of all production optionsand Service Parts labels and the certificates special equipment. of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Service & Appearance Care

AddmOn Electrical Equbment Fuses & Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicleare Look at the silver-colored band inside protected from short circuitsby a the fuse. If the band is broken or Don’t add anything electrical to combination of fuses and circuit melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you your Oldsmobile unlessyou check breakers. This greatly reduces the replace a bad fuse with a new one of the with your dealer first. Some chance of fires caused by electrical correct size. electrical equipment can damage problems. When finished, replace the cover and [ your vehicle and the damage The main fuse panel is located to the left pinch the release levers again to unlock wouldn’t be covered by your of the steering wheel under the the panel. Press it back up into place. warranty. Some of it canjust keep instrument panel. To open, push other things from workingas they 1 forward on the tab and pull down.

260 Fuse Rating Circuitry -F)Ic- --I I (AMI?) PRNDL 10 Back-up Lights, Electronic PRNDL (automatic transaxle) F/P INJ 20 Fuel Pump, Fuel Injectors STOPHAZ 20 Turn/Hazard/Stop Lights, Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Brake- Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) CTSY 15 Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Cigar Lighter RKE 5 Remote Keyless Entry INST LPS 5 Instrument Panel Lights GAUGES 10 Rear Window Defogger Relay, Chime, Gages, ABS, BTSI, Daytime Fuse Usage Running Lights (DRL) (Canada), RKE HORN 15 Horn ALARM15 Chime, Interior Lights, Passive Restraints, Radio/Clock Memory, RKE HTR-A/C 25 Heater, Air Conditioning, ABS, DRL (Canada), Engine Block Heater, Ride Control RDO IGN 10 Radio, Cruise Control, Variable Effort Steering TURN 20 Turn Signals DR LK 20 Power Door Locks TAIL LPS 20 Exterior Lights, Fog Lights, DRL (Canada) WDO 30 Power Windows (Circuit Breaker) WIPER 25 Windshield WiperdWasher ERLS 15 Engine Controls, Starter and Charging System BLANK FTP 20 Flash-to-Pass (U.S.) ACC 30 Power Antenna, Power Seats, Rear Window Defogger (Circuit Breaker) IGN ECM 20 Engine Control Module, Ignition System BLANK HDLP 20 Headlights, DRL (Canada) (Circuit Breaker) Service & Appearance Care

Headlight Wiring Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other The headlight wiring is protectedby a The windshield wiper motor is protected Power Options circuit breaker in thefuse block. An by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect electrical overload will cause the lights motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the power windows and other power to go on and off or, in some cases, to the wiper will stop until the motor accessories. When the current load is remain off. If this happens, have your cools. If the overload is caused by some too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and headlight system checked right away. electrical problem, have it fixed. closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed.

262 Capacitjes & Specifications EngineCrankcase (All Models)...... 4 quarts 3.8 L When ChangingJilter, upto 1 quart (1 liter) more oil may be needed. Automatic Transaxle PanRemoval and Replacement ...... 4 quarts 3.8 L AfterComplete Overhaul ...... 6 quarts 5.5 L When draining or replacing torque converter, morefluid may be needed. Manual Transaxle, 5-Speed Complete Drain and Refill T5550 ...... 2.02.1quarts L Isuzu ...... 2.0quarts 1.9 L Cooling System 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...... 10.4 quarts 9.8 L 3300V6 ...... 10.8quarts 10.2 L NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, besure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.

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Capacifies 8 Specifications (CONT) Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all air conditioning refvlgerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrzgerant, be sure the proper refvlgerant is used. Ifyou ’re not sure, askyour Ot?dsmbiledealer. F’uelmnk ...... 15.2 gallons 57.5 L Power Steering I PumpOnly ...... 1.OO pint 0.50 L Complete System ...... 2.251.25 pints L Tire Pressures, Sizes...... See Tire-Loading Information labelon driver’s door. WheelNutTorque ...... 100 pound-feet (140 Nom) NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,sure be to fill to the appropriate levelor as recommended in this manual.

264 Fluids & Lubricants ITEM PART APPLICATIONGM NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant...... Year-round antifreeze for ...... 1052753 1 gal. (3.8 L) (Ethylene Glycol Base) coolant mixtures Chassis Lubricant ...... Generalchassis lube, etc...... 12346003 or (Grease GunInsert) 1052497 Delco Supreme 1 l@Brake Fluid ...... Brake System and Clutch Master Cylinder ...... 1052535 16 oz. (0.5L) DEXRONE IE Automatic ...... Automatic Transaxle ...... 12345880 16 oz. (0.5 L) Transmission Fluid 1234588132 oz. (1.0 L) Synchromesh Transmission Fluid ..... ManualTransaxle ...... 1234534932 oz. (1 .O L) GM Hydraulic Fluid ...... ClutchMaster Cylinder ...... 1234534716 oz. (0.5 L) Engine Oil ...... Engine lubrication ...... See the Zndex under Engine Oil. GM Engine Oil Supplement ...... See your dealer advicefor ...... 1052367 16 OZ. (0.5 L) (E.O.S.) Grease ...... Ball joints, etc...... 12346003 or 14 oz. (397 g) 150 1344 1 lb. (450 g) Engine Oil ...... Hood and door hinges Windshield Washer Solvent ...... Windshield washer fluid Power Steering Fluid ...... PowerSteering System...... 1050017 32 oz. (1.0 L) 1052884 16 OZ. (0.5 L) Silicone Grease ...... Weatherstrips...... 12345579 1 oz. (28 g) Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant ... Generalpurpose silicone lubricant, 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g) weatherstrips ...... 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L) 265 Service & Appearance Care

Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back-up Lights...... 2057 Front parking/Turn Signal Lights ...... 2057 NA License Plate Light ...... 194 Center High-Mounted Stoplight...... 912 Halogen Headlights LowBern ...... 9004 HighB...... 9004 Side Marker Lights Front...... 194 NA Rear ...... 24 Stop/T'/Turn Signal Lights ...... 3057 TrunkLight ...... 562 Underhood Light ...... 906

l 266 INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Ashtray ...... 194 Front Reading Light...... 168 Rear Reading Light ...... 168 Underdash Light ...... 194 Heater & A/C Control ...... 161 High-Beam Indicator ...... - ...... 161 Indicator Lights Charge, Oil, Fasten Safety Belts, ABS, Upshift, Low Coolant. . 74 Brake, Malfunction Indicator Lamp, Check Gages, Turn Signals ...... 161 Service di Appearance Care

Engine Specifications Quad Quad 4 Quad 4 3300 V6 2.3L 2.3L 2.3L High SOHC DOHC output VIN EngineCode ...... 3 D A N Type ...... L4 L4 LA V6 Displacement ...... 2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 2.3 Liters 3.3 Liters CompressionRatio ...... 9.5 :1 9.5:l 1O.O:l 9.0:1 FiringOrder ...... 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 1-3-4-2 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...... 195" F (91" C) 195°F (91°C) 195°F (91°C) 195°F (91°C)

268 Normal Maintenance ReplacementPatts Air Cleaner Element 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...... AC Type A-1172C 3300V6 ...... AC Type A-974C Engine Oil Filter 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...... AC Type PF-1225 3300V6 ...... AC Type PF-47 PCV Valve 3300V6 ...... AC Type CV-899C Spark Plugs 2.3L Quad OHC and Quad 4 ...... AC Type aFR3LSK* Gap: 0.035 inch (.889 mm) 3300V6 ...... AC Type 41-600 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm) * FR3LSK spark plugs are made with special thread plating and spark plug boot release agents that may help prevent damage to your aluminum block engine and spark plug wiring.

