IThe 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Owner’s Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly.It also explains the “SRS” system. FeaturesandControls ...... 2-1 This section explains ‘howto start and operate your Oldsmobile. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems...... 3-1 This section tells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you what todo if you have a problem while driving, such asflat a tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care...... 6-1 Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule ...... 7-1 This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information ...... 8-1 This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobilefor assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also givesyou information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page8-7. Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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D. I. II How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manualfrom beginning to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.If you do this, it will help you learn aboutthe features and These mean thereis something thatcould hurt controls for your vehicle. Inthis manual, you’ll find that you or other people. pictures and words work together explain to things quickly. Index In the caution area,we tell you what the hazard is. Then A good place to lookfor what you need isthe Index in we tell you what todo to help avoid or reduce the the back of the manual. It’s an alphabeticallist of all hazard. Please read these cautions.If you don’t, youor that’s in the manual, andthe page number where you’ll others could be hurt. find it. You will also find a circle Safety Warnings and Symbols with a slash throughit in You will find a numberof safety cautionsin this book. this book. This safety We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about symbol means “Don’t,’’ things that could hurtyou if you were to ignorethe “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t warning. let this happen.”

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Vehicle Damage Warnings not be cov&&dby your warranty, andit could be costly. But the notice will tellyou what todo to help avoid the Also in this book youwill find these notices: damage. I When you read other manuals, you 'might see CAUTION NOTICE: and NOTICE warnings in different colors orin different words. These mean there is something that could You'll also see warning labelson your vehicle. They use damage your vehicle. the same words, CAUTIONor NOTICE.

In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times,this damage would

iv Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbolsyou may find on your vehicle.

For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols These symbols Here are some these symbols are important have to do with are on some of are used on other symbols are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: warning and you may see: original battery: your passengers indicator lights: whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: POSSIBLE WIPER A FUSE INJURY w COOLANT - TEMP - DOOR LOCK TURN PROTECT EYES BY UNLOCK SIGNALS e e BATTERY LIGHTER m SHIELDING CHARGING I-1 SYSTEM CAUSTIC BATTERY FASTEN WINDSHIELD HORN DEFROSTER )a( ACID COULD .SEAT BRAKE CAUSE BELTS (a) BURNS

COOLANT SPEAKER. AVOID WINDOW a SPARKS OR c> POWER DEFOGGER FLAMES WINDOW ENGINE OIL w, PRESSURE FUEL*e3 SPARK OR ,\I/, FLAME COULD EXPLODE FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK (@) $0 BRAKES BATTERY

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vi. Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’llfind information about the seatsin your Manual Front Seat Oldsmobile and howto use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some thingsyou should not do ’ I with air bags and safety belts. A CAUTION: I Seats and Seat Controls I You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to This section .tells you aboutthe seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks and adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is head restraints. moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you pusha pedal when you don’t want ‘to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when

thevehicle is not moving. ~ .-

Pull up on the control bar under the frontof the seat to unlock it.Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the bar,and try to movethe seat with your body, to make surethe seat is locked into place.

1-1 Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front 'Seatbacks -1 -1 To adjust the power seat: Seat Control (A): Raise the front of the seatby holding the front of the switch up. Lower the front of the seat by holding thefront of the switch down.

Raise the rearof the seatby holding the rear of the switch up. Lower the rear of the seatby holding the rear of the switch down. Move the seat higher by holding the switch up. Lower To adjust the seatback, lift the leveron the outer side of the seatby holding the switch down. the seat and move the seatbackto where you want it. Move the seat forwardby holding the switch forward., Release the lever to lock the seatback.hll up on the 'I lever and the seat will to go an upright position. Move the seat back by holding the switch back. Seatback Control(B): Tilt the seatback forwardby holding the switch forward. Tiltthe seatback backward bv holding the switch back. Sitting ina reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do theirwhen job you’re reclined likethis. The shoulder beltcan’t do its job because it won’t be against yourbody. Instead, itwill be in frwt of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap beltcan’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, notat your pelvic bones: This could cause serious internal injuries. But don’t have a seatback reclinedif your vehicle For proper protectionwhen the vehicle is in is moving. motion,’have the seatback upright. Then sit well back inthe seat and wear yoursafety belt properly.

1-3 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso that the top of the restraint is closest to the topof your ears.This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Don’t let anyone ride wherehe orshe can’t wear On some models,the head restraintstilt forward and a safety beltproperly. If you are in a crash,and rearward also. you’re not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone vehicle or be ejected fromit. You can be seriously This part of the manual tells youhow to use safety belts injured orkilled. In the same crash,you might properly. It also tells you some things you should not-do not be if you are buckled up. Alwaysfasten your with safety belts. safety belt, and check that yourpassengers” belts hdit explains the Supplemental Restraint System are fastened properlytoo. (SRS), or air bag system. L comes on as a reminder to buckle ug. (See “Safety When you ridein or on anything, you go as fast as A. ._ Belt Reminder Light” h It goes. the Index.)

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. You never know if you’ll bein a crash.If you do have a crash, you don’t know ifit will be a bad one. A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can sobe serious thateven buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes arein between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’sjust a seat After more than25 years of safety beltsin vehicles, on wheels. the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Put someone onit. Get it up to speed. Then stopthe vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The peyson keeps goiq til stopped by som&hing. or the instrument panel. L. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ..: Here ,.Are_Que'stionsMany Peaple Ask About Safety B,<s,-- and thk, Answers Won't I be trappedin the vehicle after an

accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt3 " A:, ,You could be -- whether-you're wearing a safety belt or not.But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down.And your chanceof behg conscious during and after.an accident, so

. . -' you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if

'# youare belted. 1f:my vehicle'has, bags,air why shouldI have to

wear'safety belts-? . A: Air bags are in many vehicles todayand will be in

' I. , most of them in thefuture. But they are or'the safety,# belts!. supplemental systems only; so they work with ., With-safety belts, you slow downas the vehicledoes. safety belts -- notinstead of them.'Every air bag YOU get mare time to .stop. YOU stop over more distance,, system ever offered for sale has required the use of.

and yow strQngest bones take the farces. "hat's.why- ' safety belts. Even if you're 'in a vehicle' that has air safety belts make such good sense. bags, you still have to buckle upto,get the most protection. That's true,notonly in frontal collisions, but especiallyin side and other collisions.

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1-8 I' &: If I’m a good driver, andI never drive far from How’to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? Adults A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault-- you and This partis only for people of adult size. your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver Be aware that there are special things to know about doesn’t protectyou from things beyond your safety belts and children.And there are different rules control, suchas bad drivers. for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile,see the part of this manual called Mosbaccidents occur within25 miles (40 km) “Children.” Follow those rulesfor everyone’s of home. And the greatest number of serious protection. injuries and deaths occurat speeds of less than First, you’ll wantto know which restraint systems your 40 mph (65 km/h). vehicle has. Safety belts arefor everyone. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describesthe driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how toit wear properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats”in thejlndex) so you can sit up straight. I 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across‘you. The lap part of the belt should.be wom low and snugon Don’t let it get twisted. the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies 4. Push the latch plate &tothe buckle until it clicks. force to the strong pelvic bones.And you’d beless likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid underit, the Pull up on the latch plateto make sureit is secure. If belt would apply force atyour abdomen. This could the belt isn’t longenough, see “Safety Belt cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt Extender’’ at the endof this section. should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These Make sure the release button on the buckleis parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe forces. safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stop or crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, squeezethe release handle and move Before you begin todrive, move the shoulder belt the height adjuster tothe desired position.You can move adjuster tothe height thatis right for you. the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the bottomof the release handle. After you movethe adjuster to where you wantit, try to move it down without squeezing the release handleto make sure it has lockedinto position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder.The belt should be ,, away from your face and neck, but notfallhg off your shoulder.

1-11 &:What’s wrong with this?

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

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A: The shoulder belt is too loose.It won’t give nearly as much protection thisway. &: What’s wrong with this? A CAUTION:- You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries. Always buckle your belt into thebuckle nearest you.

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

1-13 @ What's wrong with this?

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. Ina crash, your body would move too far forward,which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your liver or spleen.

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

1-14 &: What’s wrong with this?

You can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full widthof the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your retailerto fix it.

,A: The belt is twistedacross the body.

1-15 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your Oldsmobile hastwo air bags -- one air bag for the driver and anotherair bag for the right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know aboutthe air bag system:

CAUTION A I You can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt-- even if you have an air bag. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chanceof hitting things To unlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. inside thevehicle or being ejected fromit. The air The belt should go back outthe of way. bag is onlya “supplemental restraint.” That is, it Before you close the door, be surethe belt is out of the works with safetybelts but do.esn’t replace them. way. If you slam the door onit, you can damage boththe CAUTION: (Continued) belt and your vehicle.

I 1-16 I - Air bags are designed to work only in moderateto I severe crashes where the frontof your vehicle hits An inflating air bag canseriously injure small something. They aren’t designed to inflateat all in children. Always secure children properly in your rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. vehicle. To read how, see the partof this manual Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver, called “Children” and the caution label,on the should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or right frontpassenger’s safety belt. not there’s an air bag for thatperson.

There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which showsthe words BAG. AIR AIR Air bags inflate withgreat force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating BAG air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you. Safety belts help keepyoy in position for an airbag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safetybelt, even with an airbag. The driver shouldsit as far back as possible while still maintaining control The system checksthe air bag’s electrical systemfor of the vehicle. malfunctions. The light tells you if thereis an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light”in the Index for more information.

1-17 How the Air Bag System Works

The right front passenger’s air bagin theis instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bagis in the middleof the steering wheel. .*...‘”;&;~ . -;. veECle st&& something thatwill move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold levelwill be higher. The & hag is not designed to inflate’in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because.inflation would not ., ‘ I. help the occupant. ,

The air-bag is designed to infl9tein moderate to severe frontal or nearLfrontal crashes.. Theair bag will inflate, . only if the impact speedis above the system’s design&. “threshold- level.”If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t moveor deform, the threshold levelis about 9 tom 15 mph (14 to 24 lun/h). The .threshold level .can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,.so that be soinewhat above or belowthis rahge. If your !can A CAUTION: *. .'Whenan airbag inflates, thereis dust in thea,ir. T.hisdust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. TO avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out assoon as itis safe to doso. If you have breathing problems but can'tget out of the.vehicle after anair bag inflates, thenget fresh air by opening a window or door. 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system.The module records Air bags affect how your Oldsmobile should be ,informationabout the readiness of the system, serviced. There are parts of the air bag systemin several when the sensor’s are activated and driver’s safety places around your vehicle.You don’t want the system belt usage at deployment. to inflate while someone is workingon your vehicle. Your Oldsmobile retailer andthe Eighty-Eight Service Let only qualified technicians workon your air Manual have information about servicing your vehicle bag system. Improperservice can mean that your and the air bag system.To purchase a service manual, air bag system won’t work properly.See your retailer see “Service and Owner Publications”in the Index. for service.

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If you damage thecover for the driver’sor the For up to10 seconds after theignition key is right frontpassenger’s air bag, they may not turned off and the batteryis disconnected, an air work properly.You may have to replace theair bag can still inflateduring improperservice. You bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair can be injured if you are close to anair bag when bag module and the instrument panel for the it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped withyellow tape right frontpassenger’s air bag. Do not openor or yellow connectors. They are probably, part of. break theair bag covers. the airbag system. Be sure tofollow proper service procedures,and make sure the person performing work foryou is qualified to doso.

. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

1-21 .. i , Safety Belt Use During’Pregnancy Thebest way to proiect the fetus’is toprotect the ’ Whenbeltmother. safety a is worn properly,.it’s more . Safety belts, workfor everyone, including pregnant likely that the fetus won’t be hurtin a crash. For women.. Like all qccupants, they are more likely to be pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making seriously injured if they don’t wear safe@’.belts. safety belts effectiveis weafing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position .. The -right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way ;as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier in this section. I .When the lap portionof the belt is pulled outall, the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go backall the bay and start again. 1 i If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure .to use the correct buckle when buckling your ’ lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go .fdyinto the buckle, seeif you are using the buckle. for the centerpassenger position. i

l ’ A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should beworn as low as possible, below . the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

.l-22 Center Passenger Position

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Lap Belt If your vehicle hasa front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.If your vehicle hasa bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions.If your vehicle hasa front split seat anda rear bench seat, someone can sitin the When you sit ina center seating position,you have a lap center positions. safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pullalong it the belt.

1-23 Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’tsafety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

To make the belt shorter,pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” theat end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt’quickly if you ever had to. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wearone properly.

If the belt stops beforeit reaches the buckle,tilt the latch plate and keep pulling untilyou can buckle it. Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. 1. Pick upthe latch plate and pullthe belt across you. If the belt is ‘not long enough, see “Safety Belt Don’t letit get twisted. Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 1 \I

3. To make the lap parttight, pull down on the buckle The lap partof the belt should beworn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash,this applies force to the strong pelvic bones, And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause 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. A CAUTION:

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

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

1-27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guidesfor Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfortfor children who have outgrown child restraints andfor small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guidefor each outside passenger positionin the rear seat.To provide added safety belt comfortfor children who have outgrownchild restraints andfor smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installedon the slioulder belts. Here’s howto install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:

1. Pull the elastic cord outfrom between the edgeof the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and pastthe belt. The elastic 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted andit lies flat. cord must be underthe belt. Then, placethe guide The elastic cord must be underthe belt andthe guide over the belt, andinsert the two edgesof the belt into on top.

' the slots of the guide.

1-29 Children .. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants andall children smaller than adult size.In fact, the lawin every statein the United States andin every Canadian province says childrenup to some age mustbe restrained while ina vehicle.

Smaller Children a1 -:-abies

Smaller children and babies shouldalways be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The . instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is, 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as the right type andsize for yourchild. A very described in “RearSeat Outside Passenger Positions” young child’s hip bones are so small that a earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder regular beltmight not stay low on the hips, as it belt crosses the shoulder. should. Instead, the beltwill likely beover the To remove and store the comfort guides,just perform child’s abdomen. In a crash, thebelt would apply these stepsin reverse order. Squeezethe belt edges force righton the child’s abdomen, which could together so that you can take themout from the guides. cause seriousor fatalinjuries. So, be sure that Pull the guide upward to exposeits storage clip, and any child small enough for one is always properly then slide the guide ontothe clip. Rotate the guide and restrained ina child or infant restraint. clip inward and in betweenthe seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loopof elastic cord exposed. 1-30 at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-1b. (110 kg) force on your arms. The babywould be almostimpossible to hold. Secure the baby inan infant restraint.

Never hold a baby in your armswhile riding ina vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, ina crash CAUTION: (Continued)

1-31 Child Restraints Be sure the child restraintis designed to be used in a A 4UTION: vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying thatit meets Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be ‘ Then follow the instructions for the restraint.You may seriously injured if the right frontpassenger’s air fiid these instructions on the restraint itself or in a bag inflates. This is because the back of a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt systemin rear-facing child restraint would be very closeto your vehicle, but the child also hasto be secured within the inflatingair bag. Always secure a rear-facing the restraint to help reduce the chanceof personal injury. child restraint in the rear seat. The instructions that come with the infant or child You may, however,.secure a forward-facing child restraint will show you howto do that. restraint in the right front seat.Before you secure Where toPut the Restraint a forward-facing child restraint, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. Or, Accident statistics show that children are saferif they secure the child restraint in the rearseat. are restrained in the rear rather than the frontWe seat. at General Motors therefore recommend that you, put your child restraint in the rear seat.Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here’s why:_ For cars fist sold in Canada, child restraintswith a top strap must be anchored according to Cangdian law. ,. :hardware kit and install it 3. Pick up the latch plate,and run the lap and shoulder for,,you, oryou may install it yourself usingthe portions of the vehicle's safety,beltthrough or instructions provided in the kit. around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. Use the tether hardwarekit available from the retailer. The hardware and installationinstnktions were -. , .. specifically designedfor this vehicle. 1 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position i E You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 4. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the beltif needed. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child's face or instructions say. neck, put it behind the child restraint.

1-34 I >.j>$<.$F i T=:~ T=:~ ;.:s .5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 6.. To tighten the belt, pull up. on the shoulder belt'while .- -I &+'$ i _:p ~ ,& positioned so youwould ablebeunbuckle to theyou push down theonchild restraint,. I :-.* ; -7I _. .- 4', .. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. ' (q:? restraint child the puli and 7. Push in'different . . .I-.. .I,,- 1. ; sure be todirections secure. it is .. -I_ .. ' .: . I ,. . - <. '_ . To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle's safety beltand let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workan for adult or larger child passenger.

. .. . . ,:. , ...... --. I, Securing a Child Restraint in the Center See the earlier part aboutthe top strapif the child Rear Seat Position restraint has one.

You'll be using the lap belt. 1

I A child ina child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured by the right frontpassenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. alwaysIt's better to 1. Make the belt as longas possible by tilting the latch secure a child restraint in the rearseat. You may, plate and pullingit along the belt. however, secure a forward-facing child restraint 2. Put the restrainton the seat. Follow the instructions in the right frontpassenger seat, but only with for the child restraint. the seatmoved all the way back. 3. 'Secure the child inthe child restraint as the instructions say.

1-36 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt throughor around the 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis restraint. The child restraint instructions will show positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe you how. safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push andpull the child restraintin different directions to be sure it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice about how to attachthe child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part Front Seat Position about the top strapif the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a rightfront passenger air bag, always move the seatas far back asit will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See

“Seats”Index.) in the I’ 2. Itthe restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraintas the instructions say. Your vehicle has a rightfront passenger air bag. Never 4. Pick up the, latch, plate, and the run lap and shoulder put a rear-facing child restraintin this seat. Here’s why: portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. C LUT IN: L-A - If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’sface or neck, putit behind the child restraint. A child ina rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passenger’s air bag,inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very closeto the inflating air bag. Always securea rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. I

5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 6. Pull therest of the lap beltall the way out of the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.

1-39 retraitor while you.push down on the child restmint. 8. Push and pull the child restraintin different ' Children who have outgrownddd restraints should wear the vehicle's safety belts. directions-. to be sureit is secure. \ To remove the child restraint,just unbudlde the vehicle's If you have the choice, a child shouldsii next toa safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt window so the child can weara lap-shoulder belt and will move freelyagain and be re,adyto work for an adult get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide. or larger child passenger.

Never do this. Here a child is sitting ina seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder partis behind the child. If the child wears the belt in thisway, in a crash thechild might slideunder thebelt.’The belt’s force would then be applied righton the child’s abdomen. That could cause seriousor fatal injuries. I

Wherever the child sits, the lap portionof the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips,just touching the child’s thighs. This .applies belt forceto the child’s pelvic bonesin a crash.

1-42 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle’s safetybelt will fasten around you, you After a Crash should use it. If you’ve had a crash,do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’t long enoughfasten, to your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. retailer will order you an extender. free.It’s When you But if the belts were stretched,as they would beif worn go in to order it, takethe heaviest coat you will wear,so during a more severecrash, then you need new belts. the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will bejust for you, andjust forthe seat in your vehicle If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision that you choose. Don’tlet someone else use it, and useit damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt only for the seatit is made to fit.To wear it, just attach it or seat parts repairedor replaced. New p-is and repairs to the regular safety belt. may be necessary evenif the belt wasn’t being usedat the timeof the collision. Checking Your Restraint Systems If your seat adjuster won’t workafter a crash, the special Now and then, make surethe safety belt reminder light part of the safety belt that goes throughthe seat to the and all your belts, buckles,latch plates, retractors and , adjuster may needto be replaced. anchorages are working properly. Lookfor any other If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replaceair bag loose or damaged safety belt system parts.If you see system parts.See the part on the air bag system earlierin anythmg that mightkeep a safetybelt system from this section. doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect youin a crash. Theycan rip apart under impact forces.If a beltis torn or frayed, get a newone right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (Theair bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-43 NOTES Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learnabut the many standard and optional features on your Oldsmobile, and informationon starting, shifting and braking.Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems thattell you if everythmg is working properly -- and what todo if you have a problem. Keys

I A CAUTION: Leaving young childrenin a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make thevehicle move. If they turned theignition toON and moved the shift $lever outof PARK (P), that would release the parking brake.Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. 2-1 The ignition keys are for the When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the dealer ignition only.removes the plugsfrom the keys and gives them to the first owner. However, the ignition key may not havea plug. If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug,it will have a bar-coded key tag. Each plugor tag has a codeon it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keepthe plugs or key tagin a safe place.If you lose your keys, you’ll be ableto have new ones made easily using these plugs or tags.If your ignition keys don’t have plugs or tags, go to your Oldsmobile dealerfor the correct key code if you needa new ignition key.

The door keys arefor the There are 15 alternative PASS-Key@ blanks, to help doors and other locks. discourage theft.Your dealer can help determine which all blank you need.

NOTICE:

Your Oldsmobile has a numberof features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in.So be sure you have extra keys.

2-2 Door Locks From the inside, to lock the door, slide the locking V‘ lever down. To unlock the door, slide the locking lever up. Unlocked doors canbe dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors andfall out. Whena door is f locked, the inside handlewon’t open it. Outsiders caneasily enter through anunlocked door when you slowdown or stop yourvehicle. Power Door Locks This may not be so obvious: You increase the With power door locks, you can lockor unlock all the chance of being thrown outof the vehicle in a doors of your vehicle fromthe driver’s orfront crash if the doors aren’tlocked. Wear safety belts passenger’s door lock switch. properly, lock your doors,and you will befar The switch on each rear door works only that door’s better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. lock. It won’t lock (or unlock)all of the doors -- that’s a safety feature. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your doorkey or Remote Lock Control transmitter,if your vehicle has this option.

2-3 Programmable Automatic Door Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature Locks (Option) You can programthe automatic door locks featureto Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time change to the following modes: you move your shift leverout of PARK (P) all of the ModeOperation *doorswill lock.And,.every time you stop and move -your shift lever intoPARK (P), your doors will unlock. 0 No automaticdoor lock or unlock. If someone needs to get out while you’re not in 1 All doorsautomatically lock when shifted OUI PARK (P), have that person usethe manual or power of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. lock. When the door is closed again,it will not lock automatically. Just use the manualor power lock to lock 2 All doors automatically lock when shifted out the door again. of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door autdmatically unlocks when shifted into Overriding Lock Delay PARK (P). If you need to lock your doors before shiftingof out 3 All doorsautomatically lock when shifted out PARK (P), just use the manualor power lock button to of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock lock the doors. when shiftedinto PARK (P).

Vehicles are delivered programmedin Mode 3. To change modes: Rear Door Security Lock 1. Close all doors andturn the ignition on. Keep all doors closed throughout this procedure. Your Oldsmobile is equipped with rear door 2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch security locks that help through Step 4. prevent passengersfrom I 3. Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry opening the rear doors transmitter. The automatic door lockswill remain in of your vehicle from the current mode. the inside. 4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s LOCK buttonis pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from3 to 0 to 1, etc. 5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic door locks will remain in the most recent mode selected. To use oneof these locks: \ 1. Move the leverall the way up to the ENGAGED position. 2. Close the door. 3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doorsof your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when this featureis in use. If you want to opena rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. 2-5 If youdon’t cancel the securitylock feature, adultsor Remote Lock Control (Option) older children whoride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the inside.You should let adults and If your Oldsmobile has this option, you can lock and olderchildren know how these security locks work, and unlock Your Or Your trunk from up to how to cancellocks.how tothe 30 feet (9awaychain keyusingm)transmitter the supplied with your vehicle. To cancel the rear door security lock:

~ 1. Unlock the door ,fromthe inside and open the door Your Remote Lock from the outside. Control operates on a radio frequency subject to 2. Move the leverall the way down. Federal Communications 3. Do the same for the other reardoor. Commission (FCC) Rules. The rear door locks will now work normally. Anti-Lockout Feature The power door locks will not work if the is key left in the igiition with the driver’s door open.You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless the engine This device complies withPart 15 of the FCC Rules. is running. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Leaving Your Vehicle (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your m door andset the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door. Should interference to this system occur, try this: The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbolis pressed when the ignitionis The trunk symbol will 0 Check to determineif battery replacement is necessary. OFF. See the instructions on battery replacement. also work whenthe ignition ison, but only whilein PARK (P). 0‘ Check the distance. You may betoo fvfrom your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Panic Mode 0 Check the location. Other vehiclesor objects .may be When the button withthe horn symbolon the key blocking the signal. transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps willflash for up to two 0 See-your Oldsmobile retailer aor qualified minutes. This can be turnedoff by pressing the panic technician for service. button again, unlockingthe vehicle with a key byor Changes or modifications to this systemby other than an turning the ignition to on. authorized servicefacility could void authorizationto If only the panic button works,the transmitter needs to be use this equipment. resynchronized to the receiver.Do this by pressing and Operation holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about eight seconds; you mustbe within range of the vehicle. The driver’s door willunlock when UNLOCK is pressed. When the system has been resynchronized,the horn will If UNLOCK is pressed again withinfive seconds, all clmp and the exterior lamps will flash once.The system doors will unlock. Pressingthe UNLOCK button will should now operate properly. also illuminate the interior lamps. See “Illuminated Entry” in the index. Personalization Features All doorswill lock when LOCK is pressed. Each key transmitter canbe programmed to the driver’s preference for programmable automatic door locksor key transmitter response. See each featurein the Index.

2-7 yi ,KG \ ., :+':%;+E, k $@&.-h'he delayed locking feature can be turned off on for or If your vehicleis not equipped with the Remote Lock $, G.F.Fachremote transmitter. Control,usethefollowing procedure to turn the f$ 5%; ;@ feature on: k-.+% OTE: This feature is available onlyif you request your !#' tailer to activatethis option. Afterinitial activation, 1. Withthe' ignition on, press and hold aepower door h can turn this feature on andoff by using the switch.'lock dllock. doorswill .,p'! :. I ,wing procedure. ' 2. Togglethe headlamps switch seven times (off toon :A turn the feature on: is one toggle). The doors will unlockto confirmthat i"' the featureis now on. 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock. 3. Release the power door ldck switch. 2. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter. To turn the featureoff, repeat the previous procedures. The lock delayis still off and all doors will remain locked. Matching Transmitter($) To Vehicle 3. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter Your again. Lock delayis now active andall doors will unlock. 4. Release the power door lock switch.

Trunk Remote Trunk Release Lockout (Option) RemQte Trunk Release (Option) The trunk release switchin the glove box allows you to Press the release button I L- secure itemsin the trunk. located tothe left of the -I Move the trunk release steering column to release . switch toOFF, lock the the trunk lid. The Tmnk 6-3 glove box and take the key Security override switch with you. Now the trunk must bein the on position, [,prelease button on theleft of :, ...... - .. - .. . . and the transaxle in the steering column will not PARK (P). open the trunk.

