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,, ,, -. ., . -, Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains“SRS” the system. FeaturesandControls ...... 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...... 3-1 This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road ...... 4-1 Here you’ll find information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...... 5-1 This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while drivi.ng, as such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...... 6-1 Here the manual tells you howto 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 youhow to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get service publications, It also givesyou information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page8-4. Index ...... 9-1 Here’s an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual.You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. 1 I
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Vehicle Damage Rarnlngs In the notice area,we tell you aboutsomething that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damagewould Also in this book you will find these notices: not be coveredby your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tellyou what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see NOTICE: CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different colors or These mean there is something that in different words. could damage your vehicle. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, bluefor notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
iv - ~ ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ These symbols Hefe are some Vehicle Symbols are used on other symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. warning and you may see: indicator lights: For example, These symbols These symbols These symbols FUSE these symbols are important have to do with are on some of ENGINE are used on an for you and your lights: your controls: COOLANT F- original battery: your passengers TEMP -- whenever your vehicle is CAUTION driven: WINDSHRLDWIPER BATTERY POSSIBLE A Q CHARGING L-1 INJURY SYSTEM RADIO VOLUME TURN a PROTECT SIGNALS BRAKE EYES BY e a (0) SHIELDING FASTEN RADIATOR CONDITIONINGAIR BELTSSEAT COOLANT a CAUSTIC 4 a BATTERY ACID COULD TRUNK e RELEASE CAUSE WINDOW FUEL BURNS POWER DEFOGGER WINDOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE 93 t VENTILATING LIGHTER m FAN HIGHLAMPSoR BEAM = :o TEMP c€b OIL '' HORN SPARK OR ,\I/, FLAME FOG LAMPS COULD $0 ANTI-LOCK (@) EXPLODE BRAKE SPEAKER BAllERY b
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vi rower Seat (Option) Raise the rearof the seat by holding the rearof the switch up. Lower the rearof the seatby holding the rear To adjust the power seat: of the switch down. Seat Control (A): Raise the Move the seat higherby holding the switchup. Lower front of the seat byholding the seat by holding the switch down. the front of the switchup. Lower the frontof the seat Move the seat forward by holding the switch forward. by holding thefront of the Move the seat back by holding the switch back. switch down. Seatback Control (B): Tilt the seatback forward by holding the switch forward. Tilt the seatback backward by holding the switch back.
1-2 Reclining Front Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer,side of the seat andmove the seatback to where you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the lever and the seat will PO to an upright position. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicleis moving.
1-3 Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downso that the topof the restraint is closest to the topof your ears.This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash. Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should notdo with safety belts. And it explains theSupplemental Restraint System, or “air bag” system.
1-4 Your vehicle has a light that Why Safety Belts Work comes on as a reminder to When you ride in or on anything, yougo as fast as it buckle up. (See “Safety Belt goes. Reminder Light” in the I Index.)
In many states andCanadian provinces, th el.aw say3 to wear safety belts. Here’s why:They work. YOU never knowif you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t knowif it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious thateven buckled up aperson wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In manyof them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Withoutbelts they could have been bad19 hurt or kiiled. Take the simplest vehicle.Suppose it’s just a seat on After more than25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the wheels. facts are clear. Inmost crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop.
1-6 The person keeps going untilstopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a real vehicle,it could be the windshield ... more of themin the-future. But theyare or the s-afety belts! supplemental systems only;so they work with With safety belts,you slow -down asthe vehicle does. safety belts-- not instead.of them. Every air bag You get more timeto stop. You stop over more distance, system ever offeredfor sale has requiredthe use of and your strongest bones takethe:forces. That's why safety belts. Evenif you're in a vehicle that hasair safety belts make such good sense. bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That'strue not only in frontal collisions, but especiallyin side and other collisions.
1-8 @ 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 part is onlyfor people of adult size. your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver Be aware that there are special things to knowabout doesn’t protect youfrom things beyond your safety belts and children. And there are different rules control, such as bad drivers. for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the part of this manual called Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of “Children.” Followthose rules for everyone’s home. And the greatestnumber of serious injuries protection. and deathsoccur at speeds of less than 40 mph First, you’ll want to know which restraintsystems your (65 M). vehicle has. Safety belts are for everyone. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
1-9 LapmShoulder Belt 4. Push the latch plate intothe buckle until it clicks. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wearit Pull up on the latch plate to make sureit is secure. If properly. the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. 1. Close and lock the door. Make sure the release button on the buckleis 2. Adjust the seat(to see how, see “Seats’’ in the Index) positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe so you can sit up straight. safety belt quickly if you ever hadto.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. 1-10 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snugon the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’dbe less likely to slide underthe lap belt. If you slid underit, the belt would applyforce at your abdomen. This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and acrossthe chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there’s a sudden stopor crash. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adiuster to the height thatis right fop you.
To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster tothe desired position.You can move the adjuster upjust by pushing up on the bottom of the release handle. After you move the adjusterto where you want it, try to moveit down without squeezing the release handle to makesure it has locked into position. Adjust the heightso that the shoulder portionof the belt is centered on your shoulder.The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not fallingoff your shoulder. 1-11 A: The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. L L
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should
be worn over the shoulder at all.times. &= What’s wrong with this?
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A: The belt is twisted across the body.
1-15 To vnlatch the belt,just push the button on the buckle. The\belt should go back outof the way. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Your Oldsmobile has two air bags-- one air bagfor the driver and another air bag forthe right front passenger. Here are the most important things to know aboutthe air bag system:
Before you close the door,be sure the beltis out of the way. If you slam the dooron it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
1-16 There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the words AIR BAG. AIR BAG
The system checks the air bag’s electricalsystem for malfunctions. The light tells youif there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light” in the Index for more information.
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The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Where is the air bag? The driver’s air bagis in the middle of the steering wheel. vehicle strikes something that will move ordeform, such as a parked car, the thresholdlevel will be higher. The air bag is notdesigned to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts,because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash,no one can say whetheran air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle orbecause of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is onlyone indication of this. What makes an air bag inflate? When shouldan air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontalimpact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensingsystem detects thatthe vehicle is The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe suddenly stopping as a resultof a crash.The sensing frontal or near-frontal crashes.The air bag will inflate system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide only if the impact speed is above the system’sdesigned sealed in the inflator.The reaction produces nitrogen “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a gas, which-‘jnflates theair bag. The inflator, air bag, and wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is related hardware are all partof the airbag modules about 9 to 15 mph (14 to 24 W).The threshold level packed inside the steering wheel and in the instrument can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that panel in front of the right front passenger. it can be somewhat~aboveor below this range.I€ your
1-19 How does an airbag restrain? In moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupantscan contact the steering wheelor the instrument panel.The air bag supplements@e protection provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.But air bags would not help youin many typesof collisions, including rollovers and rear andside impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motionis not towardthe air bag. Air bags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto safety belts, and then only in 1 moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions. i In many crashes severe enough toinflate an bag, What will you see after an air bag inflates? air windshields are brokenby vehicle deformation. After the air baginflates, it quickly deflates.This occurs Additional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the so quickly thatsome people may not even realize theair right front passenger air bag. bag inflated. Some components of the air bag modulein the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s air bag, or the The air bags are designedto inflate only once. After instrument panel for the rightfront passenger’s bag, will they inflate, you’ll needsome new parts for your air be hot for a short time, but the partof the bag thatcomes bag system.If you don’t get them, the air bag system into contact with you will notbe hot to the touch.There won’t be there to help protect youin another crash. will be some smoke and dustcoming from vents in the A new system will include airbag modules and deflated air bags. Air bag inflation will not prevent the possibly other parts.The service manualfor your driver from seeing or frombeing able to steer the vehicle covers the needto replace other parts. vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts workfor everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely be to seriously injuredif they don’t wear safety belts.. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion shouldbe worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
.. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety beltis worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’tbe hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the keyto making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
1-22 Right Front Passenger Position Lap Belt The right front passenger’s safety beltworks the same If your vehicle hasfront and rear bench seats, someone way as the driver’s safety belt.See “Driver Position,’’ can sit in the center positions. earlier in this section. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out allthe way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If your vehicle has a centerpassenger position, be sure to use the correctbuckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find thatthe latch plate willnot go fully into the buckle,see if you are usingthe buckle for the center passenger position. Center Passenger Position
When you sit in a center seating position,you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pullit along the belt. To make the belt shorter,pull its free end as shownuntil Rear Seat Passengers the beltis snug. It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statisticsshow that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more oftenin crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehiclein a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Buckle, position and releaseit the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn’t longenough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at theend of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if-youever had to.
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I force to the strong pelvic bones.And you'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt.If you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go .overthe shoulder and across the chest;These parts of the'body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stop or a crash.
To unlatch the belt,just push the buttonon the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for seatback and the interior body,about half-way down the Children and Small Adults edge of the seatback.Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between theedge of and for small adults. The comfort guides pull the the seatback and the interior body toremove the shoulder belts away from the neck and head. guide from its storage clip.
There is one guide for each outside passenger position in 2. Slide the guide under and pastthe belt. The elastic the rear seat. You will find them tucked in between the cord must be under the belt.
1-27 3. There is a “button stop’’ on the shoulder belt that 4. Be sure that the belt is not twistedand it lies flat. The keeps the belt from going toofar into the retractorat elastic cord mustbe under the belt and theguide on the topof the seatback. Pull the shoulder belt outof top. the retractor, and place the guide over the belt. Make sure that the guideis between the button stopon the belt and the retractor. Insertthe two edges of the belt into the slotsof the guide.
5. Buckle the belt around the child, and make sure that both the lap belt andthe shoulder belt are secured properly. Make sure thatthe shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. See “Safety Belts, Rear SeatPassengers” in the Index.
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1-30 '...... I - ... , Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself orin a booklet, or both.These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle,but the child also has to be secured within the restraint tohelp reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how todo that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that youput your child restraintin the rear seat. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. Here's why:
1-31 Top Strap
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collisionor sudden stop and injure peoplein the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-- even when no childis in it. If your child restraint has a top strap,it should be anchored. If you need to havean anchor installed, youcan ask your Oldsmobile retailerto put it in for you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, your retailercan tell you how to doit. I
1-32 For cars first sold in Canada, child restraints with a top You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part strap must be anchored according to Canadian Law. about the top strapif the child restraint has one. Your retailer can obtain thehardware kit and install it 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Followthe instructions for you, or you mayinstall it yourself using the for the child restraint. instructions provided in the kit. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint asthe Use the tetherhardware ht available from the retailer. instructions say. The hardware and installation instructionswere 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder specifically designed for this vehicle. portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear around the restraint. The child restraint instructions Outside Seat Position will show you how. If the shoulder belt goesin front of the child’sface or neck, put it behind the child restraint.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap beltinto the retractor Securing a Child Restraint in the Center while you push down on the child restraint. Rear Seat Position
You’ll be using the lap belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and letit go back all the way.The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to workfor an adult or larger child passenger.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different Securing a Child Restraint in the Right directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint Front Seat Position isn’t secure,turn the latch plate over and buckle it again. Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, securethe restraint in a different placein the vehicle and contact the child restraintmaker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. To remove the child restraint,just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt.It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. U
Your vehicle hasa right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraintin this seat. Here’s why: You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt.See the earlier part about the top strap ifthe child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehiclehas a rightfront passenger air bag, always movethe seat asfarback as it will go before securinga forward-facing child restraint. (See “Seats” in the Index.) 2. Put the restraint on the seat.Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the childin the child restraint as the instructions say. 4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt throughor around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder beltgoes in front of the child’sface or neck, putit behind the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Make surethe release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to.
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.What if a childis wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s faceor neck? A: Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crashthe child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see “Rear Safety BeltComfort Guides” in the Index. If the child isso small that the shoulder beltis still very close to the child’sface or neck, you might want to place the child in the center seat position, the one that has only a lapbelt.
1-41 Wherever the childsits, the lap portionof the belt should be worn lowand snug on the hips,just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt forceto the child’s pelvic bones ina crash.
1-42 Safety Belt Extender Replacing Seat and Restraint System If the vehicle’s safety belt will fastenaround you, YQU Parts After a Crash should use it. If you’ve had a crash,do you need new belts? But if a safety belt isn’tlong enough to fasten, your After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. retailer will order you an extender. It’sfree. When you But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision that you choose.Don’t let someone else use it, and use it damage also may mean you will need tohave safety belt only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it or seat parts repaired or replaced.New parts and repairs to the regular safety belt. may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being usedat the time of the collision. Checking Your Restraint Systems If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special Now and then, make sureall your belts, buckles, latch part of the safety belt that goesthrough the seat tothe plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are adjuster may need tobe replaced. worlung properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts maynot protect you in a crash. They can rip apart underimpact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a newone right away. I AA Keys The ignition keys arefor the When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, the retailer ignition only. removes the plugsfrom the keys and gives them tothe first owner. However,the ignition key may not have a plug. If the ignition key doesn’thave a plug,it will have a bar-coded key tag. Each plug or tag has code a on it that tells your retailer or a qualifiedlocksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs or key tagin a safe place.If you lose your keys, you’llbe able to havenew ones made easilyusing these plugs or tags.If your ignitionkeys don’t have plugs or tags, go to yourOldsmobile retailer for the correct keycode if you need a new ignition key.
The door keys are for the There are 15 alternative PASS-Key@ blanks, to help discourage theft. Your retailer can help determine which doors and all other locks. blank you need.
NOTICE: Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features that can help prevent theft. But you can havea lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to getin. So be sure you have extra keys.
2-2 Door Locks From the inside, tolock the door, slide the locking lever down. To unlock the door, slidethe locking lever up.
Power Door Locks With powerdoor locks, you can lock or unlock all the doors of your vehiclefrom the driver or front passenger door lock switch. The switch on each rear door works only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or unlock) all of the doors -- that’s a safety feature. There are several ways tolock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock Control, if your vehicle has this option.
2-3 Door Open Reminder: If you have the information You can program the automaticdoor lock feature to center anda door is not fully closed when the transaxle allow the doors to remain locked after you shiftinto is in gear, a chime will soundand the information center PARK (P). will displayone of these messages: 1. Close your doors and turn the ignition on. .I ; . i' DRIVER DOOR AJAR 2. Keep yourfoot on the brake pedal. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR 3. Press and hold the driver's powerdoor lock switch. REAR DOOR AJAR 4. Move your shift lever outof PARK (P), then move Programmable Automatic Door Locks the shift lever back intoPARK (P). (Option) 5. Release the lock switch. Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every Yourdoors will now lock when you shift out of time you move your shiftlever out of PmK (P), all of PARK (P), and remainlocked until youuse the manual the doors will lock., And,every time you stopand move or power door unlock switch. your shift leverinto PARK (P), your doors will unlock. To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when If someone needs to getout while you're not in PARK you shift in and outof PARK (P) do the following: (P), have that person use the manual or power lock. When the door is closed again,it will not lock. 1. Close your doors and turn the ignition on. automatically. Just use the manual or powerlock to lock 2. Keep your foot on thebrake pedal. the door again. 3. Press and hold the driver's power door unlock switch. 4. Move the shift lever outof PARK (P), then move the shift lever back into PARK(P). 5. Release the unlock switch.
i"" ~ ' Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from inside when thisfeature is in use. If you want toopen a Your Oldsmobile is rear door when the securitylock is on: equipped with rear door 1. Unlock the door from the inside. security locks thathelp prevent passengers from 2. Then open the door from the outside. opening the rear doors of If you don’t cancel the securitylock feature, adults or your vehicle from the older children whoride in the rear won’tbe able to open inside. the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel thelocks. To cancel the reardoor security lock: 1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside. To use one of these locks: 2. Move the lever all the way down. 1. Move the lever all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 3. Do the same for the other rear door. 2. Close the door. The rear door locks will now work normally. 3. Do the same thing to the other reardoor lock.
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Seyour retailer to match trausmitters to mother vehicle. Battery Replacement Trunk Lock Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain To unlock the trunkfrom the outside,insert the door key transmitter should last about two years. and turnit. You can tell the batteries are weakif the transmitter won’t work at the normalrange in anylocation. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probablytime to change the batteries. To replace batteriesin the Remote Lock Control transmitter: 1. Remove the screw from back cover. 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half first.
4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.
2-8 Power Trunk Release (Option) Move the switch toOFF to override the power trunk release. If you lock your glove box door and take the Press therelease button door key with you (and your remotelock control if so located tothe left of the equipped), this will help keep someone fromgetting into steering column to release your trunk. Movethe switch to ON to again make the the trunk lid. The Trunk power trunkrelease usable. Security override switch The optional remote lockcontrol transmitter will open must bein the ON position, the trunk evenif the override switchis in the OFF and thetransaxle in position. Glove Box Use the door keyto lock and unlock the glove box.To open, lift the latchrelease on the left side of the glove Trunk Security Override (Option) box door. This feature is standard with Theft vehicles equipped with Power Trunk Release. Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. Inside the glovebox is an Although your Oldsmobile hasa number of theft override switch that is deterrent features, we know that nothing we puton it useful if you want to leave can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways valuables in the trunk when you can help. using a commercial parking lot. Key in the Ignition Parking Lots If you walk awayfrom your vehicle with thekeys If you parkin a lot where someone willbe watching inside, it’s an easy targetfor joy riders or professional your vehicle,it’s best tolock it up and takeyour keys. thieves -- so don’t do it. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if When you park yourOldsmobile and open the driver’s you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? door, you’ll hear chimea reminding you to remove your 1. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your 1 key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do trunk or glove box. this. Your steering wheel willbe locked, and so will 2. Lock the glove box. your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. 3. Lock all the doors except the driver’s. Parking at Night 4. Then take the door key with you.
~ Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember tokeep your valuables outof sight. Put themin a storage area,or take them with you. PASS-Key@% When the PASS-Key% system senses that someone is using the wrong key,it shuts down the vehicle’s starter Your vehicle is and fuel systems. For about three minutes,the starter equipped with the won’t work andfuel won’t go to the engine. If someone PASS-Key% tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key (Personalized during this time, the vehicle will not start. This Automotive Security discourages someonefrom randomly trying different System) theft deterrent keys with different resistor pelletsin an attempt to make system. a match. The ignition key mustbe clean and drybefore it’s inserted in the ignition orthe engine may not start. If the engine does not start and the SECURITYlight is on, or if you have the information center and you getthe CLEAN KEY-WAIT 3 MIN message, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off. PASS-Key% is a passive theft deterrent system.This Clean and drythe key. Wait about three minutes and try means you don’thave to do anything different to arm or again. The security light mayremain on during this disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove time. If the starter won’t work, andthe key appears the key from the ignition. PASS-Key% uses a resistor still to be clean and dry, waitabout three minutes and try pellet in the ignition key that matches a decoder in your another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to vehicle. check the fuse (see “Fuses and CircuitBreakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work withthe other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, thefirst ignition key maybe faulty. See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key%.
2-11 If you accidentally usea key that hasa damaged or New Vehicle 6LBreak-InS’ missing resistor pellet,the starter won’t work and the SECURITY light willflash or, if you have the information center,the CLEAN KEY-WAIT 3 MIN NOTICE: message will appear.But you don’thave to wait ‘three minutes before trying another ignitionkey. Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’tneed an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better See your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith who can in the long run if you followthese guidelines: service the PASS-Key% tohave a new key made. 1. Don’t drive at any one speed-- fast or If you’re ever drivingand the SECURITY lightcomes slow -- for thefirst 500 miles (804 km). on, or with theinformation center you get the Don’t make full-throttlestarts. PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB message, you willbe able 2. Avoid making hard stops for thefirst to restart yourengine if youturn it off. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not working properly 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this and mustbe serviced by your Oldsmobile retailer. Your time your new brake linings aren’t yet vehicle is not protected bythe PASS-Key@% system. broken in. Hard stops withnew linings can mean premature wear and earlier If you lose or damagea PASS-Key’II ignition key,see your Oldsmobile retailer or a locksmith whocan service replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” PASS-Key% to have a new key made. guideline every timeyou get new brake linings. 3. Don’t tow a trailer during“break-in.” See “Towinga Trailer” in the Indexfor more information. Ignition Switch (A) ACCESSORY:An “on” position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. Pressin the ignition switch as youturn the top of it toward you. (B)LOCK: The only position in which you can remove the key. This locks your steeringwheel, ignition and transaxle. (C) OFF: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this positionif your vehiclemust be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the A E driver’s door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. (D) RUN: An “on” position to whichthe switch returns after you start yourengine and releasethe switch. The switch stays in the RUN position when theengine is With the ignition key in the ignition switch, youcan turn running. But even whenthe engine is not running, you the switch to five positions: can use RUN to operate your electrical power accessories, and to displaysome instrument panel warning lights. (E) START Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to runfor normal driving.
2-13 Key Reminder Warning: If you leave your key in the Starting Your Engine 1 ignition, in the off position, you will hear a warning 1 chime when you open the driver’s door. Move your shift lever toPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’tstart in any other position-- that’s a Retained Accessory Power: If you have the optional safety feature.To restart when you’re already moving, remote lock control, after you turn your ignitionoff and use NEUTRAL (N) only. even remove the key, you will stillhave electrical power to such accessories as the radio and power windowsfor 1 up to 10 minutes. When you opena door, power is turned off. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift toPARK (P) if your Oldsmobile is moving. If you do, you could damage the NOTICE: transaxle. Shift toPARK (P)only when your If your key seems stuck in LOCK andyou can’t vehicle is stopped. turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steeringwheel left and rightwhile you To start your3.8 Liter engine: turn the key hard. But turn thekey only with 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your your hand.Using a tool to forceit could break ignition key toSTART. When the engine starts,let the key or the ignition switch.If none of this go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your works, then yourvehicle needs service. engine gets warm. NOTICE: NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than Your engine is designed to workthe with electronics 15 seconds at,atime will cause your battery to be in your vehicle. If’ you add electrical parts or drained muchsooner. And the excessive heat can accessories, you could change the way the fuel damage your startermotor. injection system operates. Beforeadding electrical equipment, check with your retailer. you If don’t, 2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your keyin your engine mightnot performproperly. START for about three tofive seconds at a time until If you ever have to have yourvehicle towed, see your engine starts. Wait about15 seconds between the part of this manual thattells how to doit each try to help avoid draining your battery. without damaging yourvehicle. See “Towing 3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then Your Vehicle” in theIndex. stops), it couldbe flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the Driving Through Deep Standing Water floor and holdingit there as you hold the keyin START for about three seconds.If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but NOTICE: this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. If you drive too quicklythrough deep puddles or This clears theextra gasoline from the engine. After standing water, water cancome in through your waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting engine’s air intake andbadly damage your procedure. engine. Never drive through water thatis slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle. If you can’t avoid deep puddlesor standingwater, drive through themvery slowly.
2-15 After you’ve used thecoolmt heater, bestme to store the cordas it was before tokeep itaway from moving engine parts.If you don’t, it could be damaged. Automatic Transaxle
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Your automatic transaxle mayhave a shiftlever located on the steeringcolumn or on the console between the seats. Ensure the shift lever is fullyin PARK (P) range There are several different positionsfor your shift lever. before starting the engine.Your Oldsmobile has a PARK (P):This locks your front wheels. It's the best brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply position to use when youstart your engine because your your regular brakebefore you can shift from PARK (P) vehicle can't move easily. when the ignition key isin the ON position. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the wayinto PARK (P) and also release the shiftlever button on floor shift 2-17
@ AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE:This position is for THIRD GEAR(3): This is like @, but you never go normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and into OVERDRIVE. Here aresome times you might you’re: choose THIRD instead of @: Going less than about 35 mph (56 km/h), push your When driving on hilly, winding roads. accelerator pedal about halfway down. When towing a trailer,so there is less shifting 0 Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the between gears. accelerator all the waydown. 0 When going down a steep hill. You’ll shift down tothe next gear andhave more power. SECOND (2): This position gives you more powerbut lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND on hills. It can help control your speed as yougo down steep NOTICE: mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If your vehicle seems to start up ratherslowly, or if it seems not to shift gears.asyou go faster, something may be wrong witha transaxle system sensor. If you drive veryfar that way, your NOTICE: vehicle can be damaged.So, if this happens, have Don’t drive in SECOND(2) for more than your vehicle serviced rightaway. Until then,you 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over55 mph can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less (88 km/h), or you can damage yourtransaxle. than 35 mph (56 kmh) and 0 OVERDRIVE for Use 0 or THIRDas much as possible. higher speeds. Don’t shift into SECOND unlessyou are going slower than 65 mph (105 kmh), oryou can damage yourengine.
2-19 FIRST (1): This position gives you even morepower Parking Brake (but lowerfuel economy) thanSECOND. You can useit on very steep hills, orin deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is putin FIRST, the transaxlewon’t shift into first gear until the vehicleis going slowly enough.
NOTICE: If your frontwheels can’t rotate, don’ttry to drive. This might happenif you were stuck in very deepsand or mud wereor up againsta solid object. You could damage yourtransaxle. Also, if you stop whengoing uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal to holdyour vehicle in position ona hin. down with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot.If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. To release the parking brake, using the “push to release” park brake pedal, hold the regular brake pedal down and push the park brake pedal with your left foot.This will unlock the pedal. Whenyou lift your left foot, the park brake pedal will follow it to the released position.If you
I 2-20 try to drive away withthe parking brake on, the brake Shifting Into PARK (P) light stays on and achime sounds until you release the parking brake or recyclethe ignition. If you have the electronic cluster, thechime can be turned off by pressing RESET,but the PARKING BRAKE SET message will remain.
NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may haveto replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer or parking on ahill, see “Towing a Trailer”in the Index. That section explains Steering Column Shift Lever what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set theparking brake.
2-21 2. Move the shift leverinto the PARK (P) position as Move the lever up asfar as it will go. follows: 3. Move the ignition keyto LOCK. 0 the lever toward you. Pull 4. Remove the key and takeit with you. If you can walk away from your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P).
2-22 - Console Shift Lever Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your rightfoot and Running set the parking brake.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine 2. Move the shiftlever into the PARK (P) position as running, be sure your vehicle is PARKin (P) and your follows: parking brake is firmly set before youleave it. After you’ve movedthe shift leverinto PARK (P) position, Hold in the button on the lever; hold the regular brake pedal down. Then,see if you can @ Push the lever all the way toward the front of move the shiftlever away from PARK (P) without first your vehicle. pulling it toward you (or,if you have the console shift 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. lever, without first pushing the button).If you can, it 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can means that the shift lever wasn’t fully lockedinto walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in PARK (P). your hand, your vehicleis in PARK (P). 2-23 Torque Lock Shifting Out of PARK (P) If you are parlungon a hill and you don’t shift your Your Oldsmobile has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. transaxle intoPARK (P) properly, the weightof the You have to fullyapply your regular brakebefore you vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawl in can shift from PARK (P) when the ignitionis in the on the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift position. See “Shifting the Automatic Transaxle”in the lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”To Index. prevent torque lock,set the parking brake and then shift If you cannot shift outof PARK (P), ease pressureon into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s the shiftlever -- push the shift leverall the way into seat. To find out how,see “Shifting IntoPARK (P)” PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then in the Index. move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever outof shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. shift console models.) If “torque lock” does occur, you may needhave to If you ever holdthe brake pedal downbut stdl can’t another vehicle pushyours a little uphill to takesome of shift outof PARK (P), try this: the pressurefrom the transaxle, so you can pull the shift 1. Turn the key tooff. Open and close the driver’s door lever outof PARK (P). to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake untilthe end of step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon asyou can.
2-24 I Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust 1 firn SignaVMultifunction Lever Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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The lever on the leftside of the steering column The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two includes your: downward (forleft) positions. These positions allowyou to signal a turnor a lane change. 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator To signal a turn, move the lever all waythe up or down. 0 Headlamp High-Low Beam' When the turn is finished, the lever will return WindshieldWipers automatically.
0 WindshieldWasher Cruise Control (Option) Flash-to-Pass 2-28 If you leave the turn signal on, achime will sound after Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer you’ve driven 3/4 of a mile. To change the headlamps from low beamto high or high A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the to low, pullthe turn signal lever all the way toward you. direction of the turn orlane change. Then release it. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever When the high beams are on, a bluelight on the until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until instrument panel also willbe on. you complete your lane change. The lever will returnby itself when you release it. Flash-to-Pass As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out signal a driver infront of you that youwant to pass. It and other drivers won’tsee your turn signal. If a bulb is works evenif your headlamps are off. burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you. green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the If your headlamps are on, but on low beam, the system Index. works normally. Justpull the lever until it clicks. Your headlamps will shift to highbeam and stay there.To If you have added wiringfor the towing a trailer, a return to low beam,just pull the lever toward you. different turn signal flasher maybe used. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash even if a If your headlampsare on, and on highbeam, your turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front,and rear headlamps will switch to low beam.To get back to high turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are beam, pull the lever toward you. working.
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Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signallmultifunction lever there’s a paddle with the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid When using concentrated washerfluid, on the windshield,push the paddle for less than one follow the manufacturer’s instructions for second. The wipers will clear the window and then adding water. either stop or return to your preset speed.For more Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer washer cycles,push and hold the paddle. fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze If the fluid level in the windshield washer is low, and damage your washer fluid tank and vehicles with the reminder package have a LOWWASH other partsof the watersystem. Also, water FLUID light that will come on. On vehicles with the doesn’t cleanas well as washerfluid. Electronic Cluster, ifthe fluid level in thewindsheld Fill your washer fluid tankonly 3/4 fuIl washer bottleis low, the message LOW WASHER when it’s very cold. This allows for FLUID will appear in the information center. expansion, which could damage the tankif Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad it is completely full. mud splashcan block your vision.You could hit another Don’t use radiator antifreezein your vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level windshield washer. It can damage your often. washer system and paint.
2-31 Cruise Control (Option) With cruise control,you can maintain a speedof about 25 mph (40 krn/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speedsbelo w about 25 mph (40 krdh). If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional When you apply your brakes, the cruise conLtrol traction control system beginsto limit wheel spin, the shllts off. cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “Traction Control System’’in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
2-32 To Set Cruise Control To Resume a Set Speed 1. Move the cruise control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed switch to ON. and then you applythe brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t needto reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to RfA (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a second.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle willkeep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t 2. Get up to the speed you want. hold the switch at R/A. 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. 2-33 To Increase Speed While Using Cruise To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Control There are two ways togo to a higher speed. Here’s the There are two ways toreduce your speed while using first: cruise control:
0 Use the acceleratorpedal to get to the higher speed. Push in the button at the endof the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then releaseit. 0 Push the button at theend of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now To slow down in very small amounts, push the cruise at the higher speed. button for less than half a second.Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. i Here’s the second way togo to ahigher speed: i Move the cruiseswitch from ON to R/A. Hold it Passing Another Vehicle While Using there until you get up to the speed you want, and Cruise Control then release the switch. Use the accelerator pedal to increaseyour speed. When To increase your speed invery small amounts, move you take your footoff the pedal, your vehicle will slow the switch toR/A for less than half a second and then down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. release it. Eachtime you do this, your vehicle willgo about 1 mph (1.6 M)faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you turn on the cruise control and push theSET button.
2-34 Headlamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Twilight Sentinel (Option) You can brighten ordim The twilight sentinel does your instrument cluster, two things. First, depending radio, climate control, and on how darkit becomes interior lamps by rotating outside, the twilight sentinel the INTEFUOR control turns on your headlamps between MIN and MAX automatically, when theare when your lamps are on. needed. MIN MAX
Rotate the control aKthe way to MAX and you willturn Avoid covering the sensor located near the windshield on the interior courtesy lamps. by the defroster outlet,otherwise your headlamps will stay on. It is possible that your headlamps mightgo out if you drive from a dark area into a bright area, such as a lighted parking lot.If this happens, turn on your headlamps with the regularheadlamp switch. Second, the twilight sentinel will keep yourheadlamps Lamp Warning System on for up to three minutes,to light your way when you you have the Driver Information Center, it provides leave your vehicle. If a warning when aheadlamp or other exterior lampis not To operate the twilight sentinel, rotatethe control to working. These are the warnings that could appear in the MAX for the three minute delay. Rotate it the other way information center: to reduce the delay. Rotate the control to OFF to turn of the twilight sentinel. HIGH BEAM LAMP OUT If it was off, move the control to the right to turnit on, LOW BEAM LAMP OUT then back off. The lamps will come back on when you CENTER STOP LAMP OUT put the transaxle in gear. TAIL LAMP OUT Lamps On Reminder BACK-UP LAMP OUT If you open the drivers door with the ignition off and REAR LAMP OUT while leaving the lamps on, you will hear a continuous warning tone. REAR TURN LAMP OUT FRONT TURN LAMP OUT FRONT PARK LAMP OUT If there is a malfunctionin the monitoring system, the message LAMP MONLINK PROB will appear in the information center.
2-37 , Cornering Lamps (Option) When the DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps The cornering lamps are designed to comeon when you won’t be on. Your instrument panel won’tbe lighted signal a turn. This will provide more light for cornering either. at night. When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam Daytime Running Lamps (Canada Only) headlamps will change to full brightness. The other Daytime Running Lamps (Dm) make it easier to see lamps that come on with your headlamps will also come the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be on. When it is bright enough outside, the regular lamps helpful in many different driving conditions, but they will go off, and your low-beam headlamps change to the can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn reduced brightness of DRL. and before sunset. At night you can turn off all exterior lamps whenyou A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the are in PARK (P) by moving the twilight sentinel control DRL work, so be sure it isn’t covered. all the wayto OFF. If it was off, move the control to the right to turn it on, then backoff. The lamps will come The DRL system will make your low beam headlamps back on when you put the transaxlein gear. come on at reduced brightnessin daylight when: As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular 0 The ignition is on headlamp system any time you needit. The headlamp switch is off, and
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~ Front Reading Lamps (Option, Rear Reading Lamps (Option) These lamps and the interior These lamps go on when courtesy lamps will come you open a door.To turn on a reading lamp when the on when you open a door. ... <- - ~ . . . '.. . , .. .._ .. . ':.. . ._:. . . They will turn off when you ...... , (..- .. % -_ doorsareclosed, press the close the door. :..: lens of the lamp. Press it .. . I 11I' , again to turn the lamp off.
To turn on the readinglamps when the doorsare closed, press the lens of thelamp you want on. Pressit again to turn the lamp off. To avoid draining your vehicle's battery,be sure to turn off all front and rear reading lamps when leaving your vehicle.
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Once the compass is calibrated, it does not need tobe recalibrated for any zone as long as the mirror is left in your vehicle and the vehicleremains in the same geographical zone. To calibrate the compass: 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to CM. 2. Turn vehicle ignition switchon. The letter C should be displayed in the mirrorcompass window. If not, hold in the calibration switchfor more than 10 seconds, and the letter C will appear.To hold in the calibration switch, insert apaper clip into the small hole on thebottom of the mirror housing. The display will show a numberfirst, but keep holding until the letterC appears. 3. Quick Calibration: Drive the vehicle in a 360-degree circle at less than 5 mph (8 M)until the display reads a compass direction. Normal Calibration: Compass variance is the difference between magnetic Drive the vehicle on youreveryday routine, and the north and geographic north. In some areas the difference compass will eventually calibrate. between the twocan be great enough tocause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variancefor your particular location: 1. Locate your location on the zone map. Noteyour zone number.
2-41 2. Hold inthe calibration switchfor five seconds until the Manual Remote Control Mirrors current zone entry number appearsin the display. To hold in the calibration switch, insert a paper intoclip The outside rearview the small hole on the bottomof the mirror housing. mirrors should be adjusted so you canjust see the side 3. Repeatedly press the calibration switch until the of your vehicle and the area number for the new zone entryis displayed. behind your vehicle when unce the desired zone number is displayed, stop you are sitting in a pressing the calibration switch and the display will show comfortable driving compass direction within a few seconds. position. Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirroris convex. A convex mi~~or’ssurface is curved so you can see more Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the lever on from the driver’s seat. the driver’s door. Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option) Convemence Net (Option) The lever on the driver’s door armrest controls both outside rearview mirrors.
Turn the lever to the left to select the driver’s side Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s just inside the back wallof the trunk. side rearview mirror. Then move the lever to adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the netto help and the area behind your vehicle when youare sitting in keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick a comfortable driving position. starts and stops. To lock the controls, turn the lever to the center position. The net isn’t for larger, heavierloads. Store them in the trunk as far forward as you can. You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.
2-43 Sunglasses Storage (Option) Sun Visors Some models have a storage compartment for glasses in your overhead console. Press the release button to lower the door. Placeyour glasses inside the door.To close thedoor, raise it and press it into position. c
To block out glare,you can swing down the visors.You can also remove themfrom the center mountand swing them to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade remains to block glarefrom the front. Visor Vanity Mirrors Front Storage Armrest (Option)
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Open thecover to expose the vanity mirror. The front armrest opens into a storage areafor cassette If your vehicle hasthe optional lighted vanity mirrors, tapes, gloves, etc.To open it, lift the front edge. the lamps come on when youopen the cover. You can You can store coins in theremovable coin holder, and adjust the brightness of the lamps by moving the switch the dual cup holder flips forward for use. The cup holder up or down. is designed to“break away” should it receive excessive pressure. If it breaks away, snap the edges back into place.
2-45 Front Storage Armrest(LSS Only) Ashtrays and Lighter
Pull out the front ashtrayto reveal the ashtray, lighter and accessory power outlet. To clean the ashtray, openit fully and lift it out. There are two levelsof storage in the armrest.To raise the top cover, pull up thefiont edge. To open the lower To use the lighter,just push it in all the way andlet go. storage compartment, pressthe release lever under the When it’s ready,it will pop back by itself. front edge of the lower cover. Rear Storage Armrest (Option) To open, fold down the armrest console, press the latch Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand on the underside and pull up the top. while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to In addition to storage space there is a fold-outcup back away from the heating element when it’s holder. The cup holder is designed to “break away” should it receive excessive pressure.If it breaks away, snap the edges back into place. To clean the rear ashtray, Accessory Power Outlets open it, push down on the snuffer and pull the ashtray With the ignition keyin the ON position, the accessory out. power outlet canbe used to plugin electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone,CB radio, etc. Follow the proper installation instructions thatare included with any electrical equipment you install. If you have a benchfront seat, the accessory power outlet is next to the ashtray and lighter.If you have a center console, you have two power outlets in the console.
I NOTICE: I NOTICE: Don’t put papers and other things that burn into When using the accessory power outlets, the your ashtrays. you do, cigarettes or other If maximum total loadof any electrical equipment smoking materials could set them on fire, causing on all outlets should not exceed20 amps. damage.
2-47 The Instrument Panel: Your Information System I
2-48 - I I The Eighty Eight Royale Instrument Panel 11. Air Outlet Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a 12. Glove Box Release glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how 13. Air Outlet fast you’re going, how muchfuel you’re using, and many other things you’ll needto drive safely and 14. Audio System economically. 15. Ashtray, Lighter and Accessory Power Outlet 1. LightControls 16. Air Outlet 2. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 17. Traction Control Switch 3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 18. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 4. InstrumentCluster 19. Driver Side Air Bag 5. Horn 20. Steering Wheel Controlsfor Climate Control 6. IgnitionSwitch System 7.Gearshift Lever 21. Fuse Panel (under instrument panel) 8. Steering Wheel Controls for Audio System 22. Trunk Release Switch 9. Climate Controls and Driver Information Center 23. Air Outlet (Option) 24. Hood Release IO. Passenger Side Airbag
2-49 2-50 Eighty Eight LSS Instrument Panel 1.3.Air Outlet Light CQ~OIS 14. Audio'System Turn SignWultfincem Lever 15. Gearshift 'Lever Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 16. Accessory Pow@ Outlets Instrument Cluster&ages 17. Ashtray, Lighter and Accessmy Pcwer Outlet S 8. Air Outlet Xgnition Switch 19. Traction Control Switch __ 7. ' Hazard Warning Flashers Switch . Drjver Side AirBag 8. 9.
10. 11. 12. Instrument Panel Clusters Your Oldsmobile is equipped withone of these instrument panel clusters, which includes indicator warning lights and gages that areexplained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle. I Electronic Cluster
Standard Cluster
LSS Cluster Speedometer (Standard andLSS Cluster) Speedometer (Electronic Cluster) Your speed is displayed in either miles per hour (mph) or kilometersper hour (M). Press the EM (EnglisWMetric) button onthe left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display between miles per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (M). Pressing the ENbutton will also cycle all other displays, including the optional automatic electronic climate control display,through English and metric 110- units. 180 P
MPH km/h 120 CZl P RNB321 n n I-I nnnn
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Odometer You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed.If the new onecan be set to the mileage totalof the old odometer, then it must be. ifBut it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label bemust put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer tellshow far you have driven since you last resetit. To set it to zero, press the trip reset button located below the trip odometer,
Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used inCanada). Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer.If you see silver lines between the numbers, you’ll know someone has probably tampered withit and the numbers may not be true.
2-54 Odometer (Electronic andLSS Clusters) Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant odometer.The odometer will readERROR if someone has tampered with it. You may wonder whathappens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set tothe mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be.But if it can’t, then it’sset at zero anda label must be put on RPM X the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when 1000 the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer (Electronic andLSS Clusters) Your trip odometer tells how far you have driven, in either miles or lulometers, since youlast reset it. Press the EM (EnglisMetric) button onthe left side of the instrument cluster to switch the display betweenmiles and kilometers. Your odometer shows howfar your vehicle has been driven The trip odometer is displayed by pressingthe TRIP in either miles (usedin the United States) or kilometers button. To reset it to zero, press TRIP to display the trip (used in Canada). Press the EM (EnglishMetric) button odometer, then hold the buttonfor about three seconds on the left side of the instrument clusterto switch the until the display resets. display between miles and kilometers. Pressingthe E/M button will also cycle all other displays through English and metric units.
2-55 Tachometer (LSS Cluster) Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal thatsomething is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough.to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages couldalso save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s €unctions.As you will see in the details onthe next few pages, some warning lightscome on briefly when you start the engine just to letyou know they’re working. If you are familiar with this section, you shouldnot be alarmed when this happens. RPMX 1000 u Gages can indicate when there may be is or a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gagesand The tachometer displaysthe engine speed in revolutions warning lights work togetherto let you know when per minute (rpm). there’s a problem with your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or whenone of the gages shows NOTICE: there may be a problem,check the section that tells you Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in what to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs canbe costly -- and even the red area. Engine damage may occur. dangerous. So please get to know your .warning lights and gages.They’re a big help.
2-56 Safety Belt Reminder Light Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness lighton the instrument When the key is turned panel, which shows BAG. The system checks the to RUN or START, a AIR air bag’s electricalsystem for malfunctions. The light chime will come on tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system for about eight seconds check includes the air bag sensors and the wiring theand to remind people to diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag fasten their safety system, see “Air Bag” in the Index. belts. You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you turn your ignition to RUNor The safety belt light will also come on and stay onfor AIR START. Then the light about 70 seconds. If the driver’s belt is already buckled, should go out. This neither the chime nor the light willcome on. BAG means the system is ready.
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start your vehicle, or stayson, or comes on when you are driving, your air bagsystem may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Brake System Warning Light to the .floor. It maytake longer to stc~p.Ethe Gghtis still on, have the vehicle towedfor service. (See “Towing Your Oldsmobile’s Your Vehicle’’ in the bdex.) hydraulic brake systemis divided into twoparts. If one part isn’t working,the other part can still work and BRAKE (0)stop you. For good braking, though, you need both arts working well. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine ANT‘- and may stayon for LOCK (@) several seconds. TRACTION ACTIVE
That’s normal.If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if thereis a problem. If the light stays on, turnthe ignition off. Or, if the light comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to This warning light shouldcome on briefly as you start reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on the engine. If the warning light doesn’tcome on then, again while you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a service. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you’re on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock driving, there maybe a problem with your traction brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also control system and your vehicle may need service. on, you don’thave anti-lock brakes and there’s a When this warninglight is on, the system will not limit problem with your regular brakes. See “Brake System wheel spin. .Adjust your driving accordingly. Warning Light” earlier in this part.
2-59 The traction control system warning light maycome on Traction Control System Active Light for the following reasons: Standard andLSS Clusters 1. If you turn the system off by pressing the button located to the right of the steering column, the When your traction controlsystem is limiting wheel warning light will come on and stay Toon. turn the spin, the TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on. system back on, press the button again.The warning Slippery road conditions may existif this light comes light should go off. (See “Traction ControlSystem” on, so adjust your driving accordingly.The light will in the Indexfor more information.) stay on for a few seconds afterthe traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. 2. If there’s abrake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system Traction Control System Active Message will turn off and the warning light will comeon. If Electronic Cluster with Driver Information Center your brakes begin to overheat,the traction control system will turn off and the warning light willcome When your traction control system is limiting wheel spin, on until your brakes cooldown. the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message willbe displayed. Slippery road conditions may existif this 3. If the traction controlsystem is affectedby an message is displayed,so adjust your driving accordingly. engine-related problem, the system will turnoff and The message will stay on for a few seconds after the the warning light willcome on. traction control system stops limiting wheel spin. If the traction control system warninglight comes on and stays onfor an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and If the gage pointer moves into the red warning zone and Light (Standard andLSS Clusters) the HOT warning light onyour instrument cluster goes on, your engine is too hot!It means your engine coolant has overheated. A warning chime may also sound. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, youshould pull off the road, stop c your vehicle andturn off the engine as soon as possible. In the section “Problems on the Road”, this manual explains what to do.See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature on the Standard Cluster. The LSS Cluster has a similargage to the right of the fuel gage.
2-61 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage and If all bars light up, it indicates the coolant temperature is Light (Electronic Cluster) about 255OF (1 24 O C). A slow chime will soundfor five seconds and theHOT warning light willcome on. The message HOT... AC DISABLED will appear in the information center.
If the coolant temperature is over26 1OF (127 O C), the message HOT.. .STOP ENGINE will appear and a fast-pulsed chime will sound.It means that your engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turnoff the engine as soon as possible. In the section “Problemson the Road”, this manual explains what todo. See “Engine Overheating”in the Index.
This gage has bars that show the engine coolant temperature.
2-62 Low Coolant Warning Light or Message Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine) If the engine is running and this warning light comes on, A computer monitors or the information center operation of your fuel, displays LOW ENGINE ignition and emission LOW COOLANT, your system CHECK controls systems. This COOLANT may be lowon coolant and warning light shouldcome the engine may overheat. on when the ignition is on but the engineis not running, as a check to show you it is working.
; A warning chime will also sound.See “Engine Coolant” in the Index and check your coolant levelat the coolant If it does not come on at all, haveit fixed right away. recovery tank. If the level is low, bringit up to its proper If it stays on, orit comes on while you are driving, the level. If the level is not low, have your low coolant computer is indicating that youhave a problem.You warning system serviced. should take your vehicle infor service soon. The LOW COOLANT warninglight will also come on when you turn onthe ignition as a bulb checkto show NOTICE: you it is working. If it doesn’t come on then, have it If you keep driving your vehicle with this fixed right away. After the bulb check, the light gowill warning light on, after awhile the emission out for 20 seconds. If the light comes backon after controls won’t workas well, your fuel economy 20 seconds, the system may be lowon coolant. won’t be as good, and your engine may not runas smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. 2-63 I 1 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light or Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light I Message (Option) I If you have a problem with If you have the base or LSS your oil, this warning light cluster with the optional may stay on after youstart reminder package,the LOW your engine, or come on WASH warning light will OIL when you are driving. LOW come on when the ignition is on and the fluid container PRESS 73 WASH is less than one-thirdfull.
J A fast warning chimemay also sound.If you have the electronic cluster, LOWPRES STOP ENGINE will be If you havethe electronic cluster, LOWWASH FLUID displayed in the information center.These indicate that will be displayed in the infomation center when the oil is not going through yourengine quickly enoughto ignition is on and the fluid container is less than keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could one-third full. A warning chime may also sound. have some other oil problem.Have it fixed right away. I Driving without washer fluidcan be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision.You could collide with another vehicle. Checkyour washer fluid often.
3 &A The oil pressure warning light could alsocome on in three other situations:
0 When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light willcome on as a test to show youit is working, butthe light will go out when you turn the ignition to start. If it doesn’t come on with the ignition on, you may have a problem with fuse the or bulb. Have it fixed right away. Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. Thisis normal.
0 If you make a hard stop, the light maycome on for a 1 NOTICE: moment. This is normal. Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not coveredby your warranty.
2-65 Engine Oil Level Warning Lightor Message brought to the proper level andthe ignition has beenoff for eight minutes.The eight-minute delay allows the When the CHECK OIL or majority of the oil to drain back intothe oil panto OIL LEVEL warning light prevent afalse low condition. comes on, or the information center displays Battery Warning Light OIL CHECK OIL LEVEL, it indicates that theengine oil This light will come on WEL level is 1 to 1 112 quarts briefly when you start the (0.95 L to 1.4 L) low. vehicle, as a check to show you it is working; thenit should go out.
A warning chime may also sound.The warning light or VOLTS message will come on fortwo to four seconds when the ignition is turned on, as a bulb check to show youit is working. If it doesn’t come on, haveit fixed right away. It will then gooff. Even if you have a lowoil level, it will If it stays on, orcomes on while you are driving, you go off for 15 to 25 seconds. Then,if the oil level is low, may have a problem with the electrical charging system. the warning light or message will come on20 for to If you have the electronic cluster, the warning light may 40 seconds and a’wamingchime may sound. If the oil be accompaniedby the message CHECK CHARGING level is okay, the warning light or message will remainoff. SYSTEM in the information center. Haveit checked If the warninglight or message comes on after the15 to right away. Driving while this lightis on could drain 25 second delay,check the dipstick level.If it reads low, your battery. the engine oil should be brought up to theproper level If you must drive a short distance with the lightbe on, (see “Engine Oil”in the Index).The warning light or certain to turnoff all your accessories, such as the radio message will remainoff after the engine oil has been and climate control. 2-66 Fuel Cage .andLowFuel Light I
There are-four buttons that control the functionsof 'the Driver Information Center.