269 Notes Part 7 Maintenance Schedule

Section Introduction A Word About Maintenance ...... 272 This part covers the maintenance Your Vehicle and the Environment...... 272 required for your Oldsmobile.Your How This Part is Organized ...... 273 vehicle needs these servicesto retain A Scheduled Maintenance Services its safety. dependability and .. . control performance. Using Your Maintenance Schedules...... 274 Selecting the Right Schedule...... 274 Schedule1 ...... 276 Schedule II ...... 278 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 280 B. Owner Checks & Services AtEachFuelFill ...... 283 AtLeastOnceaMonth ...... 283 Have you purchased the At Least Once a Year ...... 284 GM Protection Plan? Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 287 The Plan supplements your C. new vehicle warranties. D. Recommended Fluids & Lubricants ...... 288 See your Oldsmobile dealer for details. E. MaintenanceRecord ...... 290 Maintenance Schedule Introduction

A Word About Maintenance Wur Vehicle and the Envimnment We at General Motors want to helpyou keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helpsto keep your good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how vehicle in good working condition, butalso helps the you’ll drive it. You may drive very short distances only a environment. All recommended maintenance proceduresare few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the important. Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of time in very hot, dusty weather.You may use your vehiclein important components can significantly affect the qualityof making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, todo the air we breathe. Improper fluid levelsor even the wrong errands or in many other ways. tire inflation can increasethe level of emissions from your Because of all the differentways people use their GM vehicles,vehicle. To help protect our environment, andto help keep maintenance needs vary. You may even need more frequent your vehicle ingood condition, please maintain your vehicle checks and replacements than you will findin the schedules properly. in this part. So please read this part and note how you drive. [f you have any questions onhow to keep your vehiclein good condition, see your Oldsmobile dealer, the place many GM owners choose tohave their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: Section B: Owner Checks & Services tells you what should Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what have done and how often. Some of these services can be you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have condition. the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections explains service department or another qualified service center do important inspections that your Oldsmobile dealer’s service these jobs. department or another qualified service center should perform.

I IUR RW8W 0 Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants lists some W Performing maintenance work ona vehicle can be products GM recommends to help keep your vehicle Ldangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be properly maintained. These products,or their equivalents, seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work should be used whether youdo the work yourself or have it only if you have the required know-how and the proper done. tools and equipment for thejob. If you have any doubt, Section E: Maintenance Record providesa place for you to I have a qualified technician do thework. record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down in this section. This will help you determine when If you are skilled enough todo some work on your vehicle, your next maintenance should be done. In addition, it is a you will probably want to get the service information GM good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get needed to qualify your vehicle for warranty repairs. them in this manual. See the Index under Sewice Publications. 223 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Using Bur Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is have done and when you should schedule them.Your right for your vehicle. Hereis how to decide which schedule Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to to follow: be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuineGM parts. These schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Tire-Loading Information label. See theIndex under Loading Your &hide. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits. use the recommended unleaded fuel. See the Index under Fuel. Schedule I Schedule I1 Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Follow Schedule 11 only if none of the above conditions is Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). true. Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. The engine is atlow speed most of the time (as in door-to- door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You operate your vehicle in dusty areas. You tow a trailer. (With some models, you shouldn't ever tow a trailer. See theIdex under Towing a Trailer.) If any one (or more)of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I.

275 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(cant.) Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one ormore of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM When most trips are less than 10 miles ITEM See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers)or Months (16 km) and outside temperatures NO. remain below freezing. Senices following Schedules I and II. (whichever occursfirst). When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed 1 Engine Oil Change & Oil Filter Change* Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 lun) or 3 Months. operation, as in stop-and-go traffic. 2 Chassis Lubrication Every other oil change. When towing a trailer. (With some ~ ~ ~ models, you shouldn't ever towa trailer. 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque At 6,000 Miles (10 OOO km) only. See the Index under Bwz'ng a Trailer.) (3300 V6 Code N engine only)* When operating in dusty areas. 4 Tire and Wheel Rotation & Inspection At 6,000 Miles (10 OOO km) and then every 15,000 Schedule I should also be followed if Miles (25 OOO km) or as necessary. the vehicle is used for delivery service, ~~~~~~ ~ ~ EngineAccessory Drive Belt Inspection* 1 Every30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months. police, taxi or other commercial applications. CoolingSystem Service* Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months. *An Emission Control Senice. TransaxleService See Explanation of MaintenanceScheduled 12%e US. Environmental Protection Agency Senices following Schedules I and iI. has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify the emission 8 Replacement*SparkPlug Every30,000Miles (50 000 km). warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the 9 Spark Plug Wire InspectionEvery30,000 Miles (50 OOO km). completion of vehicle useful life. General (3300 V6 Code N engine only)** Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the 10 Air CleanerFilter Replacement* I Every30,000 Miles (50 000 km). indicated intervals and the maintenance be ~ 11 Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection** Every 30,000 Miles(SO 000 km). 276 recorded in SectionE: Maintenance Record. - The services shown in this schedule up 48,000 to miles (80 000 km) are to be performed after 48,OOO miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 3 16 19 I12 I15 118121 124 127 130 133 136139 142 145 148 Maintenance Schedule Secfion A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(Cont.) Schedule /I Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM ITEM See Explanation OfScheaWed Maintenance Miles (kilometers) orMonths No' Services following Schedules I and II. (whichever occurs~rst).