To allow the trunk release switch to operate again, move the trunk release switch to on. Trunk Security Override (Option) The optional remote lock control transmitter will open the trunk evenif the override switchis in the OFF position.

2-11 Although your Oldsmobile has a numberof A CAUTION:’- 7 theft-deterrent features, we’know that nothingwe .put on it can make, it impossibleto steal. However, It can be dangerous to drive withthe trunk lid there are ways you can help. open because carbon- monogde(CO) gas can come into yourvehicle. You can’t see or smell Key in theIgnition CO.’It can causeunconsciousness and even death. If you leave your vehicle withthe keys inside, it’san If you. must drive with the.trunk lid open or if . easy target forjoy riders or professional thieves-- so electrical wiringor other cable cbnnections must don’t.do it. , pass through the sealbetween the body and the With the ignition’Ovand the driver’s .door open, you’ll trunk lid: . hear a chime reminding youto remove your keyfrom the ignition and takeit with you. Always do this.Your ‘Make sureall windows are shut. steeringwheel will be locked, andso will’yourignition %rn the fanon your heating orcooling and transaxle. And rememberto lock-thedoors. , system to its highest -speedwith the setting on ‘any airflowselection except RECIRC. Parking at Night That will force outsideair into your vehicle. Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your . See “Comfort Controls” in theIndex. vehicle. Rememberto keep your valuables ut of sight. If yon .have air outlets on or under ,the . ’ Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. instrument panel, open them all theway. See “Engine Exhaust’’ in theIndex. Parking Lots PASS-Key@I1 If you park ina lot where someone will be watching Your vehicle is equipped your vehicle, it’s best to lockit up and take your keys. with the PASS-Key11 But what if you haveto leave your ignition key? Whatif (Personalized Automotive you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Security System) 0 Put your valuablesin a storage area,like your trunk theft-deterrent system,. or glovebox. PASS-Key 11 is a passive theft-deterrent system. 0 Lock the glove box. It works when you insert Lock all the doors except the driver’s. or remove the key from the ignition. 0 Then take the door keywith you.

PASS-Key 11 uses a resistor pelletin the ignition key that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When the PASS-Key II system senses that someone is using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. For aboutthree minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.If someone tries to start your vehicle again oruses another key during this time, the vehiclewill not start. This discotirages someone from randomly trying different keyswith different resistor pellets in an attempt to makea match.

I 2-13 The ignition key must be cleanand dry before it’s If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start.If the missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the engine does notstart and the SECURITY lightis on, the SECURITY light will flash. But you don’t have to wait key may beduty or wet. Turn the ignition OFF. three minutes before trying another ignitionkey. Clean anddry the key. Wait about three minutesand try See your Oldsmobile retaileror :a locksmith who can again. The SECURITY light may remain on during this service the PASS-Key 11 to have a new key made. tihe. If the starter still won’t work, andthe key appears If you’re ever driving and the SECURITY light comes to be clean anddry, wait about three minutes andtry on and remainson, you will be able to restart your another ignitionkey.’ Atthis time, you may also wantto engine if you turn it OFF. Your PASS-Key11 system, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”in the however, is not working properly and must be serviced Index). If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your by your Oldsmobile retailer.Your vehicle is not vehicle needs service.If your vehicle does start,the first protected by the PASS-Key11 system. ignition key may be faulty.See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith whocan service thePASS-Key II. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key 11 ignition key, see . your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmithwho can service PASS-Key 11 to have anew key made. Ignition Switch

...... C . . :.. NOTICE:. ” I’ D Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an B elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in thelong run if you follow these guidelines: \ 0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or . I slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttlestarts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for thefirst A E

200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time -I your new brake linings aren’tyet broken ’ W - in. Hard stops-withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. With the ignition keyin the ignition switch,you can turn Follow this breaking-inguidehe every the switch to five positions: ’ time you get new brake linings. 0 Don’t tow a.trailer during break-in.See ACCESSORY (A): An on positionin which you can operate your electrical power ‘accessories.Press the ‘(Towing a nailer’’ in the Index for more in ignition switch as youturn the top of it toward you. information. LOCK (B): The only positionin which you can

remove the key.This locks your steering wheel,- ignition and transaxle. NOTICE: '

If your key seems stuck ,in LOCK and you can't turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile you turn'the key hard. Butturn thekey only with your hand. Using a tool to forceit could break the key or theignition switch. If none of this works, then yourvehicle, needs service. I Starting Your Engine Starting Your 3.8 Liter Engine Move your shift lever PARKto (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your Your engine won’t start in any other position-- that’s a ‘ ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your use NEUTRAL (N) only. .engine gets warm. I i I NOTICE: I I NOTICE:

~ Don’t try to shift to PARK.(P) if your Oldsmobile Holding yourkey in START for longerthan is moving. If you do, youcould damage the 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery tobe transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can vehicle is stopped. damage your startermotor.

~~ ~ 2. If it doesn’t start right away,hold. your key in START for about threeto five seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

2-17 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), Engine Coolant Heater (Option) it could be flooded with too much gasoline.Try pushing your acceleratorpedal all the way to thefloor and holding it thereas you hold the keyin START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, butthis time keep the pedal down for five orsix seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure.

NOTICE:

Your engine is designed to workwith the electronics in yourvehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change theway the engine operates. Before adding electrical In very cold weather,0” F (- 18 O C)or colder, the engine equipment, check with yourretailer. If you don’t, coolant heater can help.You’ll get easier starting and your engine might not performproperly. better fuel economy duringengine warm-up. Usually, If you ever have tohave your vehicle towed, see the coolant heater should be pluggedin a minimumof the partof this manual thattells how to do it four hours priorto starting your vehicle. without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

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P To use the coolant heater: How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged 1. off the engine. in? The answer dependson the outside temperature,the Turn kind of oil you have, and some other things. Insteadof 2. Open the hood and unwrapthe electrical cord. trying tolist everything here,we ask that you contact 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-voltAC outlet. your Oldsmobile retailerin the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.The retailer can give youthe best advice for that particular area. CAUTION: Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle may have a shiftlever Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet located on the console between the seatsor on the could causean electricalshock. Also,the wrong steering column. kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the There are several different positionsfor your shift lever. cord intoa properly grounded three-prong PARK (P):This locks yourfront wheels. It’sthe.best 110-volt AC outlet. Ifthe cordwon’t reach, use a position to use when you start your engine because your heavy-duty three-prongextension cord rated for vehicle can’t move easily, at least 15 amps.

4. After you’ve used the- coolant heater,be sure to store the cord as it’wasbefore to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

2-19 when the ignition key inis the on position.If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressureon the shift lever -- push the shift leverall the way into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever buttonon floor shift It is dangerous toget out of your vehicle if the console modelsas you maintain brake application. Then shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the move the shift lever intothe gear you wish. (Press the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. .shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is shift console models.) See “Shifting ofOut PARK (P)” running unless you have to. If you have left the later in this section. engine running;the vehicle can move suddenly. REVERSE (R): Usethis gear to back up. You or otherscould be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’t move, evenwhen you’re on fairly I level ground, always set your parking brake and NOTICE: move the shift leverto PARK (P). Shifting to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in theIndex. If moving forward could damage your transaxle. you’re pulling a trailer, see “T0wing.a Trailer” in Shift to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle the Index. is stopped.

Ensure the shift leveris fully inPARK (P) range To rock your vehicle back andforth to get outof snow, before starting the engine.Your Oldsmobile has a ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fullyapply “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index. your regular brakesbefore you can shift fromPARK (P)

2-20 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, yourengine doesn’t AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@):This position is for connect withthe wheels. To restart when you’re already normal driving.If you need more powerfor passing, and moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use you’re: NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. - Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. A CAUTION: - Going about35 mph (56 km/h) or more, pushthe F- - - accelerator all the way down. i Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while You’ll shift down tothe next gear and have more power.

~ your engine is “racing” (running at high speed)is dangerous. Unless your footis firmly on the brake pedal, yourvehicle could move very NOTICE:

rapidly; You could lose control andhit people or .. objects. Don’t shift out of PARK (P) or If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. or if it seems not to shift gearsas you go faster, something maybe wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have NOTICE: your vehicle serviced rightaway. Until then,you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less Damage to your transaxlecaused by shifting out than 35 mph (56 kdh) and AUTOMATIC of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine OVERDRIVE (0)for higherspeeds. racing isn’t covered by your warranty. I

2-21- THIRD (3): This position isalso used for-normal driving, ‘however,it offers more power and lowerfuel (Continued)I NOTICE: I economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(0). Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going Here are some times you might choose THIRD (D) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE(03). slower than 65 mph (105 kmlh), or you can damage yourengine. - When drivingon hilly, winding roads. - When towing a trailer, so there is less shifting FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but between gears. lower fuel economy) than SECOND(2). You can use it on - When going down a steep hill. very steep hills, or in deep snowor mud. If the selector lever is putin F‘IRST (l),the transaxle won’t shift into SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but first gear the vehicle is going slowly enough. lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND(2) on hills. until It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also tqwant use NOTICE: your brakesoff and on. If your front wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to NOTICE: drive. This might happenif you were stuck in very deep sandor mud orwere up against a solid Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for morethan bbject. You could damage your transaxle. 5 miles (8 km), or atspeeds over55 mph Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold (88 km/h), or you can damage your transaxle. your vehicle there with only the accelerator Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (0)or pedal. This could overheat and damage: the I THIRD (3) as much as possible. transaxle. Use your brakes orshift intoPARK (P) NOTICE: (Continued) to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

I’ I ,Parking make pedal downwith your right foot and push the park brake pedal with yourleft foot.'This will unlock the pedal. When.you lift your left foot, the.p&kingbrake pedal will follow it to the release position. . . If you try to drive away with,, the parking on,brake ;the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release ., the parking brake.

If you start to drive away with thepqhg brake set, a chime will sound after the vehicle has traveled40 feet

1 (14 meters). To release the parking brake, use the PUSHTO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Holdthe regular brake , ShiftingjInto ..PARK '(P) I ' ..Steering Column ShiftLever ' . -

,#I 1. Hold the brake pedal down wia,yourright foot.. and , . set the parking brake; 1 A CAUTION: \ . ..

2. Move the shift lever into PARK Op) position like this: ' 0. Pull the lever toward you.

'. I .Console Shift Lever

,- . Move the lever up asfar'as it will go.

Move the ignition keyto LOCK. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and :, - set the parking brake. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you Can leave your vehicle with the ignitionin 'key your 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: ', . I hand, your vehicleis in Pmb(P). Hold in the button on the lever. 0 Push the lever all the way toward the frontof the vehicle. .-. 3. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. 4. Remove the keyand take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignitionin key your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Torque Lock Engine Running If you are parking ona hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P)properly, the weight of the vehicle may puttoo much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle.You may findit difficult to pullthe shift lever outof PARK (P).This ,is called “torque lock.”To It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift engine running.Your vehicle could move into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in suddenly if the shift leveris not fullyin.PARK’(P) the Index. with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could When you are ready to drive, move shift the lever outof overheat and even catch fire.You or others could PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the If torque lock does occur,you may need to have another engine running unlessyou have to. vehicle push yours little a uphill to take someof the pressure fiom the transaxle,so you can pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicleis in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmlyset before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shiftlever into the PARK (P) position, holdthe regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shiftlever away fromPARK (P) without first pulling it toward you (or,if you have the console shift lever, withoutfirst pushing the button). If you can,it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). 2-26 I. .. Parking Over Things That Burn. ,, I

1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close thedriver's ~' door toturn off the Retained AccessoryPower

featuie, if youhave it. ' . 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4, '

I 3. Shift-tO~NErn(N). I 4. Start the vehicle and thenshift to the drivegear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixedas soon as you can. I Windows Power Windows

It canbe dangerous toget out of your vehicle if I the shiftlever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehiclecan roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, evenwhen you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shiftlever to PARK (P). I Switches on the .driver’s armrest control eachof the Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t windows when the ignitionis on or when the systemis move. See “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in the Index. in Retained Accessory Power. In addition, each If you are parking ona hill andif you’re pullinga passenger door hasa control switchfor its own window. trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

2-29 Express-Down Window Tilt Wheel When the driver’s AUTO switchis held rearwardfor more than a half second and then released,the window will automatically lower completely.The window can be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch rearward and releasingit immediately. To stop the window whileit is lowering, pressthe switch again, then release.To raise the window, holdthe switch forward. Window Lock Press the right sideof the WINDOW LOCK switch to disable all passenger window switches.The driver’s window controls willstill be operable. This is a useful feature when you have childrenas passengers. Press the left side.of the WINDOW LOCK switch to allow passengers touse their window switches again. A tilt steering wheel allows youto adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Horn You can also raiseit to the highest level to give your You can sound the horn by pressing anywherethe on legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle;- pads with the horn symbolson your steering wheel. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel pull-the and lever. Move the steering wheel. to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lockthe wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever nrnand Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (forright) and two downward (forleft) positions. These positions allow you to signal aturn or alane change. TO signal aturn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. An arrow onthe instrument panel willflash inahe direction of the turn or lane change.

The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your:

0 Turn Signal and Lane ChangeSignals To signal a lane change,just raise or lowerthe lever 0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer until the mow starts to flash. Holdit there untilyou Flash-to-Pass complete yourlane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. 0 WindshieldWipers

0 WindshieldWasher CruiseControl 2-31 . _. I As you signal a turn or a lane change,if the arrows don’t Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer ‘flash butjust stay on,a signal bulbmay be burnedout and other drivers won’t seeyour turn signal. If a bulb is TO change the headlamps burned out, replace it to help avoid accident. If the ,from low beam to high an . ,- arrows don’t go onat aIl when you signala turn, check beam or high beamto low the fuse. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers”in the Index. beam, pull theturn signal lever toward you. Then If you have added wiring for towinga trailer, a different release it. When the high , turn signal flashermay be used.With this flasher beams are on,this light on installed, the signal indicator will flash evenif a turn ,the instrument panelwill signal bulb is burned out. Check the front andturn rear also be on. signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. Xhrn Signal On Chime If your turn signalis left on for more than3/4 of a mile Flash-To-Pass Feature (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flashof the tum This featute lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal. To turn off the chime, move theturn signal lever signal a driver in front of ‘you that you want to pass.It to theoff position. \ works even if your headlamps areoff. To dse it, pull the turn signal lever toward youa little, but not so far that you heara click. If your headlamps areoff or on low beam,your high-beam headlamps willturn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold thelever toward you and the high-beam indicator on the dash will comeon. Release the lever toturn the high-beam headlampsoff.

2-32 Windshield Wipers For steady wipingat low speed,turn the band away from you tothe LO position. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further,to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF. The wiper speed may be setfor a longor short delay between wipes.This can be very usefulin light rainor snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time.The closer to LO, the shorterthe delay. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor.A circuit breaker willstop the motor untilit cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. 'Keep in mind that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.To avoid damage, be sureto clear ic.e and snowfrom the wiper blades before using them.If your blades do become The windshield wipersare controlled by turning the damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. band markedWIPER. For asingle wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold it there untilthe wipers start, then let go. The wipers will stop afterone cycle. If you want morecycles, hold the band on MIST longer.

2-33 Windshield Washer Cruise Control At the topof the turn signal/multifunction lever there's a With cruise control, you can paddle with the word PUSHon it. To spray washer fluid maintain a speedof about on the windshield, push the paddlefor less thanone 25 mph (40 km/h) or more second. The wipers will clear the window and then withoutkeeping your foot I either stop or returnto your preset speed.For more on the .accelerator. This can washer cycles, push and hold the paddle. really help on long trips.' If the fluidin the windshield washer reservoiris low, vehicles withthe optional reminder package have a LOW WASH light in the instrument cluster that will illuminate. See "Low Washer Fluid Warning Light"in the index. Driving without washer fluidcan be dangerous. A Cruise control does not work at speeds below about bad mud splash can block your vision. You couldhit 25 mph (40 km/h). another vehicle orgo off the road. Check your washer When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shutsoff. fluid level often.

' 1 CAUTION: - In freezing weather, don't use your washer until the windshieldis warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.

2-34 Cruise controlc& be dangerous where.you can’t. drive safely at a.steady speed. So, don’t use your .cruise controlon winding roads or.inheavy traffic. ,Cruise control can be dangerouson slippery roads. On suchmads, fastchanges in tire traction cancause needles9 wheel sphning, andyou cbuld’lose, ,control. Don’t use cruise controlon slippery roads.

u le is in cruise control whenthe optional traction control system begins to Litnit wheel spin,the1 Resuming a Set Speed IncreasingSpeedWhile Speed SetResuming a Using ControlCruise Suppose you set your cruise control ata,desired speed There are two ways togo to a higher speed: and then you apply the brake.This, of course, shutsoff 0 Use the accelerator pedal toget to the higher speed. the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Push the button atthe end of the lever, then release Once you’re going about the button and the accelerator pedal.You’ll now 25 mph (40, kmh) or more, cruise atthe higher speed. you cai~move the cruise Here’s the second way goto to a higher speed: control switch fromON to R/A (resume/accelerate) 0 Move the cruise switch fromON to R/A. Holdit for about half a second. there until you get upthe to speed you want, and then release the switch.To increase your speedin very small amounts, movethe switch to R/Afor less thm-half a second and then release it. Each time you do this,your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay The accelerate feature will only work afteryou have set there. Remember thatif you holdthe switch at R/A the cruise control speedby pushing the SET button. longer than half a second,the vehicle will keep going faster until you releasethe switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and evenlose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t holdthe switch at R/A. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift alower to gear There are two ways to reduce your speed while using to keep your speed down.Of course, applying the brake cruise control: takes you outof cruise control. Many drivers find this to Push in the button at the endof the leveruntil you be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on reach the lower speed you want, then release it. steep hills. 0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the Ending Cruise Control button for less than halfa second. Eachme you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. There are two ways turnto off the cruise control:

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control 0 Step lightly on the brake pedal; or ‘ Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When0 Move the cruise switch to OFF; you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will slow Erasing Speed Memory down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. ’ When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your Using Cruise Control on Hills c&e q~ntrolset speed memoryis erased. How well your cruise control will work hills on depends upon your speed, loadand the steepness of the hills. When going up steephills, you may have to step on the

2-37 Lamps Push the switch marked with the lamp symbolto Headlamps turn on the headlamps, together with: Push the switch marked with the P-lamp symbol to turn on:

0 ParkingLamps SidemarkerLamps Taillamps ParkingLamps Instrument Panel Lights SidemarkerLamps Push the switch again to turnoff the lamps. Taillamps Lamps On Reminder Instrument Panel Lights If you open the driver’s door while leaving the manual Push the switch again turn to off the lamps. headlamps or parking lamps switch on and the key removed from the ignition, youwill ‘hear a w&g tone.

2-38 Daytime Running Lamps At night, youcan turn off Daytime Running Lamps(Dm) can make it easier for all exterior lamps whenyou others tosee the front of your vehicle duringthe day. are in PARK (P) by moving DRL can be helpfulin many different driving the twilight sentinel control conditions, but they can be especially helpfulin the all the way to OFF. short periods after dawn and before,sunset. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exteriorlight level for the operationof DRL and twilight sentinel,so be sureit isn’t covered.The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps comeon at a reduced brightness when: The ignition is on The headlamp switch is OFF and If it was on OFF, move thecontrol to theright to turnit The transaxle is not in PARK (P). on, then back toOFF. The lamps will come back on When the DRLare on, only your low-beam headlamps when you put the transaxle in gear. will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps nYilight sentinel will keep your headlamps on forthree up to won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’tbe lighted either. minutes, to lightyour way when you leave your vehicle. When it’s dark enough outside, your low-beam headlamps will change tofull brightness. The other See “Twilight Sentinel” laterin this section to learnhow lamps that comeon with your headlamps will also come to operate this feature. on. When it’s bright enough outside, the regular lamps As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular will gooff, and your low-beam headlamps changeto the headlamp system when you need it. reduced brightnessof DRL. To idle your vehicle withthe DRL off, shift the transaxle into PARK (P). The DRL will stayoff until you shiftout of PARK (P). 2-39

Also, it's possible that your neaalamps may outgo if Delayed Illumination you drive froma dark areainto a bright arealike a When you open the door, the interior lampswill come lighted parking lot.If this happens,,turn on your headlamps with the regular headlamp switch. on. When you closethe door with the ignitionoff, the interior lampswill'stay on for 25 seconds or until the Interior Lamps ignition is turnedto the on position. Please note that locking the doors will override the delayed illumination Instrument Panel Intensity Control feature and,the lights will turn off right away. . You can brightenor dim your instrument cluster, radio, Theater Dimming climate control and interior lampsby rotating the INTERIOR control dial when your lamps are on. Rotate This feature allows for a three to five-second fade outof the conpoi dial all the way to the. right and youwill turn the courtesy lamps insteadof immediate turn off. on the interior courtesy lamps. Exit Lighting Time Out ,Feature With this feature,the interior lamps will comeon for The interior lamps will automatically shutoff after 25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition. 10 minutes if a door isleft open. This feature is This will give you time to find the door pull handleor designed to help eliminate battery wear down. lock switches. Courtesy Lamps Illuminated Entry System (Option) When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They When you lift the handleof either front door or press the make it easy for you to enter and leave the car.To turn UNLOCK button on the optional' Remote Lock Control on these lamps, rotatethe INTERIOR control dialall the transmitter, lamps inside your vehicle will turnon. way to the right. These lampswill turn off after about one minute. These lamps will also turn off if you start the engine or activate the power locks.If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn off after 10 minutes tosave your battery.

3 A1 Front Reading Lamps Rear Reading Lamps (Option)

These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come These lamps will come on when you open the doors. on when%youopen the doors. To turn on the reading lamp when the door is closed, press To,turn on a reading lamp whenthe doors are closed, the lens of the lamp. Press it again to turn the lamp off. press either switch. Pressit again to turn the lampoff. Inadvertent Load Protection To avoid draining your vehicle's battery, be sureto turn off thereading lamps when leaving your vehicle. This feature shutsoff the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove box and visor vanity mirror lamps,if any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition isOFF. This will keep your battery from running down. Mirrors Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror .. with Compass (Option) Inside Day/Night Manual RearviewMimor This mirror automatically changes to reduce glare when set in the M (Mirror).orC/M (Compass/Mirror) positions. This mirror automatically changesto reduce glare from headlamps behind you.A photocell on the backof the mirror senses whenit is becoming dark outside. Another photocell built into the mirror surface, senses when headlamps are behind you. At night, when the glareis too high, the mirrorwill gradually darken to reduce glare(this change may takeZL few seconds). Themirrof will return toits clear daytime

I state when the glareis reduced. When you are sitting in a conifortable driving position, adjust the mirrorso you can see. clearly behind yourcar. Grip themirror,in the center to moveit up or down and side .to side.The day-night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use. Push it back for night use. I Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay featurewhich prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position.This delay prevents rapid changingof the mirroras you drive underlights and through traffic. Reverse Gear Day Mode The reverse day mode is another important feature of the electrochromic mirror. When youshift into REVERSE (R), the mirror changesto the day mode. This gives you a bright imagein the mirror as you OFF: Turns off the day/night functionand compass. back up. The mirror will stayin the day setting. Cleaning the Photocells M: Turns onthe day/night function. Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to cleanthe photocells C/M: Turns on both the day/night function andthe when necessary. compass feature.A letter or letters indicating the direction headed will appearin the top right cornerof the mirror. Compass Calibration Compass Variance Once the compass is calibrated,it does not need to be recalibrated as longas the mirroris left in your vehicle and the vehicle remains in the same geographical zone. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C/M. 2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. The letterC should be displayedin the mirror compass window. If not, hold the Cal switch (bottomof the mirror) for more than 10 seconds, and the letterC will appear. To hold in the Cal switch, inserta paper clip into the small hole on the bottomof the mirror housing. The display will showa number fiist, but keep holding until the letterC appears.' 3. For quick calibration, drive the vehiclein a 360-degree circle atless than 5 mph (8 km/h) until the display readsa compass direction.For normal calibration, drive thevehicle on your everyday Variance is the.difference between magnetic northand routine, and the compasswill eventually calibrate. geographic north.In some areas the difference between the two can be great enoughto cause.false compass readings. If this happens, follow theseinswctions to set the variance for your particular location: . , 1. Find your locationon the zone map. Note your ., zone number.

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c 2. Hold in the Cal switch (bottom of the mirror ManualRemote Control Mirror housing) for five seconds until the current zone entry number appears in the display.To hold in the Cal The outside rearview mirror switch, insert a paperclip into the small hole on the should be adjusted so you bottom of the mirror housing. can just see the side of your vehicle when you are 3. Repeatedly’ press the Cal switch until the numberfor sitting in a comfortable ’ ,thenew zone entryis displayed. driving position. Once the desired zone numberis displayed, stop pressing the Cal switch andthe display will show compass direction within a few seconds.

Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror thewith control lever on the driver’s door. To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, in sit the driver’s seat and have a passenger adjustthe mirror for you. Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option) Convex Outside Mirror A control leveron the Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.A convex driver’s door controls,both mirror’s surface is curvedso you can see more from the outside rearview mirrors. driver’s seat.

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A convex mir can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your Turn the lever to the leftto select the driver’s side inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before rearview mirror, or‘ to the rightto select the passenger’s changing lanes. side rearview mirror. Then push thelever in ,the direction of the desired movementto adjust each mirror so that you can see the sideof the vehicle when you are Storage Compartments sitting in a comfortable driving position. To lock the controls, turn the lever to the center position. Glove Box This will keep the mirror from movingif the switchis Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove To box. accidentally bumped. open, lift the latch releaseon the left sideof the glove box door.

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Rear Storage Compartment(Option) Your Oldsmobile may have a rear storage armrest with cupholders and a pass-through feature.

Pull down the interior doorto access thetrunk for storing long objects.

Lift the rearof the armrest to reveal the storage space.

2-49 Convenience Net (Option) such as a cellular telephone,CB radio, etc. Followthe proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment you install.

I NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets, the maximum total loadof any electrical equipment on all outletsshould not exceed 20 amps.

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Yo& vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll it see To use a lighter,just push the center in all the way and 1 just insidethe back wall of the trunk. let it go. When it is readythe center will pop backby itself. out the entire unit to use it. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind theIt net.can Pull help keep them from falling over during sharpturns or quick starts and stops. For heavier loads, store inthem NOTICE: the trunk asfar forward asyou can. You cai unhook the net so that it will lie flat when Don’t hold a cigarette lighter inwith your hand you’re not usingit. while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to Accessory Power Outlet back away from the heatingelement when it’s ready. That can makeit overheat, damaging the With the ignition key thein on position, the accessory lighter and the heatingelement. power outlet canbe used to plugin electrical equipment

2-50 - Pull out the front ashtray to reveal the ashtray and Visor Vanity Mirror cigarette lighter. To clean the ashtray, openit completely and thenlift it out. To clean the rear ashtray, openit, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray out.