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SEL :Press this button to select one of th~five. Momation categories. SEL 4 : Press this button to change between the two Driver Information Center Displays functions in each category. The functions found in each category are: Fuel: Fuel Used and Fuel Range Economy: Instant and Average Fuel Economy since last reset UNLEADED FUEL ONLY 0 Gages: Tachometer and Battery Voltage Oil: Oil Pressure and Oil Life since last reset Date/ET: Date and Elapsed Time since last reset ON/OFF: Press this button to turn the system on or off. When off, the DIC will continue to display diagnostic messages as necessary.When you turn the system back When you turn on the ignition,the Driver Information on, any current diagnosticmessages will be displayed Center (DIC) displays: again. If there are no currentmessages, MONITORED INFORMATION CENTER SYSTEMS OK will be displayed. If no problemsare detected, the screen will return theto RE-SET This button is used with other buttons to reset mode selected whenthe ignition wasturned off. the system functions. It is also used to shut off thechime with most diagnostic messages. If a problem is detected, chime a will sound andthe diagnostic message will be displayed.Except for the messages HOT... STOP ENGINE, LOW BRAKE FLUID, LOW PRESSTOP ENGINE (low oil pressure), and PARKINGBRAKE SET, themessage and chime can be shut off by pressing RESET. If the message PARKING BRAKE SET or LOW BRAKEFLUID is
2-69 displayed, only thechime can be shut off by pressing Fuel Used RESET. If the message HOT. ..STOP ENGINELOW or PRES STOP ENGINEis displayed, neither thechime Press SEL until FUEL is selected in the display nor the message canbe shut off the problem requires directly above the DIC controls. Press SEL 4 if immediate attention. The chime associated with a necessary to display how much fuel has been used since diagnostic message will shutoff when eitherSEL is you last pressed the reset button.The display will show pressed to view other functions. a readingsuch as: If there are multiple diagnostic messages, each will be 10.4 GALLONS USED or displayed for two seconds; then the system will display 39.3 LITERS USED the next message. All displays are updated continuously. To learn how much fuel will be usedfrom a new starting point, first display fuel used, then press RESET until To change the DIC display, RESET appearsin the display (aboutone second). and all other displays, to English or metric units, If RESET is pressed and heldfor at least five seconds, press theEM button. fuel used, fuel range, average fuel economy, and elapsed time will all be reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be displayed. Do not confuse fuel used with the amountof fuel remaining in your tank. Fuel Range Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions (accelerating, bralung, hills,etc.). RESET Press SEL v to select FUEL. Press SEL 4 b if does not function in this mode. necessary to display the fuel range. The display will show a reading such as: Average Fuel Economy FUEL RANGE235 MI or Press SEL v to select ECONOMY. PressSEL 4 b if FUEL RANGE 378 KM necessary to display theaverage fuel economy.The display will show a readingsuch as: Fuel range calculates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling, allowing a one gallon (4 liter) 25.2 AVG MUGAL or reserve. It’sbased on average fuel economy and the fuel 35.1 AVG WlOO KM remaining in the tank. Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term If RESET is pressedand held for at least five seconds, approximation of your driving over all driving fuel used, average fuel economy, andelapsed time will conditions. Press RESET untilRESET appears in the all be reset. TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET will be display (about one second) to learn theaverage fuel displayed briefly.Because fuel range is based on economy from a new starting point. average fuel economy, the fuel range will also change. If RESET is pressed and heldfor at leastfive seconds, Instantaneous Fuel Economy fuel used, fuel range,average fuel economy, and elapsed time will allbe reset and TRIP FUNCTIONS RESET Press SEL 7 to select ECONOMY. Press SEL 4 if will be displayed. necessary to display the instantaneousfuel economy. The display will showa reading such as: 22 INST MUGAL or 31 INST WlOO KM
2-71 Tachometer (Engine RPM) Oil Life Press SEL v to select GAGES. Press SEL 4 if Press SEL v to select OIL. Press SEL 4 if necessary necessary to display theengine rpm. The display will to display theoil life. The display will show a reading show a reading such as: such as: TACHOMETER 1800 WM OIL LIFE 84% Battery Voltage This is an estimateof the oil’s remaining usefullife. The system predicts remainingoil life using inputsfrom Press SEL to select GAGES, Press SEL 4 b if coolant temperature,engine rpm, and vehicle speed.It necessary to display the electrical system voltage.The alerts you to change the oil ona schedule consistent with display will show a readingsuch as: your vehicle’s driving conditions. BATTERY 13.7 VOLTS When remaining oillife is 9% or less, the displaywill Oil Pressure show: CHANGE OIL SOON Press SEL to select OIL. Press SEL 4 b if necessary to display theoil pressure. The display will show a Then, when you start the vehicle, a tone will sound and reading such as: the CHANGE OIL SOON message will displayeach time the vehicle is started.Your vehicle’s engineoil is OIL PRESSURE 57 PSI almost spend andyou should schedule an oil change i OIL PRESSURE 393 KPA soon.
2-72 - I When the oil life is zero, a tone will soundand the Be careful not to reset the oillife accidentally at any display will show: time other than when the oil has just been changed.It can’t be reset accurately until the nextoil change. CHANGE OIL NOW The DIC does not replace the Maintenance Schedule in Then, when you start the vehicle, a tone will sound and this manual. The oil change reminder will not detect the CHANGEOIL NOW message will display each dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that may affect time the vehicle is started. the oil. If you drive in dusty areas, change your oil every To reset the oillife display after each oil change: 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or three months, whichever I. Acknowledge all diagnostic messages by pressing comes first, unless the DIC instructs you to do so sooner. RESET. The DIC doesnot measure how much oil is in the 2. Press SEL toselect OIL. Press SEL 4 if engine. So, be sure to check your oil level often. See necessary to displaythe oil life. “Engine Oil” in the Index. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for about five seconds. Once the oil life index has been reset, a RESET message will be displayed andthen oil life will change to 100%.
2-73 Date 4. The display should showDAY? MM/DD/YY. DD should be flashing. Using bothSEL buttons, set the Press SEL v to select DATEET. Press SEL 4 b if day using the procedure described in step3. The necessary to display thedate. The display will show a display will scrollfrom 1 to 29,30, or 31, depending reading such as: on the month selected. When the day displayed is FFU OCTOBER 8 correct, press RESETto enter the day. To change the date: 5. The display should show YEAR?MM/DDNY. YY 1. Display the date as described above. should be flashing. Using bothSEL buttons, set the year using the procedure describedin step 3. The 2. Press and holdRESET for about one second until the display will scroll from00 to 99. When the year display shows MONTH?"DDNY with displayed is correct, press RESET to enter the year. MM/DD/YY representing thedate currently stored in the DIC. If a valid date is set, the display will automaticallyexit to the date mode.If February 29is set and theyear Note: If you allow more than 10 seconds to elapse selected is not a leap year, the setting will be changed to between steps, theDIC automatically reverts to the February 28. last date stored inthe DIC. You would have to start this procedure over. If the radiois removed or replaced with a non-GM radio, the DIC will askfor the time before exiting tothe 3. The numbers for the month shouldbe flashing. Press date mode. The procedure for setting the time is very SEL v to decrease these numbers. PressSEL 4 b to similar to the procedurefor setting the date. increase these numbers. Press and hold either button for more than one second tochange the numbers more rapidly. The display will scroll from01 to 12. When the month displayed is correct, pressRESET to enter the month. Elapsed Time Press SEL to select DAmLET. I3es.s EEL r( if necessary to display the time. The dsplay will sho& a reading such as: 02: 19 ELAPSED
COOLANT LVL SYS PROB Canadian andExport Vehicles Only 21 COOLANT SENDER PROB English messages willappear in the information center 22 OIL PRES SENDER PROB for two seconds. Then the numeric equivalent will 24 TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE appear for two seconds. 25 TURN SIGNAL ON 26 DRIVER DOORAJAR NO. MESSAG? 27 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR HOT STOPENGINE 1 ... 28 REAR DOOR AJAR 2 PARK BRAKE SET 29 PASSKEY SYSTEM PROB 3 LOW BRAKE FLUID 30 HIGH BEAMLAMP OUT 4 LOW PRES STOP ENGINE 31 LOW BEAM LAMP OUT 5 CLEAN KEY-WAIT 3 "V 32 CENTER STOP LAMP OUT 9 HOT.. .AC DISABLED 33 TAIL LAMP OUT 10 CHECK OIL LEVEL 34 BACK-UP LAMP OUT 11 CHANGE OIL SOON 35 REARLAMPOUT 12 CHANGE OIL NOW 36 FRONT TURN LAMP OUT 13 LOW FUEL 37 FRONTPARK LAMP OUT 14 LOW AC REFRIGERANT 38 LAMP MON LINK PROB 15 CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM 39 OIL LVL SYS PROB 16 LOW ENGINE COOLANT 40 COOLANT LVL SYS PROB 17 LOW WASHER FLUID 49 BA'ITERY RECONNECT 18 PRND321PROB 50 MONITORED SYSTEMS OK 19 DATE FUNCTION PROB 51 INFORMATION CENTER 20 AIR BAG PROB 2-76 Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this sectionyou'll find out how to operatethe comfort also has a flow-through ventilation system described in control systems and audio systems offered with your this section. Oldsmobile. Be sure to readabout the particular system Temperature Control: This knob changes the supplied with your vehicle. temperature of the air coming through the system. Turn Four Season Climate Control the knob toward the redzone (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn theknob toward theblue zone (counterclockwise) for cooler air. : The fan control manually selects theforce of air you want. Turn theknob clockwise for more air flow. Turn the knob counterclockwise for less air flow. Directional Controls:Turn the directional control knob to select the desired air flow. An indicatorlight will show the current selection. WDefrost: Use to direct most of the air tothe windshield and side window vents. The air conditioning may run to dehumidify the air if thetemperature is above 40°F (4°C). The air conditioner and heater work bestif you keep your windows closedwhile using them. Your vehicle DEFOG: Use on cold, humid days when the windows Air Conditioning become foggy.The air is directed through the windshield, side window, andlower vents. The air conditioning may run when defrostis selected if the temperatureis above 40°F (4°C). In any other LOWER: Use to direct mostof the air through the mode, you can select or turn offair conditioning as lower vents. Some air willflow through the windshield desired by pressing NC. The indicator light will glow and side window vents. while the air conditioningis operating. BI-LEV: Use bi-level on cool, but sunny days.This For maximum cooling, place the directional control to setting directs air in two ways. Cool outside air is directed RECIRC, turn the fan knobclockwise for highest fan to the upper portion ofyour body through the upper vents speed, and turn thetemperature knob counterclockwise in the instrument panel. Warmedair is directed through the to the coldest setting. lower vents, witha little air flow through the windshield and side window vents. At timesthis temperature On very hot days, open the windowslong enough to let Merence may be more apparentthan others. the hot inside air out. This reducesthe time the air conditioner’s compressor willhave to run, which should UPPER: Use,to direct a+ flow through the upper vents help fuel economy. in the instrument panel.Some air will also flow through the lower outlets. RECIRC: When RECIRC is selected, the system will limit the amountof fresh air entering your vehicle.This is helpful when you are trying to cool the air quickly or limit odors entering your vehicle. Air flow is directed through the upper instrumentpanel vents. OFF: Turns off the climate control system.This is the only setting which fully turnsoff the fan.
3-2 Rear Window Defogger (Option) Automatic Electronic Climate Press to warm the Control (Option) defogger grid on the rear window. The indicator light will glow while the rear window defogger is operating. The rear window
lfftl R. DEF: If you turn it on again, thedefogger will oDerateI for about five minutes onlv., You can also turn off the defogger by turning off the ignition or pressing This climate control system is designed for set-and-forget R. DEFoperation.changingConstant again. temperaturesettingof the causes erratic operation. Allow about20 minutes after Do not attach a temporary vehicle license acrossthe starting the vehicle for the system to regulate before defogger grid on the rear window. making additional temperature setting adjustments. Immediately selecting90" F (32" C) will not warm the NOTICE: vehicle any faster then selecting75 "F (16 " C). Don't use.a razor blade or something else sharp With this system, youcan control the ventilation, on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you heating, and air conditioning in your vehicle, or you can could cut or damage the warming grid, and the use the automatic setting. Your control setting is repairs wouldn't be coveredby your warranty. remembered for the next time you start your car. If the system was set forFRONT however, it comes back on Manual Mode in AUTO if the engine is off for more than40 minutes. In manual mode, you select the directionof air flow and The air conditioner and heater work bestif you keep the fan speed. The system will determine the amountof windows closed while using them.Your vehicle has the heating or cooling needed to maintain the temperature flow-through ventilation system described laterin this you select. Air conditioningcan be selected or turnedoff section. as desired, except in the DEFOG and FRONT modes. The digital displays showsthe inside temperature setting or the outside temperature.The outside temperature Automatic Mode sensor is most accurate when the vehicle is moving. In automatic mode,the amount of air conditioning or During stops, the outsidetemperature display shows the heating, directionof air flow, andfan speed are previous drivingtemperature for best accuracy and automatically controlled to maintain the temperature system control. you select. You can also manually control either thefan speed or directionof air flow, leaving the other function The display also showsthe fan speed when it is in in automatic.Air conditioning can be selected or turned manual mode,AUTO when the system is in automatic off as desired, exceptin the DEFOG and FRONT mode, and OFF when the system is turned off. modes. If you have the LS or Electronic cluster, press the E/M When the engine is cold, fan speed is kept low until (EnglisMetric) button nearthe odometer to cycle the warm air is available. display between OFand "C.Pressing the E/M button will also cycle all other displays betweenEnglish and When the system is setfor FRONT defrost, the fan metric units. speed starts low to reduce windshield fogging,if any snow is on the hood as you start driving.Fan speed will increase briefly after short stops when enginethe has been turned off to reduce any stuffy feeling.
3-4 Controls hsh the.temperature control knobto place the entire system in automatic mode. The wordAUTO will be Temperature Control:Turn the knob to set the interior displayed. The system willtry to maintain the set temperature you want. Turn theknob toward the red temperature. IT you set the temperature for60 "F (16 O C) or zone (clockwise) for warmer air. Turn the knob toward 90°F (32"C), the fan willgo to its highest speed, unless the blue zone (counterclockwise) for cooler air.The you manually select a lower speed. The systemwill temperature you set will be displayed on the screenfor maintain full cold or full hot operation at these settings. five seconds,mthen the outside air temperature will be displayed. Rotate the knob one click torecall the set The direction of air flow will vary with your conditions. temperature for five seconds. Startwith the midpoint For example, when you startthe vehicle in cold weather, temperature setting of 75 "F (24"C) andallow the the system will direct airthrough the lower vents. As the system to adjust. vehicle warms up, the warm air willbe split between the windshield andlower vents, with cooler air directed Your system has two sun sensors ontop of the through the instrument panel vents. instrument panel that detect direct sunlight andthe increased warmingcaused by it. To keep you % Fan Control: This knob manually selects theforce comfortable on a sunny day, the system may reduce the of air you want. Turn theknob clockwise for more air interior temperature by as much as5 OF (3 " C) below the flow. Turnthe knob counterclockwise for less air flow. setting on the display.Be careful not to put anything In automatic, fan speed is controlled automatically. over the two sun sensors onthe dash. If you do, the Turning thisknob places the fan in manual mode. system will think it's night and the vehicle will get Although theknob can be turned continuously,tumi warmer. the knob when the display shows maximum or minimum has no effect on fan speed. Push this knob to turn the climate controlsystem off. When off, thesystem will continue adjusting and attempt to maintain the insidetemperature you have set.
3-5 Directional Controls: Except when thesystem is set for LOWER: Use to direct mostof the air through the DEFOG andFRONT, air conditioning can be selected or lower vents.Some air will flow through the windshield turned off as desired. and side window vents. Press one of the buttons listed below to select the DEFOG: Use on cold, humid days with two or more desired air flow. An indicatorlight will show the current passengers when the windowsfog. The air is directed selection. Pressing the buttonfor the selectionin use through the windshield, side window, and lower vents. will display the insidetemperature setting. The air conditioning may runif the temperature is above UPPER: Use to direct mostof the air flowthrough the 40°F (4" C) to dehumidify theair. upper ventsin the instrument panel. Some air will also 9FRONT Use defrost to direct mostof the air to flow through thelower outlets. the windshield and side window vents.The air BI-LEV: Use bi-level on cool, but sunny days.This conditioning may runif the temperature is above40°F setting directs air intwo ways. Cool outside airis (4" C) to dehumidify theair. directed to the upper portionof your body throughthe RECIRC: When RECIRC is selected, the system will upper ventsin the instrument panel. Warmed air is limit the amountof fresh air entering your vehicle.This directed through thelower vents, with a little airflow is helpful when youare trying to cool theair quickly or through the windshield and side window vents. At times limit odors entering your vehicle. Airflow is directed this temperature difference maybe more apparent than through the upper instrumentpanel vents. This control others. does not affect airflow direction. DEFOG andFRONT will not recirculate. Air Conditioning Rear Window Defogger The air conditioner cools anddehumidifies the air inside @ REAR: Press to warm the defogger grid on the rear the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor runs only window. The indicator light will glow while the rear when required by conditions. window defogger is operating.The rear window defogger The air conditioning isalways enabled when DEFOG will turn off automatically after about10 minutes of use. and FRONT are selected. In any other mode, youcan If you turn it on again, the defogger will operate for about select or turnoff the air conditioning as desired by five minutes only.You can alsoturn off the defogger by pressing A/C. The indicator light will glow while the air turning off the ignition or pressing REAR again. conditioning is enabled. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the For maximum cooling, turnthe temperature knob defogger grid on the rear window. counterclockwise to the coldest setting. Do not select RECIRC while the inside air is hotter than the outside air. In manual mode, selecting A/C and LOWER will I NOTICE: use the lower vents and coolthe vehicle more quickly. Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp The direction of the cool aircan be controlled by on the insideof the rear window.If you do, you adjusting, or turningoff, the outlets in the dash. Aiming could cut or damage the warming grid, and the them over your shoulder will benefit bothfront and rear repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. passengers. Back seatpassengers can also direct airflow using the air outlets at therear of the center console. On very hot days, open the windows longenough to let the hot inside air out.This reduces the time the air conditioner’s compressor will have to run, which should help fuel economy.
3-7 Passenger Temperature Control If the climate control systemis off, activating either control will place the systemin automatic mode. The right front seat If you have this feature, sun onone side of the vehicle passenger can control will cause the climate control systemto automatically the temperatureof supply cooler air to that side. their seating area. Press thePASS button Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic on the main control Climate Control panel to activate the passenger comfort When theengine idles for a long time,the outside control. temperature sensor may be affectedby warrn airfrom the engine. The climate control system may blow air that is too cool.This should stoponce the vehicle is moving again. Extended idlingis not recommended.See Adjust the temperature usingthe control onthe “Engine Exhaust” in the Index. passenger’s door. The passenger temperature setting can be up to5 OF(3 O C) cooler or warmer thanthe primary setting by turning theknob toward bluefor cooler, or turning the knob toward redfor warmer.
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I Steering Wheel Touch Controls for Climate Rear Outlets (Option) Control (Option) Some heating and cooling controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.Other touch controls also operate some audio controls.
Press theupper part of the fan control to increase the fan speed; press thelower part to reduce the fan speed. Slide the center controlup to direct air upward. Slide it down to direct air downward.The center positionwill Press theupper part of the TEMP control toraise the also direct air toward either side of the rear seating area. inside temperature setting; press the lower part to lower the setting.
3-9 Flow-Through Ventilation System Audio Systems Your Oldsmobile’s flow-through ventilation system The following pages describe the audio systems supplies outsideair into the vehicle whenit ismoving. available for your Oldsmobile, and howget to the best Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the h :er or performance from them. Please read about the systemin I the air conditioningfan is running. your vehicle. I Ventilation Tips Setting the Clock Keep the hoodand front air inlet free of ice, snow, or No matter which audio system youhave in your vehicle, any other obstruction (such as leaves).The heater setting the clock is easy. and defroster will work better, reducing the chance of fogging the insideof your windows. To set the clock, press and hold theHR or MN button until the number in the display begins to change.Let up j When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, select the as it gets close to the correct time.There will be an LOWER setting, thenturn the blower fan to highfor initial two-second delay before the clock goesinto the a few moments before driving away. This will blow time-set mode. The A or P in the display designates AM moist air from intake ducts toward the floor, not the or PM in clock adjust mode.The A or P replaces the windshield. It reduces the chanceof fogging the channel momentarily. The clock may be set with the inside of your windows. ignition off. 0 Keep the air path under the front seats clearof objects. This helps airto circulate throughout your vehicle.
I I 3-10 AWMStereo Radio AM/FM: Press the A" button to change-between the AM, FMl, and FM2 bands. The display will show which band you are receivirig: TUNE: Press the TUNE knob to release itfrom the recessed position. Turnit to tune radio stations.. Push the knob back in to return it to the recessed position when not in use. To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to set up to 15 radio stations (five AM,five FM1 and five FM2). 1. Tune in the station you wantto store. 2. Press and holdone of the five pushbuttons until the display shows achannel number. The radio will mute until the channel, number is displayed. Whenever you The digital display indicates thetime or radio station press that button again,,the preset station will return. frequency, theAM or FM radio band, whether the Always check whether you're in AM, FM 1, or FM2. station is in stereo, and other audio system functions. RECALL: When the ignition isoff, press RECALL to PWRNOL: With the ignition on, push the PWRNOL display the time.When the radio is on, pressRECALL (powerlvolume) knob to turn the system on or off. Turn to change the display between the radio station and the it clockwise to increase thevolume. Turn it time. After five seconds the display will return tothe counterclockwise to decrease the volume. normal display.
3-11 The radio can be set so that eitherthe time or radio TREB: Press the treble button lightly to releaseit from station is normally displayed when the radiois playing. its recessed position, then pullit out to its fully extended To do this, press RECALL to display thetime or radio position. Turnit to adjust treble response.As you turn station as desired, thenhold RECALL down until the the knob you willfeel the center position.Push the knob display flashes. back in to returnit to its recessed position. A SEEK 7:When you pressSEEK while playing the BAL: Press thebalance button lightly to releaseit from radio, the radio will searchfor the next higher or lower the recessed position. Turnit to adjust the right andleft i station and stop. The radio will be muted while seeking. speaker balance.As you turnthe knob you will feel the center position. Push the knob backin to returnit to the SCAN: When you pressSCAN while playing the radio, recessed position. the radio will go through each station, pausing for a few seconds at each station. PressSCAN again to stop at a FADE: Press this button lightly to releaseit from the istation. The radio will be mutedwhile scanning and recessed position, then pullit out toits fully extended SCAN will appear onthe display. position. Turnit to the right to increase front speaker I- volume. Turn it to theleft to increase rear speaker When you press SCAN hold it for abouttwo seconds and volume. As you turn theknob you will feel the center :until the display shows PSCAN (Preset Scan), the radio I position. hsh the knob back in to return it to the will scan only stations that you’ve preset with your radio recessed position. pushbuttons. Press SCAN again to stop at a station. BASS: Press this button lightly to releaseit from the recessed position. Turnit to adjust bass response.As you turn the knob you willfeel the’center position. Push the knob back in to returnit to the recessed position.
: 3-12 Ii AM/FM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone PWRNOL: Withthe ignition on, push the power/volume Controland Cassette Tape Player knobto turn thesystem on or off. Turnclockwiseit to increase the volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. AM/FM: Press the AM/FM button to change between the AM, FMl, and FM2 bands.The display will show which band youare receiving. If you press this button while a tape is playing, the tape will stop and the radio will returnto the AM or FM band that you were previously receiving. TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release itfrom its recessed position. Turnit to tune in radio stations.You may push the knob back in to returnit to its recessed position when not in use.
The digital display indicates the timeor radio station frequency, the AMor FM radio band, whether the station is in stereo, and otheraudio system functions.
3-13 I To Preset Radio Stations When you press SCAN and holdit for about two The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to setup seconds until the display shows PSCAN (Preset Scan), the radio willscan only stations that you’ve preset with to 15 radio stations (fiveAM, five FM1 and five FM2). your radio pushbuttons. Press SCAN againto stop 1. Tune in the station you want to store. on a station. 2. Press TONE to select the tone setting thatyou prefer. RCL: When the ignition is off, press RCL (recall) to 3. Press and hold oneof the five pushbuttons until the display the time. Whenthe radio is on, press RCL to display shows a channel number.The radio will mute change the display between the radio station and the until the channel number is displayed. Whenever you time. After five seconds the display will returnto its press that button again, the station and tone setting normal display. will return. Always check whether you’re in AM, The radio can be setso that either the time or radio FMl,orFM2. station is normally displayed when the radio is playing. I To do this, press RCLto display the time or radio station A SEEK v: When you press SEEK while playing the 1 radio, the radio will searchfor the next higheror lower as desired, then holdRCL down until the display station and stop. Theradio will be muted while seeking. flashes. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing the radio, the radio will go through each station, pausingfor a few seconds at each station. Press SCAN again to stop on a station. The radio will be muted while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display.
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display and the equalization willbe adjusted SEEK: When you press SEEK while playing a tape, it automatically. If you select a tone setting for your tape, will search for the next hlgher or lower selection and stop. it will be activated when you play another tape. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a tape, NR: This radio has Dolby@B Noise Reduction to reduce you’ll hear the fiist few seconds of each selection. Press background noiseon Dolby@B encoded tapes. Press this SCAN again to stop on a selection. The tape will be muted button to reduce background noiseon your tape. The while scanning and SCAN will appear on the display. Dolby symbol will appear in the display. Dolby@ Noise FWD: Press FWD (fast forward) to advance a cassette Reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby tape rapidly; press again to play the tape. Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby@ and the symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories REV: Press REV to reverse a cassette tape rapidly; press Licensing Corporation. again to play the tape. If Cln (clean) appears on the display when you insert PROG: Press PROG (program) to playthe other side of
~ I your cassette tape, your cassette player needs to be a tape. I cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes, but it should be TAPE/AUX: If you have a tape inserted and the radiois cleaned to prevent damage to your cassette tapes and theplaying, press TAPE/AUX to play your tape.To return cassette tape player.See “Cassette Tape Player Care” to the radio while the tapeis playing, press AMEM. The later in this section. After you have cleaned the cassette tape will remain safely inside the radio for future 1 tape player, press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset listening. the Cln indicator. The radio will display“---” to show that the clean feature has been reset. EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape. The radio will then play. If E and a number appearson the display at any time,an error has occurred. See “Cassette Tape and CD Errors” later in this section.