I 2 I ChassisLubrication I Every 7,500 Miles (E500 km) or E Months. I

Tire and Wheel Rotation & Inspection At 7,500 Miles (E 500 km) andthen every l5poO Miles (25 000 km) or as necessary. I

*An 2hksion Control Sewice. I 6 I Cooling SystemService* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) or 24 Months. I d lIhe US. Emironmental Protection Agency has determined that the failureto perform this maintenance itemwill not nulliJL the emission warranty or limit recall liabilityprior to the I 8 I Spark PlugReplacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). completion of vehicle useful lije. General Motors, however, uqes that allrecommended maintenance services be performedat the ideated intends and the maintenance be 10 I Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* I Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km). I recorded in Section E: Maintenance Record. I The services shownin this schedule up to 45,000 miles (75 000 km) are to be performed after 45,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 15 22.57.5 I 15 30 37.5 45 KILOMETERS (000) 12.5 I 25 37.5 1 50 1 62.5 1 75

0 I 0 1 1 1 1 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(Cont.) Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of the services listedin Schedule I these. All parts should be replaced andall necessary repairs and Schedule II. done before youor anyone else drives the vehicle. The proper fluids and lubricants to useare listed in NOTE: To determine your engine’s displacement and code, Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses see theIndex under Engine Identification.

ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG 2 Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transaxleshift Energy Conserving11 oils of proper viscosity. linkage, parking brake cable guides, underbody I The “SG” designation may be shown aloneor in contact points and linkage. Lubricate the front and combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” rear suspension, steering linkage and fuelfiller door and striker plunger. “SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. If you have the 2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad 4 engine, the preferred 3 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 viscosity for your vehicle’s engineis SAE 5W-30. Code N engine only)*-Check the torque of the However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to mounting bolts and/or nuts. be 0°F (-18°C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6 4 Tire and Wheel Rotationand Inspection-For engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s proper wear and maximumtire life, rotate your engine is SAE 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE tires following the instructions in this manual. See 5W-30 if it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. the Indm under Eres, Inspection & Rotation. Check the tires for unevenwear or damage. If you see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check for damaged wheels also. * An Emission Control Service. l7w US. Environmental Protection Agencyhas determined that the failure to pelform this maintenance itemwill not nullifL the emission warranty or I limit recall liabilityprior to the completion of vehicle us&l lije. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe pelformed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in SectionE: Maintenance Record. 280 ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 5 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection*- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and regularly reaches 9OoF (32OC) or higher. proper tension. Replace as needed. In hilly or mountainous terrain. 6 Cooling System Service*-Drain, flush and refill When doing frequent trailer towing. the system with new or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Keep Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery coolant at the proper mixtureas specified. See the service. Idex under Coolant. This provides proper freeze If you do not use your vehicle under any of protection, corrosion inhibitor level and engine these conditions, change both the fluid and filter operating temperature. every 100,000 miles (160 000 km) . Inspect hoses and replaceif they are cracked, 8 Spark Plug Replacement*-Replacespark plugs swollen or deteriorated. Clean the outsideof the with the proper type. See theIndex under surge tank and air conditioning condenser. Replacement Parts. To help ensure properoperation, we recommend a 9 Spark Plug Wire Inspection (3300 V6 Code N pressure test of both the cooling system andthe engine only)**-Inspect for burns, cracks or other surge tank pressure cap. damage. Check the boot fit at the coils and at the 7 Transaxle Service-For a manual transaxle, fluid spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. doesn’t require changing. For an automatic transaxle, change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(Cant.)

ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE

10 Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*-Replace every 11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*.Cr- 30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or more often under Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines (including fuelrails dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper and injection assembly) for damageor leaks. replacement intervals for your driving conditions. Inspect fuel cap gasket foran even filler neck imprint or any damage. Replace parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.

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*An Emission Control Senice. fr neUS. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that thefailure to perjorm this maintenance itemwill not nullijj the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the completionof vehicle usejkl l$e. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be pe$ormed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded in SectionE: Maintenance Record. 282 Section B: Owner Checks & Services

Listed below are owner checks and services which should Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your safety, dependability and emissioncontrol performance of vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shownin your vehicle. Section D.

At Each Fuel Fill(It is important foryou or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks athe1 each fi//.)

CHECK WHAT TO DO I OR SERVICE I Engine Oil Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for further details. Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level in the surge tankand add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See the Zndex under Coolant for further details. Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid FluidLevel ifnecessary. See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid for further details.

I At Least Once a Month CHECK WHAT TO DO I OR SERVICE I TireInflation Check tire inflation:Make sure they are inflatedto the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on therear edge of the driver’s door.See the Zndex under fires for further details. 283 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.)

At Least Once a bar

CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, trunk, glove box door, console door, andany folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use. Starter Switch

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake(see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the acceleratorpedal, and be ready toturn off the engine immediately ifit Starts. 3. On automatic transaxle vehicles,try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter worksin any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transaxle vehicles, put the shift leverin N (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutchis pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutchisn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service. CHECK WHAT TO DO I OR SERVICE I Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock-BTSI I (Automatic Transaxle) 1 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others ncould be injured. Follow the steps below. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked ona level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake(see the Index under Parking Brake if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the Run position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever outof P (Park) with normal effort.If the shift levermoves out of P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service. While parked and with the parking brakeset, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever position. With an automatic transaxle, the key should turn to Lock only when the shift leveris in P (Park). With a manual transaxle, thekey should turn to Lock when the shift lever is in any shift lever position. On vehicles with a key release button, try toturn the key to Lock without pressing the button. The key should turn to Lock only with the key button depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in Lock. 285 Mizintenance Schedule Section 8: Owner Checks & Services (Cont.)

At least Once a Year (CONT.!

CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle

P (Park) Mechanism ~ L When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin tu me.YOU or others could be Check - L injured and pmperty cwld be damaged. Make SUE there is mmin front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to we. Park on a hirly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the transaxle Nin (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal..Do this until the vehicle is heldby the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 286 Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Listed below are inspections and services which shouldbe performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.

INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Steering, Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steeringsystem for damaged, looseor missing parts, and Front-Wheel-Drive signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper Axle Boot and Seal hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for Inspection damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

~~ Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect thebody near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Inspection damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections,or other conditions which could cause a heat build-upin the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle.See the Index under Engine fihuust. Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage for interferenceor binding, and for damagedor missing parts. Inspection Replace parts as needed. Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding,leaks, Inspection cracks, chafiig, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.Also inspect drum brake liningsfor wear and cracks. Inspectother brake parts, includingdrums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. You may need to have your brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads whichmay need to be serviced. Also, if the brake system warning lightstays on or comes on, something may be wrong with the brake system. See the Index under Brake System WarningLight. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stayson, comes on or flashes, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. Seethe Index under Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLight. 287 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended FIuids & Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

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~ GM Goodwrench Motor Oilor equivalent for API Service SG Energy ConservingII: oils of the proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. If you have the 2.3L Quad OHC or a Quad 4 engine, the preferred viscosity for yourvehicle’s engine is SAE 5W-30. However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. If you have the 3300 V6 engine, the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine SAEis 1OW-30. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be 60°F (16°C) or below. See the Index under Engine OiE. Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M,or an approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. System

Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (G- ~ Part No. 12345347) or equivalent. System Parking Brake Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497 or equivalent). Power Steering System GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884) or equivalent. Manual Transaxle Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (GMPart No. 12345349) or equivalent. Automatic Transaxle DEXRON@-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GMPart No. 12345881) or equivalent. Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GMPart No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GMPart No. 1052276 or 10522277). 288 , I USAGE FWID/WBRICANT

~~~ ~ Manual Transaxle Shift Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or GC-LB (GM part No. Linkage 12346003 or 1052497 or equivalent).

~ ~~~~~~ Automatic Transaxle Engine oil. Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Engine oil. Points Chassis Lubrication, Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB Fuel Filler Door, (GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497 or equivalent). Striker Plunger Windshield Washer Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Solvent Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 12344003 or 1052497 or equivalent). Hood and Door Hinges, Rear Folding Seat Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). I Weatherstrips I Dielectric Silicone Grease (GMPart No. 12345579 or equivalent). See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs. Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspondto the odometer reading and who performedthe service in the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule convenient place to store them.

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Here you will find out how to contact Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 294 Oldsmobile if you need assistance. Customer Assistance for the Hearingor Speech Impaired ...... 295 This part alsotells you how to obtain BBB MediatiodArbitration Program ...... 296 service publications and howto report Reporting Safety Defects ...... 298 any safety defects. Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program...... 299 Service Publications ...... 300

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STEP ONE: Discuss your problem with For prompt assistance, pleasehave the a member of dealership management. following idionnation available to give Complaints can often be quickly the Customer Assistance Representative: resolved atthat level. If the matter has Your name, address, telephone already been reviewed with the Sales, number Customer Satisfaction Pmcedum Service or Parts Manager, contact the Vehicle Identification Number("hs is owner of the dealership or the General mailable from the vehicle registration Your satisfaction and goodwillare Manager. important to your dealer and or title, or the plate attached tothe left Oldsmobile. Nody, any problems STEP TWO: If after contacting a top of the instrument panel and visible with the sales transactionor the member of Dealership Management, it through the windshield.) operation of your vehicle willbe appears your problem cannotbe Dealership name and location resolved by your dealer's Salesor resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Vehicle delivery date and present Service Departments. Sometimes, mileage however, despite the best intentions of Customer Assistance Networkby calling all concerned, misunderstandings can 1-800-442-6537. Nature of problem occur. If your concern has not been In Canada, contact GM of Canada resolved to your satisfaction, the Customer Assistance Centerin Oshawa following steps shouldbe taken: by calling 1-800-263-3777 (Enghsh) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call 254-17-86. In herto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contactGM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112. 294 In order to give your inquiry prompt When contacting Oldsmobile, please Customer Assistance For the attention, please call the toll-free remember that your problem will likely Hearing or Speech Impaired number listed above. However, if you be resolved in the dealership, using the To assist owners who have hearing wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: dealership’s facilities, equipment and difficulties, Oldsmobile has installed United States personnel. That is why we suggest you special TDD (Telecommunication Customer Assistance Representative follow Step One first if you have a Devices for the Deaf) equipmentin its Oldsmobile Central Office problem. Customer Assistance Network Offices. 920 Townsend St. Any hearing or speech impaired P. 0. Box 30095 customer who has access to a TDDor a Lansing, MI 48909 conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can Canada communicate with Oldsmobileby General Motorsof Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD users Customer Assistance Center in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 A listing of all Oldsmobile Zone Offices and offices outside theU.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet. 295 Customer Assistance Infomation

GM Participation In Better Business Bureau We prefer that you not resort to BBB In order to file a claim,you will have to Mediationfihitration Program* AUTO LINE until after a final decision provide your name and address, the is made under the Customer Satisfaction vehicle identification number (VIN)of Our experience has shown that the your vehicle, and a statement of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure Procedure. However, you may file a claim at any time by contacting your nature of your complaint. BBB staff may described earlier in this section has been try to help resolve your dispute through very successful in achieving customer local Better Business Bureau (BBB) at mediation. If mediation is not satisfaction. However, if you have not the following toll-free number: 1-800-955-5100. For further information successful, or if you do not wish to been substantially satisfied, Oldsmobile participate in mediation, eligible wants you to be aware of GM’s about filing a claim, you may also write to: customers may present their case to an voluntary participation in a no-charge impartial third-party arbitrator at an mediationhrbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus informal hearing. The arbitrator will BBB AUTO LINE. This program is render a decision in your case, which administered by the Council of Better 4200 Wilson Boulevard Business Bureaus through local Better Suite 800 you may accept or reject. If you accept a Business Bureaus. Arlington, VA 22203 valid arbitrator decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire The program can resolve individual dispute settlement process should disputes involving vehicle repairs and ordinarily take about 40 days from the the interpretation of your New Vehicle time you file your complaint to the time a Limited Warranty. 