NOTICE:

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

Sun Visors Open the cover to exposethe vanity mirror. To block out glare, youcan swing down the visors.You If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, can also remove themfrom the center mount and swing the lamps comeon when you openthe cover. You can them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to adjust the brightnessof the lamps by moving the switch. block glare from the front.

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2-52 I 1. Lamp Controls 14. Audio System 2. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever 15. Ashtray, Cigarette Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet 3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 4. Instrument Cluster/Gages. 16. Air Outlet __ 17. Traction Control Switch 5. Horn 6. Ignition Switch 18. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 7. Gearshift Lever 19. Driver’s Side SRS (Air Bag) 20. Climate Control System Steering Wheel Controls 8. Audio System Steering Wheel Controls 2 1. Fuse Panel(under, the instrument panel) 9. Climate Controls 22. Release Switch 10. Passenger’s Side SRS (Airbag) TRUNK 11. Air Outlet 23. Air Outlet 12. Glove Box 24. Hood Release 13. Air Outlet Instrument Panel Cluster

Your instrument panel clusteris designed to let you knowat a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, how muchfuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically. Your Oldsmobile is equipped withthis instrument panel cluster, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Speedometer and Odometer Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles This part describesthe warning lights and gages that per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (krnb).Your may beon your vehicle.The pictures willhelp you odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven, locate them. in either miles (usedin the United,States) or kilometers (used in Canada): Warning lights and gagescan signal that somethingis wrong beforeit becomes serious enoughto cause an Your Oldsmobile has a tarnper resistant odometer.If you expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know that your warning lights and gages couldalso save you or someone has probablytried to turnit back, so the others from injury. numbers may not be true. Warning lights come on when there may beor is a You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needs a problem withone of your vehicle’s functions.As you new odometer installed.If the new onecan be setto the will see in the details on the next few pages, some mileage total of the old odometer, thenit must be. But if warning lights comeon briefly when you startthe it can’t, then it’sset at zero and labela must be put on engine just to let you know they’re working. If you are the driver’s door to showthe old mileage reading when familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed the new odometer was installed. when this happens. Trip Odometer Gages can indicate when there may beor is a problem with one of your’ vehicle’s functions. Often gages and Your trip odometer tells howfar you have driven,in warning lights work together to let you know when either miles or kilometers, since you lastreset it. To set there’s a problem with your vehicle. it to zero, press the trip reset button located belowthe trip odometer. When.one of the warning lights comes on and stayson Air Bag Readiness Light when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, checkthe section that tells you There is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument what to do about it. Please follo,w'his manual’s advice. panel, which showsAIR BAG. The system checksthe Waiting to do repairscan be costly -- and even air bag’s electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights tells you if thereis an electrical problem.The system and gages. They’rea big help. check includes the air bag sensors, thebag air modules, the wiring andthe crash sensing and diagnostic module. Safety Belt Reminder Light For more informationon the air bag system, see“Air Bag” in the Index. When the keyis turned toRUN or START, a chime will come onfor about eight secondsto remind people to You will see this lightflash fasten their safety belts. for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUN . The safety belt light will or START. Then the light also come on and stay on AIR should go out. This means for about 70 seconds. If the the System is ready. driver’s beltis already BAG FASTEN buckled, neither the chime BELTS nor the light will come on. ... . , Y,

If the air bag readiness light doesn’t comeon when you I start your vehicle, or stayson, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Battery Warning Light Brake System Warning Light This light will comeon Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake systemis divided briefly when youstart the into two parts.If one part isn’t working,the other part vehicle, as acheck to show can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you it is working; then it you need bothparts working well. should go out. If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected rightaway. VOLTS This light should comeon when you turn the ignition key to START. If it doesn’t come on then, have,it fixed so it will be ready to warn If it stays on, or comeson while you are driving, you BRAKE you if there’s a problem. may have a problem withthe electrical charging system. (a) It could indicate thatyou.have a generator problem or another electrical system problem. Haveit checked right away. Driving whilethis light is on coulddrain your battery. If you must drive a shortdistance with the light on, be If the light and chime comeon while you are driving, certain to turn off all your accessories, suchas the radio pull off the road andstop carefully. You may notice that and climatecontrol system. the pedal is harder to push. Or,the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longerto stop. If the’lightis still on, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

2-57 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light AUTION: With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come Your brake system may not be working properly on when you start your if the brake system warning light on. is Driving engine andmay stay on with the brake system warning light on can lead ANT‘- for several seconds. to an accident.If the light is still on after you’ve LOCK (e)That’s normal. pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The If the light stays on,turn the ignition off. Or, if.the light light will stayon if your paking brake doesn’t release comes onwhen you’re driving, stopas soon as possible fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to a chime will also come on until you release the parking reset the system. If the lightstill stays on, or comes on brake. If the light and chime stay on after your parking again while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning lightis also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System Warning Light” earlierin this part. The anti-lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when youturn the ignition key toRUN. If the light doesn’t comeon then, haveit fixed so it will be ready to warn you if thereis a problem. 2-58

~ Traction Control System Warning The traction control system warning light may comeon Light (Option) for the following reasons: 0 If you turn the system off by pressingthe button This warning light should located tothe right of the steering column, the come on briefly as you start warning light will comeon and stay on.To turn the the .engine.If the warning system backon, press the button again.The warning light doesn’t come on then, light should go off. (See “Traction Control System’’ ; TRACTION have it fied so it will be in the Indexfor more information.) ready to warn youif there’s OFF a problem. 0 If there’s a’brakesystem problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warninglight will come on.If your brakes begin to overheat,the traction control system will turnoff and the warning light will come on until your brakescod down. If it stays on, or comeson when you’re driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system and 0 If the traction control systemis affected by an your vehicle may need service. When this warninglight engine-related problem, the system will turnoff and is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your the warning light will come on. driving accordingly. If the traction control system warninglight comes on and stays onfor an extended periodof time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.

, 2-59 Traction Control System Active Light Low Coolant Warning Light When your traction control If the engineis running and system is limiting wheel this wcirning light comeson, spin, this light will come on. your system may be low on Slippery road conditions coolant and the engine may TRACTION may existif the traction LOW overheat. control system active light ACTIVE comes on, so adjust your COOLANT driving accordingly.

The light will stay onfor a few seconds after the traction A warning chime willalso sound. See‘Tngine c00ht5’ control system stops limiting wheel spin. in the Index and check your coolant levelat the coolant recovery tank. If the levelis low, bringit up to its proper level. If the levelis not low, have your low coolant warning system serviced. The LOW COOLANT warning light willalso come on when you turn on the ignition as a bulb check to show you it is working.If it doesn’t come on then, haveit fixed rightaway. Afterthe bulb check,the light will go out for 20 seconds. If the light comes backon after I 20 seconds, the system may be low on coolant. Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 1 If the LightIs Flashing NOTICE: The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light 0 Reduce vehicle speed. on, aftera while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not asbe Avoid hard accelerations. good and your engine may not runas smoothly. Avoid steep uphill grades. This could leadto costly repairs that may not be If towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being covered by your warranty. hauled as soon asit is possible. If the light stops flashing and remains on steady,"If see This light should comeon, as a check to show youit is the Light Is On Steady" following. working, when the ignitionis on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn't come on, haveit repaired. If the light continues to flash, whenit is safe to doso, This light will also comeon during a malfunctionin one stop .the vehicle. Put your vehiclein PARK (P). Turn the of two ways: key off, wait at least10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady,see "If the Light Is On Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been Steady" following.If the lightis still flashing followthe detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and previous steps, and drivethe vehicle to your retaileror may damage the emission control system on your qualified service centerfor service. vehicle. Retailer or qualified service cerlter diagnosis and service is required. Light On Steady -- An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Retailer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. If the LightIs On Steady Have you recently changed brandsof fuel? You may be able to correctthe emission system If so, be sureto fuel your vehicle with qualityfuel (see malfunction by considering the following: “Fuel” in the Index). Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to runas efficiently as designed.You may Did youjust put fuel into your vehicle? notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fullyinstall put the vehicle into gear, misfiring,’hesitition on the cap. The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel acceleration or stumbling on acc,eleration. ’(These cap has been left off or improperly .installed.This will conditions maygo away once the engineis warmed up.) allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. A few This will be detected bythe system and cause thelight driving trips shouldturn the light off. to turn on. Did youjust drive through a deep puddleof water? If you experience this condition, change thefuel brand If so, your electrical system may be wet.The condition you use. It will require atleast one full tank of the will usually be corrected whenthe electrical system proper fuel to turn the light off. dries out.A few driving trips shouldturn the light off. If none of the above steps have madethe ‘lightturn off, Are you low onfuel? have yourretailer .or qualified service center checkthe vehicle..Your retailer has the proper test equipment and As your engine startsto run out of fuel, your engine may diagnostic tools tofix any mechanical or electrical ,notrun as efficientlyas designed since small amountsof problems that may have developed. air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire.The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correctthis condition. Make sure toinstall the fuel cap properly. It will take a few driving tripsto turn the light off.

2-63 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light Sometimes when the engineis idling at a stop, the light may blink onand off. This is normal. If you havea problem with your oil, this light may stay If you make a hard stop, thelight may come on for a -, on afteryou start your moment. This is normal. OIL engine, or come on when you are driving. CAUTION:: PRESS I A Don't keep driving if theoil pressure is low. If

you do, your engine can becomeso hot that it ' catches fire.You or others could be burned. Check your oilas soon as possible and have your. A fast warning chime may also sound.This may indicate vehicle serviced. ghat oil is not going through your engine quickly enough to keep it cool. The engine could below-on oil, or could have some otheroil problem. Haveit fixed rightaway. The oil pressure warninglight could also comeQn in three other situations: I NOTICE: e When the ignitionis on but the engine is not running, Damage to your engine from neglectedoil the light will come onas a testto show you it is problems can be costly andis not covered by working, but the light willgo out when youturn the your warranty. ignition to start. If it doesn't come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with thefuse or bulb. Have it fixed right away. Engine Oil Lele1 Warning Light Oil” in the Index).The warning light or message will remain off after the engine oil has been brought to When the OIL LEVEL the proper level and the ignition has beenoff for eight ‘I 1 warning light comes on, it minutes. The eight-minute delay allowsthe majority :I indicates thatthe engine oil of the oil to drain backinto the oil pan to prevent a level is 1 to 1 1/2 quarts false low condition. OIL (0.95 L to 1.4 L) low. LEVEL Low Washer Fluid Warning Light (Option) The LOW WASH warning light will comeon when the ignition is on and the fluid container is less than., LOW. one-third full. A warning chime mayalso sound. The warning light will comeon for two to four seconds when the ignition WASH is turned on, as a bulbcheck to show youit is working. If it doesn’t comeon, have it fixed right.away. It will then go off. Even if you have a lowoil level, it will go off for 15 to 25 seconds. Then,if the oil level is low, the warning light will comeon for 20 to 40 seconds and a warning chime may sound. If the oil level is okay, the A warning chime mayalso sound. Driving without washer warning light will remainoff. fluid.can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could collide with another vehicle. Checkyour If the warning light comes on after the 15 to 25 second washer fluid often and add only the proper fluid.See delay, checkthe dipstick level.If it reads low,the engine oil should be brought up to the proper level (see “Engine“Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index.

2-65 Fuel Gage and Low Fuel Light Here are some things that owners ask about. Noneof these show a problem with y0.wfuel gage: Your fuel gage tellsyou about how muchfuel you 0 At the service station, the gas pump shutsoff before I have left, when the ignition the gage readsFULL (F). 1/2& is ON. 0 It takes a little more or lessfuel to fillup than the J gage indicated.For example, the gage may have E- indicated the tankwas half full, but it actually took a W little more orless than halfthe tank’s capacity tofill the tank. UNWDED FUEL ONLY 0 The gage moves alittle when you turn a corner or speed upor make a hard stop. The LOW FUEL warning light will come on and a 0 The tank is not necessarily empty when the pointeris warning chime maysound when the gage pointer nears over the EMPTY (E) mark. Thereis approximately EMPTY (E). You still have alittle fuel, but will need 1.5 gallons (5.6 L) of reserve fuelin the tank. more soon.

2-66 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort Four Season Climate Control control and audio systems offered with your Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Comfort Controls This section tells you how to make your air system work for you. With these systems you cancontrol the heating, cooling and ventilationin your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle has a flow-through ventilation system described

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Mode Knob The left knob has settingsfor air conditioning and non-air conditioning modes.The mode control allows you to choose the directionof air delivery. OFF: This setting completelyturns off the fan.

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RECIRC: This setting limits the amountof fresh air DEFRO.SEThis setting directs mostof the air toward entering your vehicle.You may use this setting to limit the windshield and side window outlets. odors entering your vehicle. Airflow is directed throughA/C: Press this button to turn the conditioning on the upper instrument panel outlets. air and off. The system will cool and dehumidifythe air UPPER: This setting directs airflow through the upper inside the vehicle. The indicator light will come on to instrument panel outlets. Some airflow willbe'directed show thatA/C is active. through the lower outlets. Fan Knob BI-LEV: This setting directs air intoyour vehicle two ways. Cool air is directedto the upper portion of your The center knob isthe fan knob and selects the forceof body through the upper instrument panel outlets while air you want. Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan warmed air is directed to the lower outlets. Some speed and counterclockwiseto decrease fan speed.The airflow will be directed throughthe windshield and side fan will always run unless the mode knobis turned to window outlets. OFF. LOWER: This setting directs mostair through the Temperature Knob lower outlets. Some airflow will be directed to the The right knob regulates the temperatureof the air windshield and side window outlets. I coming through the system.Turn it toward the blue area DEFOG: This setting directsair'to the windshield, side for cooler air. Turn it toward the red areafor warmer air. window and, lower outlets.

I 3-2 I Air Conditioning I Heating On hot days, open the windows long enoughlet to hot Turn the temperature knob toward the red area inside air escape. This reduces the time-ittakes for your (clockwise) forwmer air. With the four season climate vehicle to cool down. This reduces the time theair control system and manual operationof the automatic conditioner’s compressor will have torun, which should electronic climate control system, useLOWER with the help fuel economy. Then keep your windows closed for temperature knobin the red area to bring in outside air the air conditioner to workits best. and sendit to the lower outlets.The heater works bestif If you have the four season climate control system, for you keep your windows closedwhile using it. quick cool-down on very hot days RECIRC use with the Ventilation System temperature knobin the blue area and thefan knob on its highest speed.If this setting is used for long periods Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies of time, the air in your vehiclemay become too coldand> outside air into the vehicle when it’s moving. Outsideair dry. For normal cooling on hot days, pressA/C the will also enter the vehicle when the heater air or button with the temperature knobin the blue area.This conditioning fan is running. setting cools theair entering your vehicle and directs it through your outlets. The directionof the cool air can be controlled by adjusting or turning off the instrument panel outlets. Your vehicle hasair outlets Ventilation Tips that allow you to adjust the Keep the hood and front air inletfree of ice, snow, or direction and amountof any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and airflow insidethe vehicle. defroster will work better, reducing the chanceof Increase or reducethe fogging your windows. ainount of airflow by opening and closing the When you enter a vehicle with the four season louvers. climate control or manual operationof the automatic electronic climate control system in cold weather, select LOWER to supplyair through thefloor outlets. Thenturn the fan to highfor a few moments before drivingaway. This will blow moist airfrom intake outlets towardthe floor, not the windshield. If you have rearair outlets, If you have the automatic electronic climate control slide the center control up system, the AUTO setting willdo this for you. to direct air upward. Slide Keep the air path under thefront seats clearof it down to directair objects. This helps air to circulate throughout downward. The center your vehicle. position will also directair toward either side of the rear seating area.

3-4 Rear Window Defogger Do not attacha temporary vehicle license acrossthe defogger grid on the rear window.

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Don’t usea razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty.

Press the rear window defogger buttonon your climate control system towm the defogger gridon the rear window. The indicator light will glow whilethe rear window defogger is operating.It will turn off automatically after about10 minutes of use. If youturn it on again,the defogger will operatefor about onlyfive minutes. You can also turn off the defogger by turning the ignition tothe OFF position or pressing the rear defogger buttonon your system again. Steering Wheel Controlsfor Climate Audio Systems Control (Option) Your Delco@ audio system has been designedto operate Some heating and cooling easily and give yearsof listening pleasure.You will get controls may be adjusted at the most enjoyment outof it if you acquaint yourself the steering wheel. with it fist. Find out what your Delco systemcan do and howto operate all its controls, to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it. Setting the Clock Press and holdHR until the correct hour appears. The letter A or P may appearon the display for AM or PM. Then, press and holdMN until the correct minute appears. The clock maybe set with the ignition on or OFF. Press the fan up arrow to increase thefan speed. Press the down arrow to decrease thefan speed. Press the TEMP up arrow to increase the inside * temperature setting. Press the down arrow to reduce . the temperature. AM-FM Stereo RECALL: Press this button briefly to recallthe station being played orto display the clock. To change what is normally shownon the display (stationor time), press the RECALL button until yousee the displayyou want, then holdthe RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button whenthe ignition is off, the clock

8' willshow for afew seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this buttonto get AM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turnit to choose radio stations.Ish the knob backin when you're not using it. SEEK: Press the upor down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. Thesound will be muted while seeking. Playing the Radio SCAN: Press this button and releaseit to listen to PWR: Press the upperknob to turnthe system on or off. stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase stop for a few seconds, then goon to the next station. volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Press the button again to stop scanning.The sound will be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the display. If you press SCANfor more thantwo seconds. the radio will changeto PSCAN mode. PSCAN will appear on the display.

3-7 PSCAN: Press SCAN for more thantwo seconds, and Setting theTone PSCAN will appear onthe display. The radio will go to BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop knob to increase or decrease bass. Push the knob in back for a few seconds, thengo on to the next preset station. when you’re not using it. Press SCAN again to stop scanning. TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends, Then pull PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let the knob all theway out. Turnit to increase or decrease you return to your favorite stations.You set up to can treble. Push the knob backin when you’re not using it. 15 stations (fiveAM, five FM1 and five FM2). 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. Adjusting the, Speakers 2. Find the station you want by usingTUNE, SEEK or BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turnthe SCAN. knob to move the soundthe to left or right speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the 3. Press and holdone of the five numbered buttons. knob backin when you’re not usingit. 4. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the knoball the way out. Turn it to move the sound to the station you set will return. the’ front or rear speakers. Usethe middle position to 5. Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton. balance these speakers. Pushthe knob back in when 1 you’re not usingit.

3-8 ., AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player RCL: Press this button briefly to recallthe station being and Compact Disc Changer with Automatic played or to display the clock. To change whatis normally shownon the display (stationor time), press Tone Control the RCL button until you thesee display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes.If you press the button whenthe ignition is off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to getAM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press thisknob.lightly so it extends. Turnit to choose radio stations. Pushthe knob backin when you’re not usingit. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The soundwill be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press this button and releaseit to listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio will goto a station, Playing the Radio stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. PWR: Press the upper knob to turn the system onor off. Press the button againto stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appearon the VOL: Turn the upperknob clockwise to increase display. If you press SCANfor more than two seconds, volume. Turnit counterclockwise to decrease volume. the radio will changeto PSCAN mode. PSCAN will appear on the display.

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- PSCAN: Press SCANfor more than two seconds,ana Setting theTone PSCAN will appear on the display.The radio will go to TONE: This feature allowsyou to choose preset treble the. first preset station storedon your pushbuttons, stop and bass equalization settings designedfor jazz, vocal, for a few seconds, thengo on to the next preset station. pop, rock and classical stations.JAZZ will appear on the Press SCAN again tostop scanning. display when youfirst press TONE. Each time you press PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttonslet it, another setting will appearon the display. Pressit you return to your favorite stations.You can set up to again after CLASSIC appears andMANUAL will 15 stations (fiveAM, five FM1 and five FM2). appear. Manual tone controlwill return to theTREB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use the TREB and BASS 1. Press AM-FM to select the band, knobs, control will return to them MANUAL and will 2. Find the station you wantby using TUNE or SEEK. appear. 3. Press TONEto select the graph that best suits the BASS: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Turn the type of station selected. knob to increaseor decrease bass. When you usethis 4. Press and hold oneof the five numbered buttons. control, the radio’sTONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knob backin when you’re not using it. 5. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, TREB: Press this knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull the station you set will return and the TONE the knob allthe way out. Turn the knob to increaseor equalization thatyou selected will also be decrease treble. Whenyou use this control, the radio’s automatically selectedfor that button. TONE setting will switch to manual.Push-the knob back in when you’re not using it. If you manually tuneor use SEEK or SCAN to find a frequency stored in a preset,the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled. Always check the displayfirst to make sure you have the correct band. Adjusting the Speakers Your tape bias isset automatically. Whena metal or chrome tape is inserted,HI-BIAS appears on the , BAL: Press this knoblightly so it extends. Turn the display. If you want to inserta tape when the ignition is knob to move the sound to the left fight or speakers. Use the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the off, first press EJECT orRCL. knob back in when you’re not using it. If E and a number appearon the radio display, the tape won’t play because of an error. FADE: Press the knoblightly so it extends. Thenpull the knob all the way out. Turnit to movethe sound to El0: The tape is tight andthe player can’t turn the the front or rear speakers. Usethe middle position to tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the balance these speakers. Push the knob back in when open end down andtry to turn the right hub you’re not using it. counterclockwise witha pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat.If the hubs do notturn easily, your tape

Playing a Cassette Tape ’ may be damaged and should not be used in the Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are player. Try a new @peto make sure your player is 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than working properly. that areso thin they may not .work wellin this player. 0 Ell: The tape isbroken. Try a-newtape. The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the If any error occurs repeatedly orif an error can’t be right. If the ignition ison, but the radiois off, the tape corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio will begin playing.If you hear nothingbut a garbled displays anerror number, write it down and provideit to sound, the tape may not bein squarely. Press EJECTto your retailer when reporting the problem. remove the tape andstart over. REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. While the tape is playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will TREB, BASS and TONE controlsjust as you do for the play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. radio. The displaywill show TP with ,a box around it You may select stations duringREV operation by and an arrowto show which sideof the tape is playing. using TUNE. ,\

3-11 FWD (2): Press this button to advance quicklyto TONE: Press this button to selectTONE a while another partof the tape. Press the button againto return playing a cassette.The tone will be automatically set to playing speed.The radio will playthe last-selected whenever you playa cassette tape. station while the tape advances.You may select stations AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape during operation by using TUNE. FWD is in the player.The tape will stop but remainin the PROG (3): Press this.button to play the other side player. of the tape. TAPE AUX: Press this button to play a CD when the 00-(4): Press this button to reduce background noise. radio is on and a tapeis in the player. PressAM/FM to Note that the double-D symbolwill appear on the display. return to the radio while a CD is playing.You c& also Dolby@ Noise Reductionis manufactured under a press TAPE AUX to switch between a tape and a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. compact discif both are loaded.The inactive tape will Dolby and the double-D symbolare trademarks of remain safely ‘inside the radiofor future listening. Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio SEEK: Press the upor down arrowto search for the will play. EJECT may be activated with eitherthe next or previous selectionon the tape. Your tape must ignition or radiooff. Cassettes may be loaded with, the have atleast three secondsof silence between each radio and ignitionoff if this buttonis pressed fiist. selection for SEEK to work. After the selection has been CLN: This message mayappearon the display.If it playing for.at least eight seconds, pressthe SEEK down does, your cassette tape player needsbe to cleaned. It arrow to return theto beginning of the selection. will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as SCAN: Press this button to listen to each selectionfor a possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. few seconds.The tape will go to the next selection,stop See “Careof Your Cassette Tape Player’.’in the Index. for a few seconds, then ongo to the next selection. Press After you clean the player, pressand hold EJECTfor this button again to stop scanning.The sound will be five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will muted, SCAN will ‘appearon the display and the tape display --- showto the indicator was reset. ‘. direction arrow will blink while scanning. Playing a Compact Disc pull gentlyon one of the trays. Load the traysfrom bottom totop, placing a discon the tray label side down. If you havethe optional trunk mountedCD changer, you can play up to12 discs continuously. Normal size discs If you load a disclabel side up,the disc will not play may be played usingthe trays supplied in the magazine. and an error will occur. Gently push the tray back into the magazine slot. Repeat this procedurefor loading up The small discs(8 cm) can be played only with specially to 12 discs in the magazine. designed trays.

Once you have loaded the discsin the magazine, slide You must first load the magazine with discs before you open the door of the compact disc.(CD) changer. Push can play a compact disc. Eachof the 12 trays holdsone the magazine into the changerin the directionof the disc. Press the buttonon the back of the magazine and arrow markedon top of the magazine.

3-13 All of the CD functions are controlledby the radio buttons exceptfor ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loadedin the changer, CD will appear on the radio display.If the CD changer is checking the magazinefor CDs, CD will flashon the display until thechanger is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, CD will appear in the bottomleft corner and a disc and track number will be displayed.The disc numbers are listed on the frontof the magazine. PUSHBUTTONS: Press buttons one through six to go from one compactdisc to another thatis loaded in the changer. REV (1): Press and holdthis button to reverse quickly through a track selection.The display will show elapsed Close the doorby sliding it all theway to the left. If-the time. door isleft partially open the changerwill not operate FWD (2): Press and hold this button to advance to a and an error willocch. When the door is closed,the passage quickly. The display will show elapsed time. . changer will begin checkingfor discs in the magazine. This will continuefor up to 1 1/2 minutes depending on PROG (3): Press this button togo to the next track. the number of discs loaded. Each time you press PROG, the disc number on the radio display will increment to the next available CD. To eject the magazine fromthe player, slide the CD If ' one of your CD's cannot be played, its number will be changer doorall the way open. The magazine will skipped when selecting discs with PROG. automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting RANDOM (5): Press pushbutton number5 to hear the inside the changer. tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM will appearon the display when you press this button. 3-14

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TAPE-AUX: Press this button if you have a disc loaded in the changer and the radiois playing to play a compact disc. .Press AM-FM to return tothe radio when a compact discis playing. Press TAPE-AUX to switch between the tape and compact discif both are loaded.

