Table of Contents The Power of Intelligent~Engineering .3
How to Use this~Manua1...... 6
Seats & Safety Belts . . 11
Features & Controls . . . . . 39
Comfort Controls & Audio Systems . . 101
Your Driving and the Road . . e 117
Problems on the Road. *. . . 175
Service & AppearanceCare . . . 201
MaintenanceSchedule...... 259
Customer Assistance Information. . 281 Includes “Reporting SafetyDefects ’’ on page 286 Index...... 295
ServiceStation Information . . . Last Page
F- ThePower of IntelliaentEngineering
Engineering with a purpose. It’s at I- the heart of every Oldsmobile. Your new o. Oldsmobile continues a 96-year tradition of engineering excellence. That tradition was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August 21, 1897, when Ransom E. Olds began buildmg a horseless carriage“in as nearly a perfect manner as possible.’’ Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’sfirst assembly line. Innovation and refinementhave always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939, r 1’ Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spiritedRocket V8 engine set standards for performance. Step Ahead
In 1966, Toronado made front-wheel- drive news, includingMotor Trend’s “Car of the Year.” Stiu breaking new ground, the 1974 “Toro” becamethe first car equipped with a production “airbag.’’ Recent Oldsmobile engineering has created exciting advancementslike the responsive Quad 4 engine. Versions of the 4-cylinder, 16-valve Quad 4 propelled Oldsmobiles on roads and racetracks to new standardsof economy and performance. Today, the all-wheel-drive security of SmartTrak in theOldsmobile Bravada continues that proud traditionof meaningful technology. c r ,., TheSecurity of r The quality we built into your new r Oldsmobile gives us the confidence to I back it with the Oldsmobile Edge-the most comprehensive owner r\ satisfaction programin the
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rI protection, even free transportation while your vehicle is in for warranty -. I- I- service. Withthe Oldsmobile Edge, we've pledged to make your ownership experience a great one. How to Use this Manual
MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts manual from beginning to endwhen This part teb you how to use your they first receive their new vehicle. seats and safety beltsproperly. This will help you learn about the features and controls foryour vehicle. Part 2: Features & Controls Part 4: Your Driving and the Road In this manual, you’ll find that This part explains how to start and Here you’ll find helpful information pictures and words work together operate your Oldsmobile. and tips about theroad and how to to explain things quickly. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems drive under different conditions. There are nine tabs tohelp you find This part tells you how to adjust the each of the parts of this manual. ventilation and comfort controls and Part 5: Problems on the Road Each part begins with a brief list of how to operateyour audio system. This part tells you what to do if you contents, so you can usually tell at a have a problem while driving, such as glance if that part contains the a flat tireor engine overheating. information you want.
6 Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Part 9: Index Service Station Information: Here themanual tells you how to keep Here’s an alphabetical listingof This is a quick reference of service your Oldsmobile running properly and almost every subject in this manual. information. You can find it on the looking good. You can use it to quickly find last page of this manual. something you want to read. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule Ths part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and whatfluids and lubricantsto use.
Part 8: Customer Assistance Informution This part tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance andhow to get service publications.It also gives you information onReporting Safety Defects.
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Safety Warnings und Symbols You will find a number of safety You will also find a red circle with a In the blue notice area,we tell you cautions in this book. We use yellow slash through it in this book. This about something thatcan damage andthe word CAUTION to tell you safety symbol means: your vehicle. Many times, this damage about things thatcould hurt you if Don’t would not becovered by your you were to ignore the warning. Don’t do this warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to II Don’t let this happen W I GAUTIUN help avoid the damage. When you read othermanuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE Vehicle Damage Warnings warnings in different colors or in In the yellow caution area, we tell Also, in this book you will find different words. In this manual, we’ve you what the hazard is. Then we tell these blue notices: used the familiar words and colors you what to do to help avoid or that Oldsmobile has used for years. reduce the hazard. Please read these You’ll also see warning labels on your cautions. I€ you don’t, you or others vehicle. They use the same colors, could be hurt. and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. L8 r Vehkle Symbols These are some of the symbols you These symbols are important for you These symbols have to do with your I will find on your vehicle. For and yourpassengers whenever your lights: example,these symbols are used on vehicle is driven: r an origjnal baktery: Caution Possible Injury A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch r Protect Eyes by Turn Signal Direction Shielding Door LocklUnlock
HazardWarning Flashers Caustic BatteryAcid A Could Cause Burns r Headlight High Beam Avoid Sparks or Flames r Parking Lights pf Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery Fog Lights 30 -1 How to Use this Manual ....
Vehicle Symbols (CONT.) These synbols areon some of your These symbols are used on warning Here are some othersymbols you controls: and indicator lights: may see: Windshield Wiper Engine Coolant Fuse Temperature
Windshield Washer Baitery Charging Tailgate Window - System -A Windshield Defroster Lighter m Fuel Rear Window Defogger w Horn 'ngme Oil Pressure Rear Window Wiper *- Brake Speaker Rear Window _I WasherlWiper Anti-Lock Brakes Hood Release
Ventilating Fan Power Window a .
Part . Seats Safety Belts
Here you’ll find information about Seats and Seat Controls ...... 12 the seats in your Oldsmobile and how FoldingRearSeat ...... 14 .to use your safety belts properly. You SafetyBelts ...... 14 can also learn aboutsome things you How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 19 should not do with safety belts . Driver Position ...... 19 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 23 . Right Front Passenger Position ...... -23 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 23 Childre...... 27 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 27 Child Restraints ...... 28 Larger Children ...... 35 Safety Belt Extender ...... 37 . Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash...... 37 Seats & Safety Belts
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Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat Lumbar Contml This section tells you about the seats- To adjust the driver's power seat: This switch is located on the right front how to adjust them-and also about Front Control (A): Raise the front of of the driver's seat and the left front of reclining seatbacks andthe folding rear the seat by holding the switch up. Lower the passenger's seat. seat. the front of the seat by holding the To adjust lower backsupport on the switch down. driver's seat: Center Control (B): Move the seat Press the switch left to increasesupport. forward or back by holding the control Press the switch rightto decrease right or left. support. Move the seat higherby holding the To adjust lower back support on the control up. Lower the seat by holding passenger's seat: the control down. Press the switch right to increase Rear Control (C):Raise the rear of the support. Press the switch left todecrease seat by holding the switch up. Lowerthe support. rear of the seat by holding the switch down. Manual Front Seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Move the control lever under the front To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on of the passenger’s seat to unlock it. Slide the outside of your seat. Move the Sitting in a reclined position the seat to where you want it. Then seatback where you want it, then release \ when your vehicle is in release the lever and try to move the seat the lever. motion can be dangerous. Even if with your body, to make sure the seat is But don’t have a seatback reclined if you buckle up, your safety belts locked into place. your vehicle is moving. can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. Pull up on the lever andthe seatback will go to its original uprightposition. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic (Continued) I 13 Seats & Safe@ Belts c
'A''. ' ?edining Front Seatbacks(CONT. Folding Rear Seat Safety Belts: You can fold the rear seatback downfor more cargo space. The latch is in the They're For Everyone (ahwd) upper center of the rear of the seatback. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tellsyou I 4 bones. This could cause To lower the seatback, push it forward serious internal injuries. some things you should not do with as you pull up on the latch. safety belts. For proper protection when the To raise it, lift the seatback and push it vehicle is in motion, have the back until it locks in the upright seatback upright. Then sit well position. back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Test to see that it is locked in place by pushing and pulling theseatback.
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This figure lights^ up when you turn the You never know if you’ll be in a crash. ’ * n-n’t let anyone ride where key to Run or Start when your safety If you do have a crash,^ you don’t know - ,,cy can’t wear a safetybelt belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a if it will be a bad one. properly. If you are in a crash and chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle A few crashes are very mild. In them, you’re not wearing a safety belt, up. In many states and Canadian you won’t get hurt even if you’re not your injuries can bemuch worse. provinces, the law says to wear safety buckled up. And some crashes can be so You can hit things inside the belts. Here’s why: They work. serious, like being hit by a train, that vehicle or be ejected from it. You even buckled up a person wouldn’t can be seriously injuredor killed. survive. But most crashes are in In the same crash, you might not between. In many of them, people who be if you are buckled up. Always buckle up can survive and sometimes fasten your safety belt, and check walk away. Without belts they couldbe that your passengers’ belts are badly hurt or killed. fwtened properly too. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, I the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter. . .a lot! Seats & Safety Belts
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Why Safety Belts Work 2. When the bike hits the block, it 3. Take the simplest "car." Suppose When you ride in or on anything, you stops. But the child keeps going! it's just a seat on wheels. go as fast as it goes. 1. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.
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4. Put someone on it. 5. Get it up to speed. Then stop the 6. The 1 son keeps going until “car.” The rider doesn’t stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield. . .
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Here A@ wuesrrons Mar reople Ask About Safety6e/ts- Q: Why don’t they just put in air Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never and the Answers bags so people won’t have to wear drive far from home, why should I Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle safety belts? wear safety belts? after an accident if I’m wearing a A: “Air bags,” or Supplemental A: You may be an excellent driver, but safety belt? Inflatable Restraint systems,are in if you’re in an accident-even one A: You could be-whether you’re some vehicles today and will be in that isn’t your fault-you and your wearing a safety belt or not. But you more of them in the future. But they passengers can behurt. Being a good can easily unbuckle a safetybelt, are supplemental systems only-so driver doesn’t protect you from even if you’re upsidedown. And they work with safety belts, not things beyond your control, such as your chance of being conscious instead of them. Every “air bag” bad drivers, during and after an accident, so you system ever offered for sale has Most accidents occur within 25 miles can unbuckle and getout, is much required the use of safety belts. Even (40 km) of home. And the greatest greater if you are belted, if you’re in a vehicle thathas “air number of serious injuries and deaths bags,” you still have to buckle up to occur at speeds of less than 40 mph get the most protection. That’s true (65 km/h). not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other Safety belts are for everyone. collisions. Safety Belt Reminder Light How to Wear SafetyBelts Driver When the key is turned to Run or Start, Properly-Adults This section describes the driver’s a light will come on for about eight This section is only for people of adult restraint system. seconds to remind people to fasten their size. safety belts. Unless the driver’s safety belt is buckled, a buzzer will also sound. There are special things to A know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for babies and smaller children. If a child will be riding in your Oldsmobile, see the Index under Children and Safety Belts. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Seats & Safety Belts
lapshoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe If the belt isn’t long enough, see the Here’s how to wear it properly. belt across you. Don’t let it get Index under Safety Belt Extender. 1. Close and lock the door. twisted. Make sure the release button onthe 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see the 4. Push the latch plate intothe buckle buckle faces upwardor outward so you Index under Seat Controls) so you until it clicks. would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif can sit up straight. you ever had to.
20 The lap part of the belt should be worn Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? low and snug on the hips, just touching A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It A: The belt is buckled in the wrong the thighs. In a crash, this applies force won’t give nearly as much protection place. to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be this way. less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause You can be seriously injured if serious or even fatal injuries. The You can be seriously hurt if your belt is buckled in the shoulder belt should go over the your shoulder belt is too wrong place like this. In a crash, shoulder and across the chest. These loose. In a crash you would move lAthe belt would go up over your parts of the body are best able to take forward too much, which could abdomen. The belt forces would belt restraining forces. increase injury. The shoulder belt be there, not at the pelvic bones. should fit against your body. This could cause serious internal The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden I stop or a crash. injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.
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lap-Shoulder Belt (CONT:) Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? To unlatch the belt, just push the button A: The shoulder belt is worn under the A: The belt is twisted across the body. on the buckle. The belt should go back arm. It should be worn over the out of the way. shoulder at all times. Before you close the door, be-sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the You can be seriously injured I door on it, you can damage both the belt a twisted belt. In a crash, and your vehicle. you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight I bodywould move too far forward, I so it can work properly, or ask which would increase the chance your dealer to fix it. of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to I’ the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. 22 1 Safety Belt Use During Right Front PasWwnger Position Rear Seat Passengers Pregnancy The right front passenger’s safety belt It’s very important for rear seat Safety beltswork for everyone, works the same way as the driver’s passengers to buckle up! Accident including pregnant women. Like all safety belt. See the Index under Driver statistics show that unbeltedpeople in occupants, they are more likely to be Position. the rear seat are hurt more often in seriously injured if they don’t wear When the lap portion of the belt is crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear lap-a does, let it go back all the way and start Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted shoulder belt, and the lap portion should again. can be thrown outof the vehicle in a be worn as low as possible throughout crash. And they can strike others in the the pregnancy. vehicle who are wearing safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Seats & Safety Belts
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Here's How to Wear One Properly: If the belt is not long enough, see the The positions next to the windows have 1 . Pick up the latch plate and pull the Index under Safety Belt &tender. lap-shoulder belts. belt across you. Don't let it get Make sure the release buttonon the twisted. buckle facesupward or outward so you 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle would be able to unbuckle it quicklyif until it clicks. you ever had to. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all To make the^ lap part tight, pull down on the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go the buckle endof the belt as you pull up back all the way and start again. on the shoulder part.
24 The lap pan of the belt should be worn The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden To unlatch the belt, just push the button low and snug on the hips, just touching stop or a crash. on the buckle. the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be 1 less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply You can be seriously hurt if force at abdomen. This could cause your shoulder belt is too II your A serious or even fatal injuries. The loose. In a crash you would move shoulder belt should go over the forward too much, which could shoulder and across the chest. These increase injury. The shoulder belt parts of the body are best able to take should fit against your body. belt restraining forces. Seats & Safety Belts
When you sit in a center seating To make the belt shorter, pull itsfree position, you have a lap safety belt, end as shown until the belt is snug. which has no retractor. To make the belt Buckle, position and release itthe same longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder along the belt. belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see the Index under Safety Belt Eictertder. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever had to. I en I IChildren Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children fi should always be restrained in Never hold a baby in your smaller than adult size. In fact, the law a child or infant restraint. The arms while riding in a vehicle. instructions for the restraint will in every state and Canadianprovince A baby doesn’t weigh much-until says r.hild.ren up to some age must be say whether it is the right type and a crash. During a crash a baby will size for yourchild. A very young become so heavy you can’t hold it. rest ~ .I while in a vehicle. ’ child’s hip bones are so small that l For example, in a crash at only a regular belt might notstay low 25 mph (40 kmfh),a 12-pound on the hips, as it should. Instead, ’ (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly the belt will likely be overthe ’ become a 240-pund (110 kg) force child’s abdomen. In a crash the on your arms. The baby would be belt would apply force right on the , almostimpossible to hold. child‘s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint. I’ 27 Seats & Safety Belts
Child Restraints Where toPut the Restraint Be sure to follow the instructions for the Accident statistics show thatchildren are restraint. You may find these safer if they are restrained in the rear Smaller Children and Babies instructions on the restraint itselfor in a rather than the front seat. We at General (COnrT.) booklet, or both. These restraints use Motors therefore recommend thatyou the belt system in your vehicle, butthe put your child restraint in the rear seat child also has to be secured within the unless the child is an infant and you're 4 (Continued) restraint to help reduce the chance of the only adult in the vehicle. In that Secure the babyin an infant I personal injury. The instructions that case, you might want to secure the L restraint. come with the infant or child restraint restraint in the front seat where you can will show you how to do that. keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.
An unsecured child restraint A can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle-even when no child is in it. 28 Securing a Child Restraintin a Rear Outsfde Position You'll be using the lap--shoulderbelt. See the earlier section about thetop strap if the child restraint has one.
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Securing a Child Restraint ina Rear Outside Position(CONI) 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the the way out of the retractor to setthe belt into the retractor while you push release button faces upwardor lock. down on the child restraint. outward, so you'll be able to un- buckle it quickly if you ever need to.
30 Securing a Child Restraint ina 7. Push and pull the child restraint in To remove the child restraint, just Center Sear Positiun different directions to be sure it is. unbuckle thevehicle’s safety belt and let When you secure a child restraint in a secure. it go back all the way. The safety belt center seating position, you’ll be using will move freely again and be ready to the lap belt. But don’t use the rear work for an adult or larger child center seat, unless the base of the child passenger. restraint is small enough tolet you. reach the buckle and latch plate easily. See the Index under Top Strap if the child restraint has one. Seats & Safety Belts
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Center SeatPosition (CONT.) 4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through 7. Push and pullthe child restraint in *.1 1. Make the belt as long as possible by or around the restraint. The child different directions to be sure it is tilting the latch plate and pulling it restraint instructions will showyou secure. If the child restraint isn’t along the belt. how. secure, turn the latch plate overand 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the buckle it again. Then see if it is the. instructions for the child release button faces upwardor out- secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint restraint. ward, so you’ll be able to unbuckle it in a different placein the vehicle and quickly if you ever need to. contact the child restraint makerfor 3. Secure the child in the child restraint their advice, as the instructions say, 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint.
32 - Securing a wild Restrainr In the To remove the child restraint, just Right Fmnt Seat 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and unbuckle the vehicle’s safetybelt. It will You’ll be using the lap-shoulderbelt. run the lap part through or around be ready to work for an adult or larger See the Index under Top Strap if the the restraint. The child restraint child passenger. child restraint has one. instructions will show you how. 1,-Put the restraint on the seat. Follow See if the shoulder belt would go in the instructions for the child front of the child’s faceor neck. If restraint. so, put it behind the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the as the instructions say. release button faces upwardor outward, so you’ll be able to un- buckle it quickly if you ever need to.
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1 X1 174.-- I Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FmntSeat CON^) 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt 7. Push and pull the child restraint in 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the back into the retractor whileyou different directions to be sure it is way out of the retractor to set the push down on the child restraint. secure. lock. 8. Adjust the bucket seat forward until the lap portion of the safety belt holds the restraint firmly. But don’t move it any more than needed to tighten the lap belt.
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Larger Children To remove the child restraint, just Children who have outgrown child Children who aren’t buckled up can unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let restraints should wearthe vehicle’s strike other people who are. it go back allthe way. The safety belt safety belts. If you have the choice, a will move freely again and be ready to child should sit next to a window so the work for an adult or larger child child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and passenger. get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide. Children who aren’t buckledup can be thrown out in a crash.
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I ~~ I Larger Children (CONXI CAUTION 1 CAUTION I Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- m shoulder belt, but the child isso Never do this. Never do this. small that the shoulder beltis very a Here a child is sitting in a seat close to the child’s face or neck? that has alap-shoulder belt, but the Here two children are wearing ‘ the same belt. The belt can’t A: Move the child toward the center of loulder part is behind the child. properly spread the impact forces. the vehicle, but besure that the 11 the child wears the belt in this In a crash, the two children can be shoulder belt still ison the child’s in a crash the child might crushed together and seriously shoulder, so that in a crash the ide under the belt. The belt’s
injured. A belt must be used by child’s upper body would have the ~ ~ rce would then be applied right only one person at a time. restraint that belts provide. on the child’s abdomen. That could If the child is so small that the cause serious or fatal injuries. shoulder belt is still very close to the I child’s face or neck, you might want Wherever the child sits,the lap portion to place the child in a seat that has a of the belt should be worn low andsnug lap belt, if your vehicle has one. on the hips, and just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force tothe child’s pelvic bones ina crash.
36 Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing SafetyLJs After a If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten Now and then, make sure all your belts, Crash around you, you should use it. buckles, latch plates, retractors, If you’ve had a crash, do you need new But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to anchorages and reminder systems are belts? fasten, your dealer will order you an working properly. Look for any loose After a very minor collision, nothing extender. It’s free. When you go in to parts or damage. If you see anything that may be necessary. But ifthe belts were order it, take the heaviest coat you will might keep a restraint system from stretched, as they would be if worn wear, so the extender will be long doing its job, have it repaired. during a more severe crash, then you enough for you. The extender will be need new belts. just for you, andjust for the seat in your If you ever see a label on a right front vehicle that you choose. Don’t let safety belt that says to replacethe belt, someone else use it, and use it only for be sure to do so. Then it will be there to the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just help protect you in an accident. You attach it to the regular safety belt. would see this label on the belt near the door opening. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, 37 Seats & Safety Belts
Replacing SafetyBelts After a Crash (CONZ) Q: What’s wrong with this? Before replacing any safety belt, see like the retractor, replacedor anchorage A: The belt is torn. your dealer for the correct part number. locations repaired-even if the belt You’ll need the model year and model number for you1 vehicle. The model wasn’t being us,ed atthe time of the GAU I IUN collision. year is on your title andregistration. 1 Torn or frayed belts may not And you can find the model number on protect you in a crash. They the Certification/Tire labelof your can rip apart under impact forces. I I vehicle. If a belt is torn or frayed, geta The model number on the replacement new one right away. belt must be listed on the safety beltyou want to replace.
38 F" Part 2 r" Features & Controls Keys ...... 40 Locks ...... 41 Remote Lock Control ...... 42 i- i- Tailgate ...... 45 I Ignition ...... 49 StartingYourEngine ...... 50 Shifting the Transmission ...... 53 RrkingBrake ...... 56 Here you can learn about themany Shiftingintopark ...... 57 standard and optional features on Horn ...... 60 your Oldsmobile. and information on Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 61 starting. shifting and braking. Also Windows ...... 61 explained are the instrument panel Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...... 62 and the warning systems that tell you CruiseControl ...... 63 if everything is working properly- Headlights ...... 67 and what to do if you have a problem. FogLights ...... 68 Windshield Wipers ...... 69 Windshield Washer ...... 70 Rear Window Wiper and Washer...... 71 Overhead Console ...... 72 Sunvisors ...... 77 Mirrors ...... 77 Storage Compartments...... 79 Ashtrays and Lighter ...... 81 Luggagecarrier ...... 82 InstrumentPanel ...... 84 Gages ...... 91 WarningLights ...... 39 Features & Controls
When a new Oldsmobile is delivered, (eys The ignition keys are for the ignition the dealer removes the plugs from the only. keys and gives them to the first owner.