3-16 ANUFM Stereo Radio with Automatic Tone PWRNOL: With the ignition on, push thePWRNOL Control, Cassette Tape and Compact Disc (powerholume) knob to turn the system on or off. Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn in Player counterclockwise to decrease the volume. AM/FM: Press this buttonto change betweenthe AM, FM1 and FM2 bands. The display will show which band you are receiving. If you press this button. whilea tape or CD is playing, the tapeor CD will stop and the radio will returnto the previous AM or FM band. TUNE: Press lightly on this knob to release it from the recessed position. Turnit to tune in radio stations.You may push the knob back in to returnit to its recessed position when not in use. To Preset Radio Stations The five pushbuttons labeled 1-5 can be used to set up to 15 radio stations (five AM,five FMl and five FM2). Tune in the station you want to store. The digital display indicates the time orradio station 1. frequency, theAM or FM radio band, whether, the 2. Press TONE to select the setting that you prefer. station is in stereo, and other audio system functions. 3. Press and holdone of the five pushbuttons until the display shows a channel number. The radio will mute until the channel numberis displayed. Whenever you press that button again, the preset station and tone setting will return. Always check whether you’re in AM,FM1 or FM2. 3-17 SEEK: ‘When you press SEEK whileplaying the radio, This button scrolls throughthree functions whena CD is I the radio will search for the next higher or lower station playing: .and stop.The radio will be mutedwhile seeking. Press to see which track is playing. SCAN: When you press SCANwhile playing the radio Press again while the track is displayed (withinabout =theradio will go through each station, pausing for a few five seconds), and EL TM (Elapsed Time) will I :seconds at each station. Press SCANagain to stop on a appear in the display together with how muchtime station. The radio will be mutedwhile scanning and has elapsed since the track started playing. SCAN will appear on the display. 0 Press again to view the time. When you press SCAN andhold it for about two seconds until the display shows PSCAN (Preset Scan), You can select which functionis normally displayed the radio will scan only stations that you’ve preset with when a CD is playing.To do this, press RCL until the your radio pushbuttons. Press SCAN again to stop on a display showsthe desired function, then hold RCL down station. until the display flashes. RCL: When the ignitionis off, press RCL (recall) to TONE: This button controls the Automatic Tone display the time. Whenthe radio is on, pressRCL,to Control (ATC) feature whichlets you select an change the display between the radio station and the equalization for the typeof music or voicebeing heard. time. After five seconds the displaywill return toits For example, JAZZ emphasizes bass and treble while normal display. ROCK emphasizes bass. PressTONE to step through .the six settings: JAZZ, VOCAL,POP, ROCK, The radio can be set so that either the time or radio CLASSIC, andMANUAL. Each setting will appear on station is normally displayed when the radiois playing. the display. In MANUAL youcan adjust tone with the To do this, press RCL to display thetime or radio station TREB and BASS controls. Any time TREB or BASS is as desired, then hold RCL down until the display turned, TONE will automatically go to the MANUAL flashes. setting. Separate tone settings can be stored witheach preset station. You can also select separate tone settings for playing cassette tapes and compact discs.If you’ve 3-18 selected a tone setting for a tape or CD, then play the volume. As you turn the knob you willfeel the center radio, the tone you setfor the tape or CD willbe position. Push the knob backin to return it to the reactivated when a tapeor CD is played again. recessed position. BASS: Press this button lightlyto release it from the To Play a Cassette Tape recessed position. Turn it to adjust bass response. As you turn the knob you willfeel the center position. Push With the ignition on, insertthe tape and it will begin the knob back into return it to the recessed position. playing. The audio system will turnon automatically. Turning BASS willchange the radio’s Automatic Tone Your tape player is designed to work best with tapes that Control featureto MANUAL. are 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Longer tapes may not work as well. TREB: Press the treble button lightly to releaseit from the recessed position, then pullit out to its fully Note that when a tape is inserted,TP will be displayed. extended position. Turnit to adjust treble response.As When the tape is played, TP with a box around it, will you turn theknob you will feel the center position. Push be displayed along withan arrow to show whether the the knob back into return it to the recessed position. top or bottom of the tapeis playing. Any time a tapeis Turning TREB will changethe radio’s Automatic Tone inserted, the top side will play first.If a high bias metal Control feature to MANUAL. or CrO2 tape is played, HI-BIAS will appear in the display and the equalization willbe adjusted BAL: Press the balance button lightly to release it from automatically. If you select a tone setting for your tape, the recessed position. Turn it to adjustthe right and left it will be activated each time you play a tape. speaker balance. As you turn the knob you will feelthe center position. Push theknob back in to return toit the If Cln (clean) appears on the display when you insert recessed position. your cassette tape, your cassette player needs to be cleaned. It will still play cassette tapes,but it should be FADE: Press this button lightly to releaseit from the cleaned to prevent damageto your cassette tapes and the recessed position, then pullit out to its fully extended cassette tape player.See “Cassette Tape Player Care” position. Turn it to the right to increasefront speaker later in this section. Afteryou have cleaned the cassette volume. Turn it to the left to increase rear speaker
3-19 ;tape player, press and hold EJECTfor five seconds to PROG: Press PROG (program) to play the other side of reset the Cln indicator.The radio will display“---” to the tape. $how that the clean feature has been reset. TAPE/CD: If you have a tape inserted and the radiois If E and a number appearson the display at any time, an playing, press TAPE/CD to play your tape. To return to error has occurred. See “Cassette Tape andCD Errors” the radio while the tape is playing, pressAMEM. You later in this section. can also press TAPE/CD to change between a tape anda NR: This radio has Dolby@B Noise Reduction to reduce compact disc if both are inserted.The inactive tape or CD background noise on Dolby B encoded tapes. When will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. playing a cassette tape, press this button to reduce EJECT Press to eject the cassette tape.The radio will background noise on your tape. The Dolby symbol will then play. appear in the display. Dolby Noise Reductionis manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Playing a CompactDisc Licensing Corporation. Dolby@ and the00 symbol are The CD player will play either normal-size discs or the trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. smaller 8 cm discs withoutan adapter. A SEEK v: When you press SEEK while playing a tape, With the ignition on, insert thedisc partway into the it will search for the next higheror lower selection and slot, with the label side up. The player should pull it in stop. and it will begin playing. SCAN: When you press SCAN while playing a tape, Note that when the discis inserted, CD will be you’ll hear the first few secondsof each selection. Press displayed. When the disc is playing, CDwith a box SCAN again to stop on a selection. The tape will be muted around it will be displayed.If you select aTONE setting while scanning andSCAN will appear on the display. for your CD, it will be activated each time you play a FWD: Press FWD (fast forward) to advance a cassette CD. tape rapidly; press again to play the tape. As each new track starts to play, the track number will REV: Press REV (reverse) to reverse a cassette tape appear in the display. rapidly; press again to play the tape. 3-20 If E and a number appears on the display at anytime, an TAPEKD: If you have a CD inserted and the radio is error has occurred.See “Cassette Tape and CD Errors’’ playing, press TAPEKD to play yourCD. To return to later in this section. the radio while the CD is playing, press A”. You can also press TAPEKD to switch betweena tape and a A SEEK When you press SEEK (down) while v: compact disc if both are inserted.The inactive tape or playing a CD, it will go back to the startof the current CD willremain safely insidethe radio for future track, if more than eightseconds have played. When you listening. press SEEK (up), it will searchfor the next higher track and stop. RDM: Press to play the CD tracks randomin order. RDM will appear onthe display. PressRDM again to SCAN: When you press SCANwhile playing a CD, play the tracks in disc order. you’ll hearthe first few seconds of each selection. Press SCAN again to stopon a selection. The CD will be COMPRESSION: While playing a CD, pressNR to muted while scanning and SCAN willappear on the turn on compression. COMP will appear in the display. display. Compression make loud and soft passagesmore equal in volume. PressNR again to turnoff compression. FWD: To advance a CD, press and hold FWD (fast forward). While the CD advances, elapsed time will be EJECT Press to ejectthe CD. The radio will then play. displayed to help you find the desired passage. If both a tape and CD are inserted, the lastone played will eject. REV: To reverse a CD, press and hold REV (reverse). While the CD reverses, elapsed time will be displayed to help you find the desired passage.
3-21 THEFTLOCKTM 3. Press the PWRNOL button to turnoff the radio. THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theftof your Note: If you allow more than15 seconds to pass radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio between any steps, the radio automatically revertsto functions whenever the batterypower is removed. time and you must start the procedure overat step 4. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or 4. Press the 1 and4 buttons together. Hold then down ignored. If ignored, the system plays normally and the until ‘b---” shows on the display. Next you will use radio is not protectedby the feature.If THEFTLOCK is the secret code number whichyou have written activated, your radio will not operateif stolen. down. When THEFTLOCK is activated, the radio will display 5. Press the MN button and “000” will appear in the LOC to indicate a locked condition anytime the battery display. power isremoved. If your battery loses power for any 6. Press MN again to make the last two digits agree reason, you must unlock the radio with the secret code with your code. before it will operate. 7. Press the HR button to makethe first one or two Enabling the THEFTLOCK feature: The following digits agree with your code. instructions explain how to enter your secretcode to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended 8. After you have confirmed that thecode matches the that you read through all nine steps before startingthe one you wrote down, pressAMEM. The display will procedure. show ‘YEP’ to indicate that you need to repeat steps 5-7 to confirm your secret code. 1. Write down a three or four digit number from000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place, separate from the 9. Press AM/F’h4 and this time the display will show vehicle. SEC indicating that your radio is secure. 2. Turn the ignition to the accessory or run position. Anytime the THEFTLOCK is activated and the battery I power is removed the radio will display LOC. Unlocking THEFTLOCK after a powerloss: Disabling THEFTLOCK:Enter your secret code as Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than follows; pause no morethan 15 seconds between steps. 15 seconds between steps. 1. Turn the ignition to the accessory or run position. 0 LOC will appear when the ignition is on. 2. Press the PWRNOL button to turnoff the radio. 0 Press the MN button and“000” will appear in the 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold themdown display. until SEC shows in the display. 0 Press MN again tomake the last two digits agree 4. Press the MN button and “000” will appear in the with your code. display. 0 Press the HR button to make the first one or two 5. Press MN again to make thelast two digits agree digits agree withyour code. with your code. 0 After youhave confirmed that the code in the display 6. Press the HRbutton to makethe first one or two matches the secret code you have written down, digits agree withyour code. press AM/FM. SEC willappear in the display indicating that the radio is now operable and secure. 7. After you have confirmed that the code in the display matches the secretcode you have written down, If the code entered tounlock THEFTLOCK is incorrect, press A”. The display will show“---” the radio will remain locked. After eight unsuccessful indicating thatthe radio is no longer secured. attempts tounlock the radio, the display will showInOP (inoperative). At this point you will needkeep to the If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear in the ignition on for one hour before you may attempt to enter display. The radio will remain secured until the correct another code. After three unsuccessful attempts to code is entered. unlock the radio, the display will showInOP (inoperative) again. If you forget yourcode or cannot unlock the radio, contact your retailerfor assistance.
3-23 Cassette Tape and CDErrors If the error occurred while tryingto.play a CD in the radio or in the CD changer, the following conditions If E and a number appears in the radio display, an error may have caused the error: has occurred and the cassette orcompact disc cannot play temporarily. The road is too rough. The disc should play whenthe road is smoother. If the error occurredwhile trying to play a cassette tape, the following conditions may have causedthe error: The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. The cassette tape is tight and the cassette player The air is very humid.If so, wait about an hour and cannot turn the hubsof the cassette tape.El0 may be try again displayed. Hold the cassette with the openend down If an error occurs repeatedly ifor an error cannot be and try turning the right hubcounterclockwise with a corrected, please contact your retailer.If your radio pencil. Flip the tape over and repeat.If the hubs do disphys an error number, writeit down and provideit to not turn easily, your cassette tape may be damaged your retailer when reportingthe problem. and should not be used in the cassette player. Try a new tape to make sure that your cassette playeris working properly. I The cassette tape is broken.Ell may be displayed. Check to seeif your tape is broken. Try a new cassette tape.
3-24 - Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audio SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you will tune in a System (Option) radio station higher on theAM or FM band. When playing a tape or CD, pressSEEK to listen to the next selectionon the disc. PROG: Press PROG to tunein a preset radio station higher on the AM or FM band. When playing a tape, press PROG to playthe other side of the tape. Understanding Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give you the best sound, FMbut signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere withFM signals, causing Some audio system functions described in the previous the sound to come and go. pages can also be operated with the Steering Wheel Touch Controls option. Other touch controls also operate AM some climatecontrols. See “Steering Wheel Touch The range for most AM stations is greaterthan for FM, Controls for Climate earlierinthis section. especially atnight. The longerrange, however, can VOL: Press the top part of the switch to increase cause stations to interfere witheach other. AM can also volume, the bottom part to decrease volume. pick up noisefrom things like storms and power lines. To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level.
3-25 Tips AboutYour Audio System Hearing damagefrom loud noiseis almost undetectable NOTICE: until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher Before you add any sound equipment to your volumes of sound. Sound that seems normalcan be loud vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile and harmful to your hearing. Take precautionsby telephone ortwo-way radio -- be sure you can adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe add whatyou want. If you can, it’s very sound level before your hearing adapts to it. important to doit properly. Added sound To help avoid hearingloss or damage: equipment may interferewith the operationof I 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. your vehicle’s engine, Delco@radio or other systems, and even damage them.And, your Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably vehicle’s systems may interferewith the and clearly. operation of sound equipment that hasbeen added improperly.So, before adding sound equipment, check with your retailer andbe sure to checkFederal rules coveringmobile radio and telephone units. Cassette Tape Player Care Proper tape player cleaning should bedone with a scrubbing-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette.This is A tape player that is not cleaned regularly is subject to a wet-type cleaning system that uses a cleaning cassette reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubsof the mechanism. Tape cassettes that are notproperly stored cleaner cassette turn.This type of cleaner may display in their plastic cases awayfrom contaminants, direct an error message and eject the cartridge.This is normal sunlight, and extreme heat may not operate properly and and is the result of an added featurein the tape player could cause premature failure of the tape player. that detects broken tapes.If an error occurs, you will Cassettes are subject to wear andthe sound qualitymay need to insert the cleaning cassette at least three times to degrade over time. Always verify that the cassette tape thoroughly cleanthe tape player. is in good conditionand that the tape player is clean You may prefer touse a non-scrubbing action wet-type before obtaining service on your tape player. cleaner. This type of cleaner uses a cassette with a fabric Your tape player should be cleaned with every 50 hours belt which cleans the tape head.This type of cleaning of use to provide the best performance. Your radio may cassette will notcause an error, butit may not clean the display Cln to remind you that youhave used your tape tape player asthoroughly as the scrubbing-type cleaner. player for 50 hours without re-setting the tape clean Follow the instructions with the cleaningcassette to time. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, properly clean the tape player.Cleaning cassettes are regardless of when the tape player was last cleaned, try available in most stores thatsell audio products and a playing a different cassettetape to see if the tape or the scrubbing action cleaning cassette is availablefrom your tape player is atfault. If this other cassette resultsin no retailer. improvement in sound quality, cleanthe tape player.
3-27 Please note that cassette tape adapter kitsfor portable Fixed Mast Antenna CD players will notwork in your cassette player.These adapters will cause the radio to display an error and theThe fixed mast antennacan withstand most car washes adapter cassette willbe ejected. without being damaged.If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straightenit out by hand. If the Compact Disc Care mast is badly bent, asit might be by vandals, you should replace it. Handle discs carefully.Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight Check everyonce in a whileto be sure the mastis still and dust.If the surfaceof a disc is soiled, dampen a tightened to the fender. clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touchthe signal surface whenhandling discs. Pickup discs by grasping the outeredges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
3-28 Power Antenna Mast Care Your power antenna will look its best and work well if I NOTICE: it’s cleaned from time to time. Don’t lubricate thepower antenna. Lubrication To Clean theAntenna Mast: I could damage it. 1. Turn on the ignition and radioto raise the antenna to full mast extension. 2. Dampen a clean cloth withmineral spirits or an NOTICE: equivalent solvent. Before entering an automatic carwash, turn off your radio to make the power antennago down. 3. Wipe the cloth over This will prevent the mast frompossibly getting the mast sections, damaged. If the antennadoes notgo down when removing any dirt. you turn the radiooff, it may be damaged or 4. Wipe it dry with a need to be cleaned. In either case, lower the clean cloth before antenna by hand by carefully pressing the retracting. antenna down. 5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the radio or If the mast portionof your antenna is damaged, you can ignition on and off. easily replaceit. See your retailer for a replacement kit and follow the instructions in the kit.
6. Then repeat if necessary.
3-29 NOTES 1 Section 4 Your Drivingand the Road
Defensive Driving The best advice anyonecan give about drivingis: Drive defensively. rlease start with a very important safety devicein your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means“be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads,or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestriansor other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. 1 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 and in varying weather conditions. We’ve know when the vehiclein front of youis going to brake also included many other useful tipson driving. or turn suddenly.
4-1 Vision The amount of food that is consumed before and Attentiveness during drinking The length of time it has taken the drinkerto consume the alcohol According to the AmericanMedical Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person wouldreach the same BAC by drinking three 4-ounce(120 ml>glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each 1 -had 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, ginor vodka. man of her same body weight wheneach has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets the legal limit aat 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’seven lower. The BAC limitfor all com&cial drivers in the U.S. is 0.04 percent. The BAC willbe over 0.10 percent after three tosix drinks (in one hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much alcohol isin the drinks, andhow quickly the person drinks them. But the ability to driveis affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.All drivers are impaired at B,AC levels above0.05 percent. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts.For example, if Statistics show thatthe chance of being in a collision the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces increases sharply for drivers whohave a BACof or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour,the person’s 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of BAC wouldbe close to 0.12 percent. A person who 0.06 percent hasdoubled his or her chance of having a consumes food just before or during drmking will have a collision. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of somewhat lower BAC level. this driver having a collision istwelve times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is twenty-five times There is gender difference, too. Women generallyhave a greater! a lower relative percentage of body waterthan men. Since alcohol is carriedin body water, thismeans that a The body takes about an hourto rid itself of the alcohol woman generally willreach a higher BAC level than a in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold 4-3 showers will speed that up. “I’llbe careful” isn’t the Control of a Vehicle right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action,as when a child darts into the street? You have three systems that make your vehiclego where A person with evena moderate BAC might not be able you want it to go. They arethe brakes, the steering and to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. . the accelerator. All three systems haveto do their work at the places wherethe tires meet the road. There’s somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don’t know.Medical research shows that alcohol ina person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries tothe brain, spinal cordor heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking -- driver orpassenger -- is in a crash, that person’s chance of being killedor permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow ice,or it’s easy to ask moreof those control systems thanthe tires and road can provide. That meansyou can lose control of your vehicle. 4-4 Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some peopledrive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followedby heavy Braking actioninvolves perception time and reaction braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic.This time. is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. between hard stops.Your brakes will wearout much That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your faster if youdo a lot of heavy braking.If you keep pace foot and do it. That’s reaction time. with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminatea lot of unnecessary braking. That Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But means better braking and longer brake life. that’s only an average.It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination,’ normally but don’t pump your brakes.If you do, the and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle stops, you will stillhave some power brake assist. But moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). you will use it when you brake. Once the power assistis That could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal keeping enough space between your vehicle and others will be harder to push. is important. And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surfaceof the road (whether it’s pavementor gravel); the conditionof the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the conditionof your brakes.
4-5 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your Oldsmobile has an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid.
This light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. ANT‘- LOCK (@)
When you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will checkitself. You may Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the roadis wet. hear a momentary motoror clicking noise while this test You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animaljumps out in is going on, and you may even notice that your brake front of you. pedal moves a little. This is normal. If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS. system warning light will stayon. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.If one See “Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Warning Light” in the of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will Index. separately work the brakesat each front wheel and at the rear wheels.
4-6 The anti-locksystem can change the brake pressure As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on fasterthan any driver could. The computer is wheelspeed and controls braking pressure accordingly. programed to make the most Of tire and road Remember:Anti-lock doesn’t change the tirne you need conditions. to get your,foot up to the brake pedal.If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’thave time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. To Use Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motoror clicking noise during a hard stop, but thisis normal. Traction Control System (Option) Your vehicle mayhave a traction control system that limits wheel spin.This is especially useful in slippery road condktions.The system operates onlyif it senses that one or both of the front wheelsare spinning or
~~~~~ beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. (by shutting offfuel injectors and managing engine spark) to limit wheel spin.
4-7 The TRACTION ACTIVE light will come on when 1 your traction controlsystem is limiting wheel spin.See “Traction ControlSystem Active Light” in the Index. If your vehicle has theDriver Information Center,the TRACTION CNTL ACTIVE message willappear when your traction controlsystem is limiting wheel spin.See “Driver Information Center” in the Index. You may feel the system working, or you may notice some noise, but thisis normal. If your vehicleis in cruise control whenthe traction control system beginsto limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. Whenroad conditions allow you to safely use it again, you mayre-engage the cruise control.(See “Cruise Control” inthe Index.) When the system is on, the TRACTION OFF warning light will comeon to let you knowif there’s a problem with your traction control system.See “Traction Control System Warning Light” in theIndex. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction control system automatically comes on whenever you start your vehicle.To limit wheel spin,
4-8 especially in slippery road conditions, you should You can turn thesystem back on at anytime by pressing always leave the system on. But you can turn the the button again.The TRACTION OFF warning light traction control system off if you ever need to. (You should go off. should turn the system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See “Rocking Your Vehicle” Braking in Emergencies in the Index.) Use your anti-lock brakingsystem when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same To turn the system off, press time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more the T/C button located to than even the very best braking. the right of the steering wheel. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because theengine stops orthe system is not functioning, youcan steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips The TRACTION OFF warning light will come on and Driving on Curves stay on.If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, thesystem won’t turn off right away. It It’s important to take curves at reasonablea speed. will wait until there’s no longer a current need to limit A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on wheel spin. the news happen on curves. Here’s why:
4-9 Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should the same laws of physics when driving on curves.The adjust your speed.Of course, the posted speeds are traction of the tires againstthe road surface makesit based on good weather and road conditions. Under less possible for the vehicle tochange its path when youturn favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a the vehicle goingin the same direction.If you’ve ever curve, doit before you enter the curve, while yourfront tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understandthis. wheels are straight ahead. The traction you can getin a curve depends on the Try to adjust your speedso you can “drive” through the condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed.Wait to which the curveis banked, and your speed.While accelerate until you are outof the curve, and then you’re in a curve, speedis the one factor you can accelerate gently into the straightaway. control. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then Steering in Emergencies you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems-- There are times when steeringcan be more effective steering and acceleration-- have to do their work where than braking. Forexample, you come over ahill and the tires meet the road.Unless you have traction control find a truck stopped in your lane,or a car suddenly pulls and the system is on,adding the sudden acceleration can out from nowhere, or a child darts outfrom between demand too muchof those places.You can lose control. parked cars and stops rightin front of you. You can What should youdo if this ever happens?Ease up on the avoid these problemsby braking -- if you can stop in accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it time. But sometimesyou can’t; there isn’t room. That’s to go, and slow down. the timefor evasive action-- steering aroundthe problem. Your Oldsmobile can perform very wellin emergencies like these. First applyyour brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention anda quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straightenthe wheel once you have I avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a goodreason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
4-11 Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find sometime that your right wheels have The driver of a vehicle aboutto pass another ona dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waitsfor justthe right moment, you’re driving. accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes If the level of the shoulderis only slightly below the back into the right lane again.A simple maneuver? pavement, recovery shouldbe fairly easy. Ease off the Not necessarily! Passing another vehicleon a two-lane accelerator and then, if thereis nothing in the way, steer highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the so that your vehicle straddlesthe edge of the pavement. passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncorning You can turn the steering wheel upto 114 turn until the traffic for several seconds.A miscalculation, an error in right front tire contactsthe pavement edge. Then turn judgment, or a brief surrenderto fixstration or angercan your steering wheelto go straight downthe roadway. suddenly put the passing driverface to face with the worst of all traffic accidents-- the head-on collision. So here are some tipsfor passing: “Drive ahead.”Look down the road,to the sides, andto crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns. If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass, waitfor a better time.