. EJECT Slide the CD changer door all the way open and the discwill automatically eject. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tapeand RCL: Press this-buttonbriefly to recall the station being Compact Disc Players with Automatic Tone played or to display the clock.To change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press Control the RCL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RCL button until the display flashes.If you press the button when the ignitionis off, the clock will show for a few seconds. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to getAM, FM1 or FM2. The display shows your selection. . TUNE: Press thisknob lightly so it extends. Turnit to choose radio stations.fish the knob back inwhen you're not using it. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station. The sound will be muted while seeking. SCAN: Press this buttonand'release it to listen to stations for a few seconds.The radio will go to a station, Playing the Radio stop for a few seconds, thengo on to the next station. PWR: Press the upper knob turnto the systemon or off. Press the button again to stop scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning, and SCAN will appear on the VOL: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase display. If you pressSCAN for more than two seconds, volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. the radio will change to PSCAN mode. PSCANwill appear on the display. PSCAN: Press SCAN for more than two seconds, and Setting the Tone PSCAN will appearon the display.The radio will go -to TONE: This feature allowsyou to choose presettreble’ the first preset station stored on your pushbuttons, stop and bass equalization settings designedfor jazz, vocal, for a few seconds, then goon to the next preset station. pop, rock and classical stations.JAZZ will appear on the Press SCAN again tostop scanning. display when youfirst press TONE. Each time you press PUSHBUTTONS: The five numbered pushbuttons let it, another setting will appearon the display. Pressit, you return to yourfavorite stations. You can set up to again after CLASSIC appears andMANUAL will 15 stations (fiveAM, five FM1 andfive FM2). appear. Tone control will return theto TREB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use theT’mB and BASS knobs, 1. Press AM-FM to select the band. ~ control will return to them andMANUAL will appear. 2. Find the station you wantby using TUNE or SEEK. BASS: Press thisknob lightly so it extends. Turn the 3. Press TONE to selectthe graph that best suitsthe knob to increaseor decrease bass. Whenyou use this type of station selected. control, the radio’s TONE setting will switch to manual. 4. Press and holdone of the five numbered buttons. Push the knob backin when you’re not using it. 5. The sound will mute. Whenit returns, release the TREB,: Press this .knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to increase or the station you setwill return andthe TONE decrease treble. When you use this control, the radio’s equalization that you selected will also be TONE setting will switch to manual. Push the knob back automatically selectedfor that button. in when you’re not using it. If you manually tune or useSEEK or SCAN to find a frequency storedin a preset, the TONE equalization stored for that frequency will not be recalled. Always check the display first to make sure you have the correct band.

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~ Adjusting the Speakers Your tape bias is set automatically. Whena metal or BAL: Press this knob lightlyso it extends.Turn the chrome tape ishserted, HI-BIAS appears on the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Usedisplay. If you want to inserta tape when the ignitionis the middle position to balance these speakers. Push the off, first press EJECT RCL.or knob backin when you’re not using it. If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape FADE: Press the knob lightlyso it extends. Then pull won’t play because of an error. the knob all theway out. Turn it to move the sound to ElO: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the the front or rear speakers. Use the middle position to tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the balance these speakers.Push the knob backin when open end down andtry to turn the right hub you’re not usingit. counterclockwise witha pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat.If the hubsdo not turn easily, your tape Playing a Cassette Tape may be damaged and should not be used in the Your tape player is builtto work best with tapes that are player. Try a new tape to make sure your playeris 30 to 45 minutes long on each. side. Tapes longer than working properly. that areso thin they may not work well in this player. Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. The longer sidewith the tape visible should face to the If any error occurs repeatedly ifor an error can’t be right. If the ignitionis on, but the radiois off, the tape corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio will begin playing.If you hear nothing buta garbled displays an error number, write it downand provide it to sound, the tapemay not bein squarely. PressEJECT to .your retailer when reporting the problem. remove the tape ‘and start over. REV (1): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. While the tape is playing, use theVOL, FADE, BAL, Press it again to return to playing speed. The radiowill TREB, BASS and TONE controlsjust as you do for the play the last-selected station while the tape reverses. radio. The display will showTI? with a box around it You may select stations duringREV operation by and an arrow to show which side of the tapeis playing. using TUNE. FWD (2): Press this buttonto advance quickly to muted, SCAN will appear on the display and the tape another part of the tape. Pressthe button again to return direction arrow will blink while scanning. to playing speed. The radio will play the last-selected TONE: Press this button to selectTONE a while station while the tape advances.You may select stations playing a cassette.The tone will be automatically set during FWD operation by using TUNE. whenever you play cassettea tape. PROG (3): Press this button to play the otherside AM-FM: Press this button-toplay the radio whena tape of the tape. is in the player. The tape will stop but remain in the player. 00 (4): Press this button to reduce background noise. TAPE-CD: Press this buttonif you have a disc loaded Note that the double-D symbol will appear on the display. in the changer andthe radio is playing, to play a Dolby@Noise Reductionis manufactured under a compact disc. PressAM-F’M to return to the radio when license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. a compactdisc is playing. Press TAPE-CD to switch Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of between the tape and compact disc if both are loaded. Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.,RDM will appear onthe EJECT: Press this button to remove the tape.The radio display when you press this button. Press RDM again to will play. EJECT may be activated witheither the turn off random play. ignition or radiooff. Cassettes may be ,loaded withthe radio and ignitionoff if this button is pressedfirst. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to searchfor the next or previous selectionon the tape. Your tape must CLN: This message may appear on the display.If it have atleast three seconds of silence between each does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It selection for SEEK to work. will still play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. SCAN: Press this buttonto listen to each selectionfor a See “Care of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. few seconds. The tape will go tothe next selection,stop After you cleanthe player, press and hold EJECTfor for a few seconds, then goon to the next selection. Press five seconds to reset the CLN indicator.The radio will this button againto stop scanning.The sound will be display --- to show the indicator was reset. 3-19

~ Playing a Compact Disc displays an error number, writeit down and provideit to The CD player will play either: normal-size discs or the your retailerwhen reporting the problem. smaller 8 cm discs without an adapter. RCL: Press this button to see which trackis playing. With the ignitionon, insert a disc partwayinto the slot, Press it again withinfive seconds to seehow long it has label‘side up. The player willpull it in and the disc been playing.To change whatis normally shown onthe should begin’ playing. display (trackor elapsed time), pressthe button until you see the display you want, then holdthe button until Note that when thedisc is inserted,,CD will be the display flashes. While elapsed timeis showing, EL displayed. When the discis playing, abox will appear TM will appearon the display. around CD on the display. If you select a tone settingfor your CD,it will be activated each timeyousplay a CD. REV (1): Press and holdthis button to return to a passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced As each new track startsto play, the track number will volume. The display will show elapsed time. appear inthe display. FWD (2): Press and hold this button to advance to a If you’re drivingon a very rough road orif it’s very hot, passage quickly. You will hear sound at a reduced the disc may not play andE (error) and a number may volume. The display will show elapsed time. appear on the radio display.If the disc comesout, it could be that: PROG (3): Press this button to goto the next track. If you hold the button or pressit more than once, the 0 The disc is upside down. player will continue moving forward through the disc. The sound will be muted while seeking. 0 It is dirty, scratched or wet. The air is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and RDM (5): Press this button to hearthe tracks in random, try again.) rather than sequential, order. RDM will appearon the display when you press this button. If any error occurs repeatedlyor if an error can’t be i corrected, please contact your retailer. If your radio AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a disc is in the player. SEEK: Press the down arrow goto to the start of the Theft-Deterrent Feature current trackif more than eight .seconds have played. Press the up arrow to go theto next track.If you hold THEFTLOCK” is designed to discourage theftof your the button or pressit more thanonce, the player will radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio continue moving rearward or forward throughthe disc. functions whenever battery poweris removed. SCAN: Press this button to listento each selectionfor a The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or few seconds. The disc will go tothe next selection, stop ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the for a few seconds, then goon to the next selection. Press radio is not protectedby the feature. If THEFTLOCK is activated, your radio will not operateif stolen. this button again tostop scannihg. The sound will be ‘ muted, SCAN will appear onthe display and the disc When THEFTLOCKis activated, the radio will display direction arrowwill blink while scanning. LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime battery TONE: Press this button to select a TONE while power is removed.If your battery loses powerfor any playing a compact disc.The tone will be automatically reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code set whenever you play a compact disc. before it will operate. TAPE CD:Press this button to changeto the tape or Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature disc function whenthe radio is on and either a tapeor The instructions which follow explain how to enter your CD is inserted. PressAM/FM to return to the radio secret code to activatethe THEFTLOCK system.It is while a CDor tape is playing. The inactive tapeor CD recommended that you read throughall nine steps will remain safely insidethe radio for future listening. before startingthe procedure. EJECE Press this button to remove the compactdisc or NOTE: If you allow more than15 seconds to elapse cassette tape.The item with the box aroundit on the between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to , display willeject and the radio will play. EJECT may be time and you must start the procedure over Step at 4. activated witheither the ignition or radio off. Cassettes and compact discs maybe loaded withthe radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first.

3-21 1. Writedown my three or four-digitnumber from Unlockingthe Theft-Deterrent Feature After a 000 to 1999 and,keep it in a safe place sep,arate from Power Loss the vehicle. Enter your secret code as follows; pauseno more than 2. Turn 'th? ignition to thi ACCESSORY or RUN 15 secondsbetween steps: position. 1. LOC appears when the ignitionis on. 3. Tun the radio off. 2. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. 4. Press the 1and 4 buttons together. Hold them down 3. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree ''until -- shows on the display. Next youwill use the with your code. secret code number which you havewetten down. 4. Press HR to make the first-oneor two digits agree 5. Press MN and 000 will appear OR the display. with your code. 6. Press MN again to make the.last two digits agree 5. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the with yom code. code matches the secret code you have written down. 7. Press NR to make the first one~r two digits agree The display will show SEC, indicating the radiois with your code. now operable and secure. 8. Press AM-FMafter you have confiied that the If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOPwill code matches the secret code you have written down.appear on the display.You will have to wait an hour The display will show RIP to let you know that you with the ignition on before you cantry again. When you need to repeat Steps5 through 7 to cobyour try again, you will. only have three chances to enter the - " secret code. correct code beforeINOP appears. 4 9. Press AM-FM,and this time the displaywillshow If you lose or forget your code, contact your retailer. SEC to let you know that yourradio is secure. The indicator by the volume control willbegin flashing when the ignitionis turned off.

3-22 Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls forAudio System Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than (Option) 15 seconds between steps: If your vehicle has this 1. Turn the ignition to the ACCESSORY or RUN feature, you can control position. ’ certain radio functions 2. Turn the radiooff. using the buttons on your steering wheel. 3. Press the 1 and4 buttons together. Hold them down until SEC shows on the display. Some steering wheel controls operate climate 4. Press MN and 000 will appear on the display. controls. See “Steering 5. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree Wheel Controls for with your code. Climate Control” earlier in this section. 6. Press HR to make thefist one or two digits agree with your code. VOL: Press the up arrow to increase the volume and the 7. Press AM-FM after you have confirmed that the down arrowto decrease volume. code matches the secretcode you have written down. The display will show---, indicating that the radiois SEEK: Press this button to tune toa higher radio no longer secured. station. When playinga cassette tapeor compact disc, press SEEKto hear the next selection. There must be at leasta four-second gap between selections aon cassette tape. PROG: Press this button to tunein a higher preset radio station. When playinga cassette tape, pressPROG to hear the other sideof a tape thatis playing.

3-23 Understanding Radio Reception To help avoid hearing loss or damage: FM Stereo Adjust the volume control tothe lowest setting. Increase volume slowly untilyou hear comfortably stereo will give youthe best sound. ButFM signals FM and clearly. will reach only about10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere withF" signals, causing the soundto come and go. NOTICE: AM Before you add any sound equipment to your The range for most AM stationsis greater thanfor I?", vehicle like a tape player, CB radio, mobile especially at night.The longer range, however, can -- cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can pick telephone or two-way radio -- be sure you can up noise from things like storms and power lines.Try add whatyou want. If you can, it's very reducing the treble to reduce this noiseif you ever get it. important todo it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof Tips About Your Audio System your vehicle's engine, Delco radio or other Hearing damage from loud noiseis almost undetectable systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle's until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher systems may interfere with the operationof volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud sound equipment thathas been added and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by improperly. adjusting the volumecontrol on your radio to a safe So, before adding sound equipment,check with sound level before your hearing adaptsto it. your retailer andbe sure to check Federal rules covering mobile radio andtelephone units. Care of Your Cassette Tape Player You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette withfabric a belt to clean A tape player thatis not cleaned regularly can cause the tape head.It may not cleanas thoroughly asthe reduced sound quality, ruined cassettesor a damaged scrubbing type cleaner. mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and Cassettes are subjectto wear andthe sound quality may extreme heat.If they aren’t, they may not operate degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette properly or may causefailure of the tape player. tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly- after every 50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLNto indicate Care of Your Compact Discs that you have used your tape player for50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer.If you notice a reduction in Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases sound quality,try a known good cassette to seeif the tape or other protectivecases and away fromdirect sunlight or the tape player is at fault.If this other cassette has no and dust.If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. clean, soft clothin a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping fromthe center to the edge. Cleaning may bedone with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads whichscrub Be sure neverto touch the signal surface when handling the tape head as the hubsof the cleaner cassette turn. A discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edgesor the scrubbing action cleaning cassetteis available through edge of the hole andthe outer edge. your Oldsmobile retailer.

3-25 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washesI NOTICE: without being damaged.If the mast should ever become slightly bent,you can straightenit out;by hand. If the Don’t lubricate thepower antenna. Lubrication mast is badly bent, asit might be by vandals, you should could damage it. replace it. Check every once in a while to be sure the maststill is tightened to the fender.. NOTICE: Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will lookits best and work well if Before entering an automatic carwash, turn off it’s cleaned from time to time.To clean the antenna your radio tomake the power antenna go down. mast: This will prevent the mast frompossibly getting 1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna. damaged. If the antennadoes not go down when you turn the radiooff, it may be damaged or 2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spiritsor need to be cleaned. In eithercase, lower the equivalent solvent. antenna by hand by carefully pressing the 3. Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removing antenna down. any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. If the mast portionof your antenna is damaged, you can 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the easily replace it.See your retailer for a replacementkit radio or ignitionoff and on. and follow the instructions in thekit. 6. Repeat if necessary. 1I 1

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Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be readyfor anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways,it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are goingto be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be readyfor their mistakes. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventableof accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. It’s the best defensive driving Here you’ll find information about drivingon different maneuver, in both city and rural driving.You never kinds of roads andih varying weather conditions. We’ve know whenthe vehicle in front of you is going to brake also included many other useful tipson driving. or turn suddenly.

man of her same body weight when each hasthe same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states setsthe legal limitat a BAC of 0.10 percent. In a growing numberof U.S. states, and throughout Canada,the limit is 0.08 percent. In some other countries, it’s even lower.The BAC limitfor all commercial drivers in the UnitedStates is 0.04 percent. The BAC will be over0.10 percent after three to six drinks (inone hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends onhow much alcohol isin the drinks, and how quickly the person drinks them. But the ability todrive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows thatthe driving skills of many people are impairedat a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above0.05 percent. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example,if Statistics show that the chance of being a in collision the same person drank three double martinis(3 ounces increases sharply for drivers who have a BACof or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,the person’s 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC levelof BAC would be close to0.12 percent. A person who 0.06 percent has doubledhis or her chance of having consumes foodjust before or during drinking will have a a collision.At a BAC level of0.10 percent, the chance somewhat lower BAClevel. of this driver having a collision is12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! There is a gender difference, too.Women generally have a lower relative percentageof body water than men. Since alcohol is carriedin body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a 4-3 The body takes aboutan hour to rid itselfof the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or numberof cold showers will speed that up.“I’ll be careful” isn’t the u right answer. Whatif there’s an ,emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? Drinking and then drivingis very dangerous. A person with even a moderateBAC might notbe able Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and to react quickly enough to avoidthe collision. judgment canbe affected by even a small amount There’s something else about drinking and driving that of alcohol. You can have a serious -- or even many people don’tknow. Medical research shows that fatal -- collision if you drive after drinking. - alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries Please don’t drink and drive or ridewith a driver worse,.especially injuries tothe brain, spinal cord or who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab;or if heart. This means that when anyone who has been you’re with a group, designatea driver who will drinking -- driver or passenger-- is in a crash, that not drink. person’s chance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher thanif the person had not been drinking.

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Avoid needless neavy braking. Some people drivein Anti-Lock Brakes spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic.This Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes(ABS). ABS is an is a mistake.Your brakes may not have time to cool advanced electronic braking system that will help between hard stops.Your brakes will wear out much prevent a brakingskid. faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.If you keep pace When you start your engine,or when you begin-todrive with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.You you will eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. That may hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while means better braking and longer brake life. this test is goingon, and you mayevep notice that your If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake brake pedal moves a little. Thisis normal. normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the pedal may get harderto push down. If your engine If there’s a problem with the stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But anti-lock brake system,this you will useit when you brake. Oncethe power assist is warning light will stay on. used up,it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal See “Anti-Lock Brake will be harderto push. ANT’- System Warning Light”in LOCK (e)the Index. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions.

Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s saythe road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you. You slam onthe brakes. Here’s what happens withABS. You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on of the wheels is about tostop rolling, the computer will wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. separately work the brakes at eachfront wheel and at the rear wheels.

4-7 Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t changethe time you need This light will come on to get your foot upthe to brake pedalor always decrease when yourtraction control stopping distance.If you get tooclose.to the vehiclein system is limiting wheel front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes spin. See “Traction Control if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave TRACTION System Active Light’’in enough room up aheadto stop, even though you have the Index. anti-lock brakes. ACTIVE Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brakepedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel the system 1 working, or you may notice some noise, but this is normal. If your vehicle has the DriverInfopnation System, the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message will appear when Traction Control System (Option) your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. See Your vehicle may have a traction control system that “Driver Information System”in the Index. You may feel limits wheel spin.This is especially usefulin slippery or hear the system working, but thisis normal. road conditions. The system operates onlyif it senses If your vehicleis in cruise control whenthe traction that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise begiying to lose traction. When this happens,the control will automatically disengage. When road system works the front brakes and reduces engine powerconditions allowyou to safely useit again, you may to limit wheel spin. re-engage the cruise control. (See “Cruise Control” in the Index.) When the sysrem is on, this ..‘., To turn the systemoff, press warning light will come on the T/C button located to to let you know if there’s a the right of the steering problem with your traction wheel. TRACTION control system. OFF *

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See “Traction Control System WarningLight” in the The traction control system warning light will come on Index. Whenthis warning light.is on, the system will not and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. press the button, the warning light will come on-- but the system won’thun off right away. It will wait The traction control system automatically comeson until there’s no longer a current need to limit wheel spin. whenever you start your vehicle.To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should You can turn the system back on at any bytime pressing always leave the system on. But you can turn the the button again.The traction control system warning trwtion control systemoff if you ever need to.(You light shouldgo off. should turn the systemoff if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud,ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” in the Index.)

4-9 Braking in Emergencies Steering Tips Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. Driving on Curves With anti-lock, you can steer and brake atthe same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more It’s importantto take curves at a reasonable speed. than even the very best braking. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon Steering the news happen on curves. Here’s why: Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to . Power Steering the same lawsof physics when driving on curves.The If you lose power steering assist because the engine traction of the tires against the road surface makesit stops or the systemis not functioning,you can steer but possible for the vehicle to changeits path when you turn it will takemuch.more effort. the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever

Magnasteer TM tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this.

Your yehicle is equipped withGM Magnasteer TM , a The tractionyou can get ina curve depends on the steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at feel when steeringat all vehicle speeds. It provides ease which the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’re when parking, yet firm, a solid feel at highwayspeeds. in a curve, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems-- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have traction control and the system is on, adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. What should youdo if this ever happens? Ease upon the Steering in Emergencies accelerator pedal, steerthe vehicle the way you wantit to go, and slow down. There are times when steering canbe more effective than braking. For example, you come overhill a and find a Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked based on good weatherand road conditions. Under less cars -and stops rightin front of you. You can avoid these favorable conditions you’ll want goto slower. problems by braking -- if you can stopin time. But If you needto reduce your speedas you approach a sometimes you can’t;. there isn’t room. That’s the time for curve, doit before you enterthe curve, while yourfront evasive action-- steering around the problem. wheels are straight ahead. Your Oldsmobile can perform very wellin emergencies Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the 1ike.these. First apply your brakes. (See “Brakingin curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.Wait to Emergencies” earlierin this section.) It is better to accelerate until you are outof the curve, and then remove as much speed as you can from a possible accelerate gentlyinto the straightaway. collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available.

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

An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision.If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended9 and 3 o’clock positions,you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to actfast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have If the levelof the shoulderis only slightly below the avoided the object. pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Easeoff the The fact that such emergency situations are always accelerator and then,if there is nothingin the way, steer’ possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at so that your vehicle straddles the edgeof the pavement. all times and wear safety belts properly. You can turn the steering wheel up to one-quarterturn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Passing 0 Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. Forone thing, The driver of a vehicle about to pass anotheron a following too closely reduces your areaof vision, two-lane highway waitsfor just the right moment, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.Also, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes you won’t have adequate spaceif the vehicle back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle a. ontwo-lane reasonable distance. highway is a potentially dangerous move, sincethe When it looks likea chance to pass is coming up, passing vehicle occupiesthe same laneas oncoming start to accelerate but stayin the right lane and don’t traffic for several seconds. A miscalculation, an errorin get too close. Time your moveso you will be judgment, or a brief surrenderto frustration or anger can increasing speed as the time comes to move into the suddenly put the passingdriver face to face with the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will havea worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. “running start” that more than makesfor up the So here are some tips for passing: distance you wouldlose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause youto cancel yourpass, “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, to the sides and you need only slow down and drop back again and to crossroads for situations thatmight affect your wait for another opportunity. passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, waitfor a better time. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But takecare that someone isn’t trying to 0 Watch for traflic signs, pavement markings and lines. pass youas you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a Remember to glance over your shoulder and check turn or an intersection, delay your pass.A broken the blind spot. center line usually indicatesit’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Nevercross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic.

4-13 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and Loss of Control start yourleft lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. Whenyou are far enough Let’s review what driving experts s.ay about what ahead of the passed vehicle to seeits front in ,your happens when the three control systems (brakes; steering inside mirror,activate’ your right lane change signal and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the and move back intothe right lane. (Remember that tires meetthe road to do what the driver has asked. your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle you In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and just passed may seem to be farther away from you constantly seek an escape route or areaof less danger. than it really is.)

0 Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time Skidding on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. those conditions. But skids are always possible. Even though the brake lamps are not flashing, it may be slowing downor starting to turn. The three types of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile’s three control systems.In the braking skid, your wheels If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driver toget ahead of you. Perhaps you aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much- speed or steering ina curve causes tires to slip and lose can ease alittle to the right. cornering force. Andin the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. A cornering skid is best handled by easing your offfoot the accelerator pedal. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control,or if the systemis Driving at Night off, then an acceleration skidis also best handledby easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slide, ease yourfoot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steerthe way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be readyfor a second skidif it occurs. Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow,ice, gravel or other materialis on the road. For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow downon slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While drivingon a surface with reduced traction,try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear). Any sudden changes could cause tires the to slide. You may notrealize the surface is slippery until Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One your vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning reason is that some driversare likely tobe impaired -- by clues -- such as enough water, iceor packed snow on alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. the road to make a “mirrored surface”-- and slow down when you have any doubt. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system(ABS) helps ‘avoid onlythe braking skid.

4-15 Here are some tips on night driving. have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you’re driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. Theymay cut 0 Drive defensively. down on glare from headlamps, but theyalso make alot e Don’t drink and drive. of things invisible. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reducethe You can be temporarily blinded by approaching glare fiom headlamps behind you. headlamps. It can take a second,or two, or even several 0 Since you can’tsee as well, you may need to seconds, for your eyesto readjust to thedark.. When you slow down and keep more space betweenyou and are faced with severe glare (asfrom a driver who other vehicles. doesn’t lower the high beams,or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring 0 Slow down, especiallyon higher speed roads.Your directly into the approaching headlamps. headlamps canlight up only so much road ahead. Keep your windshield and all the glasson your vehicle 0 In remote areas, watchfor animals. clean -- inside and out. Glare at night is made much 0 If you’re tired, pulloff,the road in a safe place worse by dirt on the glass. Even the insideof the glass +nd rest. can buildup a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, Night Vision making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly. No one can seeas well at night as in the daytime. Butas Remember that your headlamps light farup less of a we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old roadway when youare in aturn or curve. Keep your driver may require atleast twice as much light to see the eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly shething at night as a 20-year-old. lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be checked regularlyfor proper aim, so should your eyes What you doin the daytime can also affect your night be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night vision. For example,if you spend the day in bright blindness -- the inability tosee in dim light-- and sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will aien’t even awareof it.

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~~ ...... Driving in Rain and onWet Roads Rain and’wetroads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t.stop, accelerate orturn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn’tas good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much treadleft, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wiseto.go slower and be cautious if rain startsto fall while you are driving. The surface mayget wet suddenly when your reflexesare tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Evenif your windshield wiper blades arein good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wiseto keep your wiping equipmentin good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled., Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areason the windshield,or when strips of rubber startto separate from’ the inserts. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’twork well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose controlof the(vehic1e. After driving through a large puddleof water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakeswork normally.

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems,too. The water may affect your brakes.Try to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them.

4- 1s Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much watercan build up under yourtires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re NOTICE: going fast enough. When your vehicleis hydroplaning, it has little or no contact withthe road. If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often.But it can if your engine’s air intake and badly damage your tires haven’t much treador if the pressure in one or engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly more is low. It can happen if a lotof water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone lower than the underbodyof your vehicle.If you poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple”the can’t av@d deep puddles or standing water, drive water’s surface, there could be hydropldning. through them very slowly. Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard andfast rule about hydroplaning.The Some Other Rainy Weather Tips best adviceis to slow down whenit is raining. Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your parking lamps-- to help makeyou more visible to others.