CAUTIUN~ Each plug has a code on it that tells your eaving young children ina dealer or a qualified locksmith howto 1 :hide with the ignition key make extra keys. Keep the plugsin a -7 isdangerous for many reasons. A I safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll child or others could be badly be able to have new ones made easily injured or even killed. They could using these plugs. operate power. windowsor other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't l'eavethe keys in a vehicle with young children. new features that can help prevent . ._-Ai.But you can have a lot of $ trouble getting into your vehi The door keys are for the doors and all a you ever lock your keys ins other locks. mayeven have mage yo^ i, vehicleto g(
' have extra key: Door Locks CAUTION Unlocked doors can be TheE are several ways to lock and From the Inside: A dangerous. II dock your vehicle. To lock the door, push the manual Passengers-especially children- r'rom the Outside: locking lever forward. To unlock the can easily open thedoors and fall Use your door key or Remote Lock door, push the lever back. out. When a door is locked, the Control. The rear doors have only a manual door inside handle won't open it. lock lever. Outsiders can easily enter thro'ugh an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be fir better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
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Power Door Locks Remote Lock Control You can lock or unlock all doors at the You can lock and unlock yourdoors, or Matching Transmittersto Your Vehicle same time fromeither front door. Push unlock your tailgate glass, from about Each key chain transmitter is coded to the switch forward to lock the doors. 30 feet (9 m) using the key chain prevent another transmitter from Push it rearward to unlock them. This transmitter supplied with your vehicle. unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter switch does not keep you from locking Operation is lost or stolen, a replacement can be or unlocking a door with the key. When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s purchased through your dealer. The switch on each rear door works door will unlock automatically. If you Remember to bring the remaining only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or press UNLOCK again within five transmitter with you when you go to unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety seconds, all doors will unlock. All your dealer. Whenthe dealer matches feature. doors will lock when DOOR is pressed. the replacement transmitter to your The tailgate glass will unlock when vehicle, the remaining transmitter must Leaving Your Vehicle also be matched. Once the new If you are leaving the vehicle, open your is pressed, but only when the transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter door and set the locks from the inside. transmission is in P (Park). will not unlock your vehicle. Then get out and close thedoor.
42 You can match a transmitter to as many Should interference to this system occur, Battery Replacement different vehicles as you own, provided try this: Under normal use, the batteriesin your they are equipped with exactly the same Check to determine if battery key chain transmitter should last about model system. (General Motors offers replacement is necessary. See the two years. c- several different modelsof these systems instructions on battery replacement. You can tell the batteriesare weak if the on their vehicles.) Each vehicle canhave transmitter won’t work at the normal only two transmitters matched toit. Check the distance. You may be too far from the vehicle. This product has range in any location. If you have to get Your Remote Lock Control operates on a maximum range. close to your vehicle before the a radio frequency subject to Federal Check the location. Other vehicles or transmitter works, it’s probably time to Communications Commission (FCC) change the batteries Rules. objects may be blocking the signal. This device complies with Part 15 of the See your Oldsmobile dealeror a FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the qualified technician for service. following two conditions: (1) This Changes or modifications to this system device may not cause harmful by other than an authorized service interference, and (2) This device must facility could void authorization to use accept any interference received, this equipment. including interference that may cause undesired operation. 43 Features & Controls
Battery Replacement (CONT) T0 Replace Batteries in the Remote Lock Control: 1. If your transmitterhas a screw, remove it from the back cover.If it doesn’t have a screw, pop the cover off by inserting a dime (or something similar) in the slot-betweenthe covers and twisting. 2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half fist. 3. Remove and replace the batteries(2016). 4. Reassemble the transmitter. 5. Check the transmitter operation.
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It can be dangerous to drive ' with the tailgate window Tailgate Lock Power Tailgate Window Release open. Carbon monoxide (GO)gas can come into your vehicle. You From the outside, use the round key to From inside the vehicle, press the ~ open the tailgate. With the key in the REAR WINDOW button, located to I ean't see or smell CO. It can cause lock, turn the lock handle to the left to the left of the radio, to unlockthe unconsciousness and even death. If unlock the window. tailgate window. you must drive with the tailgate window opm: 1 Raise the window, then turn the lock Your shift lever must be in P (Park) or handle to the right to unlock the tailgate. N (Neutral). * Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan qn your heating.QI- cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT or BI-LEV Ale. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See the Index under Comfort Controls.
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'1 I Tailgate-Iwounko' SpareT7re Catrier prim) Here's How to Move the Arm: To latch the carrier arm,swing it hard You must move the carrier arm out of 1. Squeeze the release handle to free the toward the tailgate. The latch has two the way to open the tailgate window. carrier am. catches, so push hard on the carrier arm to make sure it has locked in place. It 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the shouldn't move. If it is nut securely tailgate. You may need to give it a latched the carrier may rattle. slight tug.
46 Glove Box Convenience Net Use the door key to lock and unlock the A convenience net may be provided for Install the convenience net at the rearof glove box. To open, pinch the latch the rear of your vehicle to help keep your vehicle, just inside the tailgate. release. small loads, like grocery bags, from Attach the upper loops tothe posts on falIing over during sharp turns or quick either side of the tailgate opening (the S~QPSand starts. The net is not designed label should be in theupper righthand to retain these items during off-road use corner). Attach the lower loops to the or an accident, and is not for larger, hooks on the floor. heavier loads. Store such things on the The side of the convenience net closest load floor as far forward as you can. to the front of the vehicle has a loop that
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Convenience Net(CONTJ New Vehicle “Break-In” you can use as a handle. Pull the handle away from you to load items into the net. Emour moaern ulusrnoDlle aoesn’t nleea an ~k-In.” 1 When not in use,we recommend that you take down the convenience net to ep your speed at 55 mph (88 h/h)or less for the first500 I extend its life and retain its elasticity.
48 Ignition Switch With the ignition keyin the ignition switch, Run: An “on” position to which the you can turn the switch to five positions: switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch.The and you can’t turn it, be sure it __ Accessory: An “on” position in which all the way in. If it is, then turn th you can operate your electrical power switch staysin the Run .position when the engine is running. But even when steering wheel left and right while accessories. Press in the ignition switch you turn the key hard. But turn thl as you turn the top of it toward you. the engine is not running,you can use Run to operate your electrical power key only with your hand. Using Lock: The only position in which you accessories, and to display some instru- tool to force it could break theke] can remove the key. This locks your ment panel warning lights. or the ignition switch. If none of steering wheel, ignitionand transmission. this works, then your vehicle ne Start: Starts the engine.When the Off Unlocks the steering wheel, engine starts, release the key. The ignition, and transmission, but does not ignition switch will return toRun for send electrical power to any accessories. normal driving. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push- Note that even if the engine is not start your vehicle.A warning chime will running, the positions Accessory and sound if you open the driver’s door Run are “on” positions that allowyou when the ignition is off and the key is in to operate your electrical accessories, the ignition. such as the radio. Features & Controls
Starthg Your Engine Move your shift lever to P (Park) or 1. Don’t push the accelerator pedal 3. If it doesn’t start right away, hold N (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in before starting yourengine. In some your key in Start. If it doesn’t start in any other position-that’s a safety other vehicles you might need to do three seconds, push the accelerator feature. To restart when you’re already this, but because of your- vehicle’s pedal about one-quarter of the way moving, use N (Neutral) only. computer systems, you don’t. down for 12 more seconds, or until it 2. Turn your ignition key to Start. starts A When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. do, you could damage the I Driving Through Deep Standing 4. If your engine still won't start (or Water starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too.much gasoline. Try - .I this: ss*fuel injection systc--- &Sperates. Beforeadding electrical , .. _- accelerator pedal all the way to the engine's air intake and bad117 quipment, check with your dealer.'$1 floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the damage your engine. If you buJ key in Start for no more than 10 avoid deep puddles or standing seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still doesn't start, wait another {ehicletowed, see the part of thit 15 seconds and do it all again. When nanual that tells how to do it .-lout damaging your vehicle. the engine starts, let go of the key ' and the accelerator pedal. the Inde; :r Towing Your I pee*kjra "ada Features & Controls
Engine Block Heater (omoiv)
In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or I colder, the engine block heater can help. Plugging the cord into an eater, You’ll get easier starting and better fuel A ungrounded outlet couldcause . sure to store the cord as it economy during engine warm-up. an electrical shock. Also, the oeiore, to keep it away fro]
=~-7 To Use the Block Heater: wrong kind of extension cord moving engine par+- u UUll could overheat and cause a fire. 1. Turn off the engine. You could be seriously injured. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Plug the cord into a properly electrical cord. grounded three-prong 110-volt How long should you keep the block outlet. If the cord won’t reach, use heater plugged in?The answer depends 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded on the weather, the kind of oil you have, 110-volt outlet. a heavy-duty three-prong extension I rd rated for at least 15 amps. and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here,we ask that you contact an Oldsmobiledealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular arca.
52 It is dangerous to get out of Park A your vehicle if the shift lever Shifting the Automatic is not fully in P (Park) with the Transmission P (Park): This locks your rear wheels. parking brake firmly set. Your It's the best position to use when you vehicle can roll. There are several differentpositions for start your engine because your vehicle your shift lever. can't move easily. Don't leave your vehicle whenthe Park P engine is running unless you have Reverse R to. If you have left the engine NeutraI N running, the vehicle can move :'.,;: Overdrive suddenly. You or others could be '.''''''? Dl " Drive D injured. To be sure your vehicle Second 2 won't move, when you're on fairlq First 1 level ground, always set your parking brake andmove the shift lever to P (Park). See the Index under Shifting Into P (Park). If you are parking on a hill, or if you're pulling a trailer, also see the Index under Parking on Hills or Towing a Trailer. - E 53 Features & Controls
T2 10 Reverse Neutral R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. N (Neutral): In this position, your A Shifhg Out Of P (mk) Or N engine doesn’t connect with the wheels A [Neutral) while yaur engine is To restart when you’re already moving, ‘‘racing” (running at high speed) is use N (Neutral) only. dangerous. Unless your foot is R (R xse) F firmly QII the brake pedal, your moving forwar :ou vehicle could move very rapidly. You Iur transmission. Shift 1 could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out ‘of P (Park) or N (Neutral) while your engine is racing. To rock your vehicle back and forth to I get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see the Index under rf You ’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.
54 rorWard Gears 1 (Automatic Overdrive): This D (Third Gear): This is like m, but 2 (Second Gear): This position gives osition is for normal driving. If you you never go into Overdrive. Here are you more power but lower fuel eed more power for passing, and some times you might choose D instead economy. You can use 2 on hills. It can ou’re: of m: help control your speed as you go down When driving on hilly, winding roads. steep mountain roads, but then you Going less than about35 mph (56 km/h), would also want touse your brakes off push your accelerator pedal about When towing a trailer, so there is less and on. halfway down. shifting between gears. Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or When going down a steep hill. more, push the accelerator all the way down. bu’ll shift down to the next gear and ave more power. Features & Controls
Forward Gears (CONTJ Parking Brake .- 1 (First Gear): This position gives you To Set the Parking Brake: -. 4 even more power (but lower fuel If your rear wheels can’t rotate, Hold the regular brake pedal down with economy) than 2. You can use it on very don’t try to drive. This might your right foot. Push down the parking steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If happen if you were stuck in very brake pedal with your left foot.Zf the the selector lever is put in 1, the deep sand or mud or were up ignition is on, the brake system warning transmission won’t shift into first gear against a solidobject. You could light will come on. until the vehicle is going slowly enough. damage your transmissionor transfer case or botk -!Also, if you stop when going :: uphill, don’t hold your vehicle $ there with only the accelerator :- pedal. This could overheat and
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56 Shifting Info P (Park) CAUTION To Release the Parking Brake: If You Are on a Hill: It is dangerous to get outof
Hold the regular brake pedaldown. Pull See the Index under Parking on Hills. your vehicle if the shift lever , the BRAKE RELEASE lever. That section shows howto turn your is not filly in P (Park) with the front wheels. parking brake firmly set. Your If You Are Towing a Trailer and Are vehicle can roll. If you have left the Parking on a Hill: engine running, the vehicle can ._ move suddenly. You or others I ’ See the Index under Towing a Trailer. could be injured. To be sure your That section shows whatto do first to vehicle won’t mme, when you’re keep the trailer from moving. on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re pulling a trailer, also see the Idaunder Parking OPEHills or Towing a Trailer.
. Hold the brake pedal down with you] right foot and set the parking brake. 57 Features & Controls
Leaving bur Vehicle with the Engine Running a I] I] A It is dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine 1running. Your vehicle could move ddenly if the shift lever is not ShiRing into P (Park)(CONI:) fully in P (Park) with the parking brake fiyset. And, if you leave 2. Move the shift leverinto the P (Park) Move thelever up as faras it willgthe with the engbe position like this: 3. Movethe ignition keyto Lock. running, itcould overheat and even 111the lever tow 1 you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. tch fire. You or others could be If you can walk away from your 1~&. Don't leave your vehicle vehicle with the ignition key in your with the engine running unless you hand, your vehicle isin P (Park). have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and your parking brakeis firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift leveraway from P (Park) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that theshift lever wasn't fully locked into P (Park). 58 Parking vver Things That Burn Engine Exhaust
Things that can burn could ' A Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), touch hot exhaust parts under E which you can't see or smell. It can cause plnconsciousness and death. 'Ayour vehicle and ignite. Don't park ~. . ~. over papers, leaves, dry grass or You might have exhaust coming inif other things that can bum. Your exhaust system sounds strange o
* Your vehiclegetsrusty underneath. ir : . 3. . - .. ,*.... ' . > _. e Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. ~+.!~~+s* :.?i:.*,. y:. .: - ~~ Your vehicle was damaged when driving over highpoints on the road or over road deb'ris. Repairs weren't done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. ..,- - If you ever suspect exhaust is coming'into your vehicle: ~~~L~;;~XL , . , ,.
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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked 1 --, It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.
f Horn You can sound the horn by pressing the Idling the engine with the air system control OFF could allow dangerous 1 horn symbol on your steering wheel. d L exhaust into yourvehicle (see the earlier CAUTION under Engine I fihaust). I Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into I your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. Osne place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust-with ‘CO-can come in easily. Never park in a ~ garage with the.engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See theIndex vnder Blizzard.) I It can be dangerous to get out of your .vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless YOU have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). If YOU are parking on a~hilP,or if you’re pulling a trailer,also see the Mex under Parking on. Hills or Towing a Trailer. Tilt Steering Wheel Power Windows Turn SignallHeudlight A tilt steering wheel allows you to Switches on the driver’s door control Beam Lever adjust the steering wheel before you each of the windows when the ignition drive. You can also raise it to the highest is on. In addition, each passenger door The lever on the left side of the steering level to give your legs more room when has a control switch for its own window. column includes your: you exit and enter the vehicle. Turn Signal and Lane Change To tilt the wheel, hold the steering Indicator wheel and pull the lever. Move the Cruise Control steering wheel to a com€ortable level, Headlight High-Low Beam then release the lever to lock the wheel Windshield Wipers in place. Windshield Washer The High-Low Beam feature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Hendlights. _.
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator A green arrow on the instrument panel If a bulb is burnedout, replace it tohelp The turn signal has two upward (for will flash in the direction of the turn or avoid an accident. Right) and two downward (for Left) lane change. If the green arrows don’t go on at all positions. These positions allow you to To signal a lane change, just raise or when you signal a turn, check the fwse signal a turn or a lane change. lower the lever until the greenarrow (see the Index under Fuses & Circuit To signal a turn, move the lever all the starts to flash. Hold it there until you Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs, way up or down. When the turn is complete your lane change.The lever If you have a trailer towing option with finished, the lever will return will return by itself when you release it. added wiring for the trailer lights, a automatically. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if different turn signal flasher is used. the arrows don’t flash butjust stay on, a With this flasher installed, the signal signal bulb may be burned out andother indicator will flasheven if a turn signal drivers won’t see your turn signal. (If bulb is burned out. Check the front and your vehicle has the digital instrument rear turn signal lights regularly to make cluster, the turn signal arrows will flash sure they are working. at a faster rate if a signal bulb is burned out .)
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Cruise Control To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the cruise control switch to With cruise control, you can maintain a Cruise control can be speed of about 25 mph (40 h/h) or A ON. more without keeping your foot on the dangerous where you can’t accelerator. This can really help on long drive safely at a steady speed. 1 trips. S’o,don’t use your cruise control 1, on winding roads or in heavy If you leave your cruise ,,.:<+”’ Cruise control does not work at speeds control switch ON wher’.‘’ below about 25 mph (40 km/h). you’re not using cruise, you I Cruise control can be dangerous a button and go into cruis When you apply your brakes, the cruise on slippery mads. On such control shuts off. wllen you don’t want to. You roads, hst changes in tire .-*,x&? traction can cause needless wheel Keep the cruise control switch , .. .=7,->.<~’.d. . ?-.4:,:.5S spinning, and you could lose ~ OFF until you want to use . ,.?.9..~.* -. . .., ., i.*.. control. Don’t use cruise control . .ci ., .. -~. on slippery roads. be stahled and even lose contro’ . @;&I ,2. Get up to the speed you want.
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To Set Cruise Control (CONI) To Resume a Set Speed h-mmm- 3. Push in the SET button at the end of Suppose you set your cruise control at i the lever and releaseit. desired speed and thenyou apply the If you hold the switch at R/A 4. Take your foot off the accelerator brake. This, of course, shuts off the Ilonger than half a second, the - pedal. cruise control. But you don't need to v6EucIewill keep going faster until reset it. Once you're going about YQU release the switch or apply the .. fi 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can I brake. You could be startled and move the cruise control switch from ON even lose control. So unless you to R/A (which stands for Resume/ want to go hter, don't hold the Accelerate) for about half a second. switch at R/A. You'll go right back up to your chosen I speed and stay there. To lncrease Speed While Using To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Here’s the second way to go to a higher Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: T’here are two ways to reduce your speed. Here’s the first: Move the cruise switch from ON to speed while using cruise control: 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to RIA. Hold it there until you get up to Push in the button at the endof the the higher speed. the speed you want, and then release lever until you reach the lower speed the switch. 2. Push the button at the end of the you want, then release it. lever, then release the button and the To increase your speed in very small To slow down in very small amounts, accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise amounts, move the switch to RIA for push the button for less than half a at the higher speed. less than half a second and then second. Each time you do this, you’ll release it. Each time you do this, your go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control on Hills To Get Out of Cruise Control Using Cruise Control How well your cruise control will work There are two ways to turn off the cruise Use the accelerator pedal to increase on hills depends upon yourspeed, load, control: your speed. When you take your foot off and the steepness of the hills. When Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR going up steep hills, you may have to the pedal, your vehicle will slow down Move the cruise switch to OFF. to the cruise control speed you set step on the accelerator pedal to maintain earlier. your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower To Erase Cruise Speed Memory gear to keep your speeddown. Of When you turn off the cruise control or course, applying the brake takes you out the ignition, your cruise control set of cruise control. Many drivers find this speed memory is erased. to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills.
66 Headlights -‘a- Push the switch marked p5 to turn Push the / , switchto turn on the on: headlights, together with: Parking Lights Parking Lights Side Marker Lights Side Marker Lights Taillights Taillights Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights Pull the switch or press OFF to turn off the lights.
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Headlighf High-low Beam Instrument Panel Intensity Fog Lights To change the headlights from low beam Control Use your fog lights for better vision in to high or high to low, pull the turn Turn the dial above the headlight switch foggy or misty conditions. Your parking signal lever allthe way toward you. to the left to dim your instrument panel lights or low beam headlightsmust be Then release it. lights. This will also silence your Lights on for them to come on. When the high beams are on, a blue On Reminder. The fog light switch is on theinstrument light on the instrument panel also will Turn the dial to the right to make your panel under the headlight switch. Press be on. instrument panel lights brighter.If you the right side of the switch to turn the turn the dial all the way to the right until fog lights on, and the left side of the it clicks, your interior lights will come switch to turn them off. An indicator on. light will glow in the right side of the switch when they are on. Remember, fog lights alone will not give off as much lightas your headlights. Never use your fog lightsin the dark without turningon your headlights.
68 Windshield Wipers The fog lights will go off whenever your You control the windshield wipers by You can set the wiper speed for a long high beam headlights come on. When turning the band marked WIPER. or short delay between wipes. This can the high beams go off, the hg lights will For a single wiping cycle, turn the band be very useful in lightrain or snow. come on again. to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers Turn the band to choose the delay time. start, then let go. The wipers will stop The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. after one cycle. If you want more cycles, For steady wipingat low speed, turn the hold the band on MIST longer. band away ftom you to the LO position. For high speed wiping, turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, move the band to OFF.