296 decision is rendered (or 47 days if you Whatever your preference may be, * This program may not be availablein did not first contact yourdealer or remember thatif you are unhappy with all states, depending on state law. Oldsmobile) . the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you Canadian owners refer to yourwarranty We encourage you to use this program can still go to court because an booklet. before or instead of resorting tothe arbitrator’s decision is binding on GM General Motors reservesthe right to courts. We believe it offers advantages but not on you, unless you accept it. change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participationin this over courts in most jurisdictions because Eligibility is limited by vehicle program. it is fast, free of charge, and informal age/mileage and other factors. For ** Some states may require that you file a (lawyers are not usually present, further information concerning the claim with BBB AmLA?E before although you may retain oneat your program, call the BBB at resorting to state-operated procedures expense if you choose). Arbitrators 1-800-955-5100. You may also call the (including court). make decisions basedon the principles Oldsmobile Customer Assistance of fairness and equity, andare not Network. required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying stateor federal law. If you wish to go to court, however, we do not require thatyou first file a claim withBBB AUTO LINE** unless state law provides otherwise. 297 Customer Assistance Information

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects to the Reporting Safety Defects to If NHTSA receives similar complaints, Canadian Government General Motors it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a If you live in Canada, and you believe In addition to notifying NHTSA (or group of vehicles, it may order a recall that your vehicle has a safety defect, you Transport Canada) in a situation like and remedy campaign. However, should immediately notify Transport this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. NHTSA cannot become involved in Canada, in addition to notifying General Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or individual problems between you, your Motors of Canada Ltd. You may write write: dealer, or General Motors. to: Oldsmobile Customer Transport Canada To contact NHTSA, you may either call Assistance Network Box 8880 P.O. Box 30095 the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Lansing, Michigan 48909 Washington, D.C. area) or write to: In Canada, please callus at NHTSA 1-800-263-3777 (English) or U.S. Department of Transportation 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Washington, D.C. 20590 General Motors of Canada Limited You can also obtain other information Customer Assistance Center about motor vehicle safety from the 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Hotline. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 298 1 Oldsmobile Roadside 24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Who Is Covered? Assistance Program Assistance Number Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers 1-$00-535-OLDS (6537) is the one all 1993 Oldsmobile vehicles? Features & Benefits number to call for assistancein the Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance United States. Trained Customer regardless of the driver, and is program means help isjust a toll-free Assistance Advisors, on-call to render concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper call away-24 hours a day, 365 days a assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can Plus warranty period. year. dispatch roadside assistance and towing Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile services or reimbursement to an owner Courteous and capable Customer dealership, take your request for an Assistance Advisors are on-call to or driver when in Oldsmobile’s provide you with prompt assistance. Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or judgement the claims become excessive simply answer any questions the in frequency or type of occurrence. Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile *In Canada, pleaseconsult your GM dealer Roadside Assistance Program. The regarding availability of Roadside Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Assistance. number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Service Publications Information on howto obtain Product Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers Most bulletins apply to conditions Service Publications, Subscriptions and useful service bulletins about affecting a small numberof cars or Indexes as described belowis applicable Oldsrnobile products. Oldsmobile trucks. Your Oldsmobile dealer or a only in the fifty U.S. states (and the monitors product performancein the qualified technician may have to District of Columbia) and only forcars field. We then prepare bulletins for determine if a specific bulletin applies to and light trucks withGVWR less than servicing our products better. Now,you your vehicle. l0,OOO pounds (4 536 kg). can get these bulletinstoo. You can subscribe toall Oldsrnobile In Canada, information pertaining to Bulletins cover various subjects. Some bulletins. This way you'll get them as Product Service Bulletins and Indexes pertain to the proper use andcare of they come out. You can wait a while and can be obtained by writing to: your vehicle. Some describe costly get an index tothe bulletins. You can General Motorsof Canada Limited repairs. Others describe inexpensive also get individual bulletins.However, Service Publications Department repairs which, if done on time with the you'll need the index to identifjr them. 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. latest parts, may avoid future costly Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8W repairs. Some bulletinstell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better. I 300 Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all /ndividua/ PSP’S What Mu’//Find in the lndex vehicles sold by Oldsmobile and will not If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s A list of all PSP’s published by be limited to PSP’s applicable to any issued by Oldsmobile for all models in Oldsmobile in a model year(1989 or particular model. When you buy a the model year, you can buy individual later). PSP’s covering all models of subscription, you will receive the PSP’s PSP’s, such as those which may pertain Oldsmobile vehiclesare listed in the in periodic mailings, shortly after they to a particular model. To do this, you same index. come out. A subscription costs $100 in will fmt need to see our index of PSP’s. U.S. funds and includes a special binder, Ordering informationso you can buy It provides a varietyof information. the specific PSP’s you may want. and it entitles you to all PSP’s published Here’s what you’ll findin the index and by Oldsmobile during the model year? how you can get one: Price information for thePSP’s you You can purchase asubscription by may want to buy. sen- a check or money order to Lansing Lithographers, P.O. Box 23188, Lansing, Michigan 48909, along with L the order form located in the following text. You may get additional subscription ordering forms by calling the toll-* number shown inthe following text. *Prices subject to change. 301 Customer AssistanceZnjiomutz’on