0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see signa up ahead that might indicate a turnor an intersection, delayyour pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’sall right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your sideof the lane or a double solid line, evenif the road seems emptyof approaching traffic. 0 Do not get too close tothe vehicle you want to pass Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and while you’re awaiting an opportunity.For one thing, start your left lane change signal before moving out following too closely reduces your area of vision, of the right lane to pass. When youare far enough especially if you’re following a larger vehicle.Also, ahead of the passed vehicle tosee its front in your you won’thave adequate space if the vehicle ahead inside mirror, activate your right lanechange signal suddenly slows or stops. Keepback a reasonable and moveback into the right lane. (Remember that distance. your right outside mirroris convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem tobe farther awayfrom you 0 When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, than it really is.) start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t get too close. Time your moveso you will be 0 Try not to pass more thanone vehicle at a timeon increasing speed asthe time comes to move into the two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing the next other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a vehicle. “running start” thatmore than makesup for the Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. distance you wouldlose by dropping back. And if Even though thebrake lamps are not flashing,it may something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, be slowing down or starting to turn. you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait for another opportunity. If you’re being passed, makeit easy for the following driver to get aheadof you. Perhaps you 0 If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait can ease a little to the right. your turn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out topass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot.
4-13 Loss of Control If you do not have traction control,or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handledby Let’s review what driving expertssay about what easing your footoff the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration)don’t have enough friction where the If your vehicle starts to slide,ease your footoff the tires meet the road todo what the driver has asked. accelerator pedal and quickly steer theway you want the vehicle to go.If you start steering quickly enough, your In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a and constantly seek anescape route or areaof less second skidif it occurs. danger. Of course, tractionis reduced when water, snow, ice, Skidding gravel, or other material is on the road.For safety, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these In a skid, a drivercan lose control of the vehicle. conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and care suited to existing conditions, andby not vehicle control more limited. “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or The three typesof skids correspond to your braking (includingengine braking by shifting toa lower Oldsmobile’s three control systems. In the braking skid gear). Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to slide. your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering You may not realize the surface is slippery until your skid, too much speed or steering incurve a causes tires vehicle is skidding. Learn torecognize warning clues -- to slip andlose cornering force. And in the acceleration such as enough water, ice or packed snowon the road to skid too much throttlecauses the driving wheels to spin. make a “mirrored surface”-- and slow down when you A cornering skidis best handled by easing your footoff have any doubt. the accelerator pedal. Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps If you havethe traction control system, remember:It avoid only the braking skid. helps avoid only the acceleration skid. 4- 14 . Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. 0 Adjust your inside rearview mirror toreduce the glare from headlamps behnd you.
down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
‘. 0 Slow down, especially onhigher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. 0 I€ you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be imp$ired-- by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue. Night Vision Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean -- inside and out.Glare at night is made much No one can see as well at night as inthe daytime. Butas worse by dirt on the glass. Even the insideof the glass we get older these differences increase.A 50-year-old can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes driver may require atleast twice as much light to see the lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would, same thing at night as a 20-year-old. making the pupilsof your eyes contract repeatedly. What you do in thedaytime can also affect your night Remember that your headlamps lightup far less of a vision. For example,if you spend the day in bright roadway when you arein a turn or curve. Keep your sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses.Your eyes will eyes moving; thatway, it’s easier to pick out dimly have less trouble adjusting to night. Butif you’re lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be driving, don’t wear sunglasses at night. They may cut checked regularly for properaim, so should youreyes down on glarefrom headlamps, but they also make alot be examined regularly.Some drivers suffer from night of things invisible. blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and You can be temporarily blinded by approaching lights.It aren’t even awareof it. can take a second or two, or even several seconds,for your eyes to readjust tothe dark. When you arefaced with severe glare (asfrom a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams,or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching lights.
4-16 Driving inthe Rain The heavier the rain, the harderit is to see. Even if your windshield wiper bladesare in good shape, a heavy rain can makeit harder to see road signs and traffic signals. pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wipingequipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing areas onthe windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate fromthe inserts.
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble.On a wet road you can’t stop, accelerate or turnas well because your tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’thave much treadleft, you’ll get even less traction. It’salways wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts tofall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly whenyour reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. 4-17 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washescan 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.
Some Other Rainy WeatherTips Turn on yourlow-beam headlamps -- not just your parking lamps -- to help make you more visible to others. 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extrafollowing Hydroplaning distance. And be.especially careful whenyou pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room Hydroplaning is dangerous.So much water can buildup ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted under your tires that theycan actually ride on the water. by road spray. This can happenif the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicleis hydroplaning, 0 Have good tires with proper tread depth.’(See it has little orno contact with the road. “Tires” in the Index.)
4-18 City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknown part of the city just as you wouldfor a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You’llsave time and energy. (See the next part, “Freeway Driving.”) Treat a green light as a warning signal.A traEic light is therebecause the corner is busy enough to needit. When alight turns, green, andjust before youstart to move, check both ways for vehicles thathave not cleared the intersection or maybe running the red light.
One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers aredoing and pay attention to traffic signals.
4-19 Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traEc and keep to the right. Drive theat same
check traffic. Try to determine where you expectto blend with the flow.Try to merge.into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as oftenas necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speedthe to posted limit or to the prevailing rateif it’s slower. Stay in the right lane unlessyou want to pass. Before changing lanes,check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, Just beforeyou leave the lane,glance quickly over your expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehiclein your of all roads. But they have their own~specialrules. “blind” spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certainyou service, have it done before starting out. Of course, allow areasonable following distance. Expect to move you’ll find experienced and able service experts in slightly slower at night. Oldsmobile retail facilities all across North America. They’ll be ready and willing to helpif you need it. When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit do not, under Here are some things you can check before a trip: any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are next exit. all windows cleaninside and outside? The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. 0 Wiper Blades: Are they in goodshape? The exit speed is usually posted. 0 Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not all levels? to your sense of motion. After drivingfor any distance 0 Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? at higher speeds, youmay tend to think you aregoing slower than you actually are. 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor Before Leaving on a Long Trip long-distance driving? Are the tires all Mated to the Make sureyou’re ready. Try to be well rested.If you recommended pressure? must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’s 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook work -- don’t plan to make too many miles thatfirst part along your route? Should you delay your tripa short of the journey. Wear comfortable )thing and shoes you time to avoid amajor storm system? can easilydrive in. 0 Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? Is your vehicle readyfor a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go.If it needs Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis?’’ Oris it just plain falling asleep atthe wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or whatever. There is something aboutan easy stretchof road with the same scenery, along with the humof the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and therush of the wind against the vehicle thatcan make you sleepy. Don’t letit happen to you!If it does, your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second, and you could crash and be injured. What can you do about highwayhypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicleis well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to driving in flat or rolling terrain. the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off theroad into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
4-22 . . If you drive regularly insteep country, orif you’re planning to visit there,here are some tips that can make your trips safer andmore enjoyable. 0 Keep your vehicle in good shape.Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, coolingsystem and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. 0 Know how to go downhills. The most important thing to know is this: let yourengine do some of the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep orlong hill. 0 Know how togo uphill. Shift down to THIRD(3). This will help cool yourengine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. 0 Stay in your own lane when drivingon two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swingwide or cut across the centerof the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. 0 As you go over the topof a hill, be alert.There could be something in your lane,like a stalled car oran accident. 0 You may see highway signs on mountains 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 andtake appropriate action. Winter Driving
Include anice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid,a rag, some winter outer Here are sometips for winter driving: clothing, a small shovel,a flashlight, ared cloth, and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, you if will 0 Have your 'Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. Be be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag sure yourengine coolant is correct. mix of sand, a pieceof old carpet or a coupleof burlap bags You may want to put winter emergency supplies in to helpprovide traction. Be sure you properly secure your trunk. these items in your vehicle.
4-24 Driving on Snowor Ice What’s the worst timefor this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice canbe slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the ice can be even more troublebecause it may offer the road probably have good tr.action. least traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s However, if thereis snow or ice between your tires and about freezing (32°F; OOC) and freezing rain beginsto the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll fall. Try to avoid driving on wetice until salt and sand have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need beto very crews can get there. careful. Whatever the condition-- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-- drive with caution. If you have traction control,keep the system on.It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. Even though your vehicle has a traction control system, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your drivingto the road conditions. See “Traction Control System” in the Index. If you don’t havethe traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate toofast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more.
4-25 Your anti-lock brakes improveyour ability to make a If’ You’re Caught in a Blizzard hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you wouldon dry pavement. See “Anti-Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distanceon any slippery road. e Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road,ice patches may appear in shaded areas wherethe sun can’t reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings,or under bridges. Sometimes the surfaceof a curve oran overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roadsare clear. If you see a patchof ice ahead of you, brakebefore you are on it. Try not to brake while you’re actuallyon the ice, and avoid sudden steering maneuvers.
If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could inbe a serious situation.You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you knowfor sure that youare near help and you can hike through the snow. Here someare things to doto summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: Turnon your hazard flashers. Tie a red L Run your engine only as long as you must.This saves Loading Your Vehicle fuel. When you runthe engine, make it go a little faster than just idle.,That is, push the accelerator slightly.This uses less fuelfor the heat that you get andit keeps the TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to bl OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT.CTR. RR. TOTALLBS. KG restart the vehicle, and possiblyfor signaling later on with your headlamps.Let the heaterrun for awhile. MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE Then, shut theengine off and close the window almost CAPACITYWEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE all the way to preserve the heat. Start theengine again TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa and repeatthis only when youfeel really uncomfortable FRT. from the cold. Butdo it as little as possible. Preserve the RR. fuel as long as you can. To helpkeep warm, youcan get SPA. out of the vehicle anddo some fairly vigorous exercises IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL every half hour orso until help comes. INFORMATION
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weightit may properly carry.The Tire Loading Information label found on the rearedge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tireson your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle andthe total weight that youcan carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weightof all occupants,cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
4-28 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 176 pounds (80 kilograms) in MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATEGVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR your trunk.
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label isthe Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s door.It tells you the gross weight capacityof your vehicle, calledthe GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. I NOTICE: Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or theGross Axle Weight rating (GAWR)for either the front or Your warranty doesnot cover parts or rear axle. components that fail because of overloading
If you put things inside your vehicle--like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else--they will go as fast as
4-29 the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or turn quickly,or Towing a Trailer if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairsnot covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Oldsmobile retailer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
4-30 Your vehicle can tow a trailerif it is equipped with If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer either the 3800 (L36) engine or the optional3800 If you do, hereare some important points. Supercharged (L67) engine and proper trailer towing equipment. To identify whatthe vehicle trailering 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the restrictions, having todo with trailering. Make sure information in “Weightof the Trailer” that appears later your rig willbe legal, not only where youlive but in this section.But trailering is different thanjust also where you’ll be driving.A good source for this driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes information can be state or provincial police. in handling, durability, andfuel economy. Successful, Consider using a sway control. safe trailering takes correct equipment, andit has to be used properly. You can ask a hitch retailer about sway controls. That’s the reason for this part. Init are many 0 Don’t tow a trailerat all during the first1000 miles time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. (1 600 km) your new vehicleis driven. Your engine, Many of these are important for your safety and thatof axle or other parts could be damaged. your passengers. So please read this section carefully 0 Then, during the first500 miles (800 km) that you before you pull a trailer. tow a trailer, don’t drive over50 mph (80 km/h) and Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, don’t make starts at full throttle.This helps your wheel assemblies, and tiresare forced to work harder engine and other partsof your vehicle wear in at the against the dragof the added weight.The engine is heavier loads. required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under 0 Obey speed limit restrictions when towinga trailer. greater loads, generating extra heat. What’s more, the Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted speed trailer adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing for trailers (or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h)) to the pulling requirements. save wear on your vehicle’s parts.
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Three important considerations have todo with weight: Weight of the Trailer Tongue Weight of the Trailer The tongue load(A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure becauseit affects the total capacity ow heavy can a trailer safelybe? weight of your vehicle.The capacity weight includes the It should never weigh more than1,000 pounds (450 kg). curb weight of the vehicle,any cargo you may carry in But even that canbe too heavy. it, and the people who willbe riding in the vehicle.And if you will tow a trailer, you must subtract the tongue It depends on how you plan to use your rig.For load from your vehicle’s capacity weight because your example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside vehicle will be carrying that weight, too.See “Loading temperature and how much your vehicle is usedpull to a Your Vehicle” in the Index for more information about trailer are all important. And,it can also depend on any your vehicle’s maximum load capacity. special equipment that youhave on your vehicle. You can ask your retailerfor our trailering information or advice, or you can writeus at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motorsof Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive A B Oshawa, OntarioL1H 8P7
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4-32 I 1 If you’re using a “dead-weight” hitch, the trailertongue Hitches (A) should weigh10% of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you have a “weight-distributing” hitch, the trailer It’s important to have the correct hitchequipment. tongue (A) should weigh 12% of the total loaded trailer Crosswinds, large trucks going by, and rough roads are a weight (B). few reasons whyyou’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and a then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are Will you have to make any holes in the bodyof your proper. If they aren’t, you maybe able to get them right vehicle when you install a trailer hitch?If you do, simply by moving some items around in the trailer. then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t sealthem, deadly carbon Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires monoxide (CO)from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide” inthe Index). Dirt Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the and water can, too. recommended pressurefor cold tires. You’ll find these numbers onthe Tire-Loading Information label at the a The bumpers on your vehicle are notintended for rear edge of the driver’s door or see “Loading Your hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other Vehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’tgo over bumper-type hitches tothem. Use only a the GVW limitfor your vehicle, including the weightof frame-mounted hitch that does not attach theto the trailer tongue. bumper.
4-33 Safety Chains Driving with a Trailer You should always attach chains between your vehicle Towing a trailer requires a certain amountof experience. and your trailer. Crossthe safety chains under thetongue Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get of the trailer so that the tongue will not drop to the road to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with thefeel of if it becomes separatedfrom the hitch. Instructions handling and braking with the added weightof the about safety chains maybe provided by the hitch trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are manufacturer orby the trailer manufacturer. Follow the driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as manufacturer’s recommendationfor attaching safety responsive as your vehicle is itself.by chains anddo not attach them to the bumper. Always Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform leave just enough slackso you can turn with your rig. (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. lamps, tires and mirror adjustment.If the trailer has Trailer Brakes electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer movingand then apply the trailer brake controllerby hand to besure Does your trailer haveits own brakes? the brakes are working.This lets you check your Be sure to read andfollow the instructionsfor the trailer electrical connection at the same time. brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the I themproperly. load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes Because you have anti-lock brakes,do not try to tap into are still working. your vevcle’s brake system.If you do, both brake systems won’t work well,or at all. Following Distance Making Turns
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead asyou ~~ ~~ would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking NOTICE: and sudden turns. Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the Passing vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid You’ll need morepassing distance up ahead when making very sharp turns while trailering. you’re towing a trailer. And,because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before youcan return to your lane. When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft Backing Up shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well in Hold the bottom of the steering wheel withone hand. advance. Then, to move the trailer to theleft, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailerto the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
4-35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades When you tow a trailer, your vehicle hashave to a Reduce speed and shift tolower a gear before you start different ~LUII signal flasher and extra wiring.The green down a long or steep downgrade.If you don’t shift arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever down, you might have useto your brakesso much that you signala turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, they wouldget hot and no longer work well. the trailer lamps will alsoflash, telling other drivers On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD(3) and you’re aboutto turn, change lanes or stop. reduce your speed to around45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce When towing a trailer, the green arrowson your the possibilityof engine and transaxle overheating. instrument panel willflash for turns evenif the bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, youmay think drivers Parking on Hills behind you are seeing your signal when theyare not. It’s You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig bulbs are still working. could startto move. People canbe injured, and both Your vehicle may have bulb warning messages. When your vehicle and the trailercan be damaged. you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle’s But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s lighting system,its bulb warning messages may notlet how to do it: you knowif one of your lamps goes out.So, when you have a trailer lighting system pluggedin, be sure to 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shiftinto check your vehicle and trailer lampsfrom time to time Park (P) yet. to be sure they’re all working. Once you disconnect the 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. trailer lamps, the bulb warning messages againcan tell 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the you if one your vehiclelamps is out. of regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift toPARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. 4-36 When YOUAre Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often whenyou’re 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down pulling a trailer.See the Maintenance Schedule for more while you: ’. on this. Things that are especiallyimportant in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t overfill), Start your engine; engine oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Shift into a gear; and Each of these is coveredin 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 before you start 2. Let up on the brake pedal. your trip. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clearof the chocks. Check periodically tosee that all hitch nuts and bolts 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. are tight. NOTES
4-38 Section 5 Problems on theRoad
Here you’ll find what to do 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 turn signal lamps will flashon and off. 3azard Warning Flashers Press the button into make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash onand Off.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in, and evenif the key isn’tin.
5-1 i 5. Check that thejumper cables don’thave loose or missing insulation.If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic thingsyou should know. Positive(+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect(+) to (-) or you’ll get ashort that would damagethe battery and maybe other parts, too. 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe terminal of the vehicle withthe dead battery. Use a positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle hasone. remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery’s negative (-) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cabledoesn’t go to the dead battery.It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on theengine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
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DEAD BATTERY 9. Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection isjust as good there, but the chanceof sparks getting back tothe battery is 12. Remove the cablesin reverse order to prevent much less. electrical shorting.Take.care that they don’t touch each otheror any other metal. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle withthe dead battery. If it won’t start after a few tries,it probably needs service. Towing Your Vehicle If your vehicle hasbeen changed or modified sinceit was factory-new by adding aftermarket items likefog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may notbe correct. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. When you call, tell the towing service: That your vehicle can only be towed with certain equipment, as described later in this section.
0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. The make, model and yearof your vehicle.
0 Whether you can still move the shift lever.
0 If there was an accident, what was damaged. When the towing service arrives,let the tow operator know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations.The operator may wantto Try to havea GM retailer or a professional towing see them. service tow your Oldsmobile.The usual towing equipment is: A. Sling-type tow truck B. Wheel-lift tow truck C. Car carrier
5-7 When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignitionkey off. The steering wheel should be clampedin a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not use the vehicle’s steering columnlock for this. The transaxle shouldbe in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don’t have your vehicle towed on the front wheels, unless you must.If the vehicle mustbe towed on the front wheels, don’t go more than 55 mph (88 M)or farther than 500 miles (800 km) or your transaxle will be damaged. If these limits mustbe exceeded, then the front wheels have to be supportedon a dolly. Front Towing Hookup Before hooking up to a tow truck,be sure to read all the information on towing yourOldsmobile earlier in this section. 1. Attach T-hook chains into the bottom slots in the cradle behind the front wheels, on both sides. 2. Position a4 X 4 wood beam against thebottom of the radiator support, across slingchains, and behind the front bumper. 3. Attach a separate safetychain around the outboard end of each control arm.
5-9 Rear Towing Hookup Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sureto read all the information on towing your Oldsmobile earlier in this section. 1. Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holes in the floorpan support rails,just ahead of the rear wheels. 2. Position the lower sling crossbar directly under the rear bumper. 3. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm.
Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage or warning light about a hot engine on your Oldsmobile’s instrument panel. If you have the Electronic Cluster, your information center will also display messages about engine overheating. See “Coolant Temperature Gage” or “Coolant Temperature Light”in the Index.
5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
NOTICE: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving withno coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning butsee or hear no steam, the problemmay not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can geta little too hot whenyou: 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day. 0 Stop after high speed driving. 0 Idle for long periods in traffic. 0 Tow a trailer. 5-11 If you get the overheat warning with no signof steam, Cooling System try this for a minuteor so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn on your heaterto full hot at the highest fan I speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a trafficjam, shift to NEUTRAL(N); otherwise, shift tothe highest gear while driving-- AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (GO) or DRIVE (D). If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slowerfor about ten minutes.
~ If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. , If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. , If there’s still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what for two or three minutes while you’re parked, to ifsee you’ll see: the warning stops.But then, if you still have the warning, turn ofthe engine and get everyone out of the A. Coolant recovery tank vehicle until it cools down. B. Radiator pressure cap You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service C. Electric engine fans help right away.
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank NOTICE: If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the isn’t atFULL COLD, add a50150 mixture of clean water engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant the recommended coolant. recovery tank. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolantmix.) When thecoolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL COLD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’sone more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the coolingsystem is cool beforeyou do it.
5-15 How to Add Coolant tothe Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressurecap, 1. You can remove but now push down the radiator as you turn it. pressure cap when Remove the the cooling system, pressure cap. including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose,is no longer hot.
3. Fill the radiator Turn the pressurecap slowly tothe left untilit with the proper first stops. (Don't press down while turning the mix, up to the base pressure cap.) of the filler neck. If you hear a hiss, waitfor that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left.
5-16 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to theWLL 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but COLD mark. leave the radiator pressure capoff.
5-17 6. Start the engine 8. Then replace the and let it run until pressure cap. you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans.
7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator At any time during this procedure if coolant begins filler neck may be lower. If the levelis lower, add to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure more of the proper mix through the filler neck until cap. Be sure themows on the pressure cap lineup the level reaches thebase of the filler neck. like this.
5-18 If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage especially ,if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard out of a tire,it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. warning flashers. But if youshould ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire willcreate a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your footoff the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, then gently brake toa stop wellout of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may requirethe same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rearblowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you wantthe vehicle to go.It may be very bumpy and noisy,but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, welloff the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely.
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Open the jack storage cover by twisting the knob 114 turn counterclockwise. Remove thejack and wheel wrench. to remove the nut.
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7. If you have an alloy (aluminum) wheel with 'a center 8. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but cover that conceals the wheel nutsthe following don't remove them. (The bracket shownis on wheels directions will help. with wire wheel covers only. It's needed to anchor wire wheel covers tothe wheel. Do not misplaceit a) Insert the flat endof the wheel wrench in the while using your temporaryspare tire.) .. notch and pry off the center cover. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could be scratched or damaged. b) When replacing the cover after the wheel is put back on the vehicle, do not use a hammer or mallet to install the cover. 10. Near each wheel well is a notch in theframe into m which to put thejack head. The front notch is 10 inches back from the front wheel well.The rear notch is 8 inches forward from the rear wheel well. The wheel wrench has these8 and 10 inch distances stamped on the handle. Usethe wheel wrenchto measure to the notch by flipping the socketinto the handle, then measurefrom the socket endof the wrench. 11. Position thejack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly on the ridge in the vehicle'sframe nearest the 9. Attach the wheel wrenchto the jack, and rotate the flat tire. Do not raise the vehicle yet. Put the compact wrench clockwiseto raise thejack head a few inches. spare tire near you.
12. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise in thejack. Raise thejack far enough so there's enough room for the spare tire to fit. Raishg your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle ur may allow the vehide to fall aff the jack. Be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
17. Tighten the wheel Don’t try to put the wheel coveron the compact spare tire. nuts firmly in a It won’t fit. Store the wheel coverin the .trunk until you crisscross sequence. have replaced the compact spare tire witha regular tire.
NOTICE: Wheel covers won’tfit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel coverOR your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
18. Store the flat tire asfar forward in the trunk as possible. Store thejack and wheel wrench in their compartment in the trunk. The compact spareis for temporary use only.Replace the compact spare tire withfull-size a tire as soonas you can. Compact Spare Tire NOTICE: Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check Don’t take your compact spare through an the inflation pressure regularly.It should be 60 psi automatic carwash with guide rails.The (420 Pa). After installing the compact spare on your compact spare canget caught on the rails. That vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe other sure your spare tire is correctly inflated.The compact parts of your vehicle. spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 lun), so you can finish your trip andhave your full-size tire repaired or Don’t use yourcompact spare on some other vehicle. replaced where you want.Of course, it’s best to replace And don’t mixyour compact spare or wheel with other your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your wheels or tires. They won’tfit. Keep your spare andits spare willlast longer andbe in good shape in case you wheel together. need it again. I NOTICE: Tire chainswon’t fit your compact spare.Using them will damage yourvehicle and destroy the chains too. Don’t use tire chains on your compact spare.
5-27 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Iceor Snow NOTICE: What you don’t want todo when your vehicleis stuck is Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your to spin your wheels toofast. The method known as vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels “rocking” can help youget out when you’re stuck, but too fast while shifting your transaxle back and you must use caution. forth, you can destroy your transaxle. I I For information about using tire chainson your vehicle, see “Tire Chains” in the Index. Rocking your vehicle to get it out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. Thatwill clear the area around your front wheels.If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn the systemoff. (See “Traction Control System”in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE(R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis in gear. If that doesn’t get youout after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If youdo need to be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle’’in the Index.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want todo some of your own servicework, you’ll want to get theproper Oldsmobile Service Manual.It tells you much more about how to serviceyour Oldsmobile than this manual can.To order the proper service manual, see “Service Publications” in the Index. Your vehicle hasan air bag system. Before attempting t 0 do your own service work, see “ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”in the Index. You should keep arecord with all parts receipts and :t lis the mileage and the dateof any service work you perform. See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
NOTICE: If you try to do yourown service work without knowing enough aboutit, your vehicle could be damaged.