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Windshield W@ers(CONTJ Windshield Washer At the top of the turn signallheadlight beam lever there’s a paddle withthe Driving without washer fluid Damaged wiper blades may word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid 1 can be dangerous. A bad prevent you from seeing well on the windshield, push the paddle. mud splash can block your enough to drive safely. TO avoid I The wipers will clear the window and vision. You could hit another damage, be sure to clear ice and then either stop or return to your preset vehicle or go‘off the road. Check snow from the wiper blades before speed. your washer fluid leveloften. using them. If they’re fro2en to the In freezing weather, don’t use windshield, cmfblly loosen or See the Index under Windshield Washer Fluid. your washer untilthe windshield thaw them. If your bladesdo is warmed. Otherwise the become damaged, get new bIades washer fluid can form ice on the or blade inserts. windshieId, blocking your __~ vision. Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload. f
T2002 I Rear Window Wiper and Washer The switch to control the rear window The rear wlnaow wasner uses the same wiper and washer is on the left side of fluid reservoir as the windshield washer. the instrument panel. However, the rear window washer will To Turn the Wiper On: run out of fluid before the windshield washer, because fluid will not flow Press the top of the switch to the first easily to the rear of the vehicle when it position. reaches a low level. If you can wash To Wash the Window: your windshield butnot your rear Press the top of the switch in all the way window, check your fluid level. and hold it there. The wiper will continue to work after you release the GAU I IVN switch. A Driving withoutwasher fluid To Turn the Wiper Off can be dangerous. A bad mud I Press the bottom of the switch. splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicleor go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. I I n Features & Controls
Overhead Console Temperature and Compass The front overhead console has reaalng Display If the outside temperature is37°F (3" C) lights, a center dome light, a compass The outside air temperature and the or lower when you turn on the ignition, and outside temperature display, and compass are displayed at thefront of the ICE will appear on the display. It's a storage compartments-including one overhead console. The control switches caution to the driver that road conditions for your garage door opener and one for are located to the leftof the display. may be icy, and that appropriate sunglasses. Turn the display onor off by pressing precautions should be taken. the ON/OFF switch. Display the temperature in either degrees Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (met.&) by prqs-siag the US/MET switch. Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle, the temperature indicated will be the last outside temperature recorded withthe ignition on. n Compass Calibration: 2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF The compass is self-calibrating, so it and the US/MET switches. The does not need to be manuallyset. display will go off. However, when your Bravadais new, the 3. After 5 seconds, VAR CAL will compass may function erratically. If it appear on the display. When it does, does, CAL (Calibration) will appear on release both buttons. the display. To correct the problem, Compass Variance: 4. Press US/MET until your zone drive in a complete 360" circle three Variance is the difference between number appears on the display. times, and the compass will function magnetic north and geographic north. In normally. 5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone some areas the difference between the number. Your variance is now set. two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 1. Locate your location on the zone map. Note your zone number. Features & Controls
;arage Door Opener _. ;ompatment 2. Then peel the protective backing 3. To make sure~thebutton on your bu can store-your garage door opener from the Velcro@ andpress it firmly garage door opener is centered above 1 the front compartment of your to the back of your garage door the button on the compartment door, verhead console, and operate it from opener. use the white intersecting lines inside lis position. To install your garage door the compartment as a guide. Center pener, follow these instructions: the control button of your garage door opener over the point where the . Open the compartment by pressing lines intersect, and press the opener the compartment latch forward, firmly into place. Make sure the Remove the piece of self-sticking Velcro? button is facing down. 4. Once the opener is installed, the button on the compartment door must be adjusted so that it will contact the control button on your garage door opener. Use the pegs located inside the compartment door.
74 Overhead Storage Compartment Sunglasses Storage Compartment 5. Add one peg at a time until your To open the rear storage compartmentin To open the sunglasses storage garage door opener operates when the overhead console, press the release compartment in the overhead console, you press the button with the button. press the release button. Then pull the compartment door closed. compartment down to the full open position, as shown.
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I Console Reading Lights Center Dome Light Front Reading Lights To turn either reading light on or off, Located in the center of your vehicle, These lights are part of the rearview press the switch next to it. To adjust the this light has no switchof its own. It mirror, and may be operated in two aim of the lights, simply pivotthe lamps will go on each time you open the ways: in their sockets. doors. You can also turn it on by turning With the ignition on, turn each light the Instrument Panel Intensity Control on and off with its switch. to the right until it clicks. With the ignition off, open any door. These lights will come on for about 15 seconds, then turn off. If you turn on the ignitionduring this delay, the lights will turn off immediately. To avoid draining your vehicle's battery power, be sure to turn off all interior lights when leaving your vehicle. But remember that the mirror reading lights will still come on for about 15 seconds, then turn off. 76 Rear Dome Light Sun visors Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors The rear dome light will come on with To block out glare, you can swing down Open the cover to expose the vanity the center dome light each time you the visors. You can also remove them mirror. open the doors. It also has a switch. Be from the center mount and swing them The lights come on when you open the sure to turn it off when you are finished to the side, while the auxiliary sunshade cover. These can even be used for using it. remains to block glare from the front. reading. To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the sunshade.
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors Convex Outside Mmor To reduce glare from lights behindyou, Use the control on the instrument panel Your right side mirror is convex. A pull the lever towardyou to the night to adjust both outside rearviewmirrors. convex mirror’s surface is curved so you position. Turn the control to theleft to select the can see more from the driver’s seat. For information on this mirror’s reading driver’s side rearview mirror, or to the right to select the passenger’s side lights, see the Index under Front wCAUTIbN Reading Lights. rearview mirror. Then usethe control to A adjust each mirror so that you can just If you aren’t used to a convex see the side of your vehicle whenyou A mirror, you can hit another are sitting in a comfortable driving vehicle. A convex mirror can make position. things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. - =
78 Accessory Power Outlets Storage Compadments The two power outletson the center The center console has a cup holder and console can be used to plug in electrical Whel- -ninP the : three storage compartments. equipment such as a cellular telephone, outlets: To open the cup holder, lightly presson CB radio, etc. Follow the proper Maximum 1 .,,ectric, the edge. installation instructions that are included Equipment s bt exceed Push the cup holder back in until it with any electrical equipment you 8 amps. clicks when it's not in use. install. Be sure to turn .-ly zlectric eauipment when not in use. Features & Controls
Storage Cornpattrnents(CONX) There are also two storage compartments There are two cup holders inside the You will find a storage companment on with latching lids. Press the latch and glove box door. each of the front doors. The driver’s lift the cover to open these. door pocket contains a coin holder. The smaller compartment has a molded A narrow storage shelfruns along the rack for cassette tapes and compact bottom of the instrument panel. It’s discs. The larger one has a removable handy for items such as gloves or small tray. books. .- Ashtmys and Lighter The front ashtray is located below the To use the lighter, push it in all the way The rear ashtrays are located in the rear radio. To use the ashtray, pull it toward and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop doors. To remove them for cleaning, you. back by itself. press down on the snuffer and pull them To remove the ashtray for cleaning, out. press down on thefront edge of the ashtray and pull the entire ashtray out of the instrument panel.
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Luggage Carrier You can load thingson top of your Don't exceed the maximum vehicle vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats capacity when loading your Oldsmobile. and side rails attached to the roof, and than 200 pounds (91 kg) on the For more information on vehicle
crossrails which canbe moved forward luggage carrier may damage your ~ capacity and loading, see the Index and rearward in the side rails to secure vehicle. When you carry large under Loading Your &hide. cargo. things, never let them hang over To prevent damage or loss of cargo as the rear or the sides of your you're driving, check now and then to vehicle. Load your cargo so that it make sure the luggagecarrier and cargo Y ests on the slats and does not are still securely fastened. damage the vehicle. Put against the side rails and
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Cargo Bed liner To adjust the €ront BE%rail, loosen the Use the tiedown loops to help secure The removable cargo bed liner is screws (there are two on each side) with large loads. To adjust them, turn them washable. See the Index under Cleaning the Torx@ head wrench provided thein counterclockwise until they slide freely Vinyl or Leather. glove box. Slide the crossrail back. on the side rails. Tighten them in place After repositioning, be sure to retighten by turning them clockwise. the screws and return the wrench to its storage place.
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wu 84 The Instrument Panel- Your Information System 6. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 16. Ashtray Your instrument panel is designed tolet 7. Instrument Cluster 17. Tailgate Window Release you know at a glance how your vehicle 8. Gearshift Lever 18. Power Remote Control Mirrors is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and 9. Climate Controls 19. Ignition Switch many other things you’ll need to drive 10. Lighter 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch safely and economically. 1 1. Center Vents 21. Horn The main components of your 12. Glove Box 22. Fuse Panel (under instrument panel) instrument panel are: 13. Side Window Defogger 23. Hood Release 1. Side Vents 14. Side Vents 24. Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever 2. Side Window Defogger 15. Audio System 25. Parking Brake Release 3. Rear Window Wiper/Washer 4. Rear Window Defogger 5. Light Controls Instrument Panel Clusters You have one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lights and gages thatare explained on the following pages.Be sure to read about those that apply tothe instrument panel cluster for your Oldsmobile.
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T2D60 Speedometer (STANDARD CLUSTER) IOdometer and Trip Odometer four speedometer lets you see your (STANDARD CLUSTER) Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant ;peed in both miles per hour (mph) and Your odometer shows how far your odometer. If you see silver lines iilometers per hour (km/h). vehicle has beendriven, in either miles between the numbers, you'll know (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in someone has probably tampered with it Canada). Your trip odometer tells how and the numbers may not be true. far you have driven since you last reset You may wonder what happens if your it. To set it to zero, press the reset vehicle needs a new odometer installed. 1 button located in the right end of the If the new one can be set tothe mileage speedometer. total of the old odometer, thenit must be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero and a label must beput on the driver's door to show the old mileage reading -1 when the new odometer was installed.
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UNLEADED FUEL ONLY UNLEADED FUELONLY T2150 Speedometer (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) Odometer and Trip Odometer Displays your speed in miles per hour (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) Trip mileage appears in place of the (mph) or kilometers per hour (kmlh). The odometer shows how far your regular odometer reading whenyou See E/M Switch later in this section. vehicle has been driven in either miles press the TRIP switch down. To change (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in back to the regular odometer; press the Canada). Your trip odometer tells how TRIP switch again. far you have driven sinceyou last reset it. Your Oldsmobile has a tamper res:_ at odometer. The odometer will read ERROR if someone has tampered withit. You may wonder what happensif your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to the mileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must beput on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometa was installed, Features & Controls
Odometer and Trip Odometer E/M switch (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) (CON 1) To change your electronic display from To set the trip odometer to zero, press English to metric units, or from metric the TRIP switch to display thetrip to English, press this switch down. The odometer. Then, press the RESET gages affected are: switch. Speedometer Odometer Trip Odometer Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Temperature
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91 - T215f Voltmeter (STANDARD CLUSTER) Your charging system gage will show thr Don’t keep driving if the oil rate of charge when the engineis I pressure is low. If you do, running. When the engine is not runninl your engine can become so hot that but the ignition is on (in the Run it catches fire. You or others could position), the display measures the be burned. Check your oilas soon voltage output of your battery. Driving your vehicle with low oil as possible and have your vehicle serviced. The reading will change as the rate of pressure can cause extensiveengine charge changes (with engine speed, damage. Have your vehicleserviced etc.), but readings betweenthe warning immediately. zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone .- indicate a possibleproblem with your charging system. Have your Oldsrnobile serviced immediately.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Electronic Cluster Gages Gage (STANDARD CLUSTER) HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU This section explains the fuel, coolant This gage shows the engine coolant BADLY! temperature, and oil pressure gages and temperature. If the gage pointer moves In Problems on the Road, this manual the voltmeter for your cluster. Working into the red area, your engine is too hot! shows what to do. See the Index under together, the gages and the warning It means that your engine coolant has Engine Overheating. lights explained later in this part warn overheated. you when there may be or is a problem If you have been operating your vehicle with one of your vehicle’s functions. under normal driving conditions, you They can signal that something is wrong should pull off the road, stop your before it becomes serious enough to vehicle and turn off the engine as soon cause an expensive repair or as possible. replacement. Heeding your gages and warning lights could alsosave you or your passengers from injury. Please follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous.
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Fuel Gage (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) Oil Pressure Gage Your fuel gage bars light up when the It takes a little more or less fuel to fill (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) ignition is on to show you about how up than the gage indicated. For Your oil pressure gage shows theoil much fuel you have left. example, the gage may have indicated pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) - When the gage first indicates empty, you the tank was half full, but it actually when the engine is running. Oil pressure still have a little fuel left, but you should took a little more or less than half the may vary with engine speed, outside dd get more soon. tank’s capacity to fill the tank. temperature and oil viscosity. A box around the gas pump symbol will The gage moves a little when you If you have a problem with youroil, the - turn I flash when your tankis X full or less. a corner or speed up. box around the oil pressure symbol may i- ~ J begin to flash after you start your Here are five things that some owners The tank is not necessarily empty engine, or when you are driving. This ask about. None of these show a when the last bar goesout. There is a indicates that oil is not going through problem with your fuel gage: 1 to 1.5 gallon (4 to 5.6 L) fuel your engine quickly enough to keepit At the gas station, the gas pump shuts reserve. cool. The engine could be low on oil, or off before the gage reads full. For your fuel tank capacity, see Service could have someother oil problem. The top bar does not go out untilyou Station Informutionon the last page of Have it fixed right away. have driven a long distance-about this manual. The oil light could also flashon in three 30 miles (48 kilometers). other situations:
94 LII T207 1 Voltmeter (ELEcmoNIc CLUSTER) When the ignition is on (in the Run Your charging system gage will showthe position) but the engine is not Don't keep driving if the oil rate of charge when the engine is running, the light will flash as a test to pressure is low. If you do, running. When the engine is not running show you it is working, but the light your engine can become so hot t but the ignition is on (in the Run will go out when you turn the ignition it catches fire. You or others could position), the display measures the to Start. If it doesn't come on with the be burned. Check your oil as so0 voltage output of your battery, and will ignition on, you may have a problem as possible and have your vehicle flash until you turn the ignition to Start. with the fuse. Have it fixed right away. serviced. The reading will changeas the rate of Sometimes when the engine is idling charge changes (withengine speed, at a stop, the light may flash on and etc.), but readings between the warning off. This is normal, zones indicate the normal operating If you make a hard stop,the light may range. Readings in either warning zone come on for a moment. This is indicate a possible problemwith your normal. charging system. Have yourOldsmobile serviced immediately. You also have a warning light. A box around the battery symbol will flash when the charging system needsservice, Features & Controls
Voltmeter (COMJ Engine Coolant Temperature If it comes on while you aredriving, Gage (ELECTRONIC CWSTER) HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU you may have a loose belt or other This gage has bars that show the engine BADLY! problem with the electrical charging coolant temperature. In Problems on theRoad, this manual system. Have it checked rightaway. A box around the temperature symbol shows what to do. See theIndex under Driving while this light is on could will flash when your engine is too hot. Engine Overheating. drain your battery. It means that your engine coolant has If you must drive a short distance with overheated. If you have been operating -1 the light on, be certain to turnoff all your vehicle under normal driving your accessories, suchas the radio and conditions, you should pull off the road, air conditioner. stop your vehicle andturn off the engine as soon as possible.
96 Warning Lights This section describes the warning lights that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious I Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) A computer monitors operation of your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. If it does not come on at all, have it fixed right away. If it stays on, or it comes on whileyou are driving, the computer is indicating that you have a problem. You should take your vehicle in for service soon.
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T2053 Brake System Warning Light you have a brake problem. If the light Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Your Qldsmobile’s hydraulic brake comes on while driving, pull off the light road and stop carefully. You may notice system is divided into twoparts. If one With anti-lock, this light willgo on part isn’t working, the other part can that the pedal isharder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may when you start your engine andmay stay still work and stop you.For good on for five secondsor so. That’s normal. braking, though, you need both parts take longer to stop. Ifthe light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light doesn’t come on, have it working well. If the warning light goes fixed so it will be ready to warn you if on, there could be a brake problem. (See the Index under Towing Your Bravada . there is a problem. Have your brake system inspected right If the light stays on, or comes on when away. you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs This light should come on as-you start service. Unless the regular brake system the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, Your brake system may not be warning light is also on, you will still have it fixed so it will be ready to warn 1 working properly if the brake have brakes, but not anti-lock brakes. If you if there’s a problem. varning light is on. Driving with the regular brake system warning lightis This light will also come on when you he brake warning light oman le$ I ‘so on, see Brake System Warning Light set your parking brake, and willstay on +q an accident. If the light is still Garlier in this section. if your parkingbrake doesn’t release -In after you’ve pulledoff the roac II fully. If it stays on after your parking and stopped carefully, have the brake is fully released, it means vehicle towed for service. 98 CHECK GAGES II
,. Battery light (STANDARD CWSTER) Check Gages Light The battery light will come on briefly (STANDARD CLUSTER) when you turn on the ignition as a check This light will come on briefly when to show you it is working. It should go you are starting the engine. If the light out once the engine is running. If it stays comes on and stays on while you are on, or comes on while you are driving, driving, check your various gages to see you may have a loose beltor other if they are in the warning zones. problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio and r . air conditioner. Notes Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
In this part you’ll find outhow to Climate Control System . . . . , ...... lo2 operate the comfort control systems Defogging and Defrosting ...... lo4 and audio systems offered with your Rear Window Defogger ...... lo4 Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about the Settingtheclock ...... 106 particular system supplied with your AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer ...... lo7 vehicle. AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player...... 110 Understanding Radio Reception ...... 114 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...... , . . . .l14 Care of Your Compact Discs . , ...... 115 FixedMastAntenna ...... 115 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
I ClimateControl System Your vehicle’s heater and air conditioner Function Lever: Slide the lever on the work best if you keep your windows right to select the function desired. The closed. Your vehicle also has flow- air conditioner compressor will operate through ventilation, described later in in all settings except VENT andHTR this section, to bring outside air into (Heater) when the outside temperature is your vehicle. above freezing. Whenthe air conditioner compressor cyclesan, you may sometimes Fan Lever: The lever at the top notice slight changesin your vehicle’s has four positions. Move it toward HI to engine performance and power.This is increase the air flow. To decrease the air normal, because the system is designed flow, move it toward LO. to keep the desired cooling level and Temperature Lever: Slide the lever on help fuel economy. i the left to control the temperatureof the air flaw into the vehicle. Move the lever 7 up for warmer air, down for cooler air. NORM A/C: Use this setting for HTR: The heater setting brings in mosr normal cooling on hot days. This setting heated air through the heater ducts, and cools outside air and directs it through some through the defroster vents. the instrument panel outlets. If you have the optional engine block BI-LEV A/C: Use on cool but sunny heater and use it during cold weather, days. This setting brings in outside air, 20°F (-8°C)or lower, your heating but directs it two ways-through the system will more quickly provideheat instrument panel outlets andthe heater because the engine coolant is already ducts at yourfeet. At times this warmed. See the Index under Engine temperature difference may be more Block Heater. apparent than others. (Defrost): This setting directs VENT The vent setting brings in most of the warmed air to the outside air through the instrument panel windshield and side windows. Some outlets and at your frontside windows. will also go to the floor vents. The air conditioner will also run in this setting to remove moisture fromthe air when the temperature is above 40°F (4°C).Adjust the temperature control as desired. 103 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems _.
T300, Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger To rapidly defrost thewindshield, slide To rapidly defog the side windows, Press ON to warm the defogger gridon the temperature control lever all theway select the BI-LEV A/C setting and the rear window. The indicator light will up and select the (@ setting. adjust the fan to the highest speed. Aim glow while the rear window defogger is the side vents toward the side windows. operating. The defogger will turn off Adjust the fan to the highest speed. For increased air flow to the side vents, automatically after about 10 minutes. If close the center vents. you turn it on again, the defogger will operate for about five minutes only.You can turn the defogger off by turning off the ignition or pressing OFF. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the defogger grid on the rear window.
104 Flow-Through Ventilation aystem Ventilation Tips Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation Keep the hood and front air inlet free system supplies outside air into the of ice, snow, or any other obstruction vehicle when it is moving. Outside air (such as leaves). The heater and will also enter the vehicle when the defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of lamaqe the warming grid, heater or the air conditioning fan is running. your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, slide the hnction lever to HTR and turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats and console clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
Audio Systems The following pages describe the audio systems available for your Oldsmobile, and how to get the best performance from them. Please read about the system in your vehicle.