0 Besides slowing down, allow someextra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See “Tires”in the Index.) City Driving 0

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One of the biggest problems with city streetsis the amount of traffic on them.. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear viewof the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Tryto determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to mergeinto the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switchon your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulderas often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly withthe traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speedto the posted limit or tothe prevailing rateif it’s slower. Stay in the rightlane unless you want to pass. Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before youleave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move Mile for mile, freeways(also called thruways, parkways, slightly slower at night. expressways, turnpikesor superhighways) arethe safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. When you want toleave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss yourexit, do not, The most important adviceon freeway driving is: Keep under any circumstances,stop and back up. Drive on to up with traffic and keep tothe right. Drive at the same the next exit. speed mostof the other drivers are driving. Too-fastor too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treatthe The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. 4-21 The exit speedis usually posted. Here are some things you can check beforea trip: Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not 0 Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir full? to your senseof motion. Mer driving for any distance Are all windows.clean inside and outside? at higher speeds, you may tendto think you are going 0 Wiper Blades: Are theyin good shape? slower than you actually are. 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Before Leaving on a LongTrip all levels? Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well rested.If you 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? must start when you’re notfiesh such as aftera day’s -- 0 work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part Tires: They are vitally importantto a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoesyou can easily drivein. long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to .the recommended pressure? Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip?If you keep it 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook serviced and maintained, it’s ready togo, If it needs service, haveit done before starting out.Of course, along your route? Should you delay your tripa short time to avoida major storm system? you’ll find experienced and able service experts in Oldsmobile retail facilities all acrossNorth America. 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? They’ll be ready and willingto help if you need it.

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- Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? Call it highway hypnosis,lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle thatcan make you sleepy. Don’t let it happen to you! If it does, your vehiclecan leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware thatit can happen. Then here are some tips:

0 Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Driving on steep hills or mountainsis different from 0 Keep your eyes moving. Scanthe road ahead and to driving in flat or rolling terrain. the sides. Check your rearviewmirrors and your instruments frequently.

0 If you get sleepy,pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise,or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highwayas, an emergency. 4-23 If you drive regularlyin steep country,or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make I- your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehiclein good shape. Checkall fluid Coasting downhillin NEUTRAL (N) or with the levels andalso the brakes, tires, cooling system and ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to transaxle. These partscan work hard on mountain do the work of slowing down. They could getso roads. all hot that they wouldn’t work well.You would then Know how to go downhills. The most important have poor braking oreven none going downa hill. thing to knowis this: let your engine do someof the You could crash. Always have your enginerunning slowing down.Shift to a lower gear when you go and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. down a steepor long hill. I

0 Know how to go uphill. Shift down THIRDto (3). This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb thehill better. If you don’t shift down, your brakescould getso 0 Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane hot that they wouldn’t work well, You would then roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut have poor braking or even none going downa hill. across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds thatlet You could crash. Shift down to let your engine you stay in your own lane. assist your brakes ona steep downhill slope. 0 As you go over the topof a hill, be alert. There couldbe something in your lane, like stalleda car or an accident. 0 You ,may see highway signson mountajns that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving

Include an ice scraper, a small brushor broom, a supply of windshield washerfluid, a rag, some winter ouler Here are some tipsfor winter driving: clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And,if you will Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter.. be drivingunder-severe conditions, include a small bag You may want to put winter emergency supplies in of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags your trunk. vehicle. to help provide traction. Be sureyou properly secure these itemsin your vehicle.

4-25 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold v snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most Of the time, those places where Your tires meet the ice can be even more trouble becauseit may offer fie road probably have good traction. least tractionof all. You can get wetice when it’s about However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins tofall. the road, you can have a very slippery situation.You’ll Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews havea lot lesstraction or “grip” and will need to be can get there. very careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing m snow loose caution.or with -- drive -If you have traction control, keepthe system on. It will improve your abilityto accelerate when drivingon a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.See “Traction Control System” in the Index. If you don’t have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to breakthe fragile traction. If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See“Anti-Lock’’ in the Index.

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.‘L Run your engine onlyas long as you must. This saves Loading Your Vehicle fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly.This TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION uses lessfuel for the heat that you get andit keeps the vMOCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. battery (or batteries) charged.You will need a CTR.FRT. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG well-charged battery (or batteries) torestart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your lieadlamps. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE Let the heater runfor awhile. CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE PRESSURESPEED Then, shut the engine off and closethe window almost RTG PSI/KPa all the way to preservethe heat. Startthe engine again FRT. and repeat this onlywhen-you feel really uncomfortable RR. from the cold. But doit as little as possible. Preservethe SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises INFORMATION every half houror so until help comes.

Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properlycarry. The Tire Loading Information label found on the rear edgeof the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle.It also gives you important information aboutthe number of people that can be in your vehicle andthe total weight that you can carry. This weightis called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includesthe weight of all occupants, cargo andall nonfactory-installed options.

4-29 1 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP I A CAUTION:. DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR I Do not load your vehicle any neavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum frontor rear THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION break, or itcan change theway your vehicle STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF handles. These could cause you to lose control. MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Also, overloading can shorten thelife of your vehicle.

The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edgeof the driver’s door.It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, called theGVWR I NOTICE: (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). TheGVWR includes ~~ the weightof the vehicle, all occupants, fueland cargo. Your warrant does not cover parts or Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the components that fail because of overloading Gross AxleWeight rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle-- like suitcases, And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it tools, packages, oranything else -- they will go as fast out. Don’t carry morethan 176 lbs. (80 kg) in your trunk. as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. properly, you can lose control whenyou pull a trailer. For example, if the, traileris too.heavy, the brakes may not workwell -- or even at all. You and your passenger passengerscould be seriously injured. Pull a trailer only if you have ,followed all the stepsin this section. Ask your Oldsmobile retailer foradviccmnd information abouttowing a trailer with your vehicle.

Electronic Level Control (Option) This feature keepsthe rear of your vehicle level as the load changes. It is automatic -- you do not needto ! adjust anything. That’s the reason .forthis part. In it are many NOTICE: time-tested, important trailehg tips and safety rules. - Many of these are important fur your safety and thatof Punmg a trai1e.r improperly ,can damage your your passenger. passengers.So please readthis’ section vehicle and,resrrlt m costly repairs not.coveredby carefully before you pull-a ‘trailer. your warranty.TO pull a trailer. correctly,fol1.0~ Load-pulling components such asthe engine, transaxle, the advice in this part, and see pur OIdsmobile wheel assemblies and tiresare forced towork harder retailer for important informationabout towing against thedrag of the added-weight. The engineis required to operate at relatively speeds and under a trailer with your vehicle. ’ higher L greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped the -pulling - requirements.- with eitherthe 3800 636) engine or the optional You Do Decide To Pun AT~~ailer 3800 Supercharged‘.(L67) engineand proper trailer If towing equipment.To identify what the vehicle If you do, hereare some important points: trailering capacityis €or your vehicle, you should read There are many different laws, including speedlimit the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears restrictions, having to do with tradering. Make sure later section. But trailering is different thanjust in this POLIT rig will be’ legal, not only whereyou live but driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering meanschmges also where you’ll be driving.A good source for this in hadling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, information c.abe stateor provincial police.., safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly.

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0 Consider usinga sway control.You can aska hitch Weight of the Trailer dealer about sway controls. How heavy cana trailer safelybe? 0 Don’t towa trailer at all during thefirst 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven.Your engine, It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But axle or other parts could be damaged. even that can be too heavy. It depends on how you planto use your rig. For 0 Then, duringthe first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h)and example, speed, altitude, road .grades, outside don’t make starts atfull throttle. This helps your temperature and how much your vehicle is used to a pull engine and other partsof your vehicle wearin at the trailer are all important. And,it can also depend on any heavier loads. special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your retailer for our trailering information 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towinga trailer. Don’t drivefaster than the maximum posted speed or advice, oryou can writeus at: for trailers (or no more than55 mph (90 km/h)) to Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network save wear on your vehicle’s parts. P.O. Box 30095 Three important considerations have do to with weight: Lansing, MI 48909 the weight of the trailer, the weightof the hailer tongue In Canada, write to: and the total weight on your vehicle’stires. General Motorsof Canada Limited Custorper Assistance Center 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8W Weight of the.Trailer Tongue If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch,the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10%of the total loaded trailer weight The tongue load(A) of any trailer is an important (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight ,includes the weight (B). curb weightof the vehicle, any cargoyou may carryin it, and the people who will be ridingin the vehicle. And After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and if you will tow a trailer, you must subtractthe tongue then the tongue, separately, tosee if the weights are load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your proper. If they aren’t; you may be able to get them right vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See “Loading simply by moving some items around the trailer. Your Vehicle”in the Index for more information about vour vehicle’s maximum load capacity. Total. Weight onYour Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflatedto the recommended pressurefor cold tires.You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edgeof the driver’s door Tire-Loading Information label the at rear edge of the driver’s dooror see “LoadingYour Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’tgo over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weightof the trailer tongue.

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4-34 Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to havethe correct hitch equipment. You should always attach chains between your vehicle Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roadsare a and your trailer. Cross the safety chains underthe tongue few reasons why you’ll needthe right hitch. Hereare of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop the to road some rulesto follow: if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be providedby the hitch 0 Will you have to make any holesin the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, manufacturer orby the trailer manufacturer. Follow the then be sureto seal the holes later when you remove manufacturer’s recommendationfor attaching safety the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon chains and do not attach them. to the bumper. Always monoxide (CO)from your exhaustcan get into your leave just enough slackso you canturn with your rig. vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide”in the Index). Dirt And, never allow safety chains to drag on%e ground. and watercan, too. nailer Brakes 0 The bumpers on your vehicleare not intendedfor Does your trailer haveits own brakes? hitches. Do not attachrental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to them. Use only a Be sure to readqnd follow the instructions for the trailer frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to brakes so you’ll be able toinstall, adjust and maintain the bumper. them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do nottry to tap into your vehicle’s brake system.If you do, both brake systems won’t work well, orat all.

4-35 Driving with a Trailer Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience. You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when Before setting outfor the open road, you’ll wantget to you’re towirig a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with feel the of longer, you’ll needto go much farther beyondthe ’handlingand braking withthe added weightof the passed vehicle beforeyou can returnto your lae. trailer. And always keepin mind thatthe vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as Backing Up responsive as your vehicleis by itself. Hold the’bottomof the steering .wheel with one hand. Then, to movethe trailer tothe left, just move that hand Before you start, checkthe trailer hitch and platform to the left.To move the trailer tothe right, move your .(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, hand to the right. Always back up slowly ifand, lamps, tires andmirror adjustment. If the trailer has possible, have someone guide you. electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sureMaking nrns the brakes are working..This lets you check your electrical connection atthe same time. During your trip,check,occasionally to be sure that the NOTICE: load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working. Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to comein contact with the ‘Following Distance vehicle.’Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid Stay at least twiceas far behind the vehicle ahead as you making very sharp turns while trailering. would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking When you’re turning witha trailer, make widerturns than and sudden turns. normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strikesoft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.Avoid;jerQ or sudden maneuvers. Signal wellin advance. 4-36 %rn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need a Reduce speed and shiftto a lower gearbefore you start different turnsignal flasher and/orextra wiring. Check down a long orsteep downgrade. If you don’t shift with your Oldsmobile retailer.The green arrowson your down, you might have to use your brakesso much that instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn they wouldget hot and no longer work well. or lane change. Properly hooked theup, trailer lamps On a long uphill grade,shift down to THIRD (3) and will also flash, telling other drivers you’re aboutto turn, reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce change lanes or stop. the possibility of engine and transaxle overheating. When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel willflash for turns even if the bulbs on Parking on Hills the trailer are burned out.Thus, you may think drivers You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’sattached, on ahill. If something goes wrong, yourrig important to check occasionallyto be sure the trailer could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both bulbs arestill working. your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages. When But if you ever have to park yourrig on a hill, here’s you plug a trailer lighting systeminto your vehicle’s how to doit: lighting system,its bulb warning messages may notlet you know if one of your larnps goes out.So, when you 1. Apply, your regular brakes, but don’t shift into have a trailer lighting system pluggedin, be sure to PARK (P) yet. check your vehicle and trailer lampsfrom time to time 2. Have someone place chocksundet the trailer wheels. to be sure they’reall working. Once you disconnect the 3. When the wheel chocks arein place, releasethe trailer lamps, the bulb warning messages againcan tell. regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. you if one of your vehicle lamps is out. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift PARKto (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. 4-37 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When nailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and holdthe pedal pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedulefor more down while you: on this.Things that are especially importantin trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), Start your engine; engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. . Shift into a gear; and Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly.If you’re trailering, it’s Release the parking brake. a good idea to review these sections beforeyou start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly until the traileris clear of the chocks. Check periodically to see thatall hitch nutsand bolts 4. Stop and have someone pick up and storethe chocks. are tight.

L Section 5 Problems on the Road

Here you’ll find what doto about some problems that Your hazard warning flasherslet you warn others. They can occur on the road. also let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear signal lamps willflash on and off. Hazard Warning Flashers turn Press the buttonin to make your front and rearturn signal lamps flash on and Off.

Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in, and evenif the key isn’t in.

5-1 To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. CAUTION: A I Batteries can hurtyou. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity toburn you. If you don’t followthese stepsexactly, some or all When the hazard warning flashersare on, your turn of these things canhurt you. signals won’t work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can oneset up at the sideof the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your NOTICE: vehicle. Remember that ignoring these stepscould result - Jump Starting in costly damage to yourvehicle that wouldn’t be If your batteryhas run down, you may want to use another covered by your warranty. vehicle and somejumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. Wying to startyour Oldsmobile by pushing or ’ But please follow the steps below to do it safely. pulling it won’t work, and itcould damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle.It must have a 12-volt battery witha negative ground system. NOTICE:

I NOTICE: If you leave your radioon, it couldbe badly damaged. The repairswouldn’t be covered.- by your warranty. If the othersystem isn’t a 12-volt system witha negative ground, bothvehicles can be damaged. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching I each other.If they are, it could causea ground A ‘CAUTION: connection you don’t want.You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could An electric fan canstart up even when the engine damage the electrical systems. is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, . You could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the clothing and tools away from any underhood parking brakef&dy on each vehicle. Putan electric fan. automatic transaxle inPARK (P) ora manual transaxle in (N). NEUTRAL 5. Find the positive(+) and negative (-) terminals on 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug each battery. unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios.This will avoid sparksand help saveboth batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! ’

5-3 . .---- .- missing insulation.If they do, you could get shock^+^^.$;,^,,;+^ a ,. .. c.:: .'l, Thev.ehicles 'could,be damaged, too. . . ,_, :,j?' ,.:+J 'irs Before you connect the cables, hereare some basic

things you should know. Positive (+) will go to , positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-1, ; or a metal enginepart. Don't connect (+) to (-) or

you'll get ashort that would damage thebattery and '

Fans or other moving engine parts can injureyou badly. Keep your hands away from movin once the engines are.running.

5-4 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.

7. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other endof the negative cabledoesn't go to the dead battery. It goesto a heavy unpainted metal part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connectionjust is as good . there, but the chanceof sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the enginefor a while.

5-6 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. Towing Your Vehicle If it won’t start after fewa tries, it probably needs Try to have a GM dealeror a professional towing service. service tow your Oldsmobile. If your vehicle has been changedor modified sinceit was factory-new by adding aftermarket items likefog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrationsmay not be correct. Before youdo anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service:

0 That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment, as describedlater in this section.

0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.

0 The make, model and yearof your vehicle.

0 Whether you can still move the shift lever. 13. Remove the cables in reverse order. Takecare that 0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. they don’t toucheach other or any other metal. When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator A. Heavy Metal EnginePart know that this manualconthns detailed towing B. Good Battery instructions and illustrations. The operatormay want to see them. C. Dead Battery

5-7 A CAUTT3N: To help avoid injury toyou or others: Never let passengers ride ina vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safeor posted speeds. Never tow withdamaged parts not fully secured. Never get under yourvehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secure thevehicle on each side with separate safety chainswhen towing it. Never use J-hooks.Use T-hooks instead.

5-8 Front Towing Attach T-hook chains on both sidesin the slotted A vehicle can fall from a car carrierif it isn’t holes in the bottomof the adequately secured. This can causea collision, cradle, behind the front serious personal injury andvehicle damage. The wheels. vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or steel cables beforeit is transported. Don’t use substitutes ‘(ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that canbe cut by sharp edges underneath thetowed vehicle. Alwaysuse T-hooks inserted in theT-hook slots. Never use J-hooks. They win damage drivetrain and suspension components.

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Position a 4' x 4' wood beam across sling chains Attach a separate safety chain'aound the outboard end contacting bottomof the radiator support. Position the of each controlarm. lower sling crossbar directly under the front bumper. Rear Towing Tow Limits -- 55 mph (88 kmlh), 500 miles (800 km)

Attach T-hook chains to slots in the bottomof the floor pan directly ahead of rear wheels on bothsides. No 4 ' x 4 ' wood beam is needed. Position the.lower sling crossbar directly behind and at lower edge of rear bumper cover.

5-11 Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or the warning light about a hot engineon your Oldsmobile’s instrument panel. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” or I “Coolant Temperature Light”in the Index.

1 , ‘Attacha separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower controlarm.

5-12 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

Steam from an overheated'engine can burnyou badly, even if you just 'open thehood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear 'steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until itcools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before opening thehood. If you keep driving when your engineis overheated, the liquids in it can catchfire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engineif it overheats,and get outof the vehicle until the engine is cool.

NOTICE:

~~ ~ If your engine catches fire becauseyou keep driving withno coolant, yourvehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you no-longer havethe overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe. drive slowerfor about 10 minutes. If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no If the warning doesn’t come backon, you can drive steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimesnormally. the ‘engine can. geta little too hot when you:

I If the warningcontinues, pull over, stop, and park your I Climb a longhill on a hot day. vehicle rightaway. Stop after high-speed driving. If there’s still no sign of steam, youcan idle the engine

, Idle for long periodsin traffic. for two or three minutes while you’re parked, see to if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the Tow a trailer. warning, turn off the engine andget everyone outof If you get the overheat warning with ‘no of sign steam; the vehicle until it cools down. I trythis for aminute or so: You may decide not tolift the hood but to get service . 1. Turn off yourair conditioner. help rightaway. 2. Turn on your heaterto full hot at the highestfan ,. speed and open the windowas necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift tothe highest gear while driving -- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE 0 or THIRD (3). When you decide it’s safe liftto the hood, here’s what you’ll see: -. A CAUTION:- An electric fan under the hood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.

If the coolant insidethe coolant recovery tankis boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.

A. Coolant recovery tank B. Radiator pressure cap C. Electric engine fans

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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven’t founda problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freezeand crack the isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, aadd 50/50 mixture of engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.Use clean water (preferably distilled) and DEX-COOLTM (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifreeze at the coolant the recommended coolantand the propercoolant recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for mix. more information.)

1 I A CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plainwater, or some other liquid likealcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle’scoolant warning system is set for the proper coolantmix. With plain water or thewrong mix, your enginecould get too hotbut you wouldn’t get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire andyou or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix of clean

water andDEX-COOL TM antifreeze.

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You can.be burned if you spill coolant on hot Steam and scalding liquids froma hot cooling engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol system can blow out and burnyou badly. They and it will burn if the engineparts are hot are underpressure, andif you turn the radiator

enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. pressure cap-0, even a little -- they cancome out at high speed. Neverturn the capwhen the cooling system,including the radiatorpressure When the coolantin’ the coolant recovery tankis at the cap, is hot. Wait for thecooling systemand FWLL COLD mark, start your vehicle. radiator pressure cap tocool if you ever have to If the overheatwarning continues, there’s one more turn the pressurecap. thing you can try. You can add the proper coolantmix directly to the radiator, but be thesure cooling systemis cool beforeyou do it. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure capand upper radiator hose,is no longer hot.Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise untilit first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.

5-19 2. Then keep turningthe pressure cap, butnow push 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix,up to the base down as you turn it.,Remove the pressure cap. of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theFULL 6. Start the engine and letit run untilyou can feel the COLD mkk. upper radiator hose getting hot.Watch out for the engine fans. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressurecap off. 7. By this time the coolant level insidethe radiator filler neck may be lower. If the levelis lower, add more of the proper mix through thefiller neck until the level reaches the baseof the filler neck.

5-21 A rear blowout, particularlyon a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd in use a 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the this procedure if coolant begins to flowout of the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby steering theway you wantthe vehicle to go.It may be . ' filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressurecap line up like this. very bumpy and noisy, butyou can still steer. Gently I. brake to a stop-- well off the road if possible. If a tire goesflat, the next part showshow to use your jacking equipment to change flata tire safely.

5-22 A CAUTION: .~ .~ ~...... ~ . , :/ Changing a tire can causean injury. The vehkle .I. ean.slip off 'the jack androlI.ov.er you or dher people. You and they could ,be badly injured. Find a level place to changeyour tire:To help prevent thevehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brakefirmly. 2. Put theshift lever in PARK (P). 3. firn off the engine. The following. steps- will you tell how to use thejack and To.be even more certain thevehicle won't move, change a tire. you can put blocks.at the front and rearpf the tire farthestaway from theone being changed.. That would be the tire on the otherside of the vehicle, at the opposite end. Removing the SpareTireand Tools The box that stpresthe jack and wrench is on the The equipment you’ll need passenger’s sidetrunk wall. is in the trunk. Pull the carpeting from thefloor of Open the box and then twist the trunk. Turn the center the wing bolt a quarterturn retainer bolt onthe spare counterclockwise.’ tire cover countkrclockwise to remove it.

Lift and remove the cover.See “Compact Spare Tire” Remove thejack and wheel wrench. later in this section for more information about the compact spare. Remove the spare tire from the trunk.

5-24 Removing Wheel Covers and WheelNut Caps

The tools you’ll be using includethe jack (A) and wheel wrench (B). If you have wire wheel covers: Remove the special key wrench that’s attachedto the trunk side wall. Using the handle of the special key wrench,pry off the center emblem cover to reveal the theft-deterrent wheel nut.

it 5-25 Push the end of the special If you have a bolt-on wheel cover, use the wheel wrench key wrench onto the to remove the nut caps which screw onto the wheel nuts theft-deterrent nut and twist and holdthe cover on the wheel. Do not pry the cover it counterclockwise to off. When re-installing the nut caps, do not overtighten. remove the nut. If you have an alloy (aluminum) wheel with a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts, the following directions will help. Insert the flat endof the wheel wrench in the notchand pry off the center cover.Do not drop the cover or layit face down, asit could be scratched or damaged. When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle, do not use a hammer or mallet to install Remove the wheel cover. the cover. Do not pry off the cover. Removeit by hand. Removing the Flat Tireand Installing the Spare Tire

2. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack, and rotate the wrench clockwiseto raise thejack head a few inches.

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1. Use the wheel wrenchto loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them. (The bracket shownis on wheels with wire wheel covers only. It's needed to anchor wire wheel coversto the wheel. Do not misplaceit while using your temporary spare tire.)

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3. Near each wheel wellis a notch in the frame to put

the jack head into. The front notch is 10.inches x (25 cm) back from the front wheel well. Therear notch is 8 inches (25 cm) forward from the rear wheel well. Getting undera vehicle when it is jacked upis dangerous. If the vehicle, slips off the jack,you could be badly injured or killed. Never getunder a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.

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Raising your vehicle withthe jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack.Be sure tofit the jack lift head into the properlocation before raising yourvehicle. ~~ ~

4. Position thejack and raisethe jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle’s frame nearest the flat -tire.Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact spare tire nearyou.

5-28 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, 5 mounting surfaces and i ,' i spare wheel. !

5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raisethe vehicle far enough Rust or dirton the wheel, or on the parts to off the ground so there is enough roomfor the spare which it is fastened, can makethe wheel nuts tire to fit. become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a 6. Remove the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire. all wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places the where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; butbe sure touse a scraper orwire brush later, if you need to, to get all therust or dirt off.

. 5-29 Never use oil or grease on studsor nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident.

8. Replace the wheel nuts with rounded endof the nuts toward the wheel. Make sure each wheel stud is centered in each wheel hole while 9. Lower the vehicle by rotatingthe wheel wrench tightening the nuts. counterclockwise on thejack. Lower the jack Tighten each nutby completely. hand until the wheelis held against thehub: 10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross NOTICE: sequence. Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly .tighten thewheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification.

11. Don’t try to putthe wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It won’t fit. Storethe wheel cover in the trunk until you have replaced the compact spare tire with a regular tire.

Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause thewheel to become loose NOTICE: and even come off. This could lead to anaccident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare.If to replace them,be sure toget the right kind. you try to puta wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage thecover or the spare. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench to100 lb-ft (140 N-m).

5-31 Storing the Flat Tire and Tools Store theflat tire asfar forward in the trunk as possible. Store the jack and wheel wrenchin their box in the trunk on the passenger’s side.

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

After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to storethe flat tire in your trunk. Use the following procedure to secure theflat tire in the trunk. Storing the Spare Tire andTools

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

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P Compact Spare Tire Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with your vehicle wasnew, it can lose air after a time. Check other wheelsor tires. They won’t fit. Keep your spare. the inflation pressure regularly.It should be 60 psi tire and its wheel together. (420 Pa). After installing the compact spareon your vehicle,you NOTICE: should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tireis correctly inflated. The compact spareis Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare.Using made to perform wellat posted speed limitsfor them can damage yourvehicle and can damage distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have yourfull-size tire repaired or the chainstoo. Don’t use tire chainson your replaced where you want.Of course, it’s best to replace compact spare. your spare with a full-size tireas soon as you can. Your spare will last longer andbe in good shape in case you need it again.

NOTICE:

When thecompact spare is installed, don’t take your vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails. Thecompact spare can get caught on the rails.That can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe otherparts of your vehicle. If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want doto when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning yourwheels can destroy partsof your to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin thewheels “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but too fast while shifting‘your transaxle back and you must use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle.

For information about using tire chains on your vehicle, see “Tire Chains”in the Index. If you let your tires spinat high speed, they can Rocking your vehicle to get it out: explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, First, turn your steering wheelleft and right. That will the transaxleor other partsof the vehicle can clear the area around yourfront wheels. If your vehicle overheat. That could cause anengine has traction control, you shouldturn the system off. compartment fireor otherdamage. Whenyou’re (See “Traction Control System”in the Index.) Then stuck, spin thewheels as little as possible. Don’t shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a spin thewheels above 35 mph (55 kdh) as shown forward gear, spinningthe wheels as little as possible. on the speedometer. Releasedhe accelerator pedal whileyou shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxlein is gear. If that doesn’tget you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see “TowingYour Vehicle” in the Index.

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5-36 ISection 6 Service and Appearance Care

Here you will find information aboutthe care of your We hope you’ll wantto keep your GM-vehicleall GM. Oldsmobile. This section begins with service andfuel Genuine GMparts have oneof these marks: information, and thenit shows howto check important I fluid and lubricant levels.There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. Service Your Oldsmobile retailer knows yourvehicle-best and wants you to be happy withit. We hope you’llgo to your retailerfor all your service needs. You’llget genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.