6-2 Fuel of pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock that means you have aproblem. 3800 Series II Engine (CodeK) What about gasoline withblending materials that The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number contain oxygen (oxygenates),such as MTBE or alcohol? (VIN) shows the code letter for your engine. You will find the VIN at the topleft of your instrument panel. WTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no (See “Vehicle IdentificationNumber” in the Index .) more than 15%MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at octane87 or Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol.Properly-blended fuel higher. It should meet specifications ASTMD4814 in chat is no more than 10% ethanol is fine for your the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These vehicle. fuels should have the proper additives, so you should not ‘Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. have to addanything to the fuel. - In the United States andCanada, it’s easy to be sure you get the rightkind of gasoline (unleaded). You’llsee NOTICE: UNLEADED right on thepump. And only unleaded Fuel that is more than5% methanol is bad for nozzles will fit into your vehicle’sfiller neck. your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal Be sure theposted octane is at least 87.If the octane is parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic less than 87, you may get a heavy knockingnoise when and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. covered under your warranty. And even 5%at or If you’re using fuel rated at 87octane or higher and you less, there must be %osolvents” and corrosion still hear heavyknocking, your engine needs service. preventers in this fuel to help avoid these But don’t worry if youhear a little pinging noise when problems. you’re accelerating or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and you don’t have to buy ahigher octane fuel to get rid
6-3 Gasolines for Cleaner Air Fuel Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will 3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1) help prevent deposits from forming in yourengine and fuel system. That helpskeep your engine in tune and The 8th digitof your vehicle identification number your emission control system working properly. It’s (VIN) shows the code letterfor your engine.You will good for your vehicle, and you’llbe doing your partfor find theVIN at the top leftof your instrument panel. cleaner air. (See “Vehicle Identification Number” in the Index.) Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. Use premium unleaded gasoline rated 91 at octane or General Motors recommends that you use gasolines withhigher. You may use middlegrade or regular unleaded these blending materials,such as MTBE and ethanol. By gasolines, but your vehicle may not accelerate as well. doing so, you can help cleanthe air, especially in those The gasoline you use should meet specifications ASTM parts of the country thathave hgh carbon monoxide D4814 in the United States andCGSB 3.5-92 in levels. Canada. These fuels should have the proper additives,so you should not have to add anything to thefuel. In addition, some gasoline suppliers are.now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially In the United States and Canada, it’s easy to be sure you designed to reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors get the right kindof gasoline (unleaded). You’ll see recommends that you use reformulated gasoline.By UNLEADED right on the pump. And only unleaded doing so, you can help cleanthe air, especiallyin those nozzles willfit into your vehicle’s filler neck. parts of the country thathave high ozone levels. Be sure the posted octane for premium is at least 91 (at You should ask your service station operators if their least 89 for middle grade and 87 for regular).If the octane gasolines contain deposit control additives and is less than 87, youmy get a heavy knocking noise when oxygenates, andif they have been reformulated to you drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage your engine. reduce vehicle emissions. If you’re using fuel rated at91 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, yourengine needs service. But don’t worry ifyou hear a little pinging noise when
6-4 you’re accelerating ordriving up a hill. That’s normal Gasolines for Cleaner Air and you don’thave to buy a higheroctane fuel to get rid of pinging. It’sthe heavy, constant knock that means Your use of gasoline with deposit control additives will you have a problem. help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep yourengine in tune and What about gasoline with blending materials that your emission control system working properly. It’s contain oxygen (oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol? good for your vehicle, and you’llbe doing your partfor MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” Fuel that is no cleaner air. more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Properly-blended fuel General Motors recommends that you use gasolines with that is no more than 10% ethanoE is fine for your these blending materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. vehicle. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especiallyin those parts of the country thathave high carbon Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. monoxide levels. I I In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing NOTICE: reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially I designed toreduce vehicle emissions. General Motors Fuel that is more than5% methanol is badfor recommends that youuse reformulated gasoline. By your vehicle. Don’t use it. It can corrode metal doing so, you can help clean the air, especiallyin those parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic parts of the country thathave high ozone levels. and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be You should ask your service station operatorsif their covered under your warranty. And even5% at or gasolines contain deposit control additives and less, there must be “cosolvents” and corrosion oxygenates, andif they have been reformulated to preventers in this fuel to help avoid these reduce vehicle emissions. problems.
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~ Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank -If you plan on driving in another country outside the X.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel maybe hard to find. Do not use leaded gasoline. If you use evenone tankful, your emission controls won’t workwell or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, theexhaust ,system can corrode, andyour engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that wouldn’tbe covered :by your warranty. -To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club,or ’contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you’llbe driving. The cap is behind a hingeddoor on the left sideof your ‘You can also write us atthe following address for vehicle. .advice. Just tell us where you’re going giveand your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation, North American Export Sales (NAES) 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until Checking Things Under the Hood you hear at least three clicks. The following sections tellyou how to check fluids, lubricants andimportant underhood parts. NOTICE: If you needa new cap, be sure to get the right type..Your retailercan get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may notfit or have proper venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system might be damaged. I
6-8 Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the hood releasehandle inside the vehicle.
Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the underhood release. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all thefiller caps are on properly. Thenjust pull the hood downand clase~it firmly. 1 I 3800 Series I1 Engine (L 36 - Code K) When you open the hood, you’ll see: 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 5. Air Cleaner 6. Engine Oil Fill Cap 7. Engine Oil Dipstick 8. Radiator Pressure Cap 9. Battery
6-10 L36 Engine Accessory Belt The L36 engine uses anengine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Indexfor when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B. Alternator C. Air Conditioning A D. Crank E. Coolant Pump C E Tensioner 3800 Supercharged Engine (L67 - Code 1) When you openthe hood, you’ll see: (Option) 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick 3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Air Cleaner 7. Engine Oil Fill Cap 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Radiator Pressure Cap 10. Battery
6-12 L67 Engine Accessory Belt The Supercharged 3800 (L67) engine uses two accessory drive belts. One belt drives the generator and the power steering pump.The second belt drives the supercharger, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. 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 Supercharger oil level. Have your retailer checkthe oil level in the Supercharger. 1. Front Belt 2. Back Belt A. Alternator F B . Power Steering Pump C. Crank D. Supercharger E. Coolant Pump F. AirConditioning
6-13 Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message, OIL LEVEL light, or CHECK OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see “Check Oil Message,” “Oil Level Light,”or “Check Oil” in the Index.You should check your engine oil level regularly; isthis an added reminder. It’s a good ideato check your engine oil every timeyou get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must beon level ground.
The engine oil dipstickis located immediately behind the enginefans and infront of the engine oil fill cap. The topof the dipstickis a yellow ring. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutesto drain back into the oil pan.If you don’t, theoil dipstick might not show the actual level.
6-14 To Check Engine Oil What Kind of Oil to Use Pull out the dipstickand clean it with a paper towel or Oils of the proper qualityfor your vehicle can be cloth, then push itback in all the way. Remove it again, identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol.The keeping the tip down, and check the level. “Starburst” symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API), and When to Add Oil is preferred for use in your gasoline engine. If the oil is at or belowthe ADD mark, then you’ll need to add some oil. But you must usethe right kind. This If you change your own oil, part explains what kindof oil to use. For crankcase be sure you useoil that has capacity, see “Capacities and Specifications”in the the “Starburst” symbol on Index. the front of the oil container. NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil.If your engine hasso much oil that theoil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper I I operating range, your engine could be damaged. If you have your oil changed for you, be sure the oil put into your engine is AmericanPetroleum Institute Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the certified for gasoline engines. proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. You should also usethe proper viscosity oil for your vehicle, as shownin the following chart: As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS vehicle. However, youcan use SAE 5W-30 if it's going FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST to be colder than60 * F ( 16"C) before your next oil SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. change. When it's very cold, you should useSAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its LOOK viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, HOP FOR THIS such as SAE 20W-50. WEATHER SYMBOL I 7 "F "C ITICE: tlOO - - 38 Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum - 27 Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines - 16 "Starburst" symbol. Failure to use the proper oil
.b can result in engine damage not coveredby your warranty. + 20 i-.7
' 18 SAE 1OW-30 GM Goodwrench@ oil (in Canada,GM Engine Oil) PREFERRED above 0°F meets all the requirementsfor your vehicle. (-1WC) SAE W-30 Engine Oil Additives Don't add anything to your oil. Your Oldsmobile retailer WEATHER is ready to advise if you think somethingshould be added. DO NOT USE SAE 2OW-56 OR ANY OTHER ~I GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED 6-16 When to Change Engine Oil Engine Coolant Heater See if any one of these is true for you: An engine coolant heater canbe a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,0°F (- 18O C) or 0 Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). colder. If your vehicle has this option,see “Engine This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Coolant Heater” in the Index.
0 Most trips include extensive idling (suchas frequent What to Do with Used Oil driving in stop and go traffic). Did you know that usedengine oil contains certain 0 Most trips are through dusty areas. elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and your vehicle. water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw If any one of these is true for your vehicle, thenyou away clothing or rags containing usedengine oil. (See need to change your oil and filter every 3,000 rniles the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. (See of oil products.) “Change Oil Indicator” in the Index.)If the CHANGE Used oil can be a real threat to theenvironment. If you OIL NOW message appears in the optional Driver change your own oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil Information Center, you shouldchange your oil. from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever disposeof oil If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every by putting it in the trash, pouringit on the ground, into 7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever sewers, or into streams orbodies of water. Instead, comes first. recycle it by taking it toa place that collects used oil.If (See “Change Oil Indicator” inthe Index.) If your you have a problem properly disposingof your used oil, vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center, ask your retailer,a service station ora local recycling always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oil center for help. change.
6-17 Air Cleaner To Check or Replace theAir Cleaner Refer tothe MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
1. Remove the three wingscrewsin the housing cover and pull back. If you have the3800 Supercharged Engine, unsnap the three clips holding the air cleaner housing cover and pull apart. NOTICE: If the air cleaner isoff, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleanerin place when you’re driving.
6-18 2. Remove the clamp on the air intake hose where the 3. Remove the air filter. hose attaches to the throttle body near the topof the 4. Install the air filter carefully and replace the cover engine. Detach the hose from the throttle body, then tightly. pull back the rear of the housing cover. 5. Reattach the air intake hose and tighten the clamp. Supercharger Oil When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (SO 000 km) or every 36 months. What Und of Oil to Use See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index and use only tbe recommended oil. How to Check and Add Oil Check oil only when the engineis cold. Mow the engine tu cool 2 to 3 hours after running.
Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your retailer or a qualified service center per€orm this maintenance.
1. Remove the wiring hamess shield. 2. Clean the area around the oil fiU plug before removing it. 3. Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 inch Allen wrench.
I I 6-20 4. The oil level is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. I NOTICE: 5. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place. Torque Too much or too little fluid can damage your to 88 lb-in (10 N-m). transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the 6. R.eplace the wiring harness shield. fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to Automatic Transaxle Fluid get an accurate reading if you check your When to Check and Change transaxle fluid. A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Refer to the Wait at least30 minutes before checking the transaxle Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change fluid level if you have been driving: your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C). Index. At high speed for quite a while. How to Check In heavy traffic - especially in hot weather. Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may While pulling a trailer. choose to have this done at your Oldsmobile retailer Service Department. To get the right reading,the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is180°F to 200°F If you do it yourself, be sure tofollow all the (82°C to 93°C). instructions here, or you could get afalse reading on the dipstick. Get the vehicle warmed upby driving about 15 miles (24 krn) when outside temperatures areabove 50 OF (10” C). If it’s colder than50 OF (10”C), you mayhave to drive longer. To check the fluid level 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 0 Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep theengine running. With the parkingbrake applied, place the shiftlever in PARK (P).
0 With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds ineach range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). Let the engine run at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these steps: 3. Check both sidesof the dipstick,and read thelower 1. The transaxle fluid level. The fluid level must be in the cross-hatched dipstick is located onthe area. right sideof the engine 4. the fluid levelis in the acceptable range, push the compartment, near the If dipstick back in all theway. master brake cylinder. The dipstick has a red ring or red printing on top. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
6-22 How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to determine what The following explains your coolingsystem and how to kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended add coolant whenit is low. If you have a problem with Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index. engine overheating, see “Engine Overheating” in the If the fluid levelis low, add onlyenough of the proper Index. fluid to bringthe level into the cross-hatched area on the The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile will: dipstick. Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37 “C) . 1. Pull outthe dipstick. Give boiling protection up to262°F (128 ” C) . 2. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the dipstick hole to bring it to the proper level. It doesn’t Protect against rust and corrosion. take much fluid, generally less than a pint (OSL). Help keep the proper engine temperature. Don’t overjill. We recommend you use only fluid Let the warning lights work as they should. labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transaxle. What to Use Damage caused by fluid other thanDEXRON@-111 Use amixture of one-half clean water (preferably is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. distilled) and one-half antifreeze that meets “GM a After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as Specification 1825M,” which won’t damage aluminum described under “How to Check.” parts. You can also use a recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825Mwith a complete coolant flush a When the correct fluid levelis obtained, push the and refill. Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement (sealer) dipstick backin all the way. with anycomplete coolant flush and refill.If you use this mixture, you don’t need to addanything else.
6-23 Adding Coolant
NOTICE: To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level shouldbe at If you use improper coolantmix, your engine an FULL COLD or a little higher. When your engine is could overheat and be badly damaged. The warm, the level should be toup FULL HOT or a little repair cost wouldn’t be coveredby your higher. warranty. Too much waterin the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.
6-24 LOW COOLANT
If you have the electronic cluster and your coolant level is low, the information center display will showLOW Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not ENGINE COOLANT. If this light comes on, it means to spillit. you’re low on engine coolant. To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the propermix at the coolant recovery tank. Radiator Pressure Cap
When youreplace your radiatix pressure cap,an AC@ cap is recomended.
'memostat~ ~~ The power steering fluid reservoiron the L67 engine is to the right of the supercharger andin front of the transaxle fluid dipstick. The power steering-fluid reservoiron the L36 engine is located belowthe alternator and behindthe accessory drive belt. How To Check Power SteeringFluid Windshield Washer Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew thecap What to Use and wipe the dipstickwith a clean rag. Replace thecap and completely tightenit. Then remove thecap again When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read and look at the fluid levelon the dipstick. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehiclein an area where the temperature The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. Add may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient enough fluid to bringthe level up to the mark. protection against freezing. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. To Add What to Add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
NOTICE: When adding power steering fluid or makinga complete fluid change, always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals.
Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Add washer fluid until the tank isfull.
6-27 Brakes YOTICE:A Brake Master Cylinder e When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for Your brake master cylinder is here. Itis filled with adding water. DOT-3 brake fluid. e Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washerfluid tank and other partsof the washersystem. Also, water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid. e FiIl your washer fluid tankonly 314 full when it’s very cold. This allows for expansion, which could damage the tankif it is completely full. e Don’t use radiator antifreezein your windshield washer. It can damage your washer system and paint.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid levelin your master cylinder mightgo down. The first is that the brake fluid goesdown to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up.The other reason is that What toAdd fluid is leaking out of the brake system.If it is, you When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11@ (GM Part that sooner or later your brakes won’t work well, or No. 1052535). Use new brakefluid from a sealed won’t work at all. So, it isn’t a good ideato “top off’ container only, and always clean the brake fluid your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t correct a reservoir cap before removing it. leak. If you add fluid when your liningsare worn, then you’ll have too much fluid when youget new brake L linings. You should add (or remove)brake fluid, as NOTICE: necessary, only when workis done on the brake hydraulic system. Don’t let someone put in thewrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engineoil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly thatthey’ll have tobe replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint,so be careful not tospill brake fluidon your vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately. See “Appearance Care” in theIndex.
When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light willcome on. A chime will sound if you try to drive with this warninglight on. See “Brake System Warning Light”in the Index.
6-29 Brake Wear Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes and rear drum NOTICE: brakes. Continuing to drive with worn-outbrake pads Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make could resultin costly brake repair. a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound maycome Some driving conditionsor climates may cause a brake and go or be heardall the time your vehicle is moving squeal when the brakes arefirst applied or lightly (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal applied. This does not mean something is wrongwith firmly). your brakes. Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, butif you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, havethe rear brake linings inspected.Also, the rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tiresare removed for rotation or changing. When you have the Eront brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should alwaysbe replaced as complete axle sets.
i I 6-30 Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your retailerif the brake pedal does not return to Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco Freedom’ battery. normal height, or if there is a rapid increasein pedal You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s travel. Ths could be a sign of brake trouble. time for a new battery, we recommendDelco a Freedom@battery. Get one that has thereplacement Brake Adjustment number shown onthe original battery’s label. Every time you apply thebrakes moderately, with or without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehiclefor 25 days or Replacing Brake System Parts more, take off the black, negative(-) cable from the The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its battery. This will help keep your batteryfrom running many parts have to be of top quality andwork well down. together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles wedesign and testhave top-quality GM brake parts in them, as yourOldsmobile does when it is new. When you replace partsof your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new onesput in -- be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly.For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrongfor your vehicle, thebalance between yourfront and rearbrakes can change -- for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if Contact your retailer to learn how prepare to Your someone puts in the wrongreplacement brake parts. vehicle for longer storage periods.
6-31 Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement
1. Remove the two quarter-turn wing screwsfrom the top of the headlamp housing. Remove thetwo screws holding thepart of the grille covering the headlamps. Be careful not to scratchor bend this portion of the grille. A
Reverse the procedure to replacethe bulb assembly and headlamp housing. Make sure the tabs (A) are locked 4. Twist the bulb assembly 1/6 turn and pull out the into slots (B) before tightening the screws. bulb assembly. The Torx@ screws(C) are headlamp aiming screws.Do not turn these screws. Only a qualified service technician using proper equipment should adjust these screws. Taillamp Bulb Replacement For the typeof bulb, see the Index under “Replacement Bulbs.” 1. In the trunk, remove the plastic screw holdingthe carpeting in place and pull back the carpeting.If you have the optional convenience net, you must first remove it from the hooks. 2. Pull the carpet away from the rear cornerof the trunk. 3. Rotate the bulb housing 1/8 turn and remove it. 4. To remove the bulb, push inand rotate it counterclockwise. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Reverse the steps to reassemble the taillamp.
6-34 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. Here’s howto remove the type with a release clip: 1. Pull the windshield wiperarm away from the windshield. 2. Push down on the release clip witha screwdriver and pull the blade assembly off the wiper arm. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiperarm.
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Inflation Tire Pressure - NOTICE: (Continued) The Tire-Loading Information label whichis on the rear If your tires have too muchair (overinflation), edge of the driver’sdoor shows the correct inflation you can get: pressures for your tires, whenthey’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sittingfor at least three Unusual wear hours or driven no more than a mile. Bad handling Rough ride 0 Needless damage from road hazards. NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tellyou that underinflationor When to Check overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enoughair (underinflation) you can Check your tiresonce a month or more. get: Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at Too much flexing 60 psi (420 Wa). Too much heat How to Check 0 Tire overloading Bad wear Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire Bad handling pressure. Simplylooking at the tires will not tell you the Bad fuel economy. pressure, especiallyif you have radial tires -- which may look properly inflated evenif they’re underinflated. NOTICE: (Continued) If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. They helpprevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
6-37 When rotating your tires, d,way,suse the Correct mtation pattern shown here. When it’s Time for New Tires 0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. One way to tell when it’s 0 The tire has a puncture,cut, or other damage that time for new tires is to can’t be repaired well because of the size or location check the treadwear of the damage. indicators, which will Buying New Tires appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or To find out what kind and sizeof tires you need,look at less of tread remaining. the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle whenit was new had a TirePerformance Criteria Specification (TPCSpec) number oneach tire’s sidewall. When youget new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way, your vehicle willcontinue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, You need a new tireif: traction, ride and other things duringnormal service on 0 You can see the indicators at three or more places your vehicle.If your tireshave an all-season tread around the tire. design, theTPC number willbe followed by an “MS” (for mud and snow). 0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. If you everrepl, ~ 3 your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the smesize, 0 The tread or sidewall is cracked,cut or snagged deep load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, enough to show cord or fabric. bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
-~ 6-39 Treadwear The treadwear gradeis a comparative rating basedon the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled conditions ona specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one anda half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course a as tire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditionsof their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm dueto variations in driving habits, service practices and differencesin road characteristics and climate. Traction - A, B, C Uniform Tire Quality Grading The traction grades, from highest to lowest are:A, B, and C. They represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet The following information relates to the system pavement as measured under controlled conditionson developed by the UnitedStates National Highway specified government test surfacesof asphalt and Traffic Safety Administration which grades tiresby concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This performance. applies only to vehicles soldin the United States.) Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction testsand does not include cornering (turning) traction.
6-40 Temperature - A, B, C While the tires available as standard or optional equipment on General Motors vehicles may varywith The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, respect to these grades, all such tires meetGeneral representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of Motors performance standards andhave been approved heat and its ability to dissipate heat when testedunder for use on General Motors vehicles. Allpassenger type controlled conditions on a specifiedindoor laboratory (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal safety test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the requirements in addition to these grades. material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which allpassenger car tires mustmeet under the The wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades carefully atthe factory to give youthe longest tirelife B and A represent higher levels of performance on the and best overall performance. laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. In most cases, you willnot need tohave your wheels Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is aligned again. However,if you noticeunusual tire wear established for a tire that is properly inflated andnot or your vehicle pullingone way or the other,the overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or alignment may need tobe reset. If you notice your excessive loading, either separately or combination,in vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. wheels may need to be rebalanced. These grades are molded on the sidewalls of passenger car tires.
6-41 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Oldsmobile retailer if anyof these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kindof wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace anyof your wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with newGM original equipment parts. This way, you will be surehave to the NOTICE: right wheel, wheel bolts. and wheel uutsfor your Oldsmobile model. The wrong wheel canalso cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
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6-42 Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains
Use tire chains only where legal andonly when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the propersize for yourtires. ZnstaIl them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible withthe endssecurely fastened. Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions.If you can hear the chains contacting yourvehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues,slow down until it stops. Driving too fastor spinning thewheels with chains onwill damage yourvehicle.
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Using Foam-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric 0 Vacuum and brushthe area to remove any loose dirt. NOTICE: Be careful. A blow dryer may scorch the fabric. 0 Always clean a wholetrim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. e Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the Wipe with a clean cloth. directions onthe container label. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric 0 Use suds only and apply with cleana sponge. First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. 0 Don’t saturate the material. Some spots and stains will cleanoff better withjust e Don’t rub it roughly. water and mild soap. e As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge If you need touse a solvent: to remove the suds. 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with 0 Rinse the section with aclean, wet sponge. a clean, dull knifeor scraper. Use verylittle cleaner, light pressure andclean cloths (preferably 0 Wipe off what’s left with a slightlydamp paper towel cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of or cloth. the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep 0 Then dry it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat changing to a clean sectionof the cloth. lamp. 0 When you cleana stain from fabric, immediately dry the area with a blow dryer to help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous NOTICE.)
6-45 Special Cleaning Problems If an odor lingers after cleaning vornit or urine, treat the area witha waterhaking soda solution: Greasy or Oily Stains 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to1 cup (250 ml) Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish, of lukewarm water. coffee with cream, chewing gum,cosmetic creams, If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Combination Stains 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain. Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and Follow the solvent-type instructions described unknown stains. earlier. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if cool water and allow todry. left on a vehicle seat fabric. They shouldbe removed 0 I as soon as possible.Be careful, because the cleaner If a stain remains, cleanit with solvent-type cleaner. will dissolve them and maycause them to spread. Cleaning Vinyl Non-Greasy Stains Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit,fruit juice, 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. may have to do it more than once. 0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stainif I soiled area with cool water. you don’t get themoff quickly. Use a clean cloth and I 0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions a solvent-type vinyl cleaner. described earlier.
6-46 , I Cleaning the Outsideof the Washing Your Vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades The best way to preserve your vehicle’sfinish is to keep it clean by washingit often with lukewarm or cold If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield water. washer, or if the wiperblade chatters when running, wax or other material maybe on theblade or windshield. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct ofrays the sun. Don’t use strong soaps orchemical detergents. Use Clean the outsideof the windshield withGM liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Windshield Cleaner, Bon-AmiPowder’ (GM Part Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or No. 1050011). The windshield is cleanif beads do not that contain acid or abrasives.All cleaning agents form when you rinseit with water. should be flushed promptly and not allowed toon dry Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously with a cloth the surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with a soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then soft, clean chamois or 100%a cotton towel to avoid rinse the blade with water. surface scratches and water spotting. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and High pressure car washes maycause water to enteryour replaced when worn. vehicle. Cleaning the Outsideof Your Finish Care Oldsmobile Occasional waxing or mild polishingof your The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Oldsmobile by hand may be necessary to remove of color, gloss retention and durability. residue from the paint finish.You can get GM approved cleaning products from your retailer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Your Oldsmobile has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish. Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped) The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss tothe colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that are Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar non-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoat paint to the painted surfaceof your vehicle. Don’tuse strong finish. soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because you could damage this coating. After rinsing thoroughly, a wax NOTICE: may be applied. Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat.paint finish may dull the NOTICE: fmish OF leave swirl marks. If you have aluminum wheels, don’t use an automatic car wash that has hard silicon carbide Foreign materials such ascalcium chloride and other cleaning brushes. These brushes can take the salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird protective coatingoff your aluminum wheels. droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc. can damage your vehicle’s finishif they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle assoon as possible. If Tires necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked To clean your tires, use a stiffbrush with a tire cleaner. safe for painted surfaces toremove foreign matter. When applying a tire dressing always take care to wipe Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging,weather off any overspray or splashfrom painted surfaces. and chemical fallout that can take their tollover a period Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish. of years. You can help to keep the paint finishlooking new by keeping your Oldsmobile garaged or covered whenever possible.