Setting the Clock Hearing damage from loud interfere with the operati Setting the clock is easy. I L noise is almost undetectable vehicle's engine, Delco- 1. With the radio on or off and the lsml it is too late. Your hearing can o or other systems, and ev ignition on, press SET. The SET adapt to higher volumes of s0und. damage them. And, your vehi indicator will appear on the digital
-i,,:Sbund<:, that seems n~mlcan be screen for five seconds. .. systems may interfere with the :! .:budand hamM to your hearing. operation of sound equippent +ha 2. You must begin to set the clock to tht -:.'Takeprecautions by adjusting the has been added improper correct hour and minuteduring those dum'control on your radio to a =&, before adding sourlu five seconds. Press SCAN to set the afe,sound Level before your r=nL?2 correct hour. Press SEEK to set the [earing ad.apts to it. correct minute...... '.. .Tohelp avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume controlto the lowest setting. II : 2. 'Increase the volume slowly until -, ~ you hear comfortably and -:'clearly. .. \ 106 Your radio has an AMAX-certified receiver. It can produce quality AM stereo sound and receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts. AMAX reduces noise without reducing the high frequencies you need for the best sound. You don’t have to do anything to your Delco/GM radio because AMAX is automatic. The control ring behindthe TUNE- AMIFM Stereo witb Cassette FADE knob adjusts the fronthear Player and Equalizer The control ring behind the VOGBAL speaker balance. The digital display indicates information knob adjusts the left/right speaker Equalizer Controls: Boost the bass, on the time or radio station frequency, balance. emphasize a voice in a song, brighten the AM or FM radio band, whether the TUNE-FADE: This knob has two the treble-your equalizer gives you station is in stereo, andmany other radio functions. Turn it to the left or right to freedom to adjust five separate functions. tune in radio stations (the radio station frequencies of sound to your individual PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit on frequency will be displayed on the taste. Move a lever up toemphasize a and off when the ignition is on. digital screen). Press the knob to change frequency, move it down to de- emphasize. It’s best to begin withthe VOGBAL (Volume-Balance): Turn the between the AM and FM bands (the digital screen will momentarily display levers in the middle position, then adjust upper knob to the right to increase individual levers as you like. volume, or press it to change the side of AM or FM, and if the radio is in stereo, a tape that’s playing.Press the knob to STEREO will be displayed). LOUD: Press to increase the bass display the time when the ignition is off, response. This is most helpful in or to switch between time and radio producing a natural sound atlow station frequency whilethe radio is on. listening levels. Comfort Controls& Audio Systems
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer(CONT.) To Preset Radio Stations: Up to three additional stations on each AUTO DNR (Dynamic Noise The four pushbuttonscan be used to band may be preset by “pairing” Reduction): This sound system preset up to 14 radio stations (seven AM pushbuttons: automatically reduces background and seven FM stations). 1. Tune in the desiredstation. noises on AM, FM and cassette tapes. 1. Turn the lower control knob (TUNE) 2. Press SET, and within five seconds AmSt: When you’re tuned to an AM to the station you want. press any two adjacent pushbuttons at station that broadcastsin stereo, the 2. Press SET. The SET indicator will the same time. STEREO light will come on. If the appear on the digital screen forfive 3. The station can be tuned in whenthe signal is weak, press ArnSt to turn the seconds. same two pushbuttonsare pressed at feature off. You’ll get better reception. the same time. Press AmSt again to turn the feature 3. While the SET indicator is displayed, back on for strong signals. press one of the four pushbuttons. SEEK: Each time you press SEEK, you The station is now preset. You can will tune in the next station on the AM tune to it immediately by pressing the or FM radio band. same button. SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM to the next station onthe AM or FM and four FM stations. band; the scan will continue every few seconds until you either press SCAN again or press the VOLBAL knob to stop on aparticular station. r r r T.0 Play a Cassette Tape: SEARCH: Push this switch to the right CrO,: This button sets tape bias. When Press PWR (Power) to turn the radio and the FWD and REV buttons will playing high bias chrome or metal tapes, on. Then push a cassette into the function as a “music search,” stopping press the button to turn the button light cassette entry door (the tapeside goes in the tape at the next selection on the tape. on. When playing standard tapes, press r first). Using tapes thatare longer than (There must be at leasta 3-secand gap again to turn the light off. 90 minutes (45 minutes on each side) is between selections onthe tape.) The EJECT Press to have the cassette tape not recommended. ON light will indicate the music search ejected (the radio will then play).The is selected. FWD (Fast Forward): Press to advance cassette tapewill be ejected automatically the tape rapidly; press again to play. Program: Press the VOL-BAL knob to when the radio is turnedoff. ,- ,- change the sideof tape being played. REV (Reverse): Press to reverse the When the arrow pointing upis lighted, tape rapidly; press again toplay tape. the selections listed on the top sideof the tape are played. When the arrow pointing down is lighted, selections listed on the bottom sideof the tape are played. The tape player automatically begins playing the other side when it reaches the endof the tape. 109 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
BAND-TUNE (Lower Knob): This control has three functions. Turn the knob to tune the radio. Press the knob to switch from the AM MUTK @VOL (D(lCO.1OC II band to the FM band. Press again to 55.,l.."le switch from FM to AM. Turn the ring behind the knob to adjust the front-rear speaker balance ST-PL COMP RDM REV FWD SCAN PREV NEXT ._.. . .. -.l-_ll-...... l (also called "fade") to your taste. RCL (Recall): Press to switch the BAND @TUNE display from the time to radio station T3026 11 frequency. Press again to switch from AMIFM Stereo Radio wjth the radio frequency to time. Compact Disc Player MUTE-VOL (Upper Knob): This BASS: Press the upper partto increase control has three functions. bass. Press the lower part to decrease The digital display indicates information bass. on the time or radio station frequency, Turn the knob to adjust volume up or the AM or FM radio band, whether the down. TREB (Treble):Press the upper part to station is in stereo, and many other radio increase treble. Press the lower part to Press the knob to silence the radio decrease treble. functions. temporarily. Press again to restore PWR (Power): Press to turn the unit on original volume. SEEK: Press the left side to tune in the next station lower in frequency. Press when the ignition is on. Press again to Turn the ring behind the knob to turn the unit off. the right side to tune in the next station adjust left-right speaker balance to higher in frequency. your taste. SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds to the next station on the AM or FM band; the scan will continue every few seconds until you press SCAN again at any time to stop on a particular station. To Preset Radio Stations: To Play a Compact Disc: In addition to the normal tone and The five numbered pushbuttons are used Your compact disc player is designed for volume controls, you can use the to immediately selectany of ten preset full-size compact discs only. Do not use following controls while the compact radio stations, five AM and fiveFM. the mini-discs that are called singles. disc player is playing: Four of the pushbuttons are also used They won’t eject. RCL (Recall): Press to see which track when you play a compact disc. I.Press PWR to turn the unit on. is playing. Its number will be displayed. 1. Tune the display to a station you want Press again to see how long it has been 2. Insert a disc partway into the slot, playing. to preset. label side up. The player will pull it 2. Press SET. The SET indicator will in. In a few seconds, the disc should The track number will also be displayed appear on the digital screen for five whenever you change the volumeor a Play. new track begins to play. seconds. If the disc comes back out without 3. Press one of the numbered playing: EJCT (Eject): Press to eject the disc. The radio will play. pushbuttons while the SET indicator The disc may be upside down. is displayed. ST-PL (Stop-Play): Press to stop the The disc may be dirty, scratched or compact disc player and play the radio. The station is now preset. You can wet. tune to it immediatelyby pressing the Press again to stopthe radio and play same numbered pushbutton. The road may be too rough. the compact disc. It will begin playing at the point where you stopped it. 4. Repeat these steps for up to fiveAM There may be too much moisture in and five FM stations. the air. Wait about one hour and try again. The player may be too hot. If so, HOT will appear on the display. When the compact disc player cools, it should play again. Press RCL to remove HOT from the display. Comfort Controls di Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player Security System Compact Disc Player(CONT.) Delco LOC II@ is a security feature for 5. Press SET. 000 will appear. COMP (Compression): Press to make the compact disc player. You can turn it 6. Press SEEK to the right and hold it soft and loud passages more equal in on or not, as you prefer. If you turn it until the second and third numbers volume. Press again to resume normal on, your player won’t work if it’s ever of your secret code appear. stolen. Play- 7. Press SCAN until the first number RDM (Random): Press to play a disc’s When you turn on Delco LOC IIF you of your secret code appears. tracks in random order. Press again to enter a secret code into the system to 8. Press BAND-TUNE and 000 *\I play them in numbered sequence. secure it. If your CD player loses battery power for any reason you must appear again. REV (Reverse): Press and hold to 9. Press SEEK to the right and hold it rapidly back up within a track. Release unlock the system withthe secret code beforc the system will work again. until the fifth and sixth numbers of to play from that point. your secret code appear. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold If you turn Delco LOC II@ on and decide you don’t want it on any longer, IO. Press SCAN until the fourth to rapidly move forward within a track. number of your secret code appears. Release to play from that point. you can turn it off. 1 1. Press BAND-TUNE. rEP will SCAN: Press to sample all tracks To Turn Delco LOC IP On: 1. Write down any 6-digit number and appear for five seconds. Then000 briefly, one at a time. Press again to will appear. continue the trackthat’s playing. keep it in a safe place. This is your secret code. 12. Repeat steps 6-11. SEC will appear, PREV (Previous): Press to back up to indicating that the system is secure. the previous track. Pressing more than 2. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or Run position. If the display shows---, the once backs up more thanone track. verification process was not Press and hold to scroll backward 3. Make sure the radio is off. successful. Repeat the entire through the tracks. 4. Press and hold the 1 and 4 sequence. NEXT Press to move up to the next pushbuttons until---shows on the track. Pressing more than once moves display. You now have 15 seconds for up more than one track. Press and hold each of the following steps. If you to scroll forward through the tracks. take more than 15 seconds to complete any of them, you may need to start over. 122 TO Turn Delco LUC II@ OE 9. Press SCAN until the fourth 4. Press SEEK to the right and hold it 1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or number of your code appears. until the second and third numbersof your secret code appear. Run position * 10. Press BAND-TUNE. If the display 2. Make sure the radio is off. shows ,the unit noislonger 5. Press SCAN until the first number of secured. If the display shows SEC, your code appears. 3. Press and hold the 1 and 4 it is still secured (the numbers did pushbuttons until SEC shows on the 6. Press BAND-TUNE. The display not match either your secret code or will show 000. display. the factory’s back-up code). 7. Press SEEK to the right and hold it 4. Press SET. The display will show To Unlock After a Power Loss: When 000. until the fifth and sixth numbersof battery power is lost and then resupplied your secret code appear. 5. Press SEEK to the right and hold it to a secured unit, LOC will appear on until the second and third numbers of the display. Follow these steps to unlock 8. Press SCAN to make the fourth your secret code appear. the unit: number of your code appear. 9. 6. Press SCAN until the first number of 1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or Press BAND-TUNE.. If the display your code appears. Run position. shows the time of day, the unit is no longer locked. If the display shows 7. Press BAND-TUNE. The display 2. Make sure the radio is off. LOC, it is still secured (the numbers will show 000. 3. Press SET. The display will show did not match either your secret code 8. 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AM Stereo Your Delco* system may be able to receive C-Quam@stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country use C-Quam@to produce stereo, though some do not. C-Qum@is a registered trademark of Motorola, kc. If your Delco" system can get C-Qum@ signals, your stereo indicator lightwill come on when you are receiving it.
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Fixed Mast Antenna Clean your rape playerwm a wiping- Handle discs carefully. Store them in The fixed mast antenna can withstand action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, their original cases or other protective most car washes without being and follow the directions provided cases and away from direct sunlight and damaged. If the mast should ever with it. dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, become slightly bent, you can straighten Cassettes are subject to wear and the dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, sound quality may degrade over time. neutral detergent solution and cleanit, as it might be by vandals, you should Always make sure that the cassette tape wiping from the center to the edge. replace it. is in good condition before you have Be sure never to touch the signal surface Check every once in a while to besure your tape player serviced. when handling discs. Pick up discs by the mast is still tightened to the fender. grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge. Notes Part 4 Your Driving and1 Ihe Road
Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’ve aIso tried to include many other useful tips on-driving. Your Driving and the Road
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Color of Road Signs Yellow indicates a general warning. r9 Red means Stop. It may also indicate Slow down and be careful when you see 1 Road Signs that some movement is not allowed. a yellow sign. It may signal a railroad The road signs you see everywhere are Examples are Do Not Enter and Wrong crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or coded by color and shape. It's a good Way. some other potentially dangerous idea to know these codesso that you can situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line quickly grasp the basic meaning or painted on the road means Don't Cross. intent of the sign even before you have a chance to read it.
Green is used to guide the driver. Green Blue signs with white lettersshow signs may indicate upcoming freeway motorists' services. exits or show the direction you should turn to reach a particular place. Shape of Road Signs A diamond-shaped sign is a warning of The shape of the sign will tell you something ahead-for example, a curve, something, too. steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. An octagonal (eight-sided) sign means Stop. It is always red with white letters.
Brown signs point out recreation areas A triangle, pointed downward, indicates A triangular sign also is used on two- or points of historic or cultural interest. Yield. It assigns the right of way to lane roads to indicate a no passing zone. traffic on ce~rtainapproaches to an This sign will be on the left side of the I intersection. roadway. I _1
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KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN RIGHT THROUGH ONLY Shape of Road Signs(CONT.) Symbols on Road Signs Traffic Lights Rectangular (square or oblong) signs There are many international road signs We’re all familiar with traffic lights or show speed limits, parking regulations, in use today. stop lights. Often green arrows are being give directions, and such informationas used in the lights for improved traffic distances to cities. control. On some multilane roads, green arrows light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes can move or make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no matter what.” You’ll still need to proceed with caution, yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimesto other vehicles. Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that you muststop before NU U lb- NO TURN PARKING BICYCLES turning on red.
The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic symbols. A picture within a circle with a diagonal line across it shows what not to do.
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- r bur Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too.It’s not only r more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver signals. r Turn and Lane ChangeSignals: Always signal whenyou plan to turn or REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANE ROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals r Pavement Markings out the window: Pavement markings add to traffic signs Many city roads and expressways, and Left arm straight out fbr a left turn, even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic and signals. They give information to drivers without taking attention from the down for slow or about-to-stop, and up control during rush hours.A red X light for a right turn. above a lane means no drivingin that roadway. A solid yellow line on your lane at that time. A green arrow means side of the road or lane means Don’t Slowing Down: r you may drive in that lane. Look for the Cross. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once signs posted to warn drivers what hours or twice in advanceof slowing or stopping. and days these systems are in effect. This warns the driver behind you. r Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See the Idex under Hazard Warning - Flashers. Traffic Officer The traffic police officeris also a source of important information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses someof the road conditions you may encounter. Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving 1 The best advice anyone can giveabout Expect other drivers to run stop signs driving is: Drive defensively. when you are on a through street. Be Please start with a very important safety ready to brake if necessaryas you go device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. through intersections. You may not have (See the Index under Safety Belts.) to use the brake, but ifyou do, you will be ready. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, If you’re driving through a shopping rural roads, or freeways, it means center parking lot where there are well- “always expect the unexpected.” marked lanes, directional arrows, and designated parking areas, expect some Assume thatpedestrians or other drivers drivers to ignore all these markings and are going to be careless and make dash straight toward one part of the lot. . mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Be ready for their mistakes. Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you must give way to Expect children todash out from behind pedestrians even if you know you have parked cars, often followed by other the right of way. children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for Rear-end collisions are about the most movement in parked cars-someone preventable of accidents. Yet they are may be about to.open a door, common. Allow enough following 122 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with Just how much alcohol is too muchif a drinking and driving is a national person plans to drive? Ideally, no one .. tragedy. It’s the number one contributor should drink alcohol and thendrive. But to the highway death toll, claiming if one does, then what’s “too much”? It According to the American Medical thousands of victims every year. can be a lot less than many might think. Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person Alcohol takes away three things that Although it depends on each person and who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) anyone needs to drive a vehicle: situation, here is some general bottles of beer in an hour will end up information on the problem. with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The Judgment person would reachthe same BAC by Muscular Coordination The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) glasses Vision four things: of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1% ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like Police records show that halfof all How much alcohol is in the drink. motor vehicle-related deaths involve whiskey, gin or vodka. alcohol-a driver, a passenger or The drinker’s body weight. It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. someone else, such as a pedestrian, had The amount of food that is consumed For example, if the same person drank been drinking. In most cases, these before and during drinking. three double martinis (3 ounces or ,.. . - deaths are theresult of someone who The length of time it has taken the 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 drinker to consume the alcohol. the person’s BAC would be close to motor vehicle-related deaths occur each 0.12 percent. A person who consumes year because of alcohol, and thousands food just before or during drinking will of people are injured. have a slightly lowerBAC level. Your Driving and the Rad
shows that thedriving 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 BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show thatthe chance of being in an accident increasessharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent (three beersin one hour for a 180-poundor 82 kg person) has doubled hisor her chance of having an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance of that driver having Drunken Driving (CQNT~ an accident is six times greater; at a The law in most U.S. states sets the Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on level of 0.15 percent, the chances are legal limit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In how much alcohol is in the drinks, and twenty-five times greater!And, the Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in how quickly the persondrinks them. body takes aboutan hour to rid itself of some other countries it’s lower than But it’s very important to keepin mind the alcohol inone drink. No amount of that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent that the ability to drive is affected well coffee or number of cold showers will after three to six drinks (in one hour). below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research speed that up. 124 Control of a Vehicle “I’ll be careful’’ isn’t the right answer. the chance of a crash itself is higher for You have three systems that make your What if there’s an emergency, a need to drinking drivers. vehicle go where you want it to go. take sudden action, as when a child They are the brakes, the steering and the darts into the street? A person with a accelerator. All three systems have todo higher BAC might not be able to react their work at the places where the tires quickly enough to avoid the collision. Drinking and then driving is meet the road. very dangerous. Your reflexes, There’s somethingelse about drinking Aperceptions, and judgment will be Sometimes, as when you’re driving on and driving that many people don’t affected by even a small amount of snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of know. Medical research shows that alcohol. You could have a those control systems than the tires and alcohol in a person’s system can make serious-or even fatal-accident if road can provide. That means you can crash injuries worse. That’s especially you drive after drinking. Please lose control of your vehicle. true for brain, spinal cord and heart don’t drink and drive or ride with a injuries. That means that if anyone who driver who has been drinking. has been drinking-driver or Ride home in a cab; or if you’re passenger-is in a crash, the chance of with a group, designate a driver being killed or permanently disabled is who will notdrink. higher than if that person had not been drinking, And we’ve already seen that Your Diving and the Road
What Is All- Wheel Drive? Braking All the Wheels, All the Time sending more power to the axle with Braking action involves perception time Bravada has a unique system called all- traction. and reaction time. wheel drive (AWD) . Simply stated, Another feature of the AWD system that First, you have to decide to push on the AWD supplies power from the engine to helps Bravada keep its grip is the brake pedal. That’s perception tir a1 four wheels, all the time. It works in limited-slip rear axle. In conditions Then you have to bring up your foot and all conditions-both on and off paved where one rear wheel loses traction but do it. That’s reaction time. surfaces, no matterif the weather is fair the other still has some-as when one Average reaction time is about % of a or foul. wheel hits an icy patch or slips onto a second. But that’s only an average. It The heart of the AWD system is the muddy road shoulder-this design might be less with one driver and as transfer case. Here, engine power is provides power tothe wheel with long as two or three seconds or more divided by an interaxle differential. traction. And AWD is simple. It’s with another. Age, physicalcondition, Under normal conditions, it sends 65 always there-working. alertness, coordination, and eyesight all percent of the torque to the rear axle and play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and the other 35 percent to the front axle. frustration. But even in 34 of a second, a But on a slippery surface, a viscous vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 h/h) clutch in the transfer case adjusts the travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a 65/35 proportion according to need, lot of distance in an emergency,so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important. 126 1L ,mch faster. You wou ,.Jstly brake replacement And, of course, actual stopping Don’t “ride” the brakes by letting yor :, sooner than normal- a1 distances vary greatly with the surface left foot rest lightly onthe brake ped; of the road (whether it’s pavement or while driving. gravel); the condition of the road (wet, If you keep pace with the traffic and dry, icy); tire tread; and the condition of allow realistic followingdistances, you your brakes. “Riding” your brakes can will eliminate a lot of unnecessary Most drivers treat their brakes with cause them to overheat to the braking. That means better braking and care. Some, however, overwork the ALpoint that they won’t work well. longer brake life. braking system withpoor driving habits. You might not be able to stop your If your engine ever stops while you’re Avoid needless heavy braking. Some vehicle in time toavoid an driving, brake normally but don’t people drive in spurts-heavy accident. If you “ride” your pump your brakes. If you do, the pedal acceleration followed by heavy brakes, they will get so hot they may get harder to push down. If your braking-rather than keeping pace will require a lot of pedal force to engine stops, you will still have some with traffic. This is a mistake. Your slow you down. Avoid “riding” the power brake assist. But you will use it brakes may not have time to cool brakes. when you brake. Once the power between hard stops. Your brakes will assist is used up,it may take longer to wear out much faster ifyou do a lot of stop and the brake pedal will be -- harder to push. heavy braking. Your Driving and the Road I
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has an advancedelectronic Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say AS you brake, your computer keeps braking system that canhelp you keep it the road is wet. You’re driving safely. receiving updates on wheel speed and under control. Suddenly an animaljumps out in front controls braking pressure accordingly. When you start your vehicle and begin of you. to drive away, you may hear a You slam on the brakes.Here’s what momentary motor or clicking noise. happens with ABS. Ati-b& doesn’t change the This is the ABS system testing itself. A computer senses that wheelsare time you need to get your foot slowing down. The computer separately up to the brake pedal. If you get works the brakes at each front wheel too close to the vehide in front of and at the rear wheels. The anti-lock lAyou, you won’t betime to apply system can change the brakepressure your brakes if that vehicle suddenly faster than any driver could. The I slows or stops. Always leave enough computer is programmed to make the ~OQIUup ahead to stop,even though most of available tire and road I you have anti-lock brakes. conditions. I m- Disc Brake Wear Indicators To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock: Your Oldsmobile has front disc brakes Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads brake pedal down and let anti-lock work have built-in wear indicators that make a for you. You may feel the brakes vibrate, high-pitched warning sound whenthe or you may notice some noise, but this brake pads are worn and new pads are is normal. needed. The sound may come and go or Some driving conditions or climates be heard all the time your vehicle is may cause a brake squeal when the moving (except when you are pushing brakes are first applied or lightly on the brake pedal firmly). applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes.