6-1 Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do someof your own service work, you’ll wantto get the proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It >tellsyou much more about haw to service You can be injured and yourvehicle could be your Oldsmobile than this manual can.To order the damaged if you try to do service workon a proper service manual,see “Service and Owner vehicle without knowing enough about it. Publications” in the Index. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attemptingto experience, and the properreplacement do your own serv’ice work,see “Servicing Your Air parts andtools before you attempt any Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”in the Index. vehicle maintenance task. You should keep a recordwithall parts receipts andlist Be sure touse the proper nuts, bolts and the mileage‘ andthe date of any service work you other fasteners.“English” and “metric” perform. See “Maintenance Record”in the Index. fasteners canbe easily confused.If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. 1 Fuel If you have the 3.8L supercharged Code1 engine, in an emergency, you maybe able to use a lower octane-- as The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number low as 87 -- if heavy knocking does not occur.If you (VIN) showsthe code letter for your engine.You will are using 91 or higher octane unleaded gasoline and you find the VIN at the top left of your instrument panel. still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. (See “Vehicle Identification Number”in the Index.) If you’re usingfuel rated at the recommended octane or If you don’t have the3.8L supercharged Code 1 engine, higher and youstill hear heavy knocking, your engine use regular unleaded gasoline ratedat 87 octane or higher. needs service. But don’t worry if you hear alittle If you have the 3.8L supercharged Code1 engine, use pinging noise when you’re accelerating or driving up a premium unleaded gasoline rated 91 at octane or higher. hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’sthe heavy, constant At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet knock that means you have a problem. specifications ASTMD4814 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-M93in Canada. Improved gasoline If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission specifications have been developed the by American Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), Automobile Manufacturers Association(AAMA). for it is designed to operateon fuels that meet C!alifornia better vehicle performance and engine protection. specifications. If such fuels&re not availablein states Gasolines meeting theAAMA specification could adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle provide improved driveability and emission control will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal system protection compared to other gasolines. specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your Be surethe posted octanefor premium is atleast 91 instrument panel mayturn on and/or your vehicle may (at least89 for middle grade and87 for regular). If the fail a smog-check test.If this occurs, return to your octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking authorized Oldsmobile retailer for diagnosis to determine noise when you drive.If it’s bad enough,it can damage the causeof failure. In the eventit is determined that the your engine. cause of the conditionis the type of fuels used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty.

6-3 Some Canadian gasolines contain an octane enhancing Fuels in Foreign Countries additive called methlycyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (“T). If such fuels are used, your If you plan on drivingin another country outside the emission control system performance may be affected. United Statesor Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to The malfunction indicator lampon your instrument find. Never use leaded gasoline or any otherfuel not panel mayturn on. If this occurs, return to your recommended in the previous texton fuel. Costly repairs authorized Oldsmobile retailerfor service. caused by use of improperfuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To provide cleaner air,all gasolines are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club,or forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your contact a majoroil company that does business in the emission control system to function properly. Therefore,country where you’ll be driving. you should not have to add anything to fuel. the In You can also writeus at the following addressfor addition, gasolines containing ,oxygenates, such as advice. Just tellus where you’re going and give your ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may Vehicle Identification Number(VIN). be available in your area to help cleanair. the General Motors recommends that you use these gasolinesif General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, they comply with the specifications described earlier. North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7 NOTICE:

Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage ,plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered under your warranty. Filling Your Tank I A CAUTION:

Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad,injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline.

The cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger’s side of your vehicle.

6-5 , To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the 'left . (counterclockwise). When you put the cap back on,turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install A CAUTION: the cap. The diagnostic system can determineif the fuel cap has been leftoff or improperly installed.This would If you get gasoline on yourself and then . allow fuel toevaporate into the atmosphere.See something ignites it,you could be badly burned. “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Gasoline canspray out onyou if you open the fuel fillercap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full, and is more likely in NOTICE: hot weather. Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait forany “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew If you need a new cap, be sure toget the right the capall the way. type. Your retailer canget one for you. If you get the wrongtype, it may not fitor have proper venting, and yourfuel tank andemissions system Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from might be damaged. painted surfaces as soon as possible.See “Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile” in the Index. Checking Things Under the Hood The fqllowing,sectionstell you how to check fluids, A CAUTION: lubricants and important underhoodparts. Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids likegasoline, CAUTION: oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others An electric fan under thehood can start up and could be burned. Be careful not to drop spillor injure you evenwhen the engine is not running. things thatwill burn ontoa hot engine. Keep hands, clothingand tools away from any underhood electricfan.

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3800 Series I1 Engine (L36 - Code K) When you open the hood, you’ll see:

A. Engine Coolant RecoveryTank E. Engine Oil Fill Cap B.Battery F. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick C. Radiator Pressure Cap G. Brake Master Cylinder D. Engine Oil Dipstick H. Air Cleaner I I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-10 3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 - Code 1) (Option) When you open thehood, you’ll see:

A, Engine Coolant RecoveryTank E Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick B.Battery G. Brake Master Cylinder C. Radiator Pressure Cap H. Air Cleaner D. Engine Oil Dipstick I. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir E. Engine Oil Fill Cap 6-11 Supercharged Engine (Option) Engine Oil Your Eighty-Eight may havea 3800 Supercharged engine. The superchargeris a device which is designed If the OIL LEVEL light to pump moreair into the engine than it would normally on the instrument panel use. This air mixed with fuel, creates increased engine comes on, it means you power. Since the Supercharger, a ispump.and is driven need to check your engine from an engine accessory drive belt, increased pressure. oil level rightaway. is availableat all driving conditions. LEVEL For more information, see“Oil Level Light,’,’ ’ The Powertrain Control Module(PCM), works with in the Index. a vacuum controlto regulate the .increased pressure required during specific driving conditions. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as during idling and light throttle cruising, the excessair that the You should check your engineoil level regularly; this is supercharger is pumping is routed througha bypass. an added reminder. All of these controls, working together provide high It’s a good idea to check your engineoil every time you performance character andfuel efficiency inthe get fuel.In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must 3800 V6 Supercharged engine. be warm andthe vehicle must be on level ground. The power steering pump usesa remote reservoir mounted on the throttle and cruiseconkol cable bracket. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Indexfor when you should check the fluid.

6-12 Checking Engine Oil pull but the dipstickand 'clean it witha paper towel,or cloth, then push .itback in dl the way. Rerhwe it again, keeping the tip down; wd check ihe'level.

Turn off the -engineand give'the oil a few &uteS ZQ-. drain.back into the oil pan. If ,you &n-;t, the oil dipgtick. .. might Iiot show the actud:level. ' , ' When to Add Oil What Kind of Oil to Use If the oil is ator below theADD mark, then you’ll need Oils recommendedfor your vehicle canbe identified by to add someoil. But you must use the riglit kind.This looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol part explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase indicates thatthe oil has been certified by the American capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications” in Petroleum Institute (MI). Do not useany oil which the Index. does not carrythis Starburst symbol.

If you change your ownoil, NOTICE: be sure you use oil that has the Starburst symbolon the Don’t add too muchoil. If your engine hasso fiont of theoil container. much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.

The eng$e oil fill cap is behind the engineoil dipstick and engine fans. Just fill it enough to put the level somewherein the If you have youroil changed for you, be sure theoil put proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way into your engineis American Petroleum Institute back in when you’re through. certsled for gasoline engines. You should also use the proper viscosity for oil your vehicle, as shown in the following chart:

6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VlSCOSlTV GRADE ENGINE OILS vehicle. However, youcan use SAE 5W-30 if it's going FOR BEST FUEL EGONOMY AND COLD STMTlN6, SELECT THE LOWEST to be colder than60°F (16" C)before your nextoil SAE VlSCOSlTT GRAOE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE .RANGE. change. When it's verycold, you should useSAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its WOK viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosityoils, HOT FOR THIS such as SAE 20W-50. WEATHER SYMBOL r 7 "F "C NOTICE: . +loo. e 38

+EO. t 27 Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline t60. t 16 Engines "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the +40, e4 recommended oil can result in-enginedamage +20' -1 not covered by yourwarranty.

0. - 18 GM Goodwrench@oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retaileris WEATHER ready to adviseif you think something shouldbe added. DO NOT USE SAE 2oW-50 OR ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED

6-15 When to Change EngineOil What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Did you know that used engineoil contains certain a Most trips are less than5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). elements that may be unhealthyfor your skin and could This is particularly important when outside even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay onskin your temperatures are below freezing. for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good .hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent away clothingor rags containing used engine oil. (See driving in stop-and-go traffic). the manufacturer’s warnings aboutthe use and disposal 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. of oil products.) 0 You frequently tow a traileror use a carrieron top of Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.If you your vehicle. change your ownoil, be sureto drain all free-flowing oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof a The vehicle is usedfor delivery service, police,taxi oil by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, or other commercial application. into sewers,or into streamsor bodies of water. Instead, Driving under these conditions causes engineoil to recycle it by taking it to a place that collects usedoil. If break down sooner.If any one of these is truefor your you have a problem properly disposing of your usedoil, vehicle, then you need to change youroil and filter ask your retailer, a service station or a local recycling every 3,000 miles (5 000-km)or 3 months -- whichever center for help. occurs first. If none of them is true, change theoil and filter every 7,500 miles (12500 km) or 12 months -- whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engineoil to break down slower. Air Cleaner To check or replace the air cleaner filter:

2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intakehose where the hose attaches tothe throttle body near the topof the engine. Detachthe hose fiom the throttle body, then pull back the entire rear portionof the air cleaner by 1. Remove the two wing screws in the housing cover pulling upward and rearward. and pull back.

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Operating theengine with the aircleaner off can causeyou or others tobe burned..The air cleaner notonly cleans the air, it stops flameif the engine backfires. If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you-couldbe burned. Don’t

, drive withit off, and.be careful working on-the engine with the air cleaner off.. 3. Replace the air filter. . ! ... . <- .. . .=- - . .’ , ’ :; . . ~-*: , , ,.,:, . &y.tq!’:‘-x,- ...... ”_ . .,s. , . .. -- 4. Re-install the rear sectionof the air cleaner. ’-1 .. - 5. Reattach theair intake hoseand tighten the clamp. I NOTICE: I Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to ~~ ~ replace theair filter. If the aircleaner is off, a backfire can causea See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”the in Index. damaging engine fire. And, dirt caneasily get into yourengine, which will damage it. Always rhave the air cleaner inplace when you’re driving.

6-18 Supercharger Oil How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only whenthe engine is cold. Allow the Unless you are technically engine to cool twoto three hours after running. qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your retailer or a qualified service center *ACAUTION: perform this maintenance. If you remove the supercharger oilfill plug while the engine is hot, pressure may cause oilhot to blow out of the oil fill hole.You may be burned. Do not remove the plug until the enginecools.

1. Remove the wiring harness shield. When to Check 2. Clean the area aroundthe oil fill plug before removing it. Check oil level every30,000,miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. 3. Remove theoil fill plug using a3/16 Allen wrench. 4. The oil level is correct whenit just reaches the What Kind of Oil to Use bottom of the threadsof the inspection hole. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index and use onlythe recommended oil. 5. Replace theoil plug with theO-ring in place. Torque to 88 lb-in (10 N-m). 6. Replace wiring harness shield.

6-19 Automatic Transaxle Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be alittle difficult, you may When to Check,and Change I .choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid Service Department. level is when the engineoil is changed. If you do it yourself, be sure to followall the instructions Change both the fluid andfilter every 50,000 miles here, or you could geta false reading on the dipstick. (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven underone or more of these conditions: NOTICE:& 0 In heavy city traffic wherethe outside temperature regularly reaches90°F (32”C) or higher. Too much or too little fluid can damage your 0 In hilly or mountainous ’terrain. transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the 0 When doing frequent trailer towing. fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.Be sure to 0 Uses such as found in taxi, police or defivery service. get an accurate reading you if check your If you do not use your vehicle under ofany these transaxle fluid. conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing. See “Schedulecl Mmemc.eServices” in the Index.

6-20 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle Checking the Fluid Level fluid levelif you have been driving: Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the 0 When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32dC). engine running.

0 At high speed for quite a while. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in (P). In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather. PARK While pulling a trailer. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal three seconds in each range. Then, position theshift operating temperature, whichis 180 "F to 200°F lever inPARK (P). (82°C to 93°C). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above50°F (10°C). If it's colder than 50°F (lO"C),you may have to drive longer.

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How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto determine what The cooling systemin your vehicle isfilled with new kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended DEX-COOL TM . (orange-colored, silicate-free) engine Fluids and Lubricants”in the Index. coolant. This coolant is designed to remainin your If the fluid level is low, add only enoughof the proper vehicle for 5 years or 100,000 miles (166 000km), fluid to bring the level into the cross-hatched areaon whichever occurs first. the dipstick, The following explains your cooling system and how to 1. Pull out the dipstick. add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating”in 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enoughfluid at the the Index. dipstick hole to bringit to the proper level.It doesn’t take muchfluid, generally less than a pint(0.5 L). A 50/50 mixture of water and the proper coolantfor Don’t ove@ZZ. We recommend you use only fluid your Oldsmobile will: labeled DEXRON.@-111,because fluid with that . Give freezing protection downto -34°F (-37°C). label is made especiallyfor your automatic transaxle. Damage caused byfluid other thanDEXRON@-111 Give boiling protection up to265 “F(‘129 “C). is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 After adding fluid, recheckthe fluid level as Help keep the proper engine temperature.

. described under “Howto Check.” ,Let the warning lights and gages workas When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the they should. dipstick backin all the way.

6-23 NOTICE: I A CAUTION: When adding coolantit is important that you use DEX-COOL " (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. If silicated coolant is added to thesystem, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In gddition, theengine coolant will require change sooner-- at '30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months whichever occurs first.

What toUse Use a mixtureof one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half DEX-COOL" (orange-colored, silicate-free) antifieeze that meetsGM Specification 6277M, which won't damage aluminum parts. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer)(GM Part No. 3634621) with any complete coolant change.If use this mixture, you don't need to add anything else. Checking Coolant NOTICE:

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

If you have to add coolant more thanfour times a year, have your retailer check your cooling system.

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If you use the propercoolant, you don't. have to When yourengine is cold, the coolant level should be add extra'inhibitors or additives which claim to at FULL COLD or a little higher. When your engine improve the system. These canbe harmful. is warm, the level should be up FULL to HOT or a little higher. If this light comeson, it means you're lowon

enghe coolant. , .. -7 ..;,. '8 '. , .. i lhrning the radiator pressure capwhen the engine and radiator arehot canallow steam and scalding liquids toblow out and burnyou badly. With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost never have to addcoolant at the radiator. Never turn the radiator pressure cap-- even a little -- when the engine and radiator arehot. L

If you need more coolant, add the propermix at the 'Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not coolant recovery tank. to spill it.

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You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethyleneglycol, and it will burn if the engineparts arehot enough. Don't spill coolanton a hot engine. L

6-26 Radiator Pressure Cap ?ower Steering Fluid

NOTICE:

Your radiator capis a 15 psi (105 kPa) -n pressure-type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck.

Thermostat Engine coolant temperatureis controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolant system.The thermostat stops the flow of coolant throughthe radiator until the coolant The power steering fluid reservoiris located on the rear reaches a preset temperature. passenger side of the engine compartment.

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, When to CheckPower Steering Fluid What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check power steering Refer tothe Maintenance Schedule to determine what fluid unless you suspect thereis a leakin the system or kind of fluid to use.See “Recommended Fluids and you hear an unusual noise.A fluid.loss in this system, Lubricants” in the Index. Always use the proper fluid. could indicate a problem. Havethe system inspected Failure’touse the proper fluidcan cause leaks and

and repaired. damage hoses and seals. x How To Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartmentis cool, unscrew the cap What to Use and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read andlook at the fluid level on the dipstick.the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be A operating your vehiclein an area where the temperature ._ The level should be atthe FULL COLD mark.If ‘mayfall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up protection against freezing. to tlie mark. Adding Washer Fluid NOTICE:

0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. 0 Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage yourwasher fluidtank and other partsof the washer system. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. 0 Fill your washer fluidtank only 3/4 fulZ when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. Open thecap labeleldP qASHER FLUID OIKY. Add 0 Don’t use radiator antifreezein your washer fluid until the tankis full. windshield washer. It can damage your washer system -and paint.

6-29 Brakes system fixed, sincea leak means that sooneror later your brakes won’t work weli, or won’t workall. at Brake Fluid So, it isn’t a goodidea to “topoff’ your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak.If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when’ you get new brake linings.You should add (or remove) brake fluid,as necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system.

I If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The fluid will burnif the engine is hot enough.You or others could be burned, and your vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake Your brake master cyljnder reservoiris here, It is filled hydraulic system. i . with DOT-3 brakefluid. I 1, There are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid levelin the When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake I reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid warning light will come on.A chime will soundif you goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake try to drive with this warninglight on. See “Brake lining wear. When new linings are putin, the fluid level System Warning Light”in the Index. goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is,you should have your brake What toAdd When youdo need brake fluid, use onlyDOT-3 brake NOTICE: I fluid -- such as Delco Supreme11 @ (GM Part No. 1052535). Usenew brake fluid froma sealed e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage container only, and always clean the brakefluid brake system parts. Forexample, just a few reservoir cap before removingit. drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brakesystem can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have tobe replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kindof fluid. With the wrong kindof fluid in your brake 0 If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle’s system, your brakesmay not workwell, or they painted surfaces,the paint finish canbe may noteven work at all. This could causea damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid crash. Always usethe- proper. brakefluid. on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care” in the Index.

6-31 I ’ Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear I NOTICE: drum brakes. Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make could .result in costly brake repair. a high-pitched warning sound whenthe brake pads are worn and new padsare needed. The sound may come and goor be heardall the time your vehicle is Some driving conditionsor climates may cause a brake

moving (except when you are pushing on the brake squealwhen the brakesare first applied or lightly I pedal firmly). applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, butif A CAUTION: you ever heara rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brakedrum’s The brake wear warning sound means that should be removed and inspected each time the tires are sooner or later your brakes.won’t work well. removed for rotation or changing. Whenyou have the That could lead to an accident. Whenyou hear front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. the brake wear warning sound, have your Brake linings should always be replaced as complete vehicle serviced. axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your retailer ifthe brake pedal does notreturn to Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom@ battery. normal height, orif there is a rapid increasein pedal You never have to add water one to of these. When travel. ms could be asign of brake trouble. it’s timefor a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@battery. Get one that hasthe replacement Brake Adjustment number shownon the original battery’s label. Every time you applythe brakes, with or withoutthe vehicle ’moving, your brakes adjustfor wear. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehiclefor 25 days or more, Replacing Brake System Parts take off the black, negative(-) cable from the battery.,This The braking systemon a modern vehicleis complex. will help keep your battery from running down. Its many parts have tobe of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design andtest have top-quality GM brake A CAUTION: parts in them, as your Oldsmobiledoes when it is new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas example, when your brake linings wear down and you that can explode.You can be badly hurt youif have to have new onesput in -- be sure you get new aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting’’ in the Index genuine GM replacement parts.If you don’t, your for tips on working around a battery without brakes mayno longer work properly.For example, if getting hurt. someQne putsin brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between yourfront and rear brakes -. ~ can change -- for the worse. The braking performance Contact your retailerto learn how to prepare your you’ve cometo expect can change in many other ways if vehicle for longer storage periods.

I someone putsin the wrong replacement brake parts. Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent Feature” in the Index. 6-33 Bulb Replacement Headlamps Halogen Bulbs For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs”in the Index.

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst ifyou drop or scratch the bulb.You or others could be injured. Take special care when handling and disposingof halogen bulbs.

If you go through a high pressure car wash,or it is very humid, your headlamps may “fog up.”This is normal. These lenses should clear by themselves in time.

1. Lift the plastic push pins with pliers. 2. Now remove the pins with the blade ofa screwdriver. 3. Lift and remow the clips from the.back side of the metal headlamp housing.

6-35 4.. There are three clips to remove before you have access to the headlamp assembly bulbs.

5. Pull the headlamp assembly forwardfrom the front fender. Tip the assembly andturn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to removeit.

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~ 6. Replace the bulbimd reverse the stepsto install the 3. Rotate the bulb housing one-eighthturn and new bulb assembly. remove it. Taillamps 4. To remove the bulb, push in and rotateit counterclockwise. For bulb type,see “Replacement Bulbs” inthe Index. 5. Replace the bulb. 1. In the trunk, remove the plastic screw holdingthe carpeting in place andpull back the carpeting.If you 6. Reverse the steps to reassemblethe taillamp. have the optional conveniencenet, you mustfirst remove it from the hooks. 2. Pull the carpet away from the rear cornerof the trunk.

6-37 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 2. Pugh down on the release clip with a screwdriver and pull the blade assemblyoff the wiper arm. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiperarm. For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length

and type, see “Capacities %‘and Specifications” in the Index. !

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in,differentways. Here’s how to remove the type with a release clip: 1. Pull the windshield wiperarm away from the windshield. Tires CAUTION: (Continued) We don’t make tires.Your new Oldsmobile comes with high-quality tires madeby a leading tire manufacturer. 0 Underinflated tirespose the samedanger as If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and overloaded tires. The resulting accident where to obtain service, see your Oldsmobile Warranty could cause serious injury.Check all tires booklet for details. frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure shouldbe checked when your tires arecold. 0 Overinflated tiresare more likely to be cut, punctured or brokenby a sudden Poorly maintained and improperlyused tires are impact -- such aswhen you hit a,pothole, dangerous, Keep tiresat the recommended pressure, 0 Overloading your tires can cause 0 Worn, old tires cancause accidents. If your overheating asa result of too much friction. tread is badly worn,or if your tireshave You could have an air-out and serious a been damaged, replacethem. accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index. CAUTION: (Continued:

6-39 Inflation - Tire Pressure NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label whichis on the rear If your tireshave too much air (overinflation), edge of the driver's door shows the correct inflation you 'can getthe following: pressures for your tires whenthey're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three Unusual wear hours or driven no morethan a mile. 0 Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards. NOTICE:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ Don't let anyonetell you that underinflationor When toCheck > overinflation is all right.It's not. If your tires Check your tires once a monthor more. don't have enough air (underinflation),you can Don't forget your compact spare tire.It should be at get the following: 60 psi (420 Ea). Too much flexing Too much heat How to Check 0 . Tire overloading Use a good quality pocket-typegage to check tire Bad wear pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly inflated 0 Bad handling simply by looking at them.Radial tires may look Bad fuel economy. properly inflated even whenthey're underinflated. NOTICE: (Continued) Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaksby keeping out dirt and moisture.

6-40 dh CAUTION

Rust or dirton a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can makewheel nuts become loose . after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fromplaces where the wheel attaches to thevehicle. In anemergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;but be The purposeof regular rotationis to achieve more sure touse a scraper or wire brush later, if you mi€Orrn wear’for all tires an the vehicle.The first need to, to get all the rustor dirt off. (See rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled Whanging a Flat Tire” inthe Index.) Maintenance Services”in the,Indexfor scheduled rotation intervals. When It's Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true:

One way to tell when it's ~ time for new tiresis to 0 You can see the indicators at threeor more places - ... around thetire...... : ..:; .. - ,. ..:r check the treadwear ...... : , indicators,which will +:; :+..: You cansee cord or fabric showhg ,&Qugh7p. ;. . r-ea;:. -' ', j .. , . > ...... appear whenyour tires have -, tire's rubber...... -* , ,,-.A 1. ody 1/16 inch,(1.6. mm) OF A',,... 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagg& deep less qf .tread,remaining. ;R,...... -, . .. - .I, .._.' ..1...... enoughtoshow cord. orfabric.

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" .. , . .. -... 4 6-42. Buying New Tires To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPCSpec) driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, (radial andbias-belted tires), thevehicle may not get ones with that sameTPC Spec number. That way handle properly,and you could have a crash. your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed Using tires of different sizes may also cause to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, damage to yourvehicle. Be sure.to use the same traction, rideand other things during normal service on size and type tireson all four wheels. your vehicle.If your tires havean all-sekson tread design, the TPC numberwill be followedby an “MS” It’s all right to drivewith your compact spare, m ud and snow). and(for mud --.. though. It was developed for use on your vehicle. If you ever replace your tires with those not havinga TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) ‘as your original tires.

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The following information relatesto- the system The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating based on 'developed by the United States National Highway the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by conditions on a specified government test course. For treadwear, traction and temperature performance.(This example, a.tire graded 150 would wear one and a half applies only to vehicles soldin the United States.) The (1 1/2) times as well on the government coursea astire grades are molded on the sidewallsof most passenger graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system doesupon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, may depart significantly from the norm due to variations space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with in driving habits, service practices and differences in nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), road characteristics and climate. or to some limited-production tires. Traction - A, B, C While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respectto these The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are B, A, grades, they must also conform to Federal safety and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stopon wet requirements and additional General Motors Tire pavement as meqmred under controlled Conditions on Performance Criteria(TPC) standards. specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire markedC may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction testsand does not include cornering (turning) traction. c Temperature - A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades areA (the highest),B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of carefully at the factory to give theyou longest tirelife heat andits ability todissipate heat when tested under and best overall performance. controlled conditions on a specifiedindoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can causethe In most cases, you wil1,not need to have your wheels material of the tire to degenerate and reducetire life, and aligned again. However,if you notice unusual tire wear excessive temperature can leadto sudden tire failure. or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the The grade C corresponds to alevel of performince alignment may need to be reset. If you notice, your which all passenger cartires. must meet under the vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smoothroad, your Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StandardNo. 109; Grades wheels may need tobe rebalanced. B and A represent higher levelsof performance onthe Wheel Replacement laboratory test wheel than the minimum requiredby law. Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked,or badly rusted Warning: The temperature grade for this tireis or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, established for a tire thatis properly inflated andnot wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum excessive loading, either separately or in combination, wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your can cause heat buildupand possible tire failure. Oldsmobile retailerif any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kindof wheel you need.

6-45 I Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the oneit replaces. If you need to replace anyof your wheels, wheel bolts The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with or wheel nuts, replace them only with GMnew original bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer equipment parts.This way, you will be sure to have the calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle right wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts foryour ground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to Oldsmobile model. the body and chassis. L See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more information. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handlingof your vehicle, make your tireslose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or otherscould be injured.Always use the correctwheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.