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ODOMETER NUMBER OF TOTAL AVERAGE DATE REA DING GALLONS/LITERS COST ECONOMY ABS ...... 143 Anti-Lock Brake System Battery Rundown Protection ...... 90 ABS Warning Light ...... 109 Warning Light ...... 109 Battery Warning Light ...... 107 Adding Appearance Care ...... 250 Blizzard. Caught In a ...... 169 Brake Fluid ...... 236. 265 Ashtray and Lighter ...... 97 Block Heater. Engine...... 65 Electrical Equipment ....63. ll9. 260 Audio Systems ...... ll9 “Blowout,” Tire ...... 197 Engine Coolant .. .l94. 233. 263. 265 AM/FM Stereo Radio...... EO Brakes ...... 142 Engine Oil ...... 221 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Adjustment ...... 147 Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .....231. 265 Cassette Tape Player ...... 122 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . 143 Power Steering Fluid . .235. 264. 265 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Brake Pedal Travel ...... 146 Sound Equipment ...... ll9 Compact Disc Player...... 124 Fluid ...... 236. 265 Transaxle Fluid Care of Audio Systems ...... 129 Master Cylinder ...... 236 Automatic ...... 227.263. 265 Delco LOC II ...... 127 parking ...... 73 Manual ...... 229.263. 265 Radio Reception, For the Best ...E9 Pedal Travel ...... 146 Windshield Washer Fluid ....93. 235 Setting the Clock ...... EO Rear Drums ...... 146 Air Cleaner Filter ...... 225. 269 Automatic Door Locks ...... 52 Replacement ...... 238 Air Conditioning System...... U5 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt Warning Light ...... 108 Alcohol. Driving Under the (see Safety Belts) Wear Indicators ...... 145 Influence of ...... 139 Automatic Transaxle Brake System Warning Light ...... 108 Alcohol in Gasoline ...... 213 Adding Fhid ...... 229. 263, 265 Anti-Lock Brake System...... 109 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning...... 257 Checking Fluid ...... 227 Standard Brakes ...... 108 Antenna ...... 130 Shifting ...... 66 Brake/Transaxle Shift Interlock..... 67 Fixed Mast ...... 130 Starting Your Engine ...... 62 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...... 143 Power ...... -131 Warning Light ...... 109 Rear Window ...... 131 Braking ...... 142 Antifreeze ...... l93.232.263. 265 Battery ...... 183. 238 Braking in Emergencies ...... 147 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....143 Jump Starting ...... 183 Braking Technique ...... 142 Warning ...... 183. 185. 238 309 . . “Break-In,” New Vehicle Hydraulic Clutch...... 231 Outside of Your Oldsmobile .....255 Normal Driving ...... 60 Power Steering Fluid ...... 235 Safety Belts...... -254 When Towing aTrailer ...... 173 Safety Belt Systems ...... 44 Sheet Metal Damage ...... 257 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) Transaxle Fluid Special Problems ...... 253 Bulb Replacement Automatic ...... 227 Textured-Sdce Fog Lights...... 241 Manual ...... 229 Bumper Covers ...... 256 Headlight ...... 239,266 Checking Things Under the Hood . .216 Top of the Instrument Panel .....254 Taillight ...... 240,266 Checks & Services, Owner ...... 283 Underbody Maintenance ...... 258 Chemical paint Spotting...... 258 Vinyl ...... 253 Child Restraints ...... 32 Warnings ...... 250 capacities & Specifications ...... 263 Children and Safety Belts...... 31,42 Weatherstrips ...... 257 Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust. . .77, 170 Cigarette Lighter ...... 97 White Sidewall Tires ...... 257 Cassette Tape Player Circuit Breakers & Fuses ...... 260 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...255 (see Audio System) City Driving ...... 159 Climate Control System ...... ll4 Center Console ...... -96 Cleaner, Air...... 225,269 Clock, Setting the...... ‘EO Center Passenger Position ...... 30 Cleaning Clutch, Hydraulic Chains, S&ty ...... 175 Aluminum Wheels ...... 257 Adding Fluid...... 231,265 Chains, Tire...... 205,250 Antenna...... l30, 131 Checking Fluid ...... 231 Changing a Flat Tire ...... l98 Cassette Player and Tapes...... X29 Coin Holder...... 96 Charging System Warning Light. ...lo7 Compact Discs ...... l30 Comfort Controls “Check Gages” Light ...... 110 Fabric ...... 252 Air Conditioning System ...... ll5 “Check Oil“ Light ...... lo6 Finish Care...... -256 Climate Control System...... U4 Checking Foreign Material...... ,257 Defiosting ...... ll7 Brake Huid...... 236 Glass ...... 254 Heater ...... U6 Engine Coolant...... 233 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...... 251 Ventilation...... U6, 118 Engine Oil Level ...... -220 Compact Disc Player (see Audio System) l 310 Compact Spare Tire ...... -204 Defogger. Rear Window ...... 118 Urban ...... 159 Computer-Controlled Ride...... 78 Defogging Windows ...... ll5. 117 Winter Driving ...... 168 Control of a Vehicle ...... 141 Defrosting ...... 117 With a Trailer ...... 171. 176 Controlled-Cycle Windshield Wiper. .92 Door Locks ...... 51 Driving on Snow or Ice ...... 168 Convenience Net ...... 59 Door. Remote Fuel Filler ...... 215 Drunken Driving ...... 139 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 94 Downshifting ...... 69. 177 Coolant ...... 232 Driver Position...... 22 Checking Driving ...... 138 Easy-Entry Seat ...... -15 & Adding .... .l93,232, 263. 265 AtNight ...... 154 Electrical Equipment. Low Coolant Warning Light..... 105 City ...... 159 Adding ...... 63. l19. 260 Proper Mixture to Use .....194. 232 Controlling a Skid...... 153 Emergencies. Braking ...... 147 Safety Warnings Defensively ...... 138 Emergencies on the Road ...... 181 About . .191. 193. 194.217.23 2-234 Drunken ...... 139 Emergencies. Steering in ...... 149 Temperature Gage...... 105 Freeway ...... 160 Emergency Starting ...... 183 Thermostat ...... 234 High Beams ...... E5 Emergency Towing ...... 187 Cruise Control ...... 81 Hill and Mountain ...... 164 Engine Block Heater ...... 65 Cup Holder ...... 96. 97 Hydroplaning ...... 157 Engine Coolant ...... 193. 232 Curves. Driving on ...... 148 In a Foreign Country...... 214 Engine Coolant Temperature Customer Assistance Information . .293 In Fog, Mist and Haze ...... E8 Gage ...... 105 IntheRain ...... 156 Engine Exhaust ...... 77 Long Distance ...... 162 Engine Identification ...... 62. 259 Daytime Running Lights ...... 87 Loss of Control ...... 152 Engine Oil ...... 220 Dead Battery: What to Do ...... 183 On Curves ...... 148 Additives ...... 224 Defects. Safety. Reporting Passing ...... 150 Checking & Adding ...... 220. 263 (see Safety Defects) Skidding ...... -153 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 225 Defensive Driving ...... 138 Through Deep StandingWater ....65 Energy Conserving...... 223 312 Index