The brake wear warning sound means that sooner or your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
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4. I Rear Drum Brakes Brake Aqustment Braking In Emergencies - Your rear drum brakes don't have wear Every time you make a brake stop, your Use your anti-lock braking system when L :4 indicators, but if you ever hear a rear disc brakes adjust for wear. you need to. With anti-lock, you can brake rubbing noise,have the rear brake If your brake pedal goes down farther steer and brake at the same time. In linings inspected. Also,the rear brake than normal, your rear drum brakes may many emergencies, steering can help - drums should be removed and inspected need adjustment. Adjust them by you more than even the very best each time the tiresare removed for backing up and firmly applyingthe braking. rotation or changing. When you have the brakes a few times. I front brakes replaced, have the rear Power Steering brakes inspected, too. If you lose power steering assist because c . -'I Brake linings should always be replaced the engine stopsor the system fails to as complete axle sets. function, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedaldoes not return to normalheight, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a signof brake trouble.
BO If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheelsare straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the straight beams of your lights. This is one good reason to drive slower.
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Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be An emergency like~thisrequires close Depending on your speed, thiscan be more effective than braking. For attention and a quickdecision, If you rather violent for an unprepared driver. example, you come over a hill and finda are holding the steering wheel at the This is one of the reasons driving truck stopped in your lane, or a car recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, experts recommend thatyou use your suddedy pulls out from nowhere, or a you can turn it a full 180 degrees very safety belts and keep both handson the child darts out from between parked quickly without removing either hand. steering wheel. cars and stops right infront of you. You But you have to act fast, steer quickly, The fact that such emergency situations can avoid these problems by braking-if and just as quickly straightenthe wheel are always possible is a good reason to you can stop in time. But sometimes you once you have avoided the object. You practice defensive driving at all times. can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time must then be prepared tosteer back to for evasive action-steering around the your original lane and then brake to a problem. controlled stop. Your Oldsmobile can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your 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. 132 pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if the right fronttire scrubs against the LC side of the pavement, do not steer more sharply. With too much steering angle, the vehicle may jump back onto the road with so much steering input that it crosses over into the oncoming traffic before you can bring it back under control. Instead, ease off again on the accelerator and steering input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again.
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When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don’t gettoo close. Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to pass, you will have a “running start” that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back. And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow down anddrop back again and wait foranother opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait yourturn. But take care that someone isn’t trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens whenthe three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the roadto do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger.
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Betbre You Go Off-Roading Off-road driving can be great fun. But it There are some things to do before you does have some definite hazards. The go out. For example, be sure to have all greatest of these is the terrain itself. necessary maintenance and service work “Off-roading” means you’ve left the done. Be sure you read all the great North American road system information about your all-wheel drive behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. vehicle in this manual. Is there enough Curves aren’t banked. There are no road fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, the fluid levels up where they should be? uphill or downhill. In short, you’ve What are the local laws that apply to gone right back to nature. off-roading where you’ll be driving? If you don’t know, you should check with Off-road driving involves some new law enforcement people in the area. Will skills. And that’s why it’s very important you be on someone’s private land? If so, that you read this guide. You’ll find be sure to get the necessary permission. many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. Your Driving and the Road
Loading Your Vehiclefor Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forwardof your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t toss thingsaround.
You’ll find other important information in this manual. See the Index under &hick Loading, Luggage Carrier and Tires. naveling to Remote Areas Getting Familiar with Off-Road It makes sense to plan your trip, Driving Controlling your vehicleis the key to especially when going toa remote area. It’s a good idea to practice in an area successful off-road driving. One of the Know the terrain and plan your route. that’s safe and close to home before you best ways to control your vehicleis to You are much less likely to get bad go into the wilderness. Off-road driving control your speed. Here are some surprises. Get accurate mapsof trails does require some new and different things to keep in mind. At higher and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked driving skills. Here’s what we mean. speeds : or closed roads. Tune your senses to different kindsof You approach things faster and you It’s also a good idea to travel with at signals. Your eyes, for example, need to have less time to scan the terrain for least one other vehicle. If something constantly sweep the terrain for obstacles. happens to one of them, the other can unexpected obstacles. Your ears need to You have less time to react. help quickly. listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. You have more vehicle bounce when With your arms, hands, feet, and body you drive over obstacles. you’ll need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. You’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on an unpaved surface.
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Scanning the Brrain Driving (CONT) Off-road driving can takeyou over many Surface Conditions different kinds of terrain. You need to be Off-roading can take you over hard- familiar with the terrain andits many packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, different features. Here are some things ' A Whenyou're driving off road, mud, snow or ice. Each of these Lbouncing and quick changes to consider. surfaces affects the steering, in direction can easily throwyou acceleration, and brakingof your out of position. This could cause vehicle in different ways. Depending you to lose control and crash. So, upon the kind of surface you are on, you whether you're driving onor off may experience slipping, sliding, wheel the road, you and your passengers spinning, delayed acceleration, poor should wear safety belts. traction, and longer braking distances.
140 wheel.Ruts, troughs, ( mer surface F- Surface Obstacles i I features canjerk the WllGd out of your CAUTION Unseen or hidden obstacles can be Drinking and driving can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or hands if you’re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or 3very dangerous on any road. bump can startle you if you’re not And this is certainly true for off- I f- f- prepared for them. Often these obstacles other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with road driving. At the very time you are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or need special alertness and driving even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. skills, your reflexes, perceptions Here are some things to consider: and judgment can be affectedby F Is the path ahead clear? Because you will be on an unpaved even a small amount of alcohol. Wd1 the surface texture change surface, it’s especially important to avoid You could have a serious-or even abruptly up ahead? sudden acceleration, sudden turns, or fatal-accident if you drink and sudden braking. r Does the travel take you uphillor drive or ride with a driver who has downhill? (There’s more discussion of In a way, off-road driving requires a been drinking. (See theIndex these subjects later.) different kind of alertness from driving under Drunken Driving.) on paved roads and highways.There are Will you have to stop suddenlyor no road signs, posted speed limits or change direction quickly? signal lights. You have to use your own When you drive over obstacles or rough good judgment about whatis safe and (r terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering what isn’t. 141 Driving onOff-Road Hills Approaching a Hill Off-road driving often takes you up, When you approach a hill, you need to Is there a straight path upor down the down, or across a hill. Driving safely on decide if it’s one of those hills that’sjust hill so you won’t have to make turning hills requires good judgment and an too steep to climb, descend, or cross. maneuvers? understanding of what your vehicle can Steepness can be hard to judge. Ona Are there 01- -‘ructions on the hill that and can’t do. There are some hills that very small hill, for example, there may simply can’t be driven,no matter how can block ybul. path (boulders, trees, be a smooth, constant incline with only logs or ruts)? well built the vehicle. a small change in elevation whereyou can easily see all theway to the top. On What’s beyond the hill? Is there a JIIL 1 a large hill, the incline may get steeper cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a as you near the top, butyou may not see fence? Get out and walkthe hill if you a A Many hills are simply too this because the crestof the hill is don’t know. It’s the smart way to find L b steep for any vehicle. If you hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs. out. ve up them, you will stall. If Is the hill simply too rough? Steep you drive down them, you can’t Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill: hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs control your speed. Ifyou drive and exposed rocks because theyare across them, you will roll over. Is there a constant incline, or does the more susceptible to the effectsof You could be seriously injured or hill get sharply steeperin places? erosion. killed. If you have any doubt about Is there good traction on the hillside, the steepness, don’t drive the hill. or will the surface cause tire slipping? 142 I Driving Uphi// Once you decide you can safely drive up Ease up on yourspeed as you Q: Whatshould I doif my vehicle the hill, you need to take some special approach the top of the hill. stalls, or is aboutto stall, and I steps. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make can’t make it up the hill? Use a low gear and get a firm grip on you more visible to approaching traffic A: If this happens, there are some the steering wheel. on trails or hills. things you should do, and there are Get a smooth start up the hill and try Sound the horn as you approach the some things you must not do. First, to maintain your speed. Don’t use top of the hill to let opposing traffic here’s what you should do: more power than you need, because know you’re there. Push the brake pedal to stop the you don’t want your wheels to start Use your headlights evenduring the vehicle and keep it from rolling spinning or sliding. day. They make you more visible to backwards. Also, apply the parking Try to drive straight up the hill if at all oncoming traffic. brake. possible. If the path twists andturns, If your engine is still running, shift the you might want to findanother route. transmission into R (Reverse), release the parking brake, and slowly back CIAU I IUN down the hill in R (Reverse). Turning or driving across accident. There could be a drop- If your engine has stopped running, steep hills can be dangerous. off, embankment, cliff, or even you’ll need to restart it. With the brake You could lose traction, slide another vehicle. You could be pedal depressed and the parking brake sideways, and possibly roll over. still applied, shift the transmission to You could be seriously injured or P (Park) and restart the engine. Then, killed. When driving up hills, always try to go straight up.
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Driving Uphill (CONT.) shift to R (Reverse), release the Instead, apply the regular brake to Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to parking brake, and slowly back down stop the vehicle. Then apply the back down the hill and decideI the hill in R (Reverse). parking brake. Shift intoR (Reverse), just can’t do it. What should I do? As you are backing down the hill, put release the parking brake, and slowly A: Set the parking brake, put your your left hand on the steering wheel at back down, transmission in P (Park), and turn the 12 o’clock position. This way, Never attempt toturn around if you off the engine. Leavethe vehicle and you’ll be able to tell if your wheelsare are about to stall when going up hill. a go get some help. Exit on the uphill straight or turned to the leftor right as If the hill is steep enough to stallyour side and stay clear of the path the you back down. vehicle, it’s steep enough to cause you vehicle would take if it rolled Here are some things you must not do to roll over if youturn around. If you downhill, if you stall, or are about to stall, when can’t make it up the hill, you must going up ahill. back down the hill. Never attempt to prevent a stallby shifting into N (Neutral) to “rev-up” the engine and regain forward momentum. This won’t work, Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. 144 Driving Downhill When off-roading takes youdownhill, If you decide you can go down a hill Q: are^ there some thingsI should not you’ll want toconsider a number of safely, then try to keep your vehicle do when driving downa hill? things: headed straight down, and use a low A: Yes! These are important because if How steep is the downhill? Will I be gear. This way, engine drag can help you ignore them you could lose able to maintain vehicle control? your brakes and they won’t have todo control and have a serious accident. all the work. Descend slowly, keeping When driving downhill, avoid turns What’s the surface like? Smooth? your vehicle under control at all times. Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? that take you across the incline of the Gravel? hill. A hill that’s not too steep todrive * Are there hidden surface obstacles? down may be too steep to drive across. Ruts? Logs? Boulders? Heavy braking when going You could roll over if you don’t drive down a hill can cause your straight down. What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is 1 brakes to overheat and fade: This Never go downhill with the there a hidden creek bank or even a could cause loss of control and a river bottom withlarge rocks? transmission in N (Neutral). This is , serious accident. Apply_- - the brakes called “free-wheeling.” Your brakes lightly when descending ahill and will have to do all the work and could 1 use a low gear to keep vehicle overheat and fade. --eed under control. Your Diving and the Road
Driving Downhill(corv~.) Driving Across an lncline ii Q: Am I likely to stall when going Sooner or later, an off-road trail will Surface conditions can bea problem downhill? probably go across theincline of a hill. when you drive across ahill. Loose A: It’s much more likely to happen If this happens, you have to decide gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass going uphill. But if it happens going whether to try to drive across the can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill, here’s what to do. incline. Here are some things to downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, consider : Stop your vehicleby applying the it can hit something that willtrip it (a regular brakes. Apply the parking A hill that can bedriven straight up or rock, a rut, etc.) and roll over. brake. down may be tu0 steep to drive across. Hidden obstacles can make the Shift to P (Park) and, while still When you go straight up or down a steepness of the incline even worse. If braking, restart the engine. hill, the length of the wheel base (the you drive across a rockwith the uphill distance from the front wheels to the wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop Shift back to a low gear, release the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the into a rut or depression, your vehicle parking brake, and drive straight vehicle will tumble end overend. But can tilt even more. down. when you drive across an incline, the For reasons like these,you need to If the engine won’t start, get out and much more narrow track width (the decide carefully whether totry to drive get help. distance between the leftand right across an incline. Just because the trail wheels) may not prevent the vehicle goes across the incline doesn’t meanyou from tilting and rollingover. Also, have to drive it. The last vehicle to try it driving across an incline puts more might have rolled over. weight on the downhill wheels. This could cause a downhill slideor a rollover. I46 a
Driving across an incline Ltalling on an Incline ’Athat’s too steep will make your ~ vehicle roll over. You could be If your vehicle stalls when you’re seriously injured or killed. If you crossing an incline, be sure you (and Getting out on the downhill have any doubt about the steepness your passengers) get outon the uphill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If of the incline, don’t drive across it. side, even if the door there is harder to Find another route instead. open. If you get out on the downhill side the vehicle rolls over,you could be and the vehicle starts to roll over,you’ll crushed or killed. Always get out be right in its path. on the uphill (high) side of the Q: What if I’m driving across an If you have to walk down the slope, stay vehicle and stay well clear of the incline that’s not too steep, but I out of the path the vehicle will take ifit rollover path. hit some loose gravel and start to does roll over. slide downhill. What shouldI do? A: If you feel your vehiclestarting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. However, a much better way to prevent this is to get out and “walk the course” so you know what the surface is like before you drive it. 147 Your Driving adthe Road
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Driving ln Water lce Hard packed snow and ice offer the Light rain causes no special off-road When you drive in mud, snow or sand, worst tire traction. On these surfaces, driving problems. Butheavy rain can your wheels won’t get good traction. it’s very easy to lose control. On wet mean flash flooding, and flood waters You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning ice, for example, the tractionis so poor demand extremecaution. is more difficult, and you’ll need longer that you will have difficulty Find out how deep the water is before braking distances. accelerating. And if you do get moving, you drive through it. If it’s deep enough poor steering and difficult braking can It’s best to use a low gear when you’re to cover your wheelhubs, axles, or cause you to slide out of control. in mud-the deeper the mud, the lower exhaust pipe, don’ttry it-you probably the gear. In really deep mud, the idea is won’t get through. Also, water that deep to keep your vehicle movingso you can damageyour axle and other vehicle don’t get stuck. Driving on frozen lakes, parts. When you drive on sand, you’I1 sense a -ponds or rivers can be If the water isn’t too deep, thendrive change in wheel traction. But it will dangerous. Underwater springs, through it slowly. At fast speeds, water depend upon how loosely packedthe currents under the ice, or sudden splashes on your ignition system and sand is. On loosely packed sand(as on thaws can weaken the ice. Your your vehicle canstall. Stalling can also beaches or sand dunes) your tires will vehicle could fall throughthe ice occur if you get your tailpipe under tend to sink into the sand. This has an and you and your passengers could water. And, as long as your tailpipe is effect on steering, accelerating, and drown. Drive your vehicle on safe under water, you’ll never be able to start braking. You may want to reduce the air surfaces ody. )ur engine. When you go througl pressure in your tires slightly when water, remember that when yourbrmes driving on sand. This will improve get wet, it may take you longer to stop. traction. 148 r
Mer Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has Night driving ismore dangerous than Driving through rushing water collected on the underbody, chassis or day driving. One reason is that some can be dangerous. Deep water under the hood. These accumulations drivers are likely to be impaired-by can sweep your vehicle downstream can be a fire hazard. alcohol or drugs, with night vision and you and your passengers could After operation in mud or sand, have the problems, or by fatigue. drown. If it’s only inches deep, it brake linings cleaned and checked. Here are some tips on night driving. can still wash away the ground These substances can cause glazing and from under your tires, andyou Drive defensively. Remember, this is uneven braking. Check the body the most dangerous time. r could lose traction and roll the structure, steering, suspension, wheels, Don’t drink and drive. (See theIndex vehicle over. Don’t drive through tires, and exhaust system for damage. rushing water, Also, check the fuel lines and cooling under Drunken Driving for more on system for any leakage. this problem.) Your vehicle will require more frequent Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glarc om headlights P- service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional behind you. information. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keepmore space betweenyou and other vehicles. 149 Driving at Night (CONT.) .. 4 It’s hard to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by looking at its taillights. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlights can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. r
High Beams A Few More Night Driving r If the vehicle approaching you has its Suggestions Remember that your headlights lightup high beams on, signal by flicking yours Keep your windshield and all the glass far less of a roadway when you are in a to high and then back to low beam. This on your vehicle clean-inside and out. turn or curve. is the usual signal to lowerthe headlight Glare at nightis made much worseby Keep your eyes moving; that way, it’s beams. If the other driver still doesn’t dirt on the glass. Even the insideof the easier to pick out dirnly lighted objects. r lower the beams, resist the temptation to glass can buildup a film caused by dust. Just as your headlights should be put your high beamson. This only Tobacco smoke also makes inside glass makes two half-blinded drivers. checked regularly for proper aim, so surfaces very filmy and canbe a vision should your eyesbe examined regularly. r On a freeway, use your high beams only hazard if it’s left there. Some drivers suffer from night in remote areas where you won’t impair Dlrty glass makes lights dazzle and blindness-the inability to see in dim approaching drivers. In some places, flash more than clean glass would, light-and aren’t even aware of it. like cities, using high beamsis illegal. making the pupils of your eyes contract When you follow another vehicle ona repeatedly. You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your Ifreeway or highway, use low beams. True, most vehicles now have day-night vehicle if you need to clean your glass mirrors that enable the driver to reduce frequently. glare. But outside mirrors are not of this r- type andhigh bemfrom behind can bother the driver ahead. Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can meandriving walking. Road spray can often be worse Driving too fast through large water trouble. On a wetroad you can’t stop, for vision than rain, especially ifit puddles or even going through someca accelerate or turn as well because your comes from a dirty road. washes can cause problems, too. The tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on So it is wise to keep your wiping water may affect your brakes.Try to dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have equipment in good shape and keep your avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to much tread left, you’ll get evenless windshield washertank filled. Replace slow down beforeyou hit them. traction. your windshield wiperinserts when they It’s always wise to go slowerand be show signs of streaking or missing areas I CAUTION cautious if rain starts to fall while you on the windshield,or when strips of are driving. The surface may get wet rubber start to separate from the inserts. Wet brakes can cause suddenly when your reflexesare tuned accidents. They won’t work €or driving on dry pavement. well in a quick stop andmay cause pulling to one side. You could lose The heavier the rain, the harder it is to Pcontrol of the vehicle. see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain After driving through a large can make it harderto see road signs and puddle of water or a car wash, t traffic signals, pavement markings, the apply your brake pedal lightly until edge of the road, and even people ur brakes work normally. I Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But Turn on your headlights-not just your water can build up under yourtires that it can if yourtires haven’tmuch tread or parking lights-to help make you more they can actually ride on the water. This if the pressure in one or more is low. It visible to others. can happen if the road is wet enough can happenif a lot of water is standing Look for hard-to-see vehicles coming and you’re going fast enough. When on the road.If you can see reflections from behind. You may want to use your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little from trees, telephone poles,or other your headlights evenin daytime if it’s or no contact with theroad. vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the raining hard. r You might notbe aware of hydroplaning. water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning. Besides slowing down, allow some You could drive along for some time extra following distance. Andbe without realizing yourtires aren’t in Hydroplaning usually happens at higher especially careful when you pass r constant contact with theroad. You speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast another vehicle. Allow yourself more could find out the hard way: when you rule about hydroplaning. The best clear room ahead, and be prepared to have to slow, turn, move out to pass-or advice is to slow down when itis have your view restrictedby road if you gethit by a gustof wind. You could raining, and be careful. spray. If the road spray is so heavy you i- suddenly find yourself out of control. are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until conditions improve. Going 1 more slowly is better than having an accident. Use your defogger if it helps. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See the Index under Eres.) 153 Your Driving and the Road 1