6-49 Weatherstrips Underbody Maintenance Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make themlast: Chemicals usedfor ice and snow removal and dust longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak. Apply control can collect on the underbody. If theseare not silicone grease with a clean clothat least every six removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame,floor pan, and application maybe required. (See “Recommended exhaust system even though they have corrosion Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) protection. Sheet Metal Damage At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud If your vehicleis damaged and requires sheet metal and other debris can collect. Dirt packedin closed areas repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop of the frame should be loosened before being flushed. applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or Your retailer or an underbody car washing system can replaced to restore corrosion protection. do thisfor you. Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and quickly and may developinto a major repair expense. attack painted surfaces on your vehicle.This damage Minor chips and scratchescan be repaired with touch-up can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped materials availablefrom your retailer or other service discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etchedinto outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected the paint surface. in your retailer’s body and paint shop. Although no defect in the paintjob causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damagedby this fallout condition within 12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials You can get these from your GM Parts Department.
Spray-A-Squeak SiliconeWeatherstrips, Grease squeaksStops
See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products. See your Maintenance Schedulefor other products.
6-51 Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You’ll findthis label on your spare tire cover. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this labelis: your VIN, the model designation, ENGINE / ASSEMBLY 0 paint information, and I YEARMODELCODE ’gg5 \ PLANT a list of all production options and specialequipment. Be sure thatthis label is not removedfrom the vehicle. This is the legal identifierfor your Oldsmobile.It appears on a platein the front corner of the instrument Add-on Electrical Equipment panel, on the driver’sside. You can see it if you look through the windshieldfrom outside your vehicle.The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and I NOTICE: I service Parts labels and the certificates of title and ?registration. Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your retailer first. Some Engine Identification electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and The eighth characterin your VIN is the engine code. the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. This code will help you identify your engine, Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other specifications, andreplacement parts. components from workingas they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see “Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile” in the Index. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by combinationa of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electricalproblems. Left Side Fuse Panel 1 12 4 6 789 The left side fuse panel is located tothe left of the A steering wheel, under the instrument panel. Snap off the cover to reveal the fuses. You’ll find afuse 1 puller clipped to the insideof the cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out. Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled “Spare”on the following chart. Look atthe silver-colored band insidethe fuse. If the I] band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you 1“O 0 0 replace a badfuse with a newone of the correct amp rating. When finished, replace thecover and pinch the release levers again tounlock the panel. Press it back up into place:
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I Position Circuitry Position Circuitry 1 Circuit Breaker-Power Windows 3c Not Used 2 Not Used 4c Not Used 3 Power Seats 5c Cooling Fans, Transaxle 4 Not Used 6C Parking Lamps 5 Not Used 7c Not Used 1A Start-up Signal-Air Bag 8C Not Used 2A Spare 9c (Battery) Chime, Radio, Cluster 3A Not Used 1D Ignition (RdCrank), Chime, Cluster 4A Interior Lamps 2D Spare SA Ignition (Run), Automatic A/C Control, Base Cluster 3D Heater Mirror 6A Courtesy Lamps, Power Mirrors 4D Not Used 7A Not Used 5D Base A/C 8A Not Used 6D Fog Lamps 9A Cigar Lighter 7D Not Used 1B Turn Signal, Back-up Lamps, Cornering Lamps, 8D Radio Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock 9D Not Used 2B Spare 1E Auxiliary Outlet(s)
3B Not Used 2E * Not Used 4B Not Used 3E Ignition (Off/Unlock) 5B Anti-Lock Brake System 4E Not Used 6B Brake and Hazard Lamps SE Not Used 7B Not Used 6E Not Used 8B Not Used 7E Not Used 9B Electronic Level Control 8E Wipers, Washer 1c Air Bag 9E Rear Defog L 2c SDare
6-54 Right Side Fuse Panel Additional fuses are locatedin the relay center, onthe far right side, below theinstrument panel. You must remove the sound insulator onthe right side of the no on passenger foot well to replacethese fuses. no0 no0 Replacing these fuses is difficult. We recommend that you see your retailerif you need one replaced.
Position Circuitry POSITIONS 1.Door Locks 0 nJl0 0 2Power Antenna, Lock Switch, Trunk Release no0 nun 3 Horns 00 on 000 000 4 UsedNot r------I FUSE I POSITIONS 5 CruiseControl, Misc. Engines Controls I I I I I 6 Fuel Pump I I I 7 Injectors I I I I 8 PowertrainControl Module, PASS-Key% I I I I 9 A/C Programmer I I I 10 UsedNot I I I 11' Not Used I I 12 Not Used
. ~ 6-55 MaxifuseDXelay Center Windshield Wipers To check the fuses in this underhoodfuse center, turn The windshield wiper motoris protected byan internal the two knobs 114 turn counterclockwise and loosen the circuit breaker and fusea in theleft side fuse panel. If metal wing nut on thepassenger side of the cover. Then the motor overheatsdue to heavy snow, etc., the wiper remove the cover.The inside of the cover has a chart will stop until the motor cools.If the overload is caused that explains the features and controls governed by each by some electrical problem, haveit fixed. fuse and relay. Power Windows and Power Seats Headlamp Wiring Circuit breakersin the fuse panel protect the power The headlamp wiringis protected by a circuitbreaker in windows and power seats. When the current loadtoo is the wiring harness. An electrical overload will causethe heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting lamps to go on andoff, or in some cases toremain off. If the circuit until the problem is fixed. this happens, have yourheadlamp system checked right away. Capacities and Specifications for Code K (L36) and Code 1 (L67) Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive) When draining or replacing torque convertel; more fluid may be needed. Pan Removal and Replacement ...... 6.16.5 quarts L After Complete Overhaul ...... 10.411 quarts L CoolingSystem ...... quarts 13 12.3 L Refrigerant (R=134a),Air Conditioning ...... 2.0 pounds 0.9 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in yourvehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerunt is used. If you ’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailer. For additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet. Enginecrankcase ...... 4.755 quarts L Oil change withfilter change FuelTank ...... gallons 18 68 L Power Steering PumpOnly ...... 1 pint 0.5 L CompleteSystem ...... 1.5 pints 0.7 L Tire Pressures See Tire-Loading Information labelon driver’s door WheelNutTorque ...... 100 lb-ft 140 Nom NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommendedin this manual.
6-57 Engine Specifications 3800 Series II Engine (L36) VIN Engine Code ...... K Type ...... V6 Displacement ...... 3.8 Liters Compression Ratio ...... , ...... 9.4: 1 Firingorder ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...... 195°F (91OC) 3800 Supercharged Engine (L67) VIN Engine Code ...... 1 Type ...... V6 Displacement ...... 3.8 Liters Compression Ratio ...... 8.5: 1 Firingorder ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...... 195°F (91"C) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element ...... , ...... AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter . , ...... AC Type PF-47 Remote Lock Control Battery (2) ...... 2016 Spark Plugs (L36) Engine ...... AC Type 41-606 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52mm) Spark Plugs (L67) Engine ...... AC Type 41-601 Gap: 0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
6-58 I BULBBULB MESSAGES
Coulering Lamps (Optional) ...... 2057 Front Parking Lamps ...... 2057NA FRONT PARK LAMP OUT Front Turn Signal Lamps ...... 2057NA FRONT TURN LAMP OUT Halogen Headlamps LowBeam ...... HighBeam ...... Eront Sidemarker Lamps ......
Rear Back-up Lamps ...... 2057 BACK-UP LAMP OUT License Plate Lamp ...... 194 TAIL LAMP OUT Center E&-Mounted Stoplight ...... 1156 GENTEX STOP LAMP OUT Rear Sidemarker Laps ...... 194 REAR TAIL LAMP OUT stop/Taillamps ...... # ...... 2057 TAIL LAMP OUT RearTumSignal ...... 2057 REAR LAMP OUT TrunkLamp ...... 93 Replacement Bulbs INSIDE LAMPS ...... BULB Air Conditioning Refrigerants Overhead Front Overhead Lamps ...... 906 Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs Rear Overhead Lamps ...... 906 refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.If Visor Vanity Lamps ...... 7065 you’re not sure, ask yourOldsmobile retailer. For Doors additional information,see your “Warranty and Owner Front Courtesy Lamps ...... 74 Assistance Information” booklet. Rear CourtesyNarning Lamps ...... 194 Instrument Panel IP Sound Insulator Panel (Lower Floor Lighting) ... 168 Glove Compartment Lamp ...... 194 Ashtray Lamp ...... 194
6-60 Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL Your Vehicle and the Environment AT THE, PROPER ',LEVELAND CHANGE AS Proper vehiclemaintenance not only helps to keep your RECOMMENDED vehicle in goodworking condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the This section covers the maintenance required for your removal of important components can significantly Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retainits affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improper fluid safety, dependability and emission control performance. levels or even the wrong tire inflationcan increase the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep your vehiclein good condition, pleasemaintain your vehicle properly. -GM
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Oldsmobile retailer for details. 7-1 How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services”tells you what should be checked whenever you stop fuel.for It also The remainder of this section is divided intofive parts: explains whatyou can easily do to help keep your “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services”shows vehicle in good condition. what to have done.and how often. Someof these “Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”explains services can be complex,so unless you are technically important inspections that your Oldsmobile retailer’s I qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should i service departmentor another qualified service center ‘j letyour retailer’s service department or another should perform. qualified service center do thesejobs. “Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”lists some productsGM recomends to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or haveit done. “Part E: Maintenance Record”provides a place for you to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. Whenever any maintenanceis performed, be sure to writeit down in this part. This will help you determine when your next maintenance should be done. In addition,it is a good idea to keep your maintenance receipts. They may be neededto qualify your vehiclefor warranty repairs. If you are skilled enough todo some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. See “Service Publications” in the Index. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance The proper fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses Services these. All parts shouldbe replaced and all necessary repairs done before you oranyone else drives the Using Your Maintenance Schedule vehicle. We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle These schedules arefor vehicles that: in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll driveit. You may drive very short distances 0 carry passengers and cargo within recommended only a few times a week.Or you may drive long limits. You will find theselimits on your vehicle’s distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.You may Tire-Loading Information label. See “Loading Your use your vehiclein making deliveries. Oryou may drive Vehicle” in the Index. it to work,to do errands or in many other ways. 0 are driven onreasonable road surfaces within legal Because of all the different wayspeople use their GM driving limits. vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may even need 0 use the recommended unleaded fuel. See “Fuel” in more frequent checks and replacements than you’ll find the Index. in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If youhave any Selecting the Right Schedule questions on how tokeep your vehicle in good condition, see your Oldsmobile retailer. First you’llneed to decide which of the two schedulesis right for your vehicle. Here’s how todecide which This part tells youthe maintenance services you should schedule to follow: have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your retailer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
7-3 Maintenance Schedule
I Schedule I Definition Intervals I Schedule I Follow MaintenanceSchedule I if any one of these is Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or 3 Months, true for your vehicle: Whichever Occurs First Engine Oil and Filter Change Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, This is particularlyimportant when outside Whichever Occurs First temperatures are below freezing. Chassis Lubrication 0 Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent At 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) - Then Every driving in stop andgo traffic). 12,000 Miles (25 000 km) Tire Rotation Most trips are through dusty areas. Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on topof Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if drivingin dusty conditions your vehicle. Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Schedule I should alsobe followed if the vehicleis used Spark Plug Replacement for delivery service, police, taxi, or other commercial Spark Plug Wire Inspection application. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every24 months, whichever occursfirst) Cooling System Service (or every24 months, whichever occursfirst) Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code1 engine only) Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions) Maintenance Schedule
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the conditionsfrom Every 7,500 Miles(12 500 km) Schedule I is true. Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every12 months, whichever occurs first) Chassis Lubrication (or every12 months, whichever occurs first) At 7,500 Miles (12 500 km)- Then Every 15,000 Miles(25 000 km) Tire Rotation Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km) Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occursfirst) Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Supercharger Oil Check(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 conditions) 7-5 1 I MaintenanceSchedule I I I I I
The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles * If your vehicle hasan Engine OilLife Monitor, the (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles monitor will show you when to change the oil-- (166 000 km) at thesame intervals. usually between 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and 7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil change. Under severe Footnotes conditions the indicator may comeon before The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyor 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 12months failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify without an oil change. the emission warrantyor limit recall liability prior to the The system won’t detect dust in theoil. So if you completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that drive in a dusty area be sureto change your oil every all recommended maintenance services be performed at 3,000 miles (5 000 Ism) or sooner if theCHANGE OIL the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded. light comeson. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oil has been changed.For more information, see “Engine Oil Life Monitor”in the Index. I MaintenanceSchedule I I 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
7-7 I MaintenanceSchedule I 1 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
- I MaintenanceSchedule I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) Cl Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions. Replace filter if linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift necessary. An Emission Control Service. 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.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I Maintenance Schedule- 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 24,000 Miles (40 000 kn) Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every I 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).
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7-10 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: (Continued)
7-11 Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) condenser, ressure cap and neck. Pressure 0For Supercharged engines only: Check the test thecoo P ing system and pressurecap. An Emission Control Service. supercharger oil level and addoil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs 0Replace spark plugs.An Emission first). See “Recommended Fluids and Control Service. Lubricants” in thissection. 0Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission An Emission Control Service. -f- Control Service. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation more often under dusty conditions. pattern and additional information. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. T DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY
7-12 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
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7-13 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 42,000 Miles (70 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brakeguides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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7-14 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) c] Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving 0 Lubricate the suspension and steering in dusty conditions. Replace filter if linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift necessary. An Emission Control Service. linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first).
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7-15 - ' Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 0Change engine oil and filter (or every if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or 3 months,. whicheveroccurs first). more of these conditions: An Emission Control Service. * - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 OF (32°C) or higher. - In hilly or mountainous terrain. - When doing frequent trailer towing. - Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. Ifyou do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fluid and filter do not require changing.
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I ' 7-16 1 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 57,000 Miles (95 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * CI Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and und‘erbody 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.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICEDDATE BY:
7-17 ,! I Maintenance Schedule I 1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Inspect spark plu wires. An Emission ~ 3 months, whichever occursfirst). Control Service. f An Emission Control Service. * 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter Lubricate the suspension and steering more often under dustyconditions. linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift An Emission Control Sewice. linkage, parking brake guides and 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage I underbody contact points (orevery or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. ~ 6 months,whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. ~ 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or I every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). 0For supercharged engines only: Check the An Emission Control Service. supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs ~ 0Drain, flush and refill cooling-- system (or first). See “Recommended Fluids and every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). Lubricants” in this section.An Emission See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what Control Service. T to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: test the cooling system and pressurecap. An Emission Control Service. 0Replace spark plugs.An Emission ~ Control Service. i 7-18 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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I 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) I CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months,. whicheveroccurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate thetransaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). DATEACTUAL MILEAGE ISERVICED BY: DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km)' 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service, * I MaintenanceSchedule I I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant’’ in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY (Continued)
I 7-23 I Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) condenser, ressure cap and neck. Pressure O’Forsupercharged engines only: Checkthe test the coo!i ng system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months). See “Recommended 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Fluids and Lubricants” in tlvs section. Control Service. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Inspect spark plugwires. An Emission 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Control Service. Rotation” in the Indexfor proper rotation 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter pattern and additionalinformation. more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service.
7-24 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every 6 months, whichever occursfirst).
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7-25 I MaintenanceSchedule I I 99,000 Miles (165 000 km) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 'Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter
3 months, whichever occurs first). ' if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service. * more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularlyreaches 90 OF (32 O C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, thefluid and filter do not require changing.
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I I 1- Maintenance Schedule. 11. I 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake guides and linkage, parkng brake guides and underbody contact points (or every underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation every 24 months, whicheveroccurs first). pattern and additional information. (Continued)
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7-29 I Maintenance Schedule I1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or O‘Inspectfuel tank, cap andlines for damage every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what damage. Replace partsas needed. to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, An Emission Control Service. condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure 0For supercharged engines only: Check the test the coolingsystem and pressure cap. supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed An Emission Control Service. (or every 36 months, whichever occurs 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission first). See “Recommended Fluids and Control Service. Lubricants” in thissection. An Emission 0 Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control Service. Control Service. 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY Maintenance Schedule I1 L mm I 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change 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 Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parkmg brake guides and linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occursfirst). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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7-31 I I Maintenance Schedule I1 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure 12 months, whichever occurs first). test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. 0Lubricate the suspension and steering 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift Control Service. linkage, parking brake guides and Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission underbody contact points (or every 0 12 months, whichever occurs first). Control Service. 0For supercharged engines only: Check the 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission supercharger oil level and add oil as needed Control Service. (0;every 36 months, whichever occurs 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage first). See “Recommended Fluids and or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any Lubricants” in this section. An Emission damage. Replace parts as needed. Control Service. f An Emission Control Service. f 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). DATE ACTUALMILEAGE SERVICED BY: 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for wh at to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, 7-33 1 Maintenance Schedule I1 . , r 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * Lubricate the suspension and steering Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. Lubricate thetransaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and linkage, parking brakeguides and underbody contact points (or every underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever occursfirst). 12 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
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7-34 I MaintenanceSchedule.11 1 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension and steering Cl Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake guides and linkage, parking brake guides and underbody contact points (or every underbody contact points (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 12 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation every 24 months, whichever occurs first). pattern and additional information. (Continued)
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7-35 Maintenance Schedule I1 90,000 Miles (IS0 000 km) (Continued) CI Drain, flush andrefill cooling system (or 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines. Inspect fuel every 24 months, whichever occursfirst). cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what needed. An Emission Control Service. to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, For supercharged engines only: Check the condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure 0 supercharger oil level and add oil as needed test the cooling system and pressure cap. (or every 36 months, whichever occurs An Emission Control Service. first). See “Recommended Fluids and 0Replace spark plugs. An Emission Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Control Service. Control Service. 0 Inspect spark plug wires.An Emission Control Service. T Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Sewice.
DATEACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I -Maintenancern ~~ ‘Schedule I1 1 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 100,000 Miles (146 000 km) I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every 17 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter 12 months, whichever occurs first). if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or An Emission Control Service. * more of these conditions: 0Lubricate the suspension and steering - In heavy city traffic wherethe outside linkage. Lubricate the transaxle shift temperature regularly reaches 90 OF linkage, parking brake guides and (32 O C) or higher. underbody contact points (or every - In hilly or mountainous terrain. 12 months, whichever occurs first). - When doing frequent trailer towing. 0Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and - Uses such as found in taxi, police or Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation delivery service. pattern and additional information. If you do not use your vehicle under anyof these conditions, thefluid and filter do not require changing.
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7-37 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Listed below are owner checks and services which Check the windshield washer fluid levelin the should be performed at the intervals specified to help windshield washer tank and add the proper fluidif ensure the safety, dependability and emission control necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” inthe 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 inTire Inflation Part D. Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflatedthe to pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information : At Each Fuel Fill label located on the rearedge of the driver’s door. See It is important for you or a service station attendant to “Tires” in the Index for further details. pe formthese underhood checks at each fuel fill. Cassette Deck Engine Oil Level Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every Check theengine oil level and add the properoil if 50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in theIndex necessary. See “Engine Oil”in the Index for further for further details. details. Power Antenna Engine Coolant Level Clean power antenna mast.See “Audio Systems” in the Check theengine coolant level and add the proper Index for further details. coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details......
At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. I Parking Brake and Automatic TransaxlePARK (P) Park on afairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing Mechanism Check downhill. Keeping yourfoot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With theengine running and transaxlein NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held bythe parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to PARK (P). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water toflush any corrosive materialsfrom the underbody. Takecare to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
7-41 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Exhaust System Inspection Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body Listed below are inspections and services which should near the exhaust system. Lookfor broken, damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each holes, loose connections, or other conditions which spring and fall).You should let yourGM retailer’s service could cause a heat build-upin the floor pan or could let department or other qualified service centerdo these jobs. exhaust fumes into thevehic1e:See “Engine Exhaust” in Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. the Index. R~Ltraint Systems Throttle Linkage Inspection NOW and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as working properly. Lookfor any loose parts or damage. needed. Accelerator and cruise control cables should not If you see anything that might keep a restraint system be lubrica.. from doing its job, have it repaired. 1. Steering, Suspension and Brake System Inspection Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Sea1 Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and Inspection hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake padsfor wear and rotors for Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signsof wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. lines and hosesfor proper hookup, binding, leaks, Check parking brake adjustment.You may need to have cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive your brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habits axle boot seals for damage, tearsor leakage. Replace or conditions result in frequent braking. seals if necessary.
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7-43 USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT Supercharger Supercharger Oil (GMPart Hood Latch No. 12345982). See “Supercharger Assembly Oil” in the Index.
~ ~~ ~ a. Pivots and a. Engine oil. Automatic Engine oil. Spring Transaxle Shift Anchor Linkage b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part Floor Shift Engine oil. No. 1052497 or equivalent) or Linkage lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB Chassis Chassis lubricant (GM Part or GC-LB. Lubrication No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meetingrequirements of Hood and Door Engine oil or LubriplateLubricant NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or Hinges, Fuel (GM Part No. 1050109). GC-LB. Filler Door Hinge, Rear Windshield GM Optikleenw Washer So: :nt Compartment Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or Lid Hinges equivalent. Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Conditioning Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
7-44 Part E: Maintenance Record Any additional informationfrom “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on After the scheduled services are performed, record the the following record pages. Also, you should retainall date, odometer reading and who performedthe service maintenance receipts. Your owner informationportfolio in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. is a convenient place to store them. Maintenance Record I I ODOMETER I I D ATE READING SERVICEDREADING DATE BY MAINTENANCEPERFORMED
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7-46 IIrn I II Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Oldsmobileif you STEP ONE -- Discuss your concern with a memberof need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain retailer management. Normally, concerns can be quickly service publications and how to report any safety resolved at that level. If the matter has already been defects. reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, This section includes information on: The Customer contact the ownerof the retailer or the General Manager. Satisfaction Procedure, Customer Assistance for STEP TWO -- If after contacting a memberof retailer Hearing or Speech Impaired,BBB Auto Line - management, it appears your concern cannotbe resolved Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Reporting by the retailer without further help, contact the Safety Defects, Roadside Assistance, and Service and Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network by calling Owner Publications. 1-800-442-6537. In Canada, contact GMof Canada Customer Assistance Centerin Oshawa by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico, call retailer and Oldsmobile. Normally, any concern with the 1-800-496-9992 (English) or 1-800-496-9993 sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be (Spanish). In theU.S. Virgin Islands, call resolved by your retailer’sSales or Service 1-800-496-9994. In other overseas locations, contact Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best GM North American Export Salesin Canada by calling intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can 1-905-644-41 12. occur. If your concern has not been resolvedto your satisfaction, the following steps shouldbe taken:
8-1 For prompt assistance, pleasehave the following Canada information available to give 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 8P7 Vehicle Identification Number (This is available Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance from the vehicle registrationor title, orthe plate at Information bookletfor addresses of Canadian andGM the left top of the instrument panel and visible Overseas offices. through the windshield.) When contacting Oldsmobile, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the retail facility, 0 Retailer name and location using the retailer's facilities,equipment and personnel. Vehicle delivery date and present mileage That is why we suggest youfollow Step One firstif you Nature of concern have a concern. We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed Customer Assistancefor the Hearing previously in order to give your inquiry prompt or Speech Impaired (TDD) attention. However,if you wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: To assist customers whohave hearing difficulties, Oldsmobile has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devicesfor the Deaf) equipment at United States its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech Customer Assistance Representative impaired customer who has access to a TDDor a Oldsmobile Central Office conventional teletypewriter("TY) can communicate 920 Townsend Street with Oldsmobile by dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD P.O. Box 30095 users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Lansing, MI 48909
8-2 GM Participation in BBB AUTO BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-courtprogram administered by the Better Business Bureau system to LINE - Alternative Dispute settle disputes betweencustomers and automobile Resolution Program* manufacturers. This program is availablefree of charge to customers who currently ownor lease a GM vehicle. *This program may notbe available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your If you are not satisfied afterfollowing the Customer Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet. Satisfaction Procedure,you may contactthe BBB using General Motors reservesthe right to change eligibility the toll-free telephone number, or write them atthe limitations and/or to discontinueits participation in this following address: program. BBB AUTO LINE Both Oldsmobile and yourOldsmobile retailer are Council of Better Business Bureaus committed to making sure youare completely satisfied 4200 Wilson Boulevard with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, Suite 800 if a situation ariseswhere you feel your concern has not Arlington, VA 22203 been adequately addressed, theCustomer Satisfaction Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 Procedure described earlierin this section is very successful. To file a claim, you willbe asked toprovide your name and address, your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN), There may be instances where an impartial third-party and a statementof the nature of your complaint. can assist in arriving at a solution toa disagreement Eligibility is limited by vehicleage and mileage, and regarding vehicle repairs or interpretationof the New other factors. Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assistin resolving these disagreements, Oldsmobile voluntarily participates in 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 TO THE UNITED STATES to resolve thecomplaint serving as an intermediary GOVERNMENT between you and Oldsmobile. If this mediationis If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could unsuccessful, aninformal hearing will be scheduled cause a crash or couldcause injury or death, you should where eligiblecustomers may present their case to an immediately inform the National Highway Traffic impartial third-party arbitrator. Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to The arbitrator willmake a decision which you may notifying General Motors. accept or reject. If you acceptthe decision, GM will be If NHTSA receives sirnilar complaints,it may open an bound by that decision.The entire dispute resolution investigation, andif it finds that a safety defect exists in procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy the time you file a claim until a decision is made. campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved Some state laws may require you to use thisprogram in individual problems between you,your retailer, or before filing aclaim with a state-run arbitration program General Motors. or in the courts. For further information, contactthe To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety at 1-800-955-5100 or the Oldsmobile Customer BBB Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or366-0123 in the A stance Network at 1-800-442-6537. Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
OA REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN TO GENERAL MOTORS GOVERNMENT In addition to notifying NHTSA (or TransportCanada) If you live inCanada, and you believe that your vehicle in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify has a safety defect, youshould immediately notify us. Please call us at 1-800-442-6537, or write: Transport Canada, in addition to notifying 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, Ontario K1G 3J2. or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
8-5 Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Who Is Covered? Program Features and Benefits Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers all 1995 Oidsmobile vehicles. The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance program means * help is just a toll-free call away -- 24 hours a day, Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle,regardless 365 days a year. of the driver, and is concurrent withthe Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period. Courteous and capable Customer Assistance Advisors are on-call to provide you with prompt assistance. Oldsmobile reservesthe right tolimit services or reimbursement toan owner or driver whenin 24-Hour Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Oldsmobile’s judgement the claims become excessive Telephone Number in frequency or typeof occurrence. 1-800-442-OLDS (6537)is the one number to call for *Vehicles soldin Canada have a separate roadside assistance in the United States. Trained Customer assistance program, as described next in this section. Assistance Advisors, on-callto render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers,can dispatch roadside assistance and Canadian Roadside Assistance towing service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile retail Vehick ~ mrchased in Canada have an extensive facility, take your requestfor an Oldsmobile roadsiae assistance program accessible from anywhere computerized trip routing or simply answer any in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the questions the Oldsmobile driver may have about the separate brochure provided bythe retailer or call coverage provided by your Oldsmobile Roadside 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. Assistance Program. TheOldsmobile Roadside Assistance number is fully staffed and operational 24 hours a day,365 days a year.