Filter ...... 224. 269 Filling the Fuel Tank ...... 215. 264 Filling Your Tank ...... 215. 264 Kind of Oil to Use ...... 222 Filter. Oil ...... 224. 269 Fuels with Alcohol ...... 213 Pressure Gage ...... 105 Finish Care ...... 256 Gage ...... 104 Warning Light ...... 106 Finish Damage ...... 258 In Foreign Countries ...... 214 When to Change...... 224 Flash-To-Pass ...... 88 Remote Fuel Filler Engine Overheating ...... 191 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 182 Door Release ...... 215 Engine Specifications...... 268 Flat Tire ...... 197 Requirements ...... 211, 212 Engine, Starting ...... 62 Flooded Engine ...... 63 Warning ...... 213 Automatic Transaxle ...... 62 Flow-Through Ventilation System . . 118 Fuse Usage Chart ...... 261 Manual Transaxle...... 62 Fluid Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 260 2.3L (Quad 4) Engine ...... 63 Brake ...... 236. 265 3300 V6 Engine ...... 64 Capacities ...... 263 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 213 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 231, 265 Gages Exhaust Power Steering ...... 235. 264. 265 Coolant Temperature ...... 105 Dangerous Gas in ...... 77, 170 Transaxle Fuel ...... 104 Parking with the Engine Running ...77 Automatic ...... 227. 263. 265 Oil Pressure ...... 105 Expectant Mothers, Use of Manual ...... 229. 263. 265 Tachometer ...... 103 Safety Belts ...... 26 Windshield Washer ...... 93. 235 Voltmeter ...... 107 Expressway Driving ...... 160 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 265 GarmentHook ...... 97 Extender, Safety Belt...... 44 Fog. Driving in ...... 158 Gas Station Information ...... 320 Exterior Appearance (see Appearance Fog Lights ...... 89. 241 Gasoline ...... 211.212 Care) Freeway Driving ...... 160 Gasoline Tank, French Language Manual ...... 2 Filling Your ...... 215, 264 Fuel ...... 211 Gear Positions Fabric Cleaning Alcohol in Fuel ...... 213 (see Shifting the Transaxle) (see Appearance Carej Capacity ...... 213 Gears hifi Lever Fan Warnings ...... 184. 185.193. 217 Exhaust Warnings ...... 77 (see Shifting the Transaxle) 312 - Glove Box ...... 59 Hood Release ...... 216 Jack. Tire ...... 199 Glove Box Cup Holder ...... 96 Safety Warning ...... 217 Jump Starting ...... 183 Graphic Equalizer (see Audio Systems) Warning. Overheated Gross Axle Weight Engine ...... 217 Rating (GAWR) ...... 242 Horn ...... 78 Key Release Button...... 61 Gross Vehicle Weight Hot Engine. Safety Keyless Entry System ...... 53 Rating (GVWR) ...... 242 Warnings ...... 191. 193. 194. 217 Keys ...... 50 How the Anti-Lock Brake System Works ...... 144 Halogen Bulbs ...... 239. 266 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 231. 265 Lane Change Indicator ...... 80 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 182 Hydroplaning ...... 157 Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt...... 22 Headlight & Taillight. Removing and Front ...... 22. 26 Replacing ...... 239. 240. 266 Rear ...... 27 Headlights ...... 86 Identification Number. Vehicle ....259 Use by Children ...... 31. 42 High-Low Beam Changer ...... 88 Idling Your Engine ...... 75 Latches. Seatback ...... 15 Instrument Panel Ignition Lighter ...... 97 Intensity Control ...... 88 Key ...... 50 Lights “On” Reminder ...... 87 Key Release Button ...... 61 Daytime Running Lights ...... 87 Replacement Bulb ...... 266 Positions ...... 60 Fog Lights ...... 89 Wiring ...... 262 Illuminated Entry/Exit System ...... 52 Headlights ...... 86. 239. 266 Head Restraints ...... 15 Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights) “On” Reminder ...... 87 Heater (see Comfort Controls) Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) Operation ...... 86 Heater. Engine Block ...... 65 Inflation, Tires ...... 244. 264 Parking ...... 86. 266 High Beams ...... 88. 155 Inside Rearview Mirror ...... 93 Reading ...... 89. 267 Highway Hypnosis ...... 163 Instrument Panel ...... 101 Removing & Replacing Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 164 Intensity Control ...... 88 Bulbs ...... 239. 266. 267 Hills. Parking on ...... 166. 177 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ...103 Replacement Bulbs ...... 266. 267

..... I Shift ...... 71.109 Manual Front Seat ...... 12 octane Requirements Taillights ...... 86. 240. 266 Manual 4-Way Adjustable Seat .....13 (see Fuel Requirements) Trunk ...... 90 Manual Transaxle Odometer and Speedometer ...... 102 TurnSignal ...... 80, 266 Adding Fluid ...... 231. 263. 265 Off-Road Recovery ...... 150 Underhood ...... 220 Checking Fluid ...... 229 Oil. Engine ...... 220 Up Shift Light...... 109 Parking ...... 76 Check Oil Light ...... 106 Warning Lights ...... 103, 182 Shifting ...... 70 Pressure Gage ...... 105 Lights On Reminder...... 87 Starting Your Engine ...... 62 Quality ...... 222 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 99, 241 Up Shift Indicator Light .... .71. 109 Thickness ...... 222 Locks ...... 51 Master Cylinder. Brake ...... 236 Used Oil ...... 225 Automatic Door Lock ...... 52 Methanol in Gasoline ...... -213 When to Change ...... 224 Battery Replacement ...... 55 Mileage Indicator Oil Warning Light ...... 106 Rear Door Security Locks ...... 55 (see Odometer & Speedometer) Operation of Lights ...... 86 Remote Control ...... 53 Mirrors Outside Rearview Mirrors ...... 94 Long Distance Driving ...... 162 Convex Outside ...... 94 Overheated Engine ...... 191 Low Battery ...... 107,183 Inside Manual Day/Night ...... 93 Owner Checks & Services ...... 283 Low Oil Pressure Warning ...... -106 Manual Adjust ...... 94 Lubricants & Fluids ...... 265 Manual Remote Control ...... 94 Luggage Carrier ...... 99 Power Remote Control ...... 95 Parking Visor Vanity ...... 95 On Hills ...... 166. 177 Mountain Driving ...... 164 Over Things That Burn ...... 76 Maintenance. With the Engine Running ...... 77 Replacement Parts ...... 269 Parking Brake ...... 73 Maintenance Record ...... 290 New Vehicle “Break-In” Park. Shifting Into ...... 74 Maintenance Schedule...... 272 Requirements ...... 60. 173 Park. Shifting Outof ...... 75 Maintenance Services, Scheduled.... 274 Night Driving ...... 154 Parts. Service Identification Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 110 Night Vision ...... 154 Label ...... 259 314 Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Rear Seat. Split Fold-Down ...... -16 “Rocking” Your Vehicle .... .205. 206 Passing ...... 150 Rearview Mirror ...... 93 Rotation. Tire ...... 245 Periodic Maintenance Rear Window Defogger ...... 114 Inspections ...... 287 Rear Window Defogger Antenna ...131 Polishing and Waxing Reclining Seatbacks ...... 14 S afety Belts ...... 16 (see Appearance Care) Remote Fuel Filler Door Release ...215 Adults ...... 21 Power Door Locks ...... 52 Remote Lock Control ...... 53 Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt..... 22 Power Mirrors ...... 95 Remote Trunk Release...... 58 Center Rear Lap Belt ...... 32 Power Seat Controls ...... 13 Replacement Bulbs ...... 266 Checking ...... 44 Power Steering ...... 147 Replacement Fuses ...... 261 Children ...... 33. 42 Power Steering Replacement Parts ...... 269 Child Restraints ...... 34 Fluid ...... 235, 264, 265 Replacement, Windshield Wiper ...241 Child Restraints-How to Power Window Lock-Out Switch . . -80 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 44 Install Them ...... 34 Power Windows ...... 79, 262 Replacing Tires ...... 245 Child Restraints, Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts Replacing Wheels ...... 248, 249 Where to Put...... 34 During ...... 