Tips on Driving in Fog Everybody then has a better chance to If you get caught in fog, turnyour avoid hitting the vehicle ahead. headlights on lowbeam, even in Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze A patch of dense fog may extend only daytime. You’ll see-and be seen- Fog can occur with high humidity or €or a few feet (meters) or for miles better. Use your fog lights. heavy frost, It can be so mild that you (kilometers); you can’t really tell while Don’t use your high beams.The light can see through it for severaI hundred you’re in it. You can only treat the will bounce off the water droplets that feet (meters). Or it might be so thick situation with extreme care. make up fog and reflect back at you. that you can see only a few feet(meters) One common fog condition-sometimes Use your defogger. In high humidity, ahead. It may come suddenly to an called mist or ground fog-can happen even a light build-upof moisture on the otherwise clear road. And it can be a in weather that seems perfect, especially inside of the glass will cut down on your .- - maj or hazard, at night or in the early morning in valley already limited visibility.Run your When you drive into a fog patch, your or low, marshy areas. You can be windshield wipers and washer visibility will be reduced quickly. The suddenly enveloped in thick, wet haze occasionally. Moisture can build up on biggest dangers are striking the vehicle that may even coat your windshield.You the outside glass, and what seems tobe ahead or being struck by the one can often spot these fog patchesor mist fog may actually be moisture on the behind. Try to “read” the fog density layers with your headlights. But outside of your windshield. down the road. If the vehicle ahead sometimes they can be waiting for you Treat dense fog as an emergency. Try to .- as you come over a hill or dip into a starts to become less clear or, at night, if find a place to pull offthe road. Of rY the taillights are harder to see, the fog is shallow valley. Start your windshield course you want to respect another’s probably thickening. Slow down to give wipers and washer to help clear property, but you might need to put traffic behind you a chance to slow accumulated road dirt. Slow down down. carefully. 154
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Freeway Driving Entering the Freeway Driving on the Freeway Mile for mile, freeways (also called At the entrance there is usually a ramp Once you are on the freeway, aaJust thruways, parkways, expressways, that leads to the freeway.If you have a your speed tothe posted limit or to the turnpikes, or superhighways) are the clear view of the freeway as you drive prevailing rate if it’s slower. Stay in the safest of all. roads. But they have their along the entrance ramp, you should right lane unless you want to pass. If own special rules. begin to check traffic. Try todetermine you are on a two-lanefreeway, treat the The most important advice on freeway where you expect to blend with theflow. right lane as the slow lane and the left driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep If traffic is light, you may have no lane as the passing lane. to the right. Drive at the same speed problem. But if it is heavy, find a gap as If you are on a three-lane freeway, treat most of the other drivers are driving. you move along the entering lane and the right lane as the slower-speed Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a time your approach. Try to merge into through lane, the middle lane as the smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane the gap at close to the prevailing speed. higher-speed through lane, and the left on a freeway as a passing lane. Switch on your turn signal, check your lane as the passing lane. rearview mirrors as you move along, and glance over your shoulder as often Before changing lanes, check your as necessary. Try to blend smoothly rearview mirrors. Then use your turn with the traffic flow. signal. Just before you leave thelane, glance quickly over yourshoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. Leaving the Freeway If you are moving from an outside to a When you want to leave the freeway, extra time and flash your brake lights(in center lane on a freeway havingmore move to the proper lane well in advance. addition to your turn signal) as extra than two lanes, make sure another Dashing across lanes at the last minute warning that you are about to slow vehicle isn’t about to move into the same is dangerous. If you miss your exit do down and exit. spot, Look at the vehicles two lanes not, under any circumstances, stop and The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes over and watch for telltale signs: turn back up. Drive on to the next exit. quite sharply. The exit speed is usually signals flashing, an increase in speed, or At each exit point is a deceleration lane. posted. Reduce your speed according to moving toward the edge of the lane. Be Ideally it should be long enoughfor you your speedometer, not to your senseof prepared to delay your move. to enter it at freeway speed (after motion. After driving for any distance at Once you are moving on the freeway, signaling, of course) and then do your higher speeds, you may tend to think make certain you allow a reasonable braking before moving onto the exit you are going slower thanyou actually following distance. Expect to move ramp. Unfortunately, not all deceleration are. For example, 40 mph (65 km/h) slightly slower at night. lanes are long enough-some are too might seem like only 20 mph (30 km/h). short for all the braking. Decide when Obviously, this could lead to serious to start braking. Ifyou must brake on trouble on a ramp designed for 20 mph the through lane, and if there is traffic (30 km/h)! close behind you, you can allow a little
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Driving a Long Distance Before leaving on a Long Trip Although most long trips today are Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well Here are some things you can check 4 made on freeways, there are still many rested. If you must start when you’re not before a trip : made on regular highways. fresh-such as after a day’s work-don’t * Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the - Long-distance driving on freeways and plan to make too many milesfirst that part reservoir full? Are all windows clean .dd regular highways is the same in some of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing inside and outside? ways. The trip has to be planned and the and shoes you can easily drive in. Wiper Blades: Are they in good vehicle prepared, you drive at higher- Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If shape? than-city speeds, and there are longer you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s * Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: turns behind the wheel. You’ll enjoy ready to go. If it needs service, have it Have you checked ail levels? your trip more if you and your vehicle done before starting out. Of course, Lights: Are they all working? Are the are in good shape. Here are some tips you’ll find experienced andable service lenses clean? for a successful longtrip. experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all Tires: They are vitally important toa across North America. They’ll be ready safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread and willing to helpif-you need it. good enough for longdistance .- 4 driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to^ avoid a major storm system? Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? On the Road Highway Hypnosis Unless you are the only driver, it is Is there actually such a condition as Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road good to share the driving task with “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain ahead and to the sides. Check your others. Limit turns behind the wheel to falling asleep at the wheel? Call it rearview mirrors frequently and your about 100 miles (160 km) or two hours highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or instruments from time to time. This at a sitting. Then, either change drivers whatever. can help you avoid a fixed stare. or stop for some refreshment like coffee, There is something about an easy stretch Wear good sunglasses in bright light. tea or soft drinks and some limbering of road with the same scenery, along Glare can cause drowsiness. But don’t up. But do stop and move around. Eat with the hum of the tires on the road, wear sunglasses at night. They will lightly along the way. Heavier meals the drone of the engine, and the rush of drastically reduce your overall vision tend to make some people sleepy. the wind against the vehicle that can at the very time you need allthe On two-lane highways or undivided make you sleepy. Don’tlet it happen to seeing power you have. multilane highways that do not have you! If it does, your vehicle can leave If you get sleepy, pull off the road into controlled access, you’ll want to watch the road in less than a second, and you a rest, service, or parking area and for some situations not usually found on could crash and be injured. take a nap, get some exercise, or both. freeways. Examples are: stop signs and What can you do about highway For safety, treat drowsiness on the signals, shopping centers with direct hypnosis? First, be aware that it can highway as an emergency. access to the highway, no passing zones happen. and school zones, vehiclesturning left As in any driving situation, keep pace and right off the road, pedestrians, Then here are some tips: with traffic and allow adequate cyclists, parked vehicles, and even Make sure your vehicle is well following distances. animals. ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. 159
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Hill and Mountain Roads Know how to go down hills. The most Driving on steep hills or mountains 1s important thing to know is this: let Coasting downhill in N different from driving in flat or rolling (Neutral) or with the ignition terrain. If you drive regularly in steep your engine do some of the slowing down. Don’t make your brakesdo it off is dangerous. Your brakes will country, or if you’re planningto visit have to do all the work of slowing there, here are some tips that can make all. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steepor long hill. That way, down. Th’eycould get so hot that your trips safer and more enjoyable. you will slow down without excessive they wouldn’t work well. You (See the Index under Of-Rod Drivirzg use of your brakes. could crash. Always have your for informationabout driving off-road.) engine running and your vehicle in Keep your vehicle in good shape. gear when you go downhill. Check all fluid levels and also the * brakes, tires, cooling system and If you don’t shift down, your to transmission. These parts can work a L brakes could get so hot that Know how go uphill. You may want hard on mountain roads, thq wouldn’t work well. You to shift down to a lower gear.The would then have poor braking or lower gears help cool your engine and even none going down a hill. You transmission, and you can climb the could crash. Shih down to kt your hill better. engine assist your brakeson a Isteep downhill slope. Parking on Hills Hills and mountains mean spectacular Parking Downhill scenery. But please be careful where you Turn your wheels to the right. stop if you decide to look at the view or take pictures. Look for pull-offs or You don’t have to jam your tires against parking areas provided for scenic the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle viewing. contact is all you need. Another part of this manual tellshow to use your parking brake(see the Index under Parking Brake). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turn your front wheels to keep your vehicle from rolling downhill or out into traffic. Here’s how; Your Driving and the Road
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Parking on Hllls (CONE) .-- Parking Uphill If you’re going uphill on a one-way If there is no curb when you’re parking c id If there is a curb, turn your wheels to street and you’re parking onthe left uphill, turn the wheels to the right. the left if the curb is at the right side of side, your whcels should point tothc If there is no curb when you’re parking your vehicle. right. uphill on the left side of a one-way street, your wheels shouldbe turned to the left. Winter Driving i" Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your Oldsmobile in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. Snow tires canhelp in loose snow, but they may give you less traction on ice than regular ties. If you do not expect r to be driving in deep snow, but may have to travel overice, you may not want to switch to snow tiresat all. Whatever the condition-smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow-drive with caution. Accelerate gently.Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface underthe tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to makea hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti- lock braking system, you'll wantto begin stopping soonerthan you would on dry pavement. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brakes. . .., -.“z=x
If You’re Caught in a ~Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you * Put on extra clothing or wrapa could be in a serious situation. You blanket around you. If you have no Snow can trap exhaust gases should probably stay with your vehicle blankets or extra clothing, makebody und’erpur vehicle, This can unless you how for sure that you are insulators from newspapers, burlap cause deadly CO (carbon near help and yon can hike through the bags, rags, floor mats-anything you monoxide) gas to get inside. CO snow. Here are some things to do to can wrap around yourselfor tuck could (weKOme you and kill you. summon help and keep yourself and under your clothingto keep warm. You can’t see it or smell it, so you your passengers safe: You can run the engine to keepwarm, might not know it was in your but be careful. vehicle. Clear away snow from Turn on your hazard flashem around the basebel your vehicle, Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert especially any that is blocking your police that you’ve been stopped by the exhaust pipe. And check mund snow. again from time to time to be sure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’s away from the wind. This will help keep CO out. Your Driving and the Road
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard If You’re Stuckin Deep Snow (CONT) Then, shut the engine off and close This manual explainshow to get the Run your engine onlyas long as you the window almost all the way to vehicle out of deep snow without must. This saves fuel. When you run preserve the heat. Start the engine damaging it. See the Index under the engine, make it go a little faster again and repeat this only when you Rocking Your khicle. than just idle. That is, push the feel really uncomfortable from the accelerator slightly. This uses less he1 cold. But do it as little as possible. for the heat that you get and it keeps Preserve the fuelas long as you can. the battery charged. You will need a To help keep warm, you can get out of well-charged battery to restart the the vehicle anddo some fairly vehicle and possibly for signaling later vigorous exercises every half-hour or on with your headlights. Letthe heater so until help comes. run for a while.
166 Towing a Trailer That’s the reason for this section. In it CAUTION are many time-tested, important If you don’t use the comt trailering tips and safety rules.Many of equipment and drive properly, these are important for your safety and you can lose control when you pull that of your passengers. So please read a trailer. For example, if thetrailer this section carefully beforeyou pull a is too heavy, the brakes may not trailer. work well-or even at all. You and Every Bravada is ready for some trailer There are many diffL,,nt laws having your passengers couldbe seriously towing. If it was built with trailering to do with trailering. Make sure your injured. Pull a trailer only if you options, as many are, it’s ready for rig will be legal, not only where you have followed all the steps in this heavier trailers. But trailering is live but also where you’ll be driving. section. different thanjust driving your vehicle A good source for this informationcan - by itself. Trailering means changes in be stale or provincial police. handling, durability, and fuel economy. Consider using a sway control if your Successful, safe trailering takescorrect trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds equipment, and it has to be used (900 kg) or less. You should always properly. use a sway control if your trailer will
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lowing a Trailer(CONT.:) Weight of the Trailer weigh more than 2,000 pounds How heavy can a trailer safely be? It Oldsmobile Customer Hss1smnce (900 kg). You can ask a hitch dealer should never weighmore than 5,250 Network about sway controls. pounds (2 380 kg). But even that can P.O. Box 30095 Don’t tow a trailer at all during the be too heavy. It depends on how you Lansing, MI 48909 first 500 miles (804 km) your new plan to use your rig. For example, vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or speed, altitude, road grades, outside other parts could bedamaged. temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all Then, during the first 500 miles important. And, it can also depend on (804 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t any special equipment thatyou have drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and on your vehicle, You can ask your don’t make starts at full throttle. This dealer for our trailering information helps your engine and other parts of or advice, or you can write us at: your vehicle wear inat the heavier loads. * Three important considerations have to do with weight:
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Towing a Trai/er (CONI) Hitches Will you have to make any holes in the Safety Chains It’s important to havethe correct hitch body of your vehicle whenyou install You should always attach chains equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure between your vehicle and your trailer. going by, and rough roads are a few to seal the holes later whenyou remove Cross the safety chains under the tongue reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. the hitch. If you don? seal them, deadly of the trailer so that the tongue will not Here are some rules to follow: carbon monoxide (CO) from your drop to the road if it becomes separated exhaust can get into your vehicle. (See If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when from the hitch. Instructions about safety the Index under Carbon Monoxide in chains may be provided by the hitch loaded, will weigh more than 2,000 Exhaust.) Dirt and water can, too. pounds (900 kg), be sure to use a manufacturer or by the trailer properly mounted “weight- The bumpers on your vehicleare not manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s distributing” hitch and sway control of intended for hitches. Do not attach recommendation for attaching safety the proper size. This equipment is rental hitches or other bumper-type chains. Always leave just enough slack very important forproper vehicle hitches to them. Use only a frame- so you can turnwith your rig. And, never loading and good handling when mounted hitch that does not attach to allow safety chains dragto on the ground. you’re driving. the bumper. L Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 Towing a trailer requires a certain IC" pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its amount of experience. Before settingoul If you have a rear-most own brakes-and they must be adequate. for the open road, you'll want to get to L window open and you pull a Be sure to read and followthe know your rig. Acquaint yourself with trailer with yous vehicle,carbon instructions for the trailer brakes so the feel of handling and brakingwith the monoxide (COS cddcome into you'll be able to install, adjust and added weight of the trailer. And always your vehicle. You cadt see or maintain them properly. keep in mind that the vehicle you are -Tell CO.It can cause driving is now a good deallonger and u,lcomiousness ordeath (&e the Don't tap into your vehicle's brake not nearly so responsive as your vehicle Index under Engine Exhawt). To system if the trailer's brake system will is by itself. maximize your safety when towing use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) of a trailer: fluid from your vehicle's master Before you start, check ihe trailer hitch 0 Have your exhaust system cylinder. If it does, both braking systems and platform, safety chains, electrical connector, lights, tires and mirror inspected for leaks, and make won't work well. You could even lose necessary repairs before starting your brakes. adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle andtrailer on your trip. ~Wdlthe trailer brake parts take moving and then applythe trailer brake * Keep the rear-most windows 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If controller by hand to be sure the brakes clod. not, the trailer brake system must not are working. This lets you check your If exhaust does come into your be used with your vehicle. electrical connection at the same time. I vehicle tkmrough a wind'ow inthe If everything checks out this far, then rear or another opening, drive make the brake fluid tap at the port on with your front, main heating o'r the master cylinder that sends fluid to cooling system on and with the the rear brakes. But don't use copper fan on any speed. This will bring tubing for this. If you do, it will bend fresh, outside air into your and finally break off. Use steel brake vehicle. Do not use MAX AK tubing. because it only recirculates the air insid'e your vehicle.See the Idaunder Cowlfort Coatrols. Your Driving and the Road
Driving with a nailer (CONT.) During your trip, check occasionally to Backing Up Turn Signals When Towinga Trailer be sure that the loadis secure, and that Hold the bottomof the steering wheel When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has the lights and any trailer brakes are still with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to have a differentturn signal flasher working. to the left, just move that hand to the and extra wiring. The green arrows on Following Distance left. To move the trailer to the right, your instrument panel will flash .w Stay at least twice as far behind the move your hand to the right. Always whenever you signal a turnor lane vehicle ahead as you would when back up slowly and, if possible, have change. Properly hooked up, the trailer driving your vehicle without a trailer. someone guide you. lights will also flash, telling other This can help you avoid situations that Making Turns drivers you’re about toturn, change lanes or stop, require heavy braking and suddenturns. When you’re turning with a trailer, Passing make wider turns than normal. Do this When towing a trailer, the green arrows so your trailer won’t strike soft on your instrument panel will flashfor You’ll need more passing distance up turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are ahead when you’re towing trailer.a~ shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or And, because you’re a good deal longer, other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden burned out. Thus, you may think drivers you’ll need to go much farther beyond maneuvers. Signal well in advance. behind you are seeing your signal when the passed vehicle before can return they are not. It’s important to check you occasionally to besure the trailer bulbs to your lane. are still working. r -..urmng unh clraaesr* . Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Reduce speed and shift toa lower gear You really should not park your vehicle, Parking on a Hill before you start down a long or steep with a trailer attached, on a hill. If 1 . Apply your regular brakes and hold downgrade. If you don't shift down, you something goes wrong, your rig could the pedal down while you: might have to use your brakesso much start to move. People can beinjured, Start your engine; that they would get hot and no longer and both your vehicle and the trailer can Shift into a gear; and work well. be damaged. Release the parking brake. On a long uphill grade, shift down and But if you ever have to park your rig on 2. Let up on the brake pedal. a hill, here's how to do it: r reduce your speed to around45 mph (70 km/h) to rectuce the possibility of 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear 1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't of the chocks. engine and transmission overheating. shift into P (Park) yet. 4. Stop and have someone pickUD and If your trailer weighs more than3,000 2. Have someone place chocks under store the chocks. pounds (1 350 kg), it's better not to use the trailer wheels. Overdrive. Just drive in D (Drive) 3. When the wheel chocksare in place, instead of (Overdrive)(or, as you release the regular brakes until the need to, a lower gear). This will help chocks absorb the load. your transmission. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and then shift to P (Park). 5. Release the regular brakes. Your Driving adthe Road
Traiier Wiring Hat,.,ss (oPnoN) Your Bravada is. equipped witha 7-wire trailer harness with a 30-amp battery feed wire. It’s stored under the vehicle along the rear frame crossmember. Since connectors for trailers vary, no connector is provided. You will need to obtain one for the trailcr you want to pull. Have it wired to the harness by a qualified service technician. When wiring the harness to a connector, disconnect the battery before removing the tape from the wire. Problems on the Road
Here you’ll find out what to do about Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 176 some problems that can occuron the Jump Starting ...... 177 road. TowingYourBravada ...... 181 Engine Overheating ...... 184 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 190 Changing a Flat Tire...... 191 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 199
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I Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you Press the buttonin to make your front To turn off the flashers, pull outon the warn others. They also let police know and rear turn signal lights flashon and collar. you have a problem. Your front and rear off. When the hazard warningflashers are turn signal lights will flash on andoff. Your hazard warning flashers work no on, your turn signals won’t work. But they won’t flash if you’re braking. matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
176 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: want to use another vehicle and some 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. Ignoring these steps could result in a 12-volt battery with a negative But please follow the steps below to do costly damage to your vehicle that ground system. it safely. wouldn'tbe co *ed by yo warranty. -u I 1' Trying tc your Oldsmobile by L Batteries can hurt you. They 1 I 1 pushing or pulling it won't work, I and it could damage your vehicl - L can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can bum you. * They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you don't follow these steps ! actly, some or all of these things I 1 can hurt you. 177 Problems on the Road
Jump Statthg (CONTJ 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the 3. Turn off the ignition on both 4. Open the hoods and locatethe jumper cables can reach, but be sure vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t batteries. the vehicles aren’t touchingeach needed, and radios. This will avoid Find the positive (+) and negative other. If they are, it could cause a sparks and help save both batteries. (-) terminals on each battery. ground connectionyou don’t want, And it could save your radio! You wouldn’t be able to start your Oldsmobile, and the bad grounding could damagethe efectrical systems.