8-6 Service and Owner Publications Service Bulletins Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly other service literature are available forpurchase for all sent to all General Motors dealershipshetail facilities. current and many past model GeneralMotors vehicles. GM monitors product performance in the field. When service methods are found which promote better service Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: on GM vehicles, bulletins are created to help the United States 1-800-551-4123 technician perform better service. Service bulletins may Canada 1-800-668-5539 involve any number of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive service, others will describe expensive Service Manuals service. Some will adviseof new or unexpected Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair conditions, and others may help avoid future costly information for all chassis and body systems. They may repairs. Service bulletins are meant for qualified be useful for owners who wish to gain a greater technicians. In some cases they refer to service manuals, understanding of their vehicle. Theyare also useful for specialized tools, equipment and safety procedures owners with the appropriateskill level or training who necessary to service the vehicle. Since these bulletins are wish to perform “do-it-yourself” service. These are issued throughout the model year and beyond, an index is authentic General Motors service manuals meant for required and published quarterly to help identify specific professional, qualified technicians. bulletins. Subscriptions are available.You can order an index at the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM dealerhetailer to see an index or individual bulletin. Owner Publications Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner assistance bookletsprovide owners with general operation and maintenance information.
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Accessory Power Outlet ...... 2-47 Antenna. Fixed Mast ...... 3-28 Adding Antenna. Power Mast Care ...... 3-29 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-23 Antifreeze ...... 6-23 BrakeFluid ...... 6-29 Adding ...... 6-25 ElectricalEquipment ...... 2.15.3.26.6.52 Checking ...... 6-24 Engine Coolant ...... 6-25 Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 Engine Oil ...... 6-15 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 2.59. 4.6 Power Steering Fluid ...... 6-27 Anti-LockBrakes ...... 4-6 SoundEquipment ...... 3-26 Anti-Theft Feature. CD Player ...... 3-22 Supercharger Oil ...... 6-20 Anti-Theft Feature. Theftlock ...... 3-22 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 2.31.6.27 Appearancecare ...... 6-44 AirBag ...... 1-16 Appearance Care and Materials ...... 6-51 How Does it Restrain ...... 1-20 Armrest. Front Storage ...... 2-45 How it Works ...... 1 .18 Armrest. Rear Storage ...... 2-46 Location ...... 1-18 Ashtrays ...... 2-46 Problem Message ...... 2-75 Audio System, Steering Wheel Touch Controls ...... 3-25 ReadinessLight ...... 1.17.2.57 Audio Systems ...... 3-10 Servicing ...... 1-21 Automatic Electronic Climate Control ...... 3-3 System ...... 1-16 Automatic Mode ...... 3-4 What Makes it Inflate ...... 1. 19 Controls ...... 3-5 What Will You See After it Inflates ...... 1-20 Directional Controls ...... 3-6 When Should it Inflate ...... 1- 19 ManualMode ...... 3-4 Aircleaner ...... 6-18 Automatic Overdrive Position ...... 2-19 Air Conditioning (Automatic Electronic Climate Control) 3-7 Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-17 Air Conditioning (Four Season Climate Control) ...... 3-2 Automatic Overdrive Position ...... 2-19 Alignment and Balance. Tires ...... 6-41 First Gear (1) Position ...... 2-20 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 6-49 Neutral (N) Position ...... 2-18 9-1 Park (P) Position ...... 2-17 Brakes. Trailer ...... 4-34 Reverse(R)Position ...... 2-18 Braking ...... 4-5 Second Gear (2) Position ...... 2-19 Braking. In Emergencies ...... 4-9 Shifting ...... 2-17 Break-In. New Vehicle ...... 2-12 Third Gear (3) Position...... 2-19 BTSI (Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock)...... 2.24. 7.40 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...... 6-21 Bulb Replacement ...... Adding ...... 6-23 Headlamps ...... 6-32 Checking ...... 6-2 1 Taillamps ...... 6-34 Average Fuel Economy Function...... 2-71 Bulb Replacement Chart ...... 6-59
Battery ...... 6-31 Canadian and Export Messages. Replacement. Remote Lock Control ...... 2-8 Driver Information Center...... 2-76 Replacement. Vehicle ...... 6-3 1 Canadian Roadside Assistance...... 8-6 VoltageFunction ...... 2-72 Capacities and Specifications ...... 6-57 Warning Light ...... 2-66 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2.25.4.27. 4.33 Warnings ...... 5-2. 5-4 Cassette Tape Errors...... 3-24 BBB Auto Line ...... 8-3 Cassette Tape Player ...... 3-15 Belt, Engine Accessory ...... 6- 11 Cassette Tape Player Care ...... 3-27 Belt. Engine Accessory (Supercharged EngineL67) .... 6-13 CDErrors ...... 3-24 Blizzard ...... 4-26 CDPlayer ...... 3-20 Brake ...... 6-28 CD Player Anti-Theft Feature ...... 3-22 Adjustment ...... 6-3 1 Center Passenger Position ...... 1-23 Fluid. Adding ...... 6-29 CertificatiodTire Label ...... 4-29 Master Cylinder ...... 6-28 Chains.Safety ...... 4-34 Parking ...... 2-20 Chains. Tire ...... 6-43 PedalTravel ...... 6-31 Change Oil Now Message ...... 2-73 System Parts. Replacing ...... 6-3 1 Change Oil Soon Message ...... 2-72 System Warning Light ...... 2-58 Changing a Flat Tire...... 5-19 Trailer ...... 4-34 Check Charge System Message ...... 2-75 Transaxle Shift Interlock...... 2-24. 7-40 Check Engine Light ...... 2-63 Wear ...... 6-30 Check Oil Level Light ...... 2-66 Brakes. Anti-Lock ...... 4-6 9-2 .
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...... ~ .... city ...... 19 ...... -1 Dm~ken...... Freeway...... 4-20 Engineoil ...... 6-14 Front wingHookup ...... 5-9 Adding ...... 6-15 Fuel Additives ...... 6-16 FillingYourTank ...... 6-6 Checking ...... 6-15 Gage (Electronic Cluster) ...... 2-68 Light ...... 6-14 Gage (Std and LSS Clusters) ...... 2-67 Pressure Warning Light ...... 2-64 In Foreign Countries ...... 6-6 What Kind to Use ...... 6-15 RangeFunction ...... 2-70 What to do with Used Oil ...... 6-17 Used Function ...... 2-70 When to Change ...... 6-17 3800 Series IIEngine ...... 6-3 Ethanol(InFue1) ...... 6-5 3800 Supercharged Engine ...... 6-4 Expectant Mothers. Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Fuse Panel, Left Side ...... 6-53 Extended Idling with Automatic Electronic Fuse Panel, Right Side ...... 6-55 Climate Control ...... 3-8 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 6-53 Extender. Safety Belt ...... 1-43
Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature Fabric Cleaning ...... 6-45 (Electronic Cluster) ...... 2-62 FillingYourTank ...... 6-6 Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature Filter (Std and LSS Clusters) ...... 2-61 Aircleaner ...... 6-18 Gage. Fuel (Electronic Cluster) ...... 2-68 .Engineoil ...... 6-17 Gage. Fuel (Std and LSS Clusters) ...... 2-67 Finishcare ...... 6-48 Gasolines for Cleaner Air ...... 6-5 FinishDamage ...... 6-50 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...... 4-29 First Gear (1) Position ...... 2-20 Gear Positions ...... 2-17 FixedMastAntenna ...... 3-28 Glass.Cleaning ...... 6-47 Flash-To-Pass Feature ...... 2-29 GloveBox ...... 2-9 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 5-1 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...... 4-29 Flat Tire, Changing ...... 5-19 Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43 Foreign Countries, Fuel ...... 6-6 Halogen Bulbs 6-32 Y ...... Four Season Climate Control ...... Flashers Warning 3-1.. Hazard ...... 5-1 French Language Manual Language French ...... 11 HeadRestraints ...... 1-4 Front Storage Armrest ...... 2-45 Headlamp High-Low Beam Changer ...... 2-29 9-5 Headlamp.Wiring ...... 6-56 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 2-52 Headlamps ...... 2-35 Electronic ...... 2-52 Headlamps. Bulb Replacement ...... 6-32 LSS ...... 2-52 Hearing or Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ...... 8-2 Standard ...... 2-52 High Beam Lamps. How to Change ...... 2-29 Instrument Panel Intensity Control ...... 2-36 Highway Hypnosis ...... 4-22 Instrument Panel. Cleaning ...... 6-47 Hill andMoGntain Roads ...... 4-22 Hitches. Trailer ...... 4-33 Hood Release ...... 6-9 ack. Tire J ack...... 5-19 Horn ...... 2-27 Jump Starting ...... 5-2 Hot ...Stop Engine Message ...... 2-69 Hydroplaning ...... 4-18 Key Lock Cylinders ...... 7-39 Key Reminder Warning ...... 2-14 Idling. Extended (with Automatic Electronic Keys ...... 2-1 Climate Control) ...... 3-8 If You’re Stuck In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...... 5-28 Ignition Key Positions ...... 2-13 Ignition Switch ...... 2-13 Lamps On Reminder ...... 2-37 Ignition. Key In The ...... 2-10 Lane Change Indicator ...... 2-28 Illuminated Entry System...... 2-6 Larger Children. Safety Belt Use ...... 1-40 Inside Manual Daymight Rearview Mirror ...... 2-40 Leaving Your Vehicle ...... 2-6 Inspections Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...... 2-23 Brake System ...... 7-42 Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel ...... 2-36 Exhaust Systems ...... 7-42 Light Warning System ...... 2-36 Restraint Systems ...... 7-42 Lights Steering. Suspension and Front-Wheel-Drive Air Bag Readiness ...... 1. 17. 2.57 AxleBootandSeal ...... 7-42 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...... 2.59. 4.6 Throttle Linkage ...... 7-42 Battery Warning ...... 2-66 Instantaneous Fuel Economy Function ...... 2-71 Brake System Warning ...... 2-58 Instrument Panel (LSS) ...... 2-5 1 CheckEngine ...... 2-63 Instmment Panel (Royale) ...... 2-48 Check Oil Level Warning ...... 2-66 Engine Coolant Temperature (Electronic Cluster) ... 2-62 Maintenance Record ...... 7-45 Engine Coolant Temperature (Std and LSS Clusters). 2-61 Maintenance Schedule ...... 7-1 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...... 2-63 Owner Checks and Services ...... 7-38 Engine0il ...... 2-66 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-42 Engine Oil Pressure Warning ...... 2-64 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43 LowCoolant ...... 2-64 Schedule I ...... 7-6 Low Washer Fluid Warning ...... 2-64 Schedule I Definition ...... 7-4 OilLevelWarning ...... 2-66 ScheduleII ...... 7-27 Oil Press~eWarning ...... 2-64 Schedule 11 Definition ...... 7-5 Safety Belt Reminder ...... 1-5, 2-57 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 7-3 TractionActive ...... 4-8 Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts ...... 6-58 Traction Control System Active ...... 2-60 Maintenance. Underbody ...... 6-50 Traction Control System Warning ...... 2-59 Maintenance. When Trailer Towing...... 4-37 Traction Off Warning ...... 4-8 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) .... 2-63 Lighter ...... 2-46 ManualFrontSeat ...... 1-1 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 4-28 Manual Remote ControlMrror ...... 2-42 Locks MaxifuseRelay Center ...... 6-56 Door ...... 2-3 Methanol (In Fuel) ...... 6-5 PowerDoor ...... 2-3 Mirrors ...... 2-40 Programmable Automatic Door ...... 2-4 ConvexOutside ...... 2-42 Rear Door Security ...... 2-5 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview with Compass . 2-40 Steering Column ...... 7-40 Inside Manual Daymight Rearview ...... 2-40 Tr~nk...... 2-8 Manual Remote Control ...... 2-42 LossofControl ...... 4-14 Power Remote Control ...... 2-43 Low Beam Lamp Out Message ...... 2-75 Monitored Systems OK Message ...... 2-69 Low Brake Fluid Message ...... 2-69 MTBE (In Fuel) ...... 6-5 Low Coolant Warning Light or Message...... 2-63 LowFuelLight ...... 2-67 Low Pres Stop Engine ...... 2-69 Net. Convenience ...... 2-43 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...... 2-64 Neutral (N)Position ...... 2-18 Lubricants and Fluids ...... 7-43 New Vehicle “Break-In” ...... 2-12 Lubrication,Body ...... 7-39 Nightvision ...... 4-16
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Odometer (Electronic and LSS Clusters) ...... 2-55 Lots ...... 2-10 Odometer (Standard Cluster) ...... 2-54 On Hills While Towing a Trailer ...... 4-36 Odometer. Tamper Resistant ...... 2-55 Over Things That Burn ...... 2-25 Odometer. Trip (Electronic and LSS Clusters) ...... 2-55 ParkingBrake ...... 2-20 Odometer. Trip (Standard Cluster) ...... 2-54 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Off-Road Recovery ...... 4- 12 Mechanismcheck ...... 7-41 Oil Parking Brake Set Message ...... 2-21 Engine ...... 6- 14 PASS-KeyII ...... 2-11 Level Warning Light ...... 2-66 Passenger Temperature Control ...... 3-8 Level Warning Message ...... 2-66 Passing ...... 4-12 Life Indicator ...... 2-72 Passkey System Prob Message ...... 2-75 Lvl Sys Prob Message ...... 2-75 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...... 7-42 Pres Sender Prob Message ...... 2-75 Power Antenna ...... 3-29 Pressure Function ...... 2-72 Power Door Locks ...... 2-3 Pressure Warning Light ...... 2-64 Power Outlet. Accessory ...... 2-47 Supercharger ...... 6-20 Power Remote Control Mirrors ...... 2-43 Ordering Powerseat ...... 1-2 Owner Publications ...... 8-7 Powersteering ...... 4-9 Service Bulletins ...... 8-7 Power Steering Fluid ...... 6-26 ServiceManuals ...... 8-7 Adding ...... 6-27 Outlets.Rear ...... 3-9 Checking ...... 6-27 Overdrive Position. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2- 19 Power Trunk Release ...... 2-9 Overheated Engine ...... 5- 11 Power Windows ...... 2-27 Owner Checks and Services...... 7-38 Power. Retained Accessory ...... 2-14 Owner Publications. Ordering ...... 8-7 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ...... 1-22 Problems on the Road ...... 5-1 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-4 Paint Spotting. Chemical ...... 6-50 Publications. Service and Owner ...... 8-7 Park (P) Position ...... 2-17 Park (P). Shifting Into ...... 2-21 Park (P). Shifting Out of ...... 2-24 Radiator ...... 5. 16 Parking Radiator Pressure Cap ...... 6-26 AtNight ...... 2-10 Radio Reception. Understanding ...... 3-25 Radios Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-43 A" Stereo ...... 3-11 Reset Button. Driver Information Center...... 2-70 A" Stereo Radio. ATC Cassette Tape Player ... 3-13 Restraints. Checking Your ...... 1-43 A" Stereo Radio. ATC. Cassette Tape and Restraints. Child ...... 1-31 Compact Disc Player ...... 3-17 Restraints. Head ...... 1-4 Rain. Driving In ...... 4-17 Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash ...... 1-43 ReadingLamps ...... Retained Accessory Power ...... 2-14 Front ...... 2-39 Reverse (R) Position ...... 2-18 Rear ...... 2-39 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 1-23 Rear Door Ajar Message ...... 2-75 Roadside Assistance ...... 8-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...... 2-5 Roadside Assistance. Canadian ...... 8-6 Rear Outlets ...... 3-9 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 5-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-27 Rotation. Tire ...... 6-38 Rear Seat Outside Position...... 1-24 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-24 Rear Storage Armrest ...... 2-46 Safety Belt Extender ...... 1-43 RearTowingHookup ...... 5-10 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...... 1.5. 2.57 Rear Window Defogger (Automatic Electronic Climate SafetyBelts ...... 1-9 Control) ...... 3-7 Adults ...... 1-9 Rear Window Defogger (Four Season Climate Control). . 3-3 Care of ...... 6-47 Rearview Mirror Center Passenger Position...... 1-23 Electrochromic Daymight with Compass ...... 2-40 Driver Position ...... 1-9 Inside Manual Daymight ...... 2-40 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 1-3 Extender ...... l-43 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...... 7-43 How to Wear Properly...... 1-9 Reminder, Door Open ...... 2-4 Incorrect Usage ...... 1-12,13,14,15,41, 42 Remote Lock Control ...... 2-6 LapBelt ...... l-23 Lap-Shoulder ...... 1-10 Battery Replacement ...... 2-8 Questions People Ask ...... 1-8 Matching Transmitters ...... 2-7 Rear Comfort Guides ...... 1-27 Operation ...... 2-7 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions...... 1-24 ReplacementBulbs ...... 6-59 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 1-24 Replacement Parts ...... 6-58 Replacing After a Crash ...... 1-43 Replacement,Wheel ...... 6-42 Right Front Passenger Position...... 1-23 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 1-43 9-9 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...... 1 . 11 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...... 2-24 Use by Children ...... 1-29 Shifting. Automatic Transaxle ...... 2-17 Use by Larger Children ...... 1-40 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...... 1. 11 Use by Smaller Children and Babies ...... 1-29 Signaling Turns ...... 2-28 Use During Regnancy ...... 1-22 Skidding ...... 4-14 WhyTheyWork ...... 1-5 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 3-26 Safety Chains ...... 4-34 Spare Tire. Compact ...... 5-27 Safety Defects Speedometer (Electronic Cluster) ...... 2-53 Reporting to General Motors ...... 8-5 Speedometer (Std andLSS Clusters) ...... 2-53 Reporting to the Canadian Government ...... 8-4 Stains. Cleaning ...... 6-45 Reporting to the United States Government...... 8-4 Starting Your Engine ...... 2-14 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...... iii Stem. If Corning From Your Engine ...... 5-11 Scheduled Maintenance Services...... 7-3 Steering ...... 4-9 Seat.Power ...... 1-2 Steering In Emergencies ...... 4-10 Seats ...... 1-1 Steering Column Lock ...... 7-40 ManualFront ...... 1-1 Steering Column Shift Lever ...... 2-21 Reclining Front ...... 1-3 Steering Wheel Touch Controls Securing a Child Restraint ...... 1-33 Audiosystem ...... 3-25 . Seats and Restraint Systems ...... 1-1 ClimateControl ...... 3-9 . Seats and Seat Controls...... 1- 1 Steering Wheel. Tilt ...... 2-27 SecondGear(2) ...... 2-19 Steering. Power ...... 4-9 . Security System (PASS-Key11) ...... 2- 11 Steering. Tips ...... 4-9 Service ...... 6- 1 Storage. Of Your Vehicle ...... 6-31 ..Service and Appearance Care ...... 6-1 Storage. Sunglasses ...... 2-44 -Service and Owner Publications ...... 8-7 Stuck. HYouAre ...... 5-28 Service Bulletins, Ordering ...... 8-7 Sunvisors ...... 2-44 .Service Manuals. Ordering ...... 8-7 Sunglasses Storage ...... 2-44 -Service Parts Identification Label ...... 6-52 Supercharged Engine. 3800(L67) ...... 6-12 Service Work. Doing Your Own ...... 6-2 Supercharger Oil ...... 6-20 ..ServicingYour Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ...... 1-21 Checking ...... 6-20- ;Sheet Metal Damage ...... 6-50 What Kind to Use ...... 6-20 Shift Lever. Console ...... 2-23 WhenToAdd ...... 6-20 :Shift Lever. Steering Column ...... 2-21 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...... 1-16 ;Shifting Into Park (P) ...... 2-21 Symbols. Vehicle ...... v 9-10
$tw.. +...... i. Tachometer (Engine EPM) Function ...... 2-72 Towing Your Vehicle ...... 5-7 Tachometer (LSS Cluster) ...... 2-56 Front ...... 5-9 Taillamps. Bulb Replacement ...... 6-34 Rear ...... 5-10 Tamper Resistant Odometer ...... 2-55 Traction Active Light ...... 4-8 TapePlayer ...... 3-15 Traction Active Message ...... 4-8 TapePlayerCare ...... 3-27 Traction Control System ...... 4-7 Temperature Control. Passenger ...... 3-8 Traction Control System Active Light ...... 2-60 Theft ...... 2-9 Traction Control System Active Message ...... 2-60 Theftlock Feature ...... 3-22 Traction Control System Warning Light ...... 2-59 Thermostat ...... 6-26 Traction Off Warning Light ...... 4-8 Third Gear (3) Position ...... 2-19 TrailerTongue Weight ...... 4-32 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 2-27 Trailer Towing Time. Setting the ...... 3-10 Brakes ...... 4-34 Tire Chains ...... 6-43 Driving on Grades ...... 4-36 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-38 Driving with a Trailer ...... 4-34 TireLoading ...... 4-28 Hitches ...... 4-33 Tires ...... 6-36 Maintenance ...... 4-37 Alignment and Balance...... 6-41 ParkingonHills ...... 4-36 BuyingNew ...... 6-39 Safety Chains ...... 4-34 Changing a Flat ...... 5-19 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ...... 4-33 Inflation ...... 6-37 Towing a Trailer ...... 4-30 Inspection and Rotation ...... 6-38 Turnsignals ...... 4-36 Spare. Compact ...... 5-27 Weight of a Trailer ...... 4-32 Temperature ...... 6-40 Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...... 6-21 Traction ...... 6-40 Trip Functions Reset Message ...... 2-70 Treadwear ...... 6-40 Trip Odometer (Electronic and LSS Clusters)...... 2-55 Uniform Quality Grading ...... 6-40 Trip Odometer (Standard Cluster) ...... 2-54 Wear Indicators ...... 6-39 Trip, Before Leaving on a Long...... 4-21 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-42 TmnkLock ...... 2-8 TopStrap ...... 1-32 Trunk Release, Power ...... 2-9 TorqueLock ...... 2-24 Trunk Security Override ...... 2-9 Torque, Wheel Nut ...... 5-26, 6-57 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...... 2-28 TowingaTrailer ...... 4-30 Turn Signal On Message ...... 2-75
9-11 Turn SignallMultifunction Lever ...... 2-28 warning Devices ...... 5-2 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...... 4-36 Warning Flashers, Hazard ...... 5-1 Twilight Sentinel ...... 2-36 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators...... 2-56 Twilight Sentinel. Light Sensor ...... 2-36 Washer Fluid Message ...... 2-64 Washing Your Vehicle ...... 6-48 Water. Driving Through Deep Standing ...... 2-15 underbody Maintenance ...... 6-50 Weatherstrips ...... 6-50 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 5-26. 6-57 Wheel Replacement ...... 6-42 Wheel Replacement. Used ...... 6-43 Vehicle Damage Warnings ...... iv Windows.Power ...... 2-27 Vehicle Identification Number ...... 6-52 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 2-3 1. 6-27 Vehicle Loading ...... 4-28 Windshield Washers ...... 2-31 VehicleStorage ...... 6-31 Windshield Wiper. Blade Replacement ...... 6-35 Vehicle Symbols ...... iv Windshield Wiper. Circuit Breaker ...... 6-56 Vehicle System Diagnostics Display ...... 2-75 Windshield Wipers ...... 2-30 Vehicle. Control of a ...... 4-4 Winter. Driving in ...... 4-24 Vehicle. Leaving Your ...... 2-6 Wiring.Headlamp ...... 6-56 Ventilation System. Flow-Through ...... 3-10 WreckerTowing ...... 5-7 Ventilation Tips ...... 3- 10 Vision. Night ...... 4-16 Visors Vanity Mirrors ...... 2-45 Visors. Sun ...... 2-44
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