26 Restraint. Head ...... 15 Cleaning ...... 254 Problems on the Road ...... 181 Restraints, Child ...... 34 DriverPosition ...... -22 Publications (see Service Publications) Roads, Hill and Mountain ...... 164 Extender ...... 44 Roadside Assistance...... 299 How to Wear ...... 21, 42 Road Signs ...... 134 Passenger Belts...... 26 Radiator Overheating Color ...... 134 Pregnancy. Use During...... 26 (see Engine Overheating) Shape ...... 135 Questions & Radio (seeAudio Systems) Symbols ...... 136 Answers ...... 20, 24, ,43, 45 Readmg Lights ...... 89. 267 Traffic Lights ...... 136 Rear Safety Belts ...... 27 Rear Door Security ...... 55 Traffic Officer...... -137 Replacement ...... 44 Rear Drum Brakes ...... 146 Your Own Signals ...... 137 Right Front, Adult Passenger .....26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....30 Smaller Children and Babies .....33 315 TopStrap ...... 35 Service Publications...... 300 Manual Transaxle ...... ; ...... 62 .... Torn ...... 45 Service Publications Order Form... 303 2.3L (Quad 4) Engine ...... 63 -1 .. Twisted ...... 25 Service Station Information ...... 320 3300 V6 Engine ...... 64 ...... ~ Vehicles First Sold in Canada .....22 Setting the Clock ...... 120 Starting Your Vehicle ifthe Battery Warning Light...... 21 Setting the Trip Odometer ...... 103 is Dead (see Jump Starting) Why You Should Wear Sheet Metal Damage ...... 257 Steering Safety Belts ...... 18 Shift Light ...... 71, 109 In Emergencies ...... 149 Safety Defects, Reporting...... 298 Shifting Into P (Park) ...... 74 Off-Road Recovery ...... WO Scheduled Maintenance Services ...274 Shifting Out of P (Park) ...... 75 Power ...... 147 Seat Adjustment ...... E,13, 14 Shifting the Transaxle Tips ...... 148 Seat Belts (see Safety Belts) Automatic Transaxle ...... 66 Variable Effort ...... 148 Seat Controls ...... 12 Manual Transaxle...... 70 Steering Wheel, Tilt ...... 79 Easy-Entry Seat ...... 15 Signaling Turns ...... 80, 137 Stereo Sound Systems Head Restraints ...... 15 Signs, Road ...... 134 (see Audio Systems) Manual 4-Way Adjustable Six-Way Power Seat ...... 13 Storage seat ...... 13 Skidding ...... 153 Armrest ...... 96 Manual Front Seat ...... 12 Snowstorm. If You're Caught in a ....169 Console Cup/Coin Holder ...... 96 Manual Lumbar Support ...... l3 Sound Equipment, Adding ...... ll9 Convenience Net ...... 59 Manual Reclining Seatback ...... 14 Sound Systems (seeAudio Systems) Glove Box ...... 59 Power Seat, Controls ...... l3 Spare Tire,Compact ...... 204 Rear Seat Cup Holder ...... 97 Reclining Seatback ...... 14 Specifications & Capacities ...... 263 Sunglasses'Storage ...... 98 Seatback Latches ...... 15 Speed Control (see Cruise ControZ) Storing Your Vehicle ...... 238 Seat, Split Fold-Down Rear ...... 16 Speedometer and Odometer ...... 102 Stuck, If You Are ...... 205 Service ...... 210 Trip Odometer ...... 103 Sun Visors ...... -95 Service Engine Soon Light...... ll0 Stains, Removing ...... 253 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ....195, 234 .. Service Manuals Order Form .....305 Starting Your Engine ...... 62 Service Parts Identification Label . .259 Automatic Transaxle ...... 62 316 . Tape Player (see Audio Systems) Wheel Alignment and Tire Trunk Release. Remote ...... 58 Technical Facts & Specifications Balance ...... 248 Turn Signal Indicator...... 80 Bulbs ...... 266 Wheel Replacement ...... 248 Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever . .80 Electrical Equipment. When to Replace Wheels ...... 248 Cruise Control ...... 81 Add-on ...... 63. ll9. 260 TopStrap ...... 33 Headlight High-Low Beam Fluid Capacities & Types ...263. 265 Torque Lock ...... 167 Changer ...... 88 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... -260 Towing a Trailer ...... 171 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...80 Service Parts Identification Towing Your Oldsmobile ...... 187 Turn Signal Indicator ...... 80 Label ...... 259 Traffic Lights ...... 136 Vehicle Identification Number Trailer Towing ...... 171 (VIN) ...... 259 Driving with a Trailer...... 176 Underhood Light ...... 220 Theft ...... 57 Maintenance ...... 178 Unleaded Gasoline ...... 211 Thermostat ...... 234 Parking on Hills ...... 177 Upholstery Care ...... 251 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 79 Safety Chains ...... 175 Up Shift Light...... 71, 109 Time. Setting the ...... 120 Trailer Brakes ...... 175 Urban Driving ...... 159 Tires ...... 243 Transaxle, Automatic Buying New ...... 246 (see Automatic Transaxle) Chains ...... 205. 250 Transaxle, Manual v~ableEffort Steering ...... 148 Flat. Changing ...... 198 (see Manual Transaxle) Vehicle “Break-In’’ Period ...... 60 Inflation ...... 244 Transmission, Automatic Vehicle, Control of a ...... 141 Inspection and Rotation ...... 245 (see Automatic Transaxle) Vehicle Identification Number Loading ...... 241 Transmission, Manual (VIN)...... 259 Pressure ...... -244 (see Manual Transaxle) Vehicle Loading ...... 99, 241 Quality Grading ...... 246 Trip Odometer ...... 103 Vehicle Storage ...... 238 Spare. Compact ...... 204 Trunk Light ...... 90 Vehicle Towing ...... 187 Wear Indicators ...... 247 Trunk Lock ...... 58 Ventilation (see Comfort Controls) 317 VIN ...... 259 Wheel Alignment and Visors. Sun ...... 95 Tire Balance ...... 248 Visor Vanity Mirror ...... 95 Wheel Covers. How to Remove .....200 Voltmeter ...... 107 Wheel Nuts ...... 200 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 203. 264 Wheel Replacement ...... 248 warning Flashers. Hazard ...... 182 Windows Warning Lights ...... 103. 182 Defogging ...... ll5. 117 ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) ...... 109 Power ...... 79 Battery ...... 107 Standard ...... 79 Brake System ...... log. 109 Windshield Washer ...... 92. 235 Charging System ...... 107 windshield Wiper Blade Check Gages ...... 110 Replacement ...... 241 Fasten Belts ...... 21 Windshield Wipers ...... 91. 262 Low Coolant ...... 105 Cleaning ...... 255 Low Oil ...... 106 Controlled-Cycle ...... 92 Low Washer Fluid ...... 107 Winter Driving ...... 148 Oil ...... 104 Driving on Snow or Ice ...... 168 Safety Belt ...... 21 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Service Engine Soon ...... 110 Deep Snow ...... 171. 205 Upshift Indicator ...... 71. 109 If You’re Caught in a Washer, Windshield ...... 92. 235 Blizzard ...... 169 Weatherstrips ...... 257 Wrecker Towing ...... 187 Weight Gross Axle Rating (GAWR) .....242 Gross Vehicle Rating (GVWR) ....242 318 . Notes

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1 rgme -7 See Page 220

The Delco Freedom@ batteryneeds Check and add coolant only at the no water. See Page 238 surge tank. The fluid should be at or slightly above the FULL COLD mark. See Page 232

Transaxle Fluid Automatic: See Page 227 Manual: See Page 229

Gold Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on the Fuel rear edge of the driver’s door. Capacity 15.2 U.S. Gal. (57.5 L) Use unleaded gas only, 87 octane or higher. Spare Tire Ft For Quad 4 HO, use 91 octane or higher. Compact Spare: 60 psi (420 kPa) See Page 211 See Page 204

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