You could be injured if the h vehicles roll. Set the parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmissionin P (Park) or a manual transmission in IN (Neutral). I
I Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to I explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been CAUTION I blinded. Use a flashlight if you 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t need more light. have loose or missing insulation. If Fans or other moving engine they do, you could get a shock. The parts can injure you badly. Be sure the battery has enough vehicles could be damaged, too. Keep your hands away from water. You don’t need to add water Before you connect the cables, hereare moving parts once the engines are to the Delco Freedom@battery running. installed in every new GM vehicle. some things you should know. Positive But if a battery has filler caps, be (+) will go to positive (+) and negative sure the right amount of fluid is (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal 1 1 there. If it is low, add water to take engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or care of that first. If you don’t, you’ll get a short that would damage the explosive gas couldbe present. battery and maybe other parts, too. .Battery fluid contains acid that can 1 burn you. Don’t get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medicalhelp I I i-dately- --
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Jump Starting (CONX) 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches the positive (+) terminal of the Connect it to the positive (+) (45 cm) away from the dead battery, vehicle with the dead battery. Use a terminal of the good battery. Use a but not near engine parts that-move. remote positive (+) terminal if the remote positive (+) terminal if the The electrical connection is just as vehicle has one. vehicle has one. good there, but the chanceof sparks 8. Now connect the black negative(-) getting back to the battery is much cable to the good battery’s negative less. ( -) terminal. IO. Now start the vehicle with the good Don’t let the other end touch anything battery and run the engine for a until the next step.The other end of the while. negative cable doesn’t go to the dead 11. Try to start the vehicle with the battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted dead battery. If it won’t start after a metal part on the engineof the vehicle few tries, it probably needs service. with the dead battery. Towing Your Bravada 12. Remove the cables in reverse order Try to have a GM dealer or a Before you do anything, turn on the to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your hazard warning flashers. care that they don’t touch eachother vehicle. The usual towing equipment is: or any other ,metal. (A) Sling-type tow truck (B)Wheel-lift tow truck (C) Car carrier If your vehicle has been changedor modified since it was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like aero skirting or special tires and wheels, these instructions may not be correct. Problems on the Road
lowing Your Bravada (CONI:) When you call, tell the towing service: When the towlng service arrives, let the That your vehicle has all-wheel drive tow operator know that this manual To help avoid injury to you or and cannot be towed with any wheels contains towing instructions. The others: in contact with theground. Your operator may want to see them. 0 Never let passengers ride in a vehicle requires dollies with sling-type vehicle that is being towed, or wheel lift equipment, or a car 0 Never tow faster than sak or carrier. posted speeds. 1 The make, model, and yearof your Never tow with damaged parts vehicle. not fully secured. Whether you can still move the shift * Never get under your vehicle lever. after it has been lifted. -4
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182 When your vehicle is being towed, have Don’t have your Bravada towed with the the ignition key off. The steering wheel wheels in contact with the ground. If A vehicle can fall from a car should be clamped ina straight-ahead your vehicle is being towed with sling- A carrier if it isn’t properly position, with a clamping device type or wheel-lift equipment, either the secured. This can cause a designed for towing service. Do not use front or rear wheels must be supported collision, serious personal injury the vehicle’s steering column lock for on a dolly. and vehicle damage. The vehicle this. The transmission should be in If towing your Bravada witha car should be tightly secured with P (Park), and the parking brake chains or steel cables before it is .. . ..i; .. ,i ;: , carrier, block supports may be required ~ . . ’_.i.i. . transported. --.~ L. :: VI’ ’- released. to prevent damage tothe vehicle. .. . Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps, canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cutby sharp --I*pc underneath the towed vehicle Problems on the Road
Engine Overheating If Steam is Coming from Your Engint!: If No Steam is Coming from Your You will find a coolant temperarure gage Engine: and the warning light about a hot engine If you get the overheat warning but see on your Oldsmobile's instrument panel. Cteam from an overheated II or hear no steam, the problem may not -,.lgine can bum you badly, be too serious. Sometimesthe engine even if you just open the hood. Stay can get a little too hot when you: away from the engine ifyou see or Climb a long hill on a hot day. lr engine catches fire becaK hear steam coming fromit. Just you Keep driving with no coo' turn it off and get everyone away Stop after high speed driving. your vehicle can be badly from the vehicle until itcools down. Idle for long periods in traffic. damaged. The costly repai,, wu Wait until there is no sign of steam Tow a trailer. or coolant before openingthe hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire, You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. If you get the overheat wamng wlrn no [f there’s still no signof steam, push the Cooling System sign of steam, try this fora minute or so: accelerator until the engine speed is When you decide it’s safe to lift the 1. Turn off your air conditioner. about twice as fastas normal idle speed. hood, here’s what you’ll see: Bring the engine speed back to normal 2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the idle speed after two or three minutes. (A) Coolant recovery tank highest fan speed and open the Now see if the warning stops. (B) Radiator pressure cap window as necessary. But then, if you still have the warning, If the coolant inside the coolant 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to rum OFF THE ENGINE AND GET recovery tank is boiling, don’t do N (Neutral). EVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE anything else until it cools down. If you no longer have the overheat until it cools down. You may decide not warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, to lift the hood but to getservice help drive slower for about ten minutes. If right away. the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pullover, stop, and park your vehicle right away. Problems on the Road
Adding only plain water to your cooling system canbe ngerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil Engine Overheating (CONI) before the proper coolant mix will. -4
The coolant level should beat or above Your vehicle’s coolant warning ru the FULL HOT mark. If it isn’t, you the engine does. If it doesn’t, your system is set for the proper coolant may have a leak in the radiator hoses, vehicle needs service. Turn off the mix. With plain water or the heater hoses, radiator, water pumpor engine. wrong mix, your engine could get somewhere else in the cooling system. too hot but you wouldn’t get the How to Add Coolant to the Coolant overheat warning. Your engine Recovery Tank: could catch fire and you or others I Heaterand radiator hoses, and could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix If you haven’t found a problem yet, but of clean water and a proper Lother engine parts, can be the coolant level isn’t at or above FULL antifreeze. I I very hot. Don’t touch them. If you HOT, add a 5060 mixture of clean .o, you can be burned. water (preferably distilled) and a proper Don’t run the engine if there is a antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. 3ak. If you run the engine, it See the Index under Engine Coolant for 4 could lose all coolant. That could more information about theproper ause an engine fire, and you could coolant mix. radiatol burned. Get any leak fixed leiore you drive the vehicle ‘I 186 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator: You can be burned if you spill A Steam and scalding liquids 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cmlant on hot engineparts. -fmm a hot cooling system can A cap when the cooling system, Coolant contains ethylene glycol blow out and bum you badly. "hey including the radiator pressure cap and it will burn ifthe engine parts are under pressure, and if you turn and upper radiator hose, is no longer are hot enough. Don't spill coolant the radiator pressurecap-even a I hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to on a hot engine. little-they can come out at high the left until it first stops. (Don't speed. Never turn the cap when press down while turning the the cooling system, including the When the coolant in the coolant pressure cap.) radiator pressure cap, is hot. W't 1 recovery tank is at or above FULL for the coding system and radiator If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. HOT, start your vehicle. If the overheat pressure cap tocool if you ever A hiss means there is still some pressure warning continues, there's one more haye to turnthe pressure cap. left. thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. Problems on the Road
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Engine Overheating(CONT.) 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, 3. Fill the- radiatorwith the-proper mix, 4. Then fill the coolant recoverytank to but now push down as you turn it. up to the~basedf the filler neck. the ADD mark-. Remove the pressure cap.
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Engine Fan Noise Ifa Tire Goes Hat This vehicle has a clutched engine It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, cooling fan. Whenthe clutch is while you’re driving, especially if you acts much like a skid and may require engaged, the fBn spins faster to provide maintain your tires properly.If air goes the same correction you’d use in askid. more air to cool the engine. In most out of a tire, it’s much more likely to In any rear blowout, remove your foot everyday driving conditions the clutch is leak out slowly. But ifyou should ever from the accelerator pedal. Get the not engaged. This improves fuel have a “blowout:’ here are a few tips vehicle under control by steering the economy and reduces fan noise. Under about what to expect and what do:to way you want the vehicle to go. It may heavy vehicle loading,trailer towing be very bumpy and noisy, but you can and/or high outside temperatures, the If a front tire fails, the flat tire will still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well fhn speed increases whenthe clutch create a drag that pullsthe vehicle off the road if possible. toward that side. Take your foot offthe engages. So you may hear an increase in If your tire goes flat, the next section fan noise. This is normal and should not accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintainlane shows how to use yourjacking be mistaken as the transmission slipping equipment to change a flattire safely. or making extra shifts. It is merely the position, then gently brake to a stop well cooling system functioning properly. out of the traffic lane. The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required andthe clutch disengages. You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. Itwill go away as the fan clutch disengages. Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a f level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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Changing a Flat Tire (CONT) If You Have an Inside-Mounted Spare 2. Reach inside, and unscrew the wing 3. Open thejack storage compartment Tire: nut at the center of'the wheel. by lifting the latch and removing the 1, Unzip the cover. Remove it and the hold-down plate cover. just behind the wing nut. Lift the tire off the mounting shoz and remove the cover.Also remove the bolt hooked to the ring inside the jack storage compartment. 4. Unscrew the wing nut and remove If You Have a Tailgate-Mounted Spare 2. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the jack and wheel wrench. Tire: the jack and wheel wrench. 1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting the latch and removingthe cover. Problems on the Road c
Changing a Flat lire (CONT.:) 3. Outside the vehicle, make sure the 4. Use the wheel wrench to removethe For Both Mounting Systems: spare tire carrier arm is fully latched wheel nuts that securethe tire to the 5. Put the spare tire near the flat one. to the tailgate. Unzip the tire cover carrier. Then lift the tire off the and push it back. mounting bracket. 6. Using the Torx@head wrench supplied with the vehicle and stored in the glove box, remove the wheel nut cover.
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7. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all 8. Rotate the jack handle clockwise to 10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the the wheel nuts. Don't remove them raise the jack head a little. jack handle clockwise. Raise the yet. 9. There is a hole in the vehicle's frame vehicle far enough off the ground so for the head of the jack to fit into, there is enough room for the spare near the wheel to be removed. tire to fit. Position the jack there.
-' ' improperly positioned will damage \ Getting under a vehicle when k it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle or may allow the the vehicle slips off the jack, you vehicle to falloff the jack. Be svrp could be badly injured or killed. fit the jack lift head into tk Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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Changing a Flat Tire (CONI:) 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfacesor Never use oil or grease on spare wheel. Place the spare on the studs or nuts. If you do, the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or wheel mounting surface. A on the parts to which it is nuts might come loose. Your wheel fastened, can makethe wheel nuts could fall off, causing aserious become loose after a time.The accident.
wheel could come off andcause an I accident. When you change a 13. Replace the wheel nuts with the wheel, remove any rust or dirt rounded end of the nuts toward the from the places where the wheel wheel. Tighten each nutby hand attaches to the vehicle. In an until the wheel is held againstthe emergency, you can use a clothor hub. a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. N - I J
14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the I 5. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in a 16. Replace the wheel nut cover on the wheel wrench counterclockwise. crisscross sequence as shown. spare wheel. Be sure to insert the Lower the jack completely. pin on the wheel cover into the hole in the wheel. Screw the coverin place using the Torx@ head wrench. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel 17. Lower thejack head completely by rotating the jack handle 1 nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. counterclockwise. If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, return the ~ This could lead to ani accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. jack and wheel wrench to their If you have to replace them, be storage Compartment andsecure sure to get the right kind. Stop them with the wing nut. Replace the somewhere as soon as you can and jack storage compartment cover.
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A Incorrect wheel nuts or properly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. Changing a Flat Tire (CQNT.) This could lead to an accident. Be - 18. Fasten the flat tire where the spare 19. If you have a tailgate-mounted spare sure to use the correct wheel nuts. , .I_ was stored. If you have a tailgate- tire, return the jack and wheel If you have to replace them, be mounted spare tire carrier, tighten wrench to their storage sure to get the right kind. firmly. Push and pull to make sure compartment and replace the jack I Stop somewhere as mnas you it is not loose. As soon as possible, storage compartment cover. Insert can and have the nuts tightened tighten the nuts to 22-32 pound-feet the cover tabs intothe trim panel, I --*itha torque wench to (30-40 Nom) torque. align the cover and fasten the latch. AI pound-feet (140 N*m). I
A Storing ajack, a tire or other a equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could I ruse injury. In a sudden stop or .~llision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all thesein the proper place. If You’re Stuck: ln Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your Spinning your wheels can destr First, turn your steering wheelleft and vehicle is stuck is t0 spin your wheels. parts of your vehicle as well as the right. That will clear the area around The method known as “rocking” can tires. If you spin the wheels too your front wheels. Shift back and forth fast while shifting yourtransmissiopq help you get out when you’restuck, but .&gg I between R (Reverse) and a forward you must use caution. backand forth, you n dest gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightlyon the accelerator pedal when the transmission If you let your tires spin at is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out A high speed, they can explode after a few tries, you may need to be and you or others could be injured. towed out. If you do need to be towed And, the transmission and other out, see the Index under Towing YOw parts of the vehicle can overheat. Bravada . That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. 199 Notes . Part 6 . Service & Appearance Care
Service ...... 202 Fuel ...... 203 HoodRelease ...... 207 Engineoil ...... 210 Aircleaner ...... 214 Here you will find information about Transmission Fluid ...... 216 the care of your Oldsmobile. This Enginecoolant ...... 219 part begins with service and fuel Power Steering Fluid ...... 222 information. and then it showshow to Windshield Washer Fluid...... 222 check important fluid and lubricant Brakes ...... 223 levels . There is also technical Battery ...... 225 information about your vehicle. and a BulbReplacement ...... 226 section devoted toits appearance care. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...... 228 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 228 Tires ...... 233 . Appearancecare ...... 240 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 247 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 248 Fuses&CircuitBreakers ...... 249 Capacities & Specifications ...... 252 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...... 253 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 254 ReplacementBulbs ...... 256
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v-~~can be injured if you try tu Jo service work on a vehicle withoutknowing enough -- about it. * Be sure you have sufficient Doing Your Own Service Work knowledge, experience, and the Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your If you want to do some of your own proper replacement parts and vehicle best and wants you tobe happy service work, you’ll want to get the tools before you attempt any with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer proper Oldsmobile Service Manual. It vehicle maintenancetask. for all your service needs. You’ll get tells you much more abouthow to service 0 Be sure to use the proper nuts, genuine GM parts and GM-trained and your Oldsmobile than this manual can. bolts and other fasteners. supported service people. To order the proper service manual, see ‘“English”and “metric” fasteners We hope you’ll want to keep your GM the Index under Service Publications. can be easily confused.If you vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have You should keep a record with all parts I use the wrong fasteners, parts one of these marks. receipts and list the mileage and the date can later break or fall off. You of any service work you perform. See could be hurt. the Index under Maintenance Record. -1 {about it, yourvehicl ould b
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!% . TT6008 Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at Canada. These fuels should have the If it’s bad enough, it can aamage your 87 octane or higher. With the 4.3L proper additives, so you should not have engine. (Code W) engine, use premium to add anything to thefuel. If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or unleaded gasoline at 91 octane or higher In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be higher and you still hear heavy for high power performance, when sure you get the right kind of gasoline knocking, your engine needs service. towing a trailer or with a high payload (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” But don’t worry if you hear a little requirement. But when operating witha right on the pump.And only unleaded pinging noise when you’re accelerating light load as a normal condition, you nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and may use middle grade or regular neck. you don’t have to buy a higher octane unleaded gasolines. The gasoline you Be sure the posted octane is at least91 fuel to get rid of it. It’s the heavy, use should meet specifications ASTM constant knock that meansyou have a D4814 the and CGSB 3.5-92 in for premium, 89 for middle grade and in US 87 for regular. If the octane is less than problem. 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise Fuel Capacity: when you drive. 20 U.S. Gallons (76 L). Use unleaded fuel only.
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Fuel (CONT,) Air Cleaner for I Gasolines What aboutblending withgasoline Your usedetergent of withgasoline materials that contain oxygen, such 1- I as additives win help prevent depositsfrom MTBE or alcohol? forming in your engine and fuel system. MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl methanol is bad for your vehicle. That helps keep your enginein tune and ether? Fuel that is no more than 15 % Don’t use it. It can corrode metal your emission control system working MTBE is fine for your vehicle. parts in your fuel system andalso properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and you’ll be doing your part forcleaner air. Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. damage plastic andrubber parts. That damage wouldn’t be covered Properly-blended fuel thatis no more Many gasolines are now blended with CY &derSSB your warranty. And even at than 10%ethanol is fine for your materials called oxygenates. General vehicle. % or less, there must be Motors recommends thatyou use ”cosolvents” and corrosion gasolines with these blending materials, Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. such as MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you can help clean the air, especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels.
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F r Fueh in Weign Countries In addition, some gasoline suppliers are If you plan on driving in another To check on fuel availability, ask an auto now producing reformulated gasolines. country outside the U.S. or Canada, club, or contact a major oil company These gasolines are specially designed unleaded fuel may be hard to fmd. that does business in the country where to reduce vehicle emissions. General Do not use leaded gasoline. Ifyou use you’ll be driving. Motors recommends that you use even one tankful, your emission controls You can also write us at the following reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you won’t work well or at all. With address for advice. Just tell us where r can help cleanthe air, especially in continuous use, spark plugs can get you’re going and give your Vehicle those parts of the country fJ~.at.hgve ~ghfouled, the exhaust system cancorrode, Identification Number (VIN) . ozone levels. and your engine oil can deteriorate General Motors of Canada Ltd. You should ask your service station quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen sensor International Export Sales operators if their gasolines contain will be damaged. All of that means P.O. Box 828 r detergents and oxygenates, andif they costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered Oshawa, Ontario LEI 7N1, Canada have been reformulated to reduce by your warranty. vehicle emissions.
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Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your vehicle. A If you get gasoline on you ailu I b then somethingignites it, you I c - Ad be badly burned. Gasoline canspray out on youif you open I Gasoline vapor is highly the fuel filler cap too quickly. This flammable. It burns violently, spray can happen if yourtank is and &that can cause very bad nearly full, and is more likely in injuries. Don't smoke if ~U'E hot weather. Open the fuel filler near gasoline or refbeling your cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" vehicle. Keep sparh, flames, and noise to stop. Then unscrew the smoking materials'away from cap all the way. I gasoline. ,. dhen you put the cap back on, turn it to To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the the right until you hear a cliclung noise. left (counterclockwise).
206 I T600 Checking Things Under Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the HOOD Then .go to the front of the vehicle and the Hood RELEASE handle inside the vehicle. pull up on the underhood release. The following sections tell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important Lift the hood. parts under the hood. Service & Appearance Care
L Hood Release(CONTJ Underhood Light The prop rod may be hot due to Your underhood light will come on increased enginetemperatures under the Things that burn can get on whenever you open the hood. hood. Use the prop rod sleeve when -hot engine parts and start a handling the proprod. fire. These indude liquids like Press down on the prop rod to release it gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, from its storage clip.Then put the end windshield washer andother of the prop rod into the slotin the fluids, and plastic or rubber. You underside of the hood. or others could be burned. Be carefwl not to drop orspill things that will bum onto a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure onthe prop rod. Remove the prop rod from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. 208 ip
4,3L V6 Engine (CODE w) P When you open the hood, you’I1 see: 1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick 3. Engine Oil Fill Cap 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6. Air Cleaner 7.Power Steering Fluid Reservoir k 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Radiator Pressure Cap 10. Battery
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Engine Oil It’s a good idea tocheck your engine oil When to Add Oil: Just fill it enoughto put the level every time you get fuel. In order to get If the oil is at or below the ADD line, somewhere in the proper operating an accurate reading, the oil must be then you’ll need to add some oil. But range. Push the dipstick all the way warm and the vehicle must be on level you must use the right kind. This back in when you’re through. ground. Turn off the engine and give the section explains what kindof oil to use. oil a few minutes to drain back into the For crankcase capacity, seethe Index oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick under Capacities and Speci.cations. might not show the actual level. To Cheek Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a 3on’t addtoo much oil. If your ~L paper towel or cloth, then push it back engine has so much oil that the oil !$: in all the way. Remove it again, keeping eve1 gets above the cross-hatched the tip lower. i area thatshows the proper 1 .- SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. What Kind of Oil to Use However, you can use SAE 1OW-30 if Look for Three Things: it’s going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. SG These numbers on an oil container “SG” must be on the oil container, show its viscosity, or thickness. Do either by itself or combined with other not use other viscosity oils such as quality designations, such as SAE 1OW-40 or SAE 20W-50. I “SGICC,”“SGICD,” “SF, SG, CC,” Energy Conserving II etc. These letters show American Oils with these words on the container Petroleum Institute (API) levels of will help you save fuel. quality. This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to help you .. select the correct oil. You should look for this on the oil container, and use only those oils that display the logo. GM Goodwrench@Oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Service di Appearance Care
Engine Oil Additives When to Change Engine Oil Don’t add anything to youroil. Your See if any one of these is true for you: If any one of these is true for your Oldsmobile dealer is ready to advise if Most trips are less than4 miles (6 km). vehicle, you need to change your oil and you think something should be added. filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or It’s below freezing outside and most 3 months-whichever comes first. trips are less than 10 miles (16 km). If none of them is true, change the oil The engine is at low speed most of the every 7,500 miles (E500 km) or l2 time (as in door-to-door delivery,or in months-whichever comes first. Change stop-and-go traffic). the filter at the first oil change and at You tow a trailer often. every other oil change afterthat. Most trips are through dusty places. The vehicle is frequently operated off-road .
212 r I What to Do with Used Oil I Engine Block Heater Used oil can be a real threatto the AD engine block heater canbe a big environment. If you change your own help if you have topark outside in very Used engine oil contains oil, be sure to drain all free-flowingoil cold weather, 0" F (-18"C) or colder. If things that have caused skin from the filter before disposal. Don't r your vehicle has this option, see the cancer in laboratory animals. Don't ever dispose of oil by pouring it on the Index under Engine Block Heater. let used oil stay on your skin for ground, into sewers, or into streams or r very long. Clean your skin and bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by E nails with soap and water, or a taking it to a place that collects usedoil. good hand cleaner. Wash or If you have a problem properly properly throw away clothing or disposing of your used oil, ask your f- f- rags containing used engineoil. dealer, a service station or a local B recycling center for help. Service & Appearance Care
Air Cleaner Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. A Operating the engine with the tr cleanel backlire
1 -‘r cleaner off can cause you can cause a damaging engine fj.- ~ See the Idex under Scheduled L ---i Maintenance Services. b1 ucllcrsto be burned. The air And, dirt can easily get into-7- cleaner not only cleans the air, it Pqgine, which will damage j -v stops flame if the engine backfires. .lways have theair cleaner If it isn’t there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working onthe engine with the air cleaner off.