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U&,Replamemt-. . .me& ,- ...... + " _-..:;:.' --~-.-.%:-- - '.~.' .- ...1 . . . : . .. , ., A CAUTION: Pvtting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You.can't know how it's' been usedor how many miles it's been driven.It could fail suddenly adcause rn accid&. if you have to. ,< replace a wheel, usea new GM'originai

% equipment wheel. Appearance Care Don’t use anyof these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning productscan be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flameif you strike a 0 Alcohol match or get themon a hot partof the vehicle. Some are LaundrySoap dangerous if you breathe their fumesin a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your 0 Bleach Oldsmobile, be sure to followthe manufacturer’s ReducingAgents warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaningthe inside. Cleaning the Insideof Your Never use these to clean your vehicle: Oldsmobile Gasoline Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get ridof dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather withclean, a damp cloth. 0 Benzene Your Oldsmobile retailer has two GM cleaners, a 0 Naphtha solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered 0 CarbonTetrachloride cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Do not use them on vinylor leather. Acetone Here are some cleaning tips: PaintThinner 0 Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Turpentine 0 Clean up stainsas soon as you can -- before they set. LacquerThinner 0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change toa clean area Nail Polish Remover often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. . They can all be hazardous -- some more than others -- and they canall damage your vehicle, too.

6-48 0 Use solvent-type cleanersin a well-ventilated area Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric only. If you use them, don’t saturatethe stained area. First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner all. at 0 If a ring forrns afterspot cleaning, cleanthe entire Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust area immediatelyor it will set. water and mild soap. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric If you need to usea solvent: 0 Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loose dirt. 0 Gent19 scrape excess soil from the,trim material with a clean,dull knife or scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, 0 Always clean a wholetrim panel or section. Mask light pressure and clean cloths (preferably surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. cheesecloth). Cleaning should startat the outsideof 0 Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner followingthe the stain, “feathering” towardthe center. Keep directions onthe contaiker label. changing to a clean sectionof the cloth. 0 Use suds only and apply withclean a sponge. 0 When you cleana stain from fabric, immediatelydry the area with a blow dryer to help preventa cleaning ring. 0 Don’t saturatethe material. 0 Don’t rub it roughly. Special Cleaning Problems 0 As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge Greasy or Oily Stains to remove the suds. Stains caused by grease,oil, butter, margarine, shoe 0 Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge. polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic 0 Wipe off what’sleft with a slightly damp paper towel creams, vegetableoils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can or cloth. be removed as follows: 0 Then dry it immediately witha blow dryer. Carefully scrape off excess stain. 0 Wipe with a clean cloth. Follow the solvent-type instructions described earlier.

6-49 0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and ,asphaltwill stain if Cleaning Vinyl left on a vehicle’s seat fabric. They shouldbe removed Use warm water anda clean cloth. as soon as possible. Be carefbl, because the cleaner will dissolve them and may cause them to spread. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth. to removedirt. You . may have to doit more than once. Non-Greasy Stains Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polishwill stain if Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,hit you don’t get them off quickly. Usea clean cloth and juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can a GM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner or equivalent product. be removed as follows: Cleaning Leather 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Use a soft cioth .with lukewarm water anda mild soap or 0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions saddle soap. described earlier. 0 For stubborn stains, use a GM Vinyl/Leather Cleaner If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, or equivalent product. ‘ treat the area with a waterbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to1 cup (250 ml) 0 Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive of lukewarm water. cleaners, fixnitwe polish or shoe polish on leather. 0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. 0 Soiled leather should be cleaned immediately. If dirt is allowed to workinto the finish, it can harm the leather. Combination Stains cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Stains causedby candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown stains can be removed as follows: Use onlymild soap and waterto clean the top surraces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield cool water ,andallow to dry. and even make it difficult to see through the windshield ,a If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner. under certain conditions. 6-50 Care.of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of the Keep belts clean anddry. Windshield and Wiper Blades

If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield‘I washer, orif the wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the bladeor windshield. Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM Do not bleach or dye safetybeltc If you do, it Windshield .Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part may severely weaken them. Ina crash they might No. 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not not be ableto provide adequate protection. form when you rinseit with water. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously witha cloth lukewarm water. soaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with water. Glass Wiper blades should be checked aon regular basis and replaced when worn. Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Weatherstrips will remove normal tobacco smoke and dustfilms. Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply cause scratches.Avoid placing decals on theinside rear silicone grease witha clean cloth at least everysix window, since they may have to be scrapedoff later. months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent If abrasive cleaners are usedon the insideof the rear application may be required. (See “Recommended window, an electric defogger element may be damaged. Fluids and Lubricants” in,theIndex.) Any temporary license should not be attached across the defogger grid.

6-51 Cleaning the Outsideof Your cleaning productsfrom your retailer. (See “Appearance Oldsmobile Care and Materials” thein Index.) Your Oldsmobilehas a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. of color, gloss retention and durability. Always use waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive and Washing Your Vehicle made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s f”mish is to keepit clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. NOTICE: Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct raysof the sun. Don’t use strong soapsor chemical detergents.Use Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. a basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull the Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or finish or leave swirl marks. that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not alloweddry to on the surface, or they could stain.Dry the finish with a Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other soft, clean chamois or a100% cotton towel to avoid salts, ice melting agents, roadoil and tar,tree’sap, bird surface scratches and water spotting. droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted High pressure car washes may cause water to enter surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If your vehicle. necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your and chemical fallout thatcan take their toll over a period Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove of years. You can help to keepthe paint finish looking residue from the paint finish.You can get GM-approved new by keeping your Oldsmobile garagedor covered whenever possible. 6-52 1 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels Tires (If So Equipped) To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner. Keep your wheels clean using soft a clean cloth with I mild soap and water. Rinse withclean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax NOTICE: may then be applied. When applyinga tire dressing always take care to The surface of these wheels is similar tothe painted wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong.soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleanersor surfaces on the body or wheelsof the vehicle. abrasive’cleaning brusheson them because you could Petroleum-based products may damage the damage the surface. You may use chrome polishon paint finish. chrome wheels, but avoid any painted surfaceof the wheel, andbuff off immediately after application. Sheet Metal Damage Don’t take your vehicle through an automaticcar wash If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal that has silicon carbidetire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damagethe surface of these wheels. repair or replacement, make surethe body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.

6-53 At least every spring, flush these materials from the 5. Finish Damage underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud Any stone chips, fracturesor deep scratchesin the finish and other debris can collect.Dirt packed in closed areas should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. ' quickly and may developinto a major repair expense. Your retailer or q underbody vehicle, washing system Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-upcan do this for you. materials availablefrom your retailer or other service outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected Chemical Paint. Spotting in your retailer's body and paint shop. Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a Underbody Maintenance chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and I attack painted surfaces on yourvehicle. This damage can Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and can collect on the underbody.If these are not removed, small irregular dark spots etched into the paint. surface. accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody Although no defectin the paint job causes this, parts such as fuel lines, fiame,floor pan, and exhaust Oldsmobile will repair, atno charge to the owner, the system even though they have corrosion protection. surfaces of new vehicles damaged bythis fallout condition within12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever occursfirst.

6-54 Appearance Care Materials Chart

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6-55 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Engine Identification The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code. I11111111 1111 111 111111 111 111111 II II 111111 1111 This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. rnI II 11111111 1111 111 111111 111 111111II 111111111111 111111111 IIrn 0 - Service Parts Identification Label You’ll find this labelon your spare tire cover.It’s very helpful if you ever needto order parts. Onthis label is: yourvIN, This is the. legal identifierfor your Oldsmobile.It 0 the model designation, appears on a platein the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side.You can see it if you look 0 paint information, and through the windshield from outside your vehicle. a list of all production options and special equipment. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels andthe certificates of title \ Be sure thatthis label is not removed from the vehicle. and registration. Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Add-on Electrical Equipment The hedamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit breaker. An electrical overloadwill cause the lampsto go on and off, or in some cases to remainoff. If this happens, I NOTICE: have your headlamp system checked right away. Windshield Wipers Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your retailer first. Some The windshield wiper -- ,tor is protected by an mtemal circuit breaker and a fuse.If the motor overheatsdue to electrical Guipmentcan damage your vehicle and heavy snow, etc.,the wiper will stop until the motor the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical Some add-on electrical equipment cankeep other problem, be sure to haveit fixed. components from workingas they should.

Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anythmg electrical to your Oldsmobile,see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index.

6-57 I PowerWindows and Other Power Options Fuses and Circuit Breakers Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power The wiring circuitsin your vehicle are protectedfkom

’ windows other power accessories. When the current short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuit breakers load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and and fusible thermallinks. Thisgreatly reduces the closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is chance of damage caused byelectrical problems. fixed orgoes away. Look at’the. silver-colored band inside the fuse.If the Maxifuses/Relay Center band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse witha new one of the identicalsize To check the fuses in this underhoodfuse center, turn and rating. the two knobs one-quarterturn counterclockwise and loosen the metal wing nut on the passengerof theside If you ever havea problem on the road and don’t havea cover. Then remove the cover. The inside of the cover spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same has a chart that explains the features and controls amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that governed by each fuse and relay. you can get along without-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse,if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can: There are twofuse blocks in your vehicle: the driver’s side and passenger’s side fuse blocks. Driver’s Side Fuse Block Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll finda fuse puller clippedto the insideof the cover._Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic endof the fuse. Squeeze the ends over thefuse and pull it out.

Spare fuses are locatedin’ the slots labeled “Spare” on the following chart. When finished, replace the coverby snapping it back up into place.

I ne driver’s sidefuse block is to the leftof the steering wheel, under the instrument panel.

6-59 Fuse Usage 1 Circuit Breaker 2 Not Used .3 Power Seats 4 Not Used II 5 Not Used 12345 6789 1A PASS-Key 2A Spare I 3A Not Used 4A Not Used 5A Ignition (Run), Automatic A/C Control, Cruise Control 6A Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors 7A Not Used 8A Not Used 9A Cigar Lighter 1B Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 2B Spare 3B Not Used 4B Not Used 5B Anti-Lock Brake System, Electronic Level Control

6-60 / Fuse Usage Fuse Usage 6B Brake and Hazard Lamps 7D Not Used I 7B Not Used 8D . Radio 8B Interior Lighting 9D Not Used 9B Electronic Level Control 1E Auxiliary Outlet(s) 1c Air Bag System 2E Air Bag System, PASS-Key 2c Spare 3E Ignition (Off/Unlock) 3c Not Used 4E Not Used 4c Not Used 5E Rear Defog 5c Cooling Fans, Transaxle 6E Not Used 6C Parking Lamps 7E Not Used 7c Not Used 8E Wipers, Washer 8C Not Used 9E Not Used 9c (Battery), Radio, Cluster 1D Ignition (Run/Crank), Chime, Cluster Passenger’s Side Fuse Block 2D Spare Additional fuses are locatedin the relay center, on the 3D Not Used passenger’s side, belowthe instrument panel.You must 4D Not Used remove the sound insulatoron the right side of the 5D Base A/C passenger foot well to replacethese fuses.

I 6D Fog Lamps Since replacing these fuses is difficult.We recommend that yousee your retailerif you need one replaced.

6-61 Fuse Usage 1 Door Locks 2 Tmnk Release, RAC 3 Horns 4 Not Used 5 Miscellaneous Engines Controls

WSflONS 6 Fuel Pump 7 Injectors

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6-62 Replacement Bulbs Outside Lamps Bulb Inside Lamps Bulb Front Over. head Front-ParkingLamps ...... 3 157NA FrontOverhead Lamps ...... 906 Turn Signal Lamps ...... -3157NA Rear Overhead Lamps ...... 906 Halogen Headlamps Visor Vanity Mirror Lamps ...... 7065 Low-Beam ...... 9006 Doors High-Be am ...... 9005 Front Courtesy Lamps ...... 74 SidemarkerLamps ...... 194 Rear Courtesy/Warning Lamps ...... ‘194 Rear Instrument Panel Back-upLamps ...... 2057’ IP Sound- Insulator Panel License Plate Lamp ...... 194 (LowerFloor Lighting) ...... 168 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp ...... 1156 GloveCompartment Lamp ...... 194 SidemarkerLamps ...... 194 Ashtray Lamp ...... 194 Stop/”aiUamps ...... 2057 Luggage Compartment ...... 2 11-2 Turnsignal ...... 2057 Tr~nkLamp...... 211-2

6-63 Capacities and ,Specifications Automatic Tkansaxle AT (Overdrive) I. Rem oval and Replacement 6.5 quarts (6.1 quarts 6.5Replacement andPan Removal ...... L) After Complete Overhaul ...... 11 quarts (10.4L) When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid mybe needed. Cooling-- System ...... , ...... 13 quarts (12.3 L) Engine Crankcase ...... 4.5 quarts (4.3L) Oil change with filter change Fuel Tank ...... 18 gallons (68 L) Windshield Wiper Blades Type ...... Pin Length ...... 22inches(565mm) Tire Pressures See Tire-Loading Information label on driver's door Wheel Nut Torque ...... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m) Refrigerant (R=134a), Air Conditioning...... See refrigerant charge label under the hood. NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be surefill to to the appropriate level, as recommendedin this manual. I

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L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt.This diagram shows the features connectedand the routing. See “Mihtenance Schedule”in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B . Alternator C. Airconditioning A D. Idle E. Crank C E Coolant Pump L67 Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 (L67) engine uses two accessory drive belts. The inner belt drives the alternator, power steering pump, coolant pump and theair conditioning. The outer belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for when to check the accessory drive belts and the superchargeroil level. Have your re@iler check the oil level in the Supercharger. 1. Front Belt 2. Back Belt F A. Alternator B. Power Steering Pump C.Crank D. Supercharger E. Coolant Pump E Air Conditioning

6-67 NOTES 8 Section 7 MaintenanceSchedule

Introduction IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your RECOMMENDED vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even This section covers.themaintenance required for your affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improper fluid Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level safety, dependability and emission control performance. of emissions from your vehicle.To help protectour environment, and to keep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. P1 -IGM I It

Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Oldsmobile retailer for details.

\ 7-1 How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checksand Services” tells you what should be checked whenever you stopfor fuel. It also The remainder of this sectionis divided intofive parts: explains what you can easilydo to help keep your “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows vehicle in good condition. what to have done and how often. Some of these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”explains services can be complex,so unless you are technically important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s qualified and havethe necessary equipment, you should service departmentor another qualified service center let your retailer’s service department or another should perform. qualified service centerdo these jobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants”lists some productsGM recommends tohelp keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether youthe do work yourself or haveit done. Performing maintenance workon a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to dosome jobs, you can “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a placefor be seriously injured. Do your own maintenance you to record the maintenance performedon your vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be work only if you have the requiredknow-how sure to write it down in this part.This will help you and the propertools and equipment for the job. determine when your next maintenance should be done. If you have any doubt, havea qualified In addition, it is a good ideato keep your maintenance technician do thework. receipts. Theymay be needed to qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough todo some work on your vehicle, you will probably wantto get the service information GM publishes. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. b

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

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.Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): service. (or every 60 rnohths,

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Follow this maintenance scheduleonly if none of the Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter conditions from the Short Trip/City Maintenance Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfist). Schedule is true. Chassis Lubrication (or every12 months, whichever Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under occurs first). highway conditions causes engine oil to break down At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) - Then Every slower. 15,000 Miles (25000 km): Tire Rotation. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Supercharger Oil Check (or every36 months, whichever occursfirst) (3.8L Code 1 engine only).Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditionsonly). Every 60,000 Miles(100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every '100,000 Miles (166000 km): Cooling System Service (or every60 months, whichever occurs first). Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to followthe complete maintenance schedule on the following pages.

7-5 lne services shownin this schedule up to 100,000 miles * If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the (166 000 km) should be performed after100,000 miles monitor will show you when to change the-- oil usually (166 000 km) at the same intervals. between 3,000 miles (5000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your lastoil change. Under Footnotes severe conditions the indicator may come on before The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never drive your vehicle California Air Resources Board has determined that the more than 7,500 miles(12 500 km) or 12 months failure to perform this maintenance itemwill not nullify without an oil change. the emission warranty or limit recall liability priorto the The system won’t detect dust in the Sooil. if you completion of the vehicle’s useful life.We, however, drive ina dusty area be sureto change your oil every urge that all recommended maintenance services be 3,000 miles (5000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenancelight comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor be recorded. when the oil has beenchqged. For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor”in the Index. I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 ,Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.* Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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7-7 L 1 I Short' kip/City Maintenance Schedule 1' 9,000 Miles (15 :OOO ,km) 12,000 Miles'(20000 km), C].Change engineoil and filter.(or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 mont IS, whichever occurs fist). An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emissiol ! Control Service. * Emission ControlService. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,paking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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7-8 I Short ,Wip/City Maintenance Sched,ule I 15,000 Miles (25 006 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or .every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service.* Emission Control Service. * 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving 0Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions. Replace filterif linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking necessary. An Emission ControlService. 3- brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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7-9 (8 ., !I: 1. .1 ?,#+Y ' ' ,. ' , . -!: 21,O.OO Miles (35 000 km)' 24,000 Miles-(40,000km) .,..'A 3.*. :: ;! I+: 8, I a,. Change ., Change engine oil &d filter (or 'every ;I P.8 0 engine'od and filter (or every -0 5 ;.!) 3 months, whicheveroccurs first). An. 3 months, whichever occurs first).An .-7-t ., -~11,. I - -- 3 Einission Control Semibe. * Emission Control Service. ;I ., .- I I i> 0Lubricate the suspension and steering I',4 [,@ I 6 linkage, tiansaxle shift linkage, parking ?,.je i' .. brake guides and underbody contact points . 'i i (or every 6 months, whichever, occurs first). . ~.

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7-10 . I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 3.0,OOO Miles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. * Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage,parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControlService. ? DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I (Continued)

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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0For supercharged engines only: Check the 0 Change engine oil and filter(or every supercharger oil level and add oil as needed 3 months, whichever occurs first).An (or every36 months, whichever occurs Emission Control Service. * first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.An Emission ControIService. 3- 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 4’

7-12 I 1. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedu 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Sewice. * Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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1 7-13 \ I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 42,OOO.Miles (70 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil andfilter (or every I I 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService. * Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Inspect air cleaner filterif you are driving linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking in dusty conditions. Replace filterif brake guides and underbody contact points necessary. An Emission ControlService. (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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7-14 - I Short 'Ikip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change-engineoil and filter (or every CI Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 3 months, whichever occurs first).An if the vehicleis mainly driven under one or Emission Control Service. * more of these conditions: 0Lubricate the suspension and steering - In heavy city traffic where the outside linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking temperature regularly reaches90°F brake guides and underbody contact points (32°C) or higher. (or every 6 months, whichever occursfist). - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you donot use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.

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I I 7-15 Short pip/City Maintenance Schedule .51,000 Miles (85 000.km) 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (orevery 0Change enghe oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService. * Emission ControlService. * 0Lubricate the suspensim and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, .whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation patiem and additionalinfomation.

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1 I I I 7-16 I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engineoil ,and,fi€ter(or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. * Emission Control Service. * 17 Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every6 months; whichever occurs first). 0.Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission ControlService. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage. or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket anyfor DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY:.- damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission ControlService.Jf I \ (Continued)

I 63,000 Miles (105'. 000 4, km)

I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 OOO,,km) 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter(or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. * Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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7-19 :-Short Trip/City MaintenanceSchedule

72,000 Miles (12Q.000.. km) ... .;I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService. 1 Emission ControlService. 1 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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> 7-21 I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) S7,OOO Miles (145 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (orevery 0Change engineoil and filter (orevery 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission ControlService. * Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).

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7-22 . I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I

~ ~~~~~z+~,pI ’ ::GI(,.!,&;,, 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) i , p 8- i’’ ;;,; k?.ix I .a . e+Ihi.:;, P.,.J;,, :” 0Change engine oil and filter (or every. 0For supercharged engines,only: Check the ‘ c 1, \\ r~ ; 3,months,whichever occurs first). An supercharger oil level and add. oil as needed j li, EmissionControl Service. I (or every 36 months, whichever occurs 0Lubricate the suspension and steering first). See “Recommended Fluids and linkage, transaxle shift linkage,, parking Lubricants” in this section.An Emission brake guides and undtirbody contact points Control Service. 4 (or every6 months, whichever occursfist). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Rotation” ,inthe Indexfor proper rotation Service. pattern and additional information. 0Inspect fueltank,’cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damagq. Replace partsas needed. An Emission ControlService, ? DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

I I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. * Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every6 months, whichever occurs first).

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1 I I I 7-24 , I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Drain,, flush and refill cooling system 3.months, whichever occurs first).An (or every60 months-sincelast seniice, Emission Control Service. * whichever occms first). See .“Engine .. .I ’ ,,.. ’ .4. ;&?:’, l.i*,y. .1 - . .- :.? - Coolant” in the Index for what to use. .I- ;sa K’ Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap.An Emission.Contro1 Service. 0Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Coptrol Service. 0.Replace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service. .- (Continued) t 7-25 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule

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

I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1

e The services shown in this schedule toup 100,000 miles * If your vehicle hasan Engine Oil Life Monitor, the (166 OOO km) should be performed after100,000 miles monitor will show you when to change oilthe -- usually (166 O00 km) at thesame intervals. between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your lastoil change. Under Footnotes severe conditions, the indicator may come on before The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency orthe 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never .driveyour vehicle more California Air Resources Board has determined thatthe than 7,500 miles (12500 km) or 12 months without failure to perform this maintenanceitem ,will. not nullify an oil change. the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the The system won’t detect dustin the oil. So if.you completion of the vehicle’s usefullife. We, however, drive in a dusty area, be sure to change oil your every urge that all recommended maintenance services be 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance light comes on. Remember to reset theOil Life Monitor be recorded. when the oil has been changed.For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor”in the Index.

7-27 1 -Long Trip/Highway- - Maintenance Schedule 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An’Emission Control Service. * An Emission ControlService. * D Lubricate the suspension and steering O‘Lubricatethe suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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7-28 1 ~ Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

22,500 Miles (37 500 km) ' ,. 30,OOOrMiles (50 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (orevery 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).An 12 months, whicheveroccurs'first). Emission Control Service. * An Emission ControlService.. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides .and underbody contact brake guides ,and underbody contact

points (or every 12 months, whichever ' points (or every, 12 months, whichever

occurs first).', occursfjrst). \ Cl Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspectionand 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Rotation" in the Index forgroper rotation Control Service. pattern and additional information. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission' Control Servi'ce. (Continued) . 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 37,500 Miles (62 500 km)

.I’ For supercharged engines only: Check the Change engine oil and’filter(or every .. 0

-I supercharger oil level .and add oil as needed 12 months, whichever occurs first). (or every 36 months, whichever occurs An Emission ControlService. I first). See “Recommended Fluids and 0Lubricate the suspension and-steering .Lubricants” in this section.An Emission linkage, transaxleshift linkage, parking Control Sewice. f brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the.Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

, DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 50,000 Miles (83 000 k 0Change engine oil and filter (or eve 0Change automatic

Lubricate the suspension and steering

linkage, transaxleshift linkage; parking- brake guides and underbodycontact points (or every 12 months, whichever

DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICED BY: .Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1. 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil and, filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfist). An Emission ControlService.. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxleshift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). 0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every36 months, whichever occurs first). See“Recowended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section.An Emission Control Service.? DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:

7-32 ,. I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 1 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every An EmissionControl Service. 12 months, wh,ichever occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission An Emission Control Service. * Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any brke guides and underbody contact damage. Replace parts as needed. points (or every 12 months, whichever An Emission Control Service. occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation pattern and additional information. DATEACTUAL MILEAGE 1 7-33 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500km) 0 Change engineoil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ControlService. * An Emission ControlService. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Lubricate the suspension ‘and steering’ linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact brake guides and underbody contact points (or every12 months, whichever points (or every12 months, whichever occurs first). occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.

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I I Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0For supercharged engines only: Check the 12 months, whichever occurs first). supercharger oil level and add oil as needed An Emission Control Service.* (or every 36 months, whichever occurs 0Lubricate the suspension and steering first). See “Recommended Fluids and linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking Lubricants” in this section.An Emission brake guides and underbody contact Control Service. t points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Service. 17 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspectfuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I -Lqng Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the windshield washer fluid1evel.h the should be performed .at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif ensure the safety, dependability and emission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid”in the Index performance of your vehicle. for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. At Least Once a Month Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown Tire Inflation Check in Part D. Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures. At Each Fuel Fill See “Tires” in the Index for further details. It is important for you or a service station attendant to Cassette Deck Service pe~ormthese underhood checksat each fuel fill. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every I Engine Oil Level Check 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details. Check the engineoil level and add the properoil if necessary. See “Engine Oil”in the Index for Power Antenna Service further details. Clean power antenna mast,See “Audio Systems” in the Engine Coolant Level Check Index for further details.’ I Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Engine Coolant”in the I Index for further details.

7-38 At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Restraint System Check Key Lock Cylinders Service Make sure the safety belt reminder light andall your Lubricate the key lock cylinders withthe lubricant belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchoragesare specified in Part D. working properly. Lookfor any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts.If you see anything that might Body Lubrication Service keep a safetybelt system from doing its job, have it Lubricate all body door hinges.Also lubricate all hinges repaired. Have any tornor frayed safety belts replaced. and latches, including those for the hood, rear Also look for any opened or brokenair bag covers,and compartment, glove box door, console door and any have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system folding ‘seathardware. Part D tells you what to use. does not need regular maintenance.) More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment. Automatic Transaxle Check Check the transaxle fluid level; addif needed. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repairif needed.

7-39 I Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock(BTSI) Check

’ A CAUTION: I A CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could When you are doing this checkS thevehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or otherscould be move suddenly. If it does, youor others could be injured. Follow the stepsbelow. injured. Follow the stepsbelow.

1. Before youstart, be sure you have enough room 1. Before you start, be’sure you have enough around the vehicle. room around the vehicle.It should be parkedon a level surface. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the ,regular brake. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Indexif necessary). NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. NOTE: Be ready to applythe regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. Try to start the enginein each gear. The starter / should work onlyin PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). If 3. With the engineoff, turn the key to theRUN the starter works in any other position, your vehicle position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying needs service. the regular brake,try to move the shift lever ofout PARK (P) with normal effort.If the shift lever moves outof PARK (P), your vehicle’sBTSI needs service. Steering ColumnLock Check Park on a fairly steephill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked,and with the parking brakeset, try to turn the key to LOCKin each shiftlever position. parking brake. To check the parking brake: Withthe engine running The key should to LOCK only when the shift turn and transaxle inNEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot lever is in PARK (P). pressure fromthe regular brake pedal.Do this until The key should come out onlyin LOCK. the vehicleis held.by the parking brakeonly. Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Mechanism Check Shift toPARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody FlushingService CAUTION: At least every spring, use plain water to flush any 1 A corrosive materialsfrom the underbody. Takecare to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris When you are doing this check, your vehicle can collect. could begin to move. You or otherscould be injured and propertycould be damaged. Make sure thereis room infront of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.

7-41 Part C: Periodic’ Maintenance connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into Inspections the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”in the Index. Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection and fall). You should let your GM retailer’s service Inspect the hosesand have them replaced if they are department or other qualified service center do these jobs. cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a Oldsmobile service manual. See “Service and Throttle Linkage Inspection Owner Publications”in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkagefor interference.orbinding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as Steering, Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or Axle Boot and Seal Inspection excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or Brake System Inspection lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, Inspect the complete system. Inspect brakelines and etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, damage, tears or leakage. Replace sealsif necessary. etc. Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotorsfor surface condition. Also inspect drum brake liningsfor Exhaust System Inspection wear and cracks. Inspect other brakepatts, including Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.You may needto have the exhaust system.Look for broken, damaged, missingor out-of-position parts as well open seams, holes, loose your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits as or conditions resultin frequent braking.

I 7-42 Part D: Recommended Fluids and USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Lubricants ’ Coolant I GM Part No. 3634621 or NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified belowby name, Supplement equivalent witha complete flush part number or specification may be obtained from your Sealer ‘andrefill. JLvIretailer. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11@ Brake Fluid FLUID/LUBRICANT System (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Parking Brake Chassis lubricant(GM Part Gasoline Engines “Starburst” Cable Guides No. 1052497 or equivalent) or symbol of the proper viscosity.To lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or determitie the preferred viscosity I for your vehicle’s engine, see GC-LB. ’ “Engine Oil”in the Index. Power Steering GM Power Steering Fluid 50/50 mixture of water (preferably System (GM Part NO. 1052884 - 1 pt., distilled)..andGM Goodwrench@ 1050017 - 1 st., or equivalent)., DEX-COOL TM or Havoline@ Automatic DEXRON@-IIIAutomatic DEX-COOL(orange-colored, Transaxle Transmission Nuid. silicate-free) antifreeze conforming to GM Specification Key Lock Multi-l?urgse Lubricant, 6277111. See “Engine Coolan? in Cylinders Superlube(GM Part the Index. No. 12346241 or equivalent). J USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Supercharger Supercharger Oil (GM Part Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Assembly Pivots, Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) Oil” in the Index. Spring Anchor or lubricant meeting requirements and Release of NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or Floor Shift Lubriplate Lubricant aerosol(GM Pawl GC-LB. Linkage Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements Hood and Multi-puose lubricant, of NLGI Grade 2 Category LBor Door Hinges, Superlube%(GM Part GC-LB. Fuel Door No. 12346241 or equivalent). Hinge, Rear Chassis Chassis lubricant(GM Part Compartment Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Lid Hinges lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, CategoryLB or Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease(GM GC-LB. Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).

Windshield GM Optikleen@Washer Solvent See “Replacement Parts”in the Index for recommended Washer Solvent (GM PartNo. 1051515) or replacement filters and spark plugs. equivalent.

7-44 Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional information from “Owner Checksand Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages.Also, you should retainall date, odometer reading and who performed the service maintenance receipts.Your owner information portfolio in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenientplace to store them. !

Maintenance Record ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

7-45 Maintenance Record

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7-47 I Maintenance Record I ODOMETER D ATE READING SERVICEDREADING DATE BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED

I 7-48 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

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

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern you 8-1 may have with your vehicle can be handledby your For help outsideof the United States and Canada, call selling or servicing retailer.Your retailer has the facility, the following numbers as appropriate: trained technicians, special toolsand up-to-date 0 Mexico: (525) 625-3256 information to promptly addressany issue which may In arise. Oldsmobile has empoweredits retailers to make In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or decisions and repair vehicles, and they are eager to 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) resolve your concern to your complete satisfaction.If 0 In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, take the following steps: 0 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-751-4135 (English) or 1-800-75 1-4136 (Spanish) STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern witha member of retailer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly 0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009 resolved at that level.If the matter has already been 0 In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British reviewed with the Sales, Service,or Parts Manager, Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 contact the ownerof the retail facility or the General Manager. 0 In all other Caribbean countries: 1-809-763-13 15 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a'memberof retail 0 In other overseas locations, callGM North American facility management,it appears your concern cannot be Export Sales in Canada at: 1-905-644-4112 resolved by the retail facility without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537.In Canada, contactGM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawaby calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).

8-2 For prompt asslsrance, please havethe following Canada information available togive the Customer Assistance Customer Assistance Center Representative: General Motorsof Canada Limited Your name, address, home and business telephone 1908 Colonel Sam Drive numbers Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8W Vehicle Identification Number (This is available Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance from the vehicle registrationor title, or the plate at Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian and the top left of the instrument panel and visible GM Overseas offices. through the windshield.) When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that 0 Retail facility name and location your concern will likely be resolvedin the retail facility, using the retailer's facilities, equipment and personnel. Vehicle delivery date and present mileage That is why we suggestyou follow Step One first if you Nature of concern have a concern. We encourage you to call us so we can give your inquiry Customer Assistance for Text prompt attention. However,if you wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: Telephone. (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hardof hearing, or United States speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones(TTYs), Customer Assistance Representative Oldsmobile has TTY equipment available at its Oldsmobile Central Office Customer Assistance Center.Any TT'Y user 920 Townsend Street can cornmunicate with Oldsmobileby dialing: P.O. Box 30095 1-800-833-OLDS. (TTY users in Canadacan dial Lansing, MI 48909 1-800-263-3830.)

8-3 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance 24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program Features and Benefits Telephone Number 1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one number callto for assistance in the United States. Trained Customer n Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistanceto Oldsmobile drivers, can dispatch roadside assistance and towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or simply answer any questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage providedby your Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program.The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day, 365 days year. a Who Is Covered? Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance coversall 1996 Oldsmobile vehicles.* Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,regardless of the driver, and is concurrent withthe Bumper to Bumper warranty period. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means help is just a toll-freecall away -- 24 hours a day, Oldsmobile reserves the rightto limit services or 365 days ayear. reimbursement to an owneror driver whenin Oldsmobile’s judgement the clairns become excessive in Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors frequency or type of occurrence. are on-callto provide you with prompt assistance. *Vehicles sold in Canada have a separate roadside assistance program, asdescribed next in this section. Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada havean extensive roadside assistance program’accessiblefrom anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate’brochureprovided by the retaileror call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Courtesy Wansportation GM Participation in BBB AUTO BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to LINE - Alternative Dispute settle disputes between customers and automobile Resolution Program* manufacturers. This programis available free of charge *This program may not be availablein all states, to customers who currently own or leaseGM a vehicle. depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your If you are not satisfied after following the Customer

, Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Satisfaction Procedure,you may contact theBBB using General Motors reservesthe right to change eligibility the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the limitations and/or to discontinueits participation in this following address: program. BBB AUTOLINE Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile retailerare Council of Better Business Bureaus committed to making sure you are completely satisfied 4200 Wilson Boulevard with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, Suite 800 if a situation arises where youfeel your concern has not Arlington, VA 22203 been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Procedure described earlierin this section is very successful. To file a claim,you will be askedto provide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN), There may be instances where an impartial third party and a statement of the natureof your complaint. can assistin arriving at a solutionto a disagreement Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and regarding vehicle repairs or interpretationof the New other factors. Vehicle Limited Warranty.To assist in resolving these I disagreements, Oldsmobile voluntarily participatesin BBB AUTO LINE. We prefer you utilizethe Customer Satisfaction REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Procedure before you resort to AUTOLINE, but you may contactthe BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt 'TOTHE UNITED STATES to resolvethe complaint serving as an intermediary GOVERNMENT between you and Oldsmobile.If this mediationis If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should where eligible customers may present their case to an immediately informthe National Highway Traffic impartial third-party arbitrator. Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to The arbitrator will make a decision which you may notifying General Motors. accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be If NHTSA receives similar complaints,it may open an bound by that decision.The entire dispute resolution investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect existsin procedure should ordinarily take about40 days from the a groupof vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy time youfile a claim until a decisionis made. campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved Some state laws may require youto use this program in individual problems between you, your retailer or before filing a claim with a state-r& arbitration program General Motors. or in the courts. Forfurther information, contactthe To contact NHTSA, you mayeither call the Auto Safety BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Assistance Network at 1-800-442-6537. the Washington,D.C. area) or,writeto: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safetyfrom the Hotline.

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~ REPORTINGSAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS I TOTHE CANADIAN ' TO GENERAL MOTORS GOVERNMENT In addition to notifyingNHTSA (or Transport Canada) If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situation like this,we certainly hope you'll notify has a safety defect, you should immediately notify us. Please callus at 1-800-442-6537 or write: Transport Canada,in addition to notcying General Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: P.O. Box 30095 Transport Canada Lansing, MI 48909 Box 8880 In Canada, please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (English) Ottawa, OntarioK1G 352 or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service and Owner Publications Service Manuals Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair information for all chassis and body systems. They may be usefulfor owners who wish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also usefulfor owners with the appropriate skill levelor training who wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meantfor professional, qualified technicians.

Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literatureare available for purchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbersfor ordering information: United States ...... 1-800-551-4123 Canada ...... 1-800-668-5539 I. I ServiceBulletins Owner Publications Service bulletins covering various subjectsare regularly Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner sent to all General Motorsretail facilities. GM monitors assistance booklets provide owners with general

product performancein the field. When service methods operation and maintenanceI information. are found which promote better service on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the technicianp.erform better service. Service bulletins may involve any number of vehicles. Somewill describe inexpensive service; others will describe expensive service. Some will adviseof new or unexpected conditions, and others may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified technicians.In some cases bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an indexis required and published quarterly to help identify specific bulletins. Subscriptions are available.You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or askGM. a retailer to see an index or individual bulletin.

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Air Bag Appearance care Materms ...... How Does it Restrain ...... 1-20 Arbitration Program ...... 8-6 I How it Works ...... 1 .18 Ashtrays ...... 2-50 Location ...... 1-18 Audio Controls. Steering Wheel Controls ...... 3-23 Readiness Light ...... 1.17. 2.56 Audio Equipment. Adding ...... 3-24 Servicing ...... 1-21 Audio Systems ...... 3-6 What Makes it Inflate ...... 1-19 Automatic What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-20 Overdrive ...... 2-21 When Should it Inflate ...... 1 .19 Transaxle ...... 2-19 Air Cleaner ...... 6-17 Transaxle Check ...... 7-39 AirConditioning ...... 3-3 Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-20 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...... 6.64. 6.65 Transaxle Operation ...... 2-19 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...... 6-45 Transaxle Park Mechanism Check...... 7-41 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-53 AM-FMStereo ...... 3-7 Antenna. Fixed ...... 3-26 Battery ...... 6-33 Antenna. Power ...... 3-26 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Anti-Lock Replacement. Remote Lock Control ...... 2-10 Brake System Warning Light ...... 2.58. 4.6 WarningLight ...... 2-57 Brakes ...... 4-6 Warnings ...... 5.2.5.4 Anti-LockoutFeature ...... 2-6 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-6 Anti.Theft. Radio ...... 3-21 Belt. Engine Accessory ...... 6.66. 6.67 Appearance Care ...... 6-48 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...... 8-6

9-1 Brake Checking Your Restraint Systems ...... 1-43 Adjustment ...... 6-33 Chemical Paint Spotting...... 6-54 Fluid ...... 6-30 Child Restraints ...... 1-32 Master Cylinder ...... 6-30 Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position...... 1-34 Parking ...... 2-23 Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position...... 1-36 PedalTravel ...... 6-33 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position ...... 1-38 Replacing System Parts ...... 6-33 TopStrap ...... 1-33 System Warning Light ...... 2-57 WheretoPut ...... 1-32 Trailer ...... 4-35 Cigarette Lighter ...... 2-50 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check...... 7-40 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ...... 6-58 Wear ...... r ..... 6-32 Cleaner. Air ...... 6-17 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 Cleaning Braking ...... 4-5 Aluminum or Chrome Wheels ...... 6-53 Braking in Emergencies ...... 4-10 Fabric ...... 6-49 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 2-15 Glass ...... 6-51 Brightness Control ...... 2-41 Inside of Your Oldsmobile ...... 6-48 BTSI Check ...... 7-40 Instrument Panel ...... 6-50 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 Leather ...... 6-50 Outside of Your Oldsmobile ...... 6-52 Special Problems ...... 6-49 Canadian Roadside Assistance ...... 8-5 Stains ...... 6-49 Capacities and Specifications...... 6-64 Tires ...... 6-53 CarbonMonoxide ...... 2.28.4.28. 4.35 Vinyl ...... 6-50 Cassette Deck Service ...... 7-38 Wheels ...... 6-53 Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Players...... 3- 16 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...... 6-51 1 CassetteTape Player and Compact Disc Changer ...... 3-9 Climate Control. Standard ...... 3-1 Cassette Tape Player Care ...... 3-25 Climate Control. Steering Wheel Controls ...... 3-6 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-23 Climate Control System ...... 3-1 Certification Label ...... 4-30 Clock. Setting the ...... 3-6 Chains.Safety ...... 4-35 Comfort Controls ...... 3-1 Chains. Tire ...... 6-47 Compact Disc Care ...... 3-25 Changing a Flat Tire...... 5-23 Compact Disc Player ...... 3-13 Check Engine Light ...... 2-61 Compact Disc Player Errors ...... 3-15

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. Compact Spare Tire ...... 5-34 IntheRain ...... 4-17 Compass. Rearview Mirror with ...... 2-43 Night ...... 4-15 Control of a Vehicle ...... 4-5 OnCurves ...... 4-10 Convenience Net ...... 2-50 On Grades While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-37 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 2-47 On Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-23 Coolant ...... 6-23 On Snow and Ice ...... 4-26 Heater. Engine ...... 2-18 Through Water ...... 4-19 RecoveryTank ...... 5-15 Wet Roads ...... 4-17 Cooling System ...... 5-15 Winter ...... 4-25 CourtesyLamps ...... 2-41 With a Trailer ...... 4-36 Courtesy Transportation ...... 8-5 Drunken Driving ...... 4-2 Cruise Control ...... 2-34 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users...... 8-3 Customer Assistance Information ...... 8- 1 Electrical Equipment. Adding ...... 3.24. 6.57 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 8-1 Electrical System ...... 6-57 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-43 Electronic Level Control ...... , 4-31 Damage, Finish ...... 6-54 Engine ...... 6.10.6.11 Damage, Sheet Metal ...... 6-53 Accessory Belt ...... 6.66,6.67 Daytime Running Lamps ...... 2-39 Coolant ...... 6-23 DeadBattery ...... 5-2 Coolant Heater ...... 2-18 Defects, Reporting Safety ...... 8-7 Coolant Level Check ...... 7-38 Defensive Driving ...... 4-1 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 2-61 Defogger, Rear Window ...... 3-5 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...... 2-61 Dimensions,Vehicle ...... 6-65 Cooling System ...... 6-64 DoorLocks ...... 2-3 Exhaust ...... 2-28 DriverPosition ...... 1-9 Identification ...... 6-56 Driving Oil Level Check ...... 7-38 City ...... 4-20 Overheating ...... 5-12 Defensive ...... 4-1 RunningWhileParked ...... 2-28 Drunken ...... 4-2 Specifications ...... 6-65 Freeway ...... 4-21 StartingYour ...... 2-17 InaBlizzard ...... 4-27 Supercharged ...... 6-12 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-4 9-3 __-~ _ ..

EngineOil ...... 6- 12 Gages Additives ...... 6- 15 Engine Coolant Temperature ...... 2-61 Checking ...... 6- 13 Fuel ...... 2-66 Pressure Light ...... 2-64 GAWR ...... 4-30 Used ...... 6-16 Gear Positions, Automatic Transaxle...... 2-19 When to Change ...... 6-16 GloveBox ...... 2-47 Exhaust. Engine ...... 2-28 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...... 4-30 ExitLighting ...... " ...... 2-41 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...... 4-30.. Express-Down Window ...... en 2-30 Guide FranGais ...... 11 GVWR ...... 4-30 Fabric Cleaning ...... 6-49 Fan Control. Climate Control System ...... 3-2 Halogen Bulbs ...... 6-34 FillingYourTank ...... 6-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 5-1 Filter. Air ...... 6-17 HeadRestraints ...... 1-4 Finishcare ...... 6-52 Headlamps ...... 2-38 FinishDamage ...... 6-54 Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 First Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 2-32 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 5-1 Wiring ...... 6-57 ... Flash-to-Pass Feature ...... 2-32 Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance ...... 8-3 Flat Tire. Changing ...... 5-23 Heating ...... 3-3 Fluid Capacities ...... 6-64 High-Beam Headlamps ...... 2-32 Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43 Highway Hypnosis ...... 4-23 FogLamps ...... 2-40 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 4-23 Foreign Countries. Fuel ...... 6-4.. Hitches, Trailer ...... 4-35 FrenchLanguage Manual ...... 11 Hood FrontStorageArea ...... 2-48 Checking Things Under ...... 6-8 FrontTowing ...... 5-9 Release ...... 6-9 Fuel ...... 6-3 Horn ...... 2-30 Canada ...... 6-4 Hydroplaning ...... 4-19 FillingYourTank ...... 6-5 . Gage ...... 2-66 In Foreign Counties ...... 6-4 Ignition Switch ...... 2-15 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 6-58 Illuminated Entry ...... 2-41 9-4 . . Inadvertent Load Protection...... 2-42 Tire-Loading Information ...... 4-29 Inflation. Tire ...... 6-40 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-56 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-43 Lamps ...... 2-38 Inspections Courtesy ...... 2-41 Brakesystem ...... 7-42 Interior ...... 2-41 Exhaust Systems ...... 7-42 On Reminder ...... 2-38 Four-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...... 7-42 Panel ...... 2-41 Radiator and Heater Hose ...... 7-42 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 2-6 Steering ...... 7-42 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...... 2-26 Suspension ...... 7-42 Lighter ...... 2-50 Throttle Linkage ...... 7-42 Lights Instrument Panel ...... 2-52 Air Bag Readiness ...... 1-17, 2-56 Brightness Control ...... 2-41 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...... 2-58’4-6 Cleaning ...... 6-50 Battery Warning ...... 2-57 Cluster ...... 2-54 Brake System Warning ...... 2-57 Driver’s Side Fuse Block ...... 6-59’6-60 CheckEngine ...... 2-61 Passenger’s Side Fuse Block ...... 6-61. 6-62 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning...... 2-61 InteriorLamps ...... 2-41 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...... 2-64 Interior ...... 2-41 LOWCoolant Warning ...... 2-60 Jack. Tire ...... 5-24 LowFuel ...... 2-66 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Low Oil Level Warning ...... 2-65 Low Washer ...... 2-65 Key Lock Cylinders Service ...... 7-39 OilLevelWarning ...... 2-65 Keys ...... 2-1 OilPressure ...... 2-64 Safety Belt Reminder ...... 1-5, 2-56 Traction Control System Active ...... 2-60’4-8 Labels Traction Control System Warning ...... 2-59 Certification ...... 4-30 Traction Off Warning ...... 4-9 Service Parts Identification ...... 6-56 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 4-29 Locks ...... 2-3 Manual Remote Control Mirror ...... 2-46 Anti-LockoutFeature ...... 2-6 Maxifuse/RelayCenter ...... 6-58 Cylinders ...... 7-39 Methanol ...... 6-4 Door ...... 2-3 Mirrors ...... 2-43 Key Lock Cylinder Service ...... 7-39 Convex Outside ...... 2-47 PowerDoor ...... 2-3 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview ...... 2-43 Programmable Automatic Door ...... 2-4 Inside Daymight Rearview ...... 2-43 Rear Door Security ...... 2-5 Manual Remote Control ...... 2-46 Steering Column Lock Check ...... 7-41 Power Remote Control ...... 2-47 Window ...... 2-30 Visor Vanity ...... 2-51 Low Coolant Warning Light ...... 2-60 MMT ...... 6-4 Low Fuel Light ...... 2-66 Mode Control. Climate Control System...... 3-1 Low Oil Level Warning Light ...... 2-65 MountainRoads ...... 4-23 Low Washer Light ...... 2-65 Multifunction Lever ...... 2-31 Lubricants and Fluids ...... 7-43 Lubrication Service. Body ...... 7-39 Net. Convenience ...... 2-50 Neutral. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-21 Magnasteer ...... 4. 10 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 2-15 MaintenanceRecord ...... 7-45 Nightvision ...... 4-16 Maintenance Schedule ...... 7-1 Long Tripmighway Definition ...... 7-5 Long Tripfighway Intervals ...... 7-5 Odometer ...... 2-55 Owner Checks and Services...... 7-38 Odometer. Trip ...... 2-55 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-42 Off-RoadRecovery ...... 4-12 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43 Oil Level Warning Light ...... 2-65 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 Oil Pressure Light ...... 2-64 Short Trip/City Definition ...... 7-4 Oil. Engine ...... 6-12 Short Trip/City Intervals ...... 7-4 Oil. Supercharger ...... 6-19 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...... i ...... 4-38 Overdrive. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-21 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ...... 6-65 Overheating Engine ...... 5-12 Maintenance. Underbody ...... 6-54 Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-38 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-9 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 2-6 1 1 Manual Front Seat ...... 1- 1 Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-54 ReadingLamps ...... 2-42 Park Rear Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 19 Door Security Locks ...... 2-5 Shifting Into ...... 2-24 Outside Seat Position ...... 1-24 Shifting Out of ...... 2-27 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-28 Parking SeatPassengers ...... 1-24 AtNight ...... 2-12 Storage Armrest ...... 2-49 Brake ...... 2-23 Towing ...... 5-11 Brake Mechanism Check ...... 7-41 Window Defogger ...... 3-5 Lots ...... 2-13 Rearview Mirror ...... 2-43 Over Things That Bm...... 2-27 Electrochromic Daymight ...... 2-43 Passing ...... 4-13 Inside Daymight ...... 2-43 PASS-Key 11 ...... 2-13 RecliningFront Seatbacks ...... 1-2 . Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-42 Recovery Tank, Coolant ...... 5-15 Power Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...... 6-64, 6-65 Antenna Mast Care ...... 3-26 Remote Antennaservice ...... 7-38 Lock Control ...... 2-6 DoorLocks ...... 2-3 Tmnk Release ...... 2-11 OptionFuses ...... 6-58 Replacement Seat ...... 1-2 Bulbs ...... 6-63 Steering ...... 4-10 Parts ...... 6-65 Steering Fluid ...... 6-27 Wheel ...... 6-45 Windows ...... 2-29 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-43 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 8-7 Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Restraints Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-4 Checking ...... 1-43 Publications, Service and Owner ...... 8-9 Child ...... 1-32 Head ...... 1-4 Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-43 Radiator ...... 5-19 System Check ...... 7-39 Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-27 Retained Accessory Power ...... 2-16 Radio Reception ...... 3-24 Reverse, Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-20 Radios ...... 3-6 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-22 Rain. DrivingIn ...... 4-17 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-4 9-7 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...... 8-5 Seats Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-35 Manual Front ...... 1. 1 Rotation. Tires ...... 6-41 Power ...... 1-2 Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 SeatControls ...... 1-1 Safety Belt Extender ...... 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint ...... 1-34 SafetyBelts ...... 1-4 Second Gear? Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22 Adults ...... 1-9 Service ...... 6-1 Care ...... 6-51 Bulletins. Ordering ...... 8-9 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-23 Manuals.Ordering ...... 8-9 Children ...... 1-30 Parts Identification Label ...... 6-56 Driver Position ...... 1-9 Publications. Ordering ...... 8-9 Extender ...... 1-43 Work. Doing Your Own ...... 6-2 How to Wear Properly ...... 1-9 Service and Appearance Care ...... 6-1 LapBelt ...... 1-23 Service and Owner Publications ...... 8-9 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1-9. 1-25 Service Publications ...... 8-9 LargerChildren ...... 1-40 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ...... 1-21 Questions and Answers ...... 1-8 Sheet Metal Damage ...... 6-53 Rear Comfort Guides ...... 1-28 shifting Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...... 1-24 AutomaticTransaxle ...... 2-19 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-24 Into Park (P) ...... 2-24 Reminder Light ...... 1-5. 2-56 Out of Park ...... 2-27 Replacing After a Crash ...... 1-43 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...... 1-11 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-22 Signaling Turns ...... 2-31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...... 1-1 1 Skidding ...... 4-14 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-30 Sound Equipment. Adding ....: ...... 3-24 Use During Pregnancy ...... 1-22 Spare Tire. Compact ...... 5-34 Why They Work ...... 1-5 Specifications and Capacities ...... 6-64 Safety Chains ...... 4-35 Specifications. Engine ...... 6-65 Safety Defects. Reporting ...... 8-7... Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-3 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...... u1 Speedometer ...... 2-55 Scheduled Maintenance Services...... 7-3 SRS ...... 1-16 Seatback Reclining Front ...... i ...... 1-2 Stains. Cleaning ...... 6-49 Starter Switch Check ...... 7-40 Time. Setting the ...... 3-6 Starting Your Engine ...... 2- 17 Tire Chains ...... 6-47 Steam ...... 5-13 TireLoading ...... 4-29 Steering ...... 4-10 Tire-hading Information Label ...... 4-29 Column Lock Check ...... 7-41 Tires ...... 6-39 InEmergencies ...... 4-11 Alignment and Balance ...... 6-45 Magnasteer ...... 4- 10 Buying New ...... 6-43 Power ...... 4-10 Chains ...... 6-47 Tips ...... 4-10 Changing a Flat . .I ...... 5-23. Wheel Controls for Audio System ...... 3-23 Cleaning ...... 6-53 Wheel Controls for Climate Control ...... 3-6 Compact Spare ...... 5-34 Wheel. Tilt ...... 2-30 Inflation ...... 6-40 Storageheas ...... 2-47 Inflation Check ...... 7-38 Storage. Vehicle ...... 6-33 .Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-41 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Iceor Snow ...... 5-35 Loading ...... 4-29 I Sunvisors ...... 2-51 Pressure ...... 6-40 Sunglasses Storage ...... 2-48 Temperature ...... 6-45 Supercharged Engine ...... 6-12 Traction ...... 6-44

L Supercharger Oil ...... 6- 19 Treadwear ...... 6-44 Supplemental Restraint System ...... 1- 16 Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-44 Symbols. Vehicle ...... v Wear Indicators ...... 6-42 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-45 'When It's Time for New ...... 6-42 Tape Player care ...... 3-25 TopStrap ...... 1-33 Temperature Control. Climate Control System ...... 3-2 TorqueLock ...... 2-26 TheaterDimming ...... 2-41 Torque, Wheel Nut ...... 5-31, 6-64 I Theft ...... 2-12 Towing a Trailer ...... 4-31 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player ...... 3-21 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 5-7 THEFTLOCK" ...... 3-21 Traction Thermostat ...... 6-27 ActiveLight ...... 4-8 Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-22 Control System ...... 4-8 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 2-30 Control System Active Light ...... 2-60, 4-8 Time Out Feature ...... 2-41 Control System Warning Light ...... 2-59

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