214 To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner 3. Unsnap the two clips on the housing 4. Remove the air cleaner filter from the Filter: cover and removethe cover. housing. 1. Loosen the two wing screws. 5. Install a new air cleaner filter and 2. Lift the air cleaner filter housing. reverse steps 1-3. Service & Appearance Care
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change: Wait at least 30 minutes before checkmg A good time to check your automatic the transmission fluid levelif you have transmission fluid level is whenthe amage yourtransmission. 'lyv been driving: engine oil is changed. Refer tu the ch can mean that someof the When outside temperaturesare above Maintenance Schedule todetermine uid could come out and fall on 90" F (32" . ot engine parts, starting a fire. BI C) when to change your fluid. See the At high speed for quite awhile. Index under Scheduled Maintenance sure to get an accurate reading if Services. you check your transmissionfluid In heavy traffic-especially in hot weather. How to Check: Because this operation can be a little While pulling a trailer. difficult, you may choose to have this To get the right reading, the fluid should done at an Oldsmobiledealership be at normal operating temperature, Service Department. If you do it which is 180" F to 200" F (80" C to 93"C), yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. To Check the Fluid Hotor Cold: 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three Park your vehicle on a level place. seconds and then pullit back out again. Place the shift lever in P (Park) with 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and the parking brake applied. read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold With your foot on the brake pedal, check or .in the HOT area or the move the shift lever through each gear cross-hatched area for a hot check. range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift 4. If the fluid level is where it should lever in P (Park). be, push the dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle down to Let the engine run at idle for three lock the dipstick in place. minutes or more. Then, Without Shutting Off the Engine, Follow These Steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. Service h Appearance Care
Tmnser Case After adding fluid, recheck the fluid When to Check Lubricant: level as described earlier underHow to Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto Check. determine how often to check the When the correct fluid levelis obtained, lubricant. See the Index under Periodic push the dipstick backin all the way, Maintenance Inspections. How to Check Lubricant: If the level is below the bottomof the fffler plug hole, you’ll needto add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottomof the filler plug hole. What to Use: Refer to .theMaintenance Scheduleto letermine what kindof lubricant touse. See the Maunder Fluids & Lubricunts. r
r Front Axle Engine Coolant When to Check and Change The followingexplains your cooling Use GM Engine Coolant Supplement Lubricant: system and how to add coolant when it (sealer) with any complete coolant r Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to is low. If you have a problem with change, If you use these, you don't need determine how often to check the engine .overheating, see the Index under , to add anything else. lubricant and when to changeit. See the I Engine Overheating. P Index under Scheduled Maintenance The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile Services. will: Adding only plain water to How to Check Lubricant: Give freezing protection down to your cooling system canbe r If the level is below the bottomof the -34" F (-37" C). I dangerous. Plain water, or some filler plug hole, you'll need to add some Give boiling protection upto 258" F other liquid like alcohol, can boil lubricant. Add enough lubricant toraise (125°C). before the proper coolantmix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning the level to the bottomof the filler plug Protect against rust and corrosion. r hole. system is set for the proper coolant Help keep the proper engine mix. With plain water or the What to Use: temperature. wrong mix, your engine could get Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Let the warning lights and gages worl I too hot but you wouldn't get the determine what kindof lubricant to use. as they should. overheat warning. Your engine See the Index under Fluids & What to Use: could catch fire and you or others Lubricants. I could be burned. Use a 50/50 mix Use a mixture of one-half clean water of clean water and a proper (preferably distilled) and one-half I antifreeze. antifreeze that meetsGM Specification 6038-M, which won't damage aluminum parts. 219 Service & Appearance Care
e Engine Coolant(cow.) Adding Coo/ant Some conditions, such as air trapped in To Check Coolant: the cooling system, can affectthe When your engine is cold, the coolant coolant level in the radiator. Check the don't have to add extra inhibitors level should be at ADD or a little coolant level when the engine is cold or additives which claimto higher. When your engine is warn, the and follow the steps under Adding improve the svstem. These can be level should beup to FULL H(YT, or a Coolant for the proper way to add little higher. coolant. To Add Coolant: Using the wrong fillprocedure can cause a low coolant warningindication. If you need more coolant, add the If you have to add coolantmore than proper mix at the coolantrecovery tank. four times a year, have yourdealer could overheat check your cooling system. The repair Y be covered by your much water in the . and crack the heater core and
220 Turning the radiator pressure A cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat coolant recovery W, you will Engine coolant temperatureis controlled almost never have to add coolant at by a thermostat in the engine coolant the radiator. Never turn the system. The thermostat stops the flowof radiator pressure cap-even a (105 kPa) pressure-type cap 1.- coolant through the radiator until the little-when the engine and ti; must be tightly installed toprev coolant reaches a preset temperature. radiator are hot. coolant loss and possibleenginl When you replace your thermostat, an damage from overheating. Be sure AC@ thermostat is recommended. Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, the arrows on the cap lineup w but be careful not to spill it.
When you replace your radiator pressure You can be burned if you spill cap, an AC5 cap is recommended. mcoolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it willburn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. 221 Service & Appearance Care
Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid How To Check Power Steering Fluid: What to Add: To Add: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Open the cap labeledWASHER FLUID with a clean rag. Replace the cap and determine what kind of fluid to use. See ONLY. Add washer fluid until the bottle completely tighten it. Then remove the the Index under Fluids & Lubricants. is full, cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment ishot, p 'Vhen'adding power steering fluia the level should be at the HCYT mark.. making acomplete fluid change, When the engine compartment iscool, ways use the proper fluid. Failure the level should be at.the FULL- use the proper fluid can cause COLD mark.
222 id, follow the manufacturer’s II lnstrbctions for adding wal The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you I E Don’t mix water with ready-t should have your brake system fixed, use washer fluid. Water can since a leak means thatsooner or later cause the solution to freeze a might go down. The first is that the your brakes won’t work well, or won’t damage your washer fluid tar work at all. and other parts of the washer brake fluid goes down to an acceptable system. Alsn water doesn’t level during normal brake lining wear. So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your When new linings are put in, the fluid brake fluid. Adding brake fluid won’t level goes back up. correct a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll have % full when it’s very cold. This too much fluid when you get new brake allows for expansion, which linings. You should add (or remove) could damage the tank if it is brake fluid, as necessary, only when completely full - I F;p$g work is done on the brake hydraulic :-.,dgDon’t.= =~-- use radik,..r al,,,i.eeze in system. )ur windshield washer. It car hama] your washer system a - I1 It. Service & Appearance Care
kake Master Cylinder(CONT) To Check Brake Fluid: You can check the brake fluid without If you have too much brake taking off the cap. Just look at the i$ !&&edamage your vehicle.Don’t u: A fluid, it can spill on the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. kkDon’t let Someone put in thP engine. The fluid will burnif the The fluid levels should be aboveMIN. wrong kind of fluid. Fo- engine is hot enough. You or If they aren’t, have your brake system example, just a few drops others could be burned, and your checked to see if there is a leak. mineral-based oil, such vehicle could be damaged. Add oil, in your brake systemc brake fluid only when workis After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the levels damage brake systempi done on the brake hydraulic badly that they“‘ have tob system. are above MIN and below the topof each window. replaced What to Add: Brake fluid amage lefer to the Maintenance Schedule to be careful not to spill bl etermine when to check your brake When you do need brake fluid, use only uid. See the Index under Periodic DOT-3 brake fluid-such as Delco laintenunce Inspections. Supreme ll@ (GM Part No. 1052535). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only. 224 Battery Vehicle Storage Every new Oldsmobile has a Delco If you’re not going to drive your vehicle Freedom@battery. You never have to for 25 days or more, take off the black add water to oneof these. When it’s negative (-) cable from the battery. time for a new battery, we recommenda This will help keep your batteryfrom Delco Freedom@battery. Get one that running down. has the catalog number shown on the r original battery’s label. i Jump Starting * Batteries have acid that can For jump starting instructions, see the L k burn you and gas that can Index under Jump Starting. LAglode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See the Index under Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery without I getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learnhow to ?- prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. 225 Sewice di Appearance Care
Haloggn Bulbs Headlight Bulb Replacement II
For the type of bulb, see the Index under 2. Pull the headlight out and removethe .d Replacement Bulbs. retainer. Halogen bulbs have 1. Remove the four screws from the 3. Unplug the headlight. headlight retainer. burst if you drop or scratch the 4. Plug in the new bulb andput it in bulb. You or others could be place. injured. Take special care when 5. Install the retainer to the headlight. handling and disposingof halogen 6. Install the screws. bulbs.
226 Taillighf Bulb Replacement Fog Light Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index under 4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to Don’t change your fog light bulbs unless Replacement Bulbs, remove it. If the socket has a tab, you have the proper aiming equipment. 1. Open the tailgate. push the tab in while you turn the See your Oldsmobile dealer if you have socket. any further questions. 2. Remove the screws from the light assembly. 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. 3. Pull the assembly away from the fender. 6. Put the new bulb into the socket and turn the bulb clockwise. 7. Put the socket into the light assembly and turn the socket clockwise until it locks in place. 8LInstall the light assembly and screws. 9. Close the tailgate.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Loaarng Your Vehide Replacement The CertificatiodTire label is found on actual loads on your front andrear Replacement bladescame in different the rear edge of the driver's door. The axles, you need to go to a weigh-station types and are removed in different ways. label shows the size of your original and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can Here's how to removethe type without a tires and the inflation pressures needed help you with this. Be sure to spread out release clip: to obtain the gross weight capacity of your load equally on both sides of the 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away your vehicle. This is called the GVWR centerline. from the windshield. (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The Never exceed the GVWR for your GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight 2. Wi&h a screwdriver, pry the blade vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. assembly off the wiper arm. Rating (GAWR) for either the front or The CertificatiodTire label also tells rear axle. And, if YQU do have a heavy 3. Push the new wiper blade securelyon you the maximum weights forthe front load, you should spread it out. the wiper arm. and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the
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Do not load your vehicleany tart A heavier than the GVWR or tl maximum front and rear GAWRS. 1 I If you do, parts on your vehiclc ~nbreak,-or it can change the w; If you put things inside your vehicle- 3ur vehicle handles. These could We suitcases, tools, packages, or I cause you to lose control. Alsc lything else-they will go as fast as- the overloading can shorten tL- "% or vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep going. that some of them Using heavier suspension components to get -addeddurability might not change When you carry s your weight ratings. Ask yourdealer to inside the vehicle, help you load your vehicle the right way. lenever you can Don't leave a seat fol unless you need to. 229 Service di Appearance Care
Payload lrailering Package Add-on Equipment The Payload Capaclry IS mown on the If your vehicle comes with the trailering When you carry removable items, you CertificatiodTire label. This is the package, there is also a load rating may need to put a limiton how many maximum load capacity that your which includes the weight of the vehicle people you carry inside your vehicle. Be vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the and the trailer it tows. This rating is sure to weigh your vehicle before you weight of the people inside as part of called the Gross Combination Weight buy and install the new equipment. your load. If you added any accessories Rating (GCWR). or equipment after your vehicle leftthe When you weigh your trailer, besure to factory, remember to subtract the weight include the weightof everything you put esn coverparts of these things from the payload. Your in it. And, remember to figure the dealer can help you with this. weight of the people inside as part of your load. Your dealer can help you determine your GCWR.
230 Single Belt Accessory Drive Air Conditioning Accelerator Control System Your vehicle uses aserpentine belt that Every now and then have your Your Maintenance Schedule will tell you is lighter, more durable and more fuel dealership check your air conditioning how often the accelerator linkage pivot efficient than systems with several belts. system to be sure it has not lost any points must be lubricated and what type The belt runs over or around the pulleys cooling ability. If you think the system is of lubricant to use. on the engine. A tensioner is used to not working properly, have your Accelerator cables and cruise control keep the belt tight at all times. The dealership check it out as soon as cables should not be lubricated. Any tensioner also makes replacing the belt possible. cables that are worn or are hard to pull easier. If you need to replace the belt, be The air conditioning will not work when should be replaced. sure to get the correct replacement belt. the temperature is below 40" F (4" C). Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this. The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle will show you how to r0ut.e the belt your vehicle uses. Service & Appearance Care
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge Lock Cylinders Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Your Maintenance Schedule will tellyou To be sure your locks operate properly, Carrier how to lubricate the hood latch and they must be lubricated. Your The spare tire carrier must be lubricated hood hinge assembly. Maintenance Schedule will tellyou how to keep it operating smoothly. Your often to lubricate them and what typeof Maintenance Schedule will tellyou what lubricant to use. type of lubricant to use. You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out the factory installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain alcohol could also wash away the lubricant, so be sure to lubricate the lock after using a de-icer of this type.
232 Tires We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tiresmade by a Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. leading tire manufacturer. These tires A * Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much are warranted by the tire manufacturers friction. You could have an air-out anda serious accident. See the Index and their warrantiesare delivered with under Loading Bur Vehicle. every new Oldsmobile. If your spare tire * Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloadedtires. The resulting is a different brand than your roadtires, accident could causeserious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain you will have a tire warranty folder from the recommended pressure. ‘Tire pressureshould be checkedwhen your each of these manufacturers. tires are cold. Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, orbroken by sudden impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the recommended pressure. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have b’eendamaged, replace them. Don’t drive over 85 mph (135 Wh), even if it’s legal, unless you have the correct high speed rated tires. Service & Appearance Care
lnf/ation-I~re Pressure The Certification/Tire label whichis on When to Check: the rear edgeof the driver’s door shows Check your tires oncea month or more. the correct inflation pressures for your Don’t forget your spare tire. tires, when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least How to Check: three hours or driven no more thana Use a good quality pocket-type gage to mile. Too much fle check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tellyou the pressure, especially if you have radial tires- which may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated. If your tires have valve caps, besure to Bad fuel econo put them back on. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirtand moisture. If your tires have too much ai (overinflation), you can get:
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234 Tire Inspection and Rotation When It’s Time for New Tires To make your tires last longer, have One way to tell when it’s time for new them inspected and rotated at the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on tires is to check the treadwear mileages recommended in the Mainte- the parts to which itis indicators, which will appear when your nance Schedule. See theIndex under Afistend, can make wheel nuts tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 m)or Maintenance Schedule. Use this rotation become loose after a time. The less of tread remaining. pattern. If your vehicle has front tires wheel could come off and cause an You need a new tire if: r- r- with different load ratingsor tread accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust ordirt You can see the indicators at three designs (such as all seasonvs. odoff places around the tire. road) than the rear tires, don’t rotate from places where the wheel your tires front to rear. attaches to the vehicle. In an You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. After the tires have been rotated, adjust emergency, you can use a cloth or the front and rear inflation pressure as a paper towel to do this; but be The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut shown on theCertification/Tire label. sure to use a scraper or wire brush or snagged deep enough to show cord Make certain that all wheel nutsare later, if you need to, to get all the or fabric. properly tightened. See the Index under rust or dirt off. See the Ida WeelNut Torque. under Changing a El~tTire.
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When It’s Time for New Tires Buying New Tires (Corvr) To find out what kind and sizeof tires sure they are the same size, load range, -4 The tire has a bump, bulge or split. you need, look at the CertificatiodTire speed rating and construction type (bias, The tire has a puncture, cut, or other label. The tires installed on your vehicle bias-belted or radial) as your original damage that can’t be repairedwell when it was new had a Tire tires. because of the size or location of the Performance Criteria Specification damage. (TPC Spec) number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number. Mixing tires could cause you That way, your vehicle will continue to to lose control while driving. have tires that are designed to give If you mix tires of different sizes proper endurance, handling, speed or types (radial and bias-belted rating, traction, ride and other things tires), the vehicle may not handle during normal service on your vehicle. properly, and you could have a crash. Be sure to use the same size If your tires have an all-season tread and type tires on all four wheels. design, the TPC number willbe followed i by a “MS” (for mud and snow). If you ever replace yourtiv with those not having a TPC Spec n tber, make 236 F
IUni$om Tire Quality I Temperature-A, 6, C Grading of their use, however, and may depart The temperature gradesare A (the The following information relates to the significantly from the norm due to highest), B, and C, representing the system developed by the United States variations in driving habits, service tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat I- National Highway Traffic Safety practices and differences in road and its ability to dissipate heat when Administration which grades tiresby characteristics and climate. tested under controlled conditions ona treadwear, traction and temperature specified indoor laboratory test wheel. performance. (Th.ls applies only to Sustained high temperature can cause 7 Traction-A, 6, C vehicles sold in the United States.) the material of the tire to degenerate and The traction grades, from highest to reduce tire life, and excessive lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent temperature can lead to suddentire Treadwear the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement The treadwear grade is a comparative failure. The grade C corresponds to a as measured under controlled conditions level of performance which all rating based on the wear rateof the tire on specified government test surfacesof when tested under controlled conditions passenger car tires must meet under the asphalt and concrete.A tire marked C Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard on a specified government test course. may have poor traction performance. For example, a tire graded would No. 109. Grades B and A represent 150 Warning: The traction grade assigned wear one and a half (1Y2) times as well higher levels of performance on the on the government course as a tire to this tire is based on braking (straight- laboratory test wheel than the minimum L graded 100. The relative performance of ahead) traction tests and does not required by law. tires depends upon the actual conditions include cornering (turning)traction. 237
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Temperature-A, 4 C (CONT.) Wheel Alignment and Wheel Replacement Warning: The temperature grade for Tire Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked this tire is established for a tire that is The wheels on your vehicle were or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep properly inflated and not overloaded. aligned and balanced carefullyat the coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, Excessive speed, underinflation, or factory to giveyou the longest tire life and wheel nuts should be replaced. If excessive loading, either separately or in and best overall performance. the wheel leaks air out, replace it combination, can cause heat buildup (except some aluminum wheels, which and possible tire failure. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if can sometimes be repaired). See your Those grades are molded on the Oldsmobile dealerif any of these you notice unusual tire wearor your conditions exist. sidewalls of passenger car tires. vehicle pulling one way or the other, the While the tires available as standardor alignment may need to be reset. If you Your dealer will know the kindof wheel optional equipment on General Motors notice your vehicle vibrating when you need. vehicles may vary with respect to these driving on a smooth road, your wheels Each new wheel should have the same grades, all suchtires meet General may need to be rebalanced. load carrying capacity, diameter, width, Motors performance standards and have offset, and be mounted the same way as been approved €or use on General the one it replaces. Motors vehicles. All passenger type If you need to replace any of your (P Metric) tires must conform to Federal wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, safety requirements in addition to these replace them only with new GM grades. Used Replacement Wheels original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure you have the right wheel, e wrong wL1CL ,,,J caw wheel bolts, and wheel nutsfor your problems with bearing life, bral. Putting a used wheel on your Oldsmobile model. Looling, speedometer/odometer vehicle is dangerous. You $?&***b 1 ration, headlight aim, bum Acan't know how it's been used or might, vehicle ground clearanc how many miles it's been driven. It and tire cle nce to the b ch#q$#j could fail suddenly and cause an rilLl =-=T+;,hx/;#s accident. If you have to replace a a wheel, use a new GM original nuts on your vehicle can be equipment wheel. dangerous. It could affect the braking and handlingof your -I- vehicle, make your tireslose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always , use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, . .. and wheel nuts for replacement. Service & Appearance Care
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Cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closedspace. When you use anything in a container to clean your Oldsmobile, besure to follow the instructions. And always open yourdoors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use these to clean your vehicle: Gasoline Carbon Tetrachloride Turpentine Benzene Acetone Lacquer Thinner Naphtha Paint Thinner PolishRemoverNail They can all be hazardous-some more than others-and they can all damage your vehicle, too. r
Cleaning the lnsideof Your Oldsmobile Use solvent-type cleaners in a well- Don’t saturate the material. Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of ventilated area only. If you use them, Don’t rub it roughly. don’t saturate the stainedarea. dust and loosedirt. Wipe vinyl with a As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, clean, damp cloth. If a ring forms after spot cleaning, use a sponge to remove the suds. Your Oldsrnobile dealer has two GM clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Rinse the section with a clean, wet cleaners-a solvent-type spot lifter and a sponge. foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots andstains very well. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. Here are some cleaning tips: Fabric Then dry it immediately with an air Always read the instructions onthe Vacuum and brush the area to remove hose, a hair dryer or a heat lamp. cleaner label. any loose dirt. ~~~ ~~~~ ~~ ~~ Clean up stainsas soon as you can- Always clean a whole trim panelor before they set. section. Mask surrounding trim along Use a clean cloth or sponge, and stitch or welt lines. change to a clean area often. A soft Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner brush may be used if stains are following the directions on the stubborn. container label. Wipe with a clean cloth. Use suds only and apply witha clean sponge. Service & Appearance Care
Using Solvent-vpe Cleaneron Special Cleaning Problems Fabric Greasy or Oily Stains: Carefully scrape off excess stain, then First, see if you have to use solvent-type Like grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe sponge the soiled area with cool water. cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will polish, coffee with cream, chewing If a stain remains, followthe foam- clean off better withjust water and mild gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, type instructions above. soap. wax crayon, tar and asphalt. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit If you need to use it, then: Carefully scrape off excess stain. or urine, treat the area with a water/ Gently scrape excess soil from the Then follow the solvent-type baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon trim material with aclean, dull knife instructions above. (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. or scraper. Use very little cleaner, Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and light pressure and clean cloths asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle Finally, if needed, clean lightly with (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning seat fabric. They should be removed solvent-type cleaner. should start at the outside of the stain, as soon as possible. Be careful, Combination Stains: “feathering” toward the center. Keep because the cleaner will dissolve them Like candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, changing toa clean section of the and may cause them to bleed. cloth. chili sauce and unknown stains. Non-Greasy Stains: When you clean a stainfrom fabric, Carefully scrape off excess stain, then immediately dry the area with an air Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, clean with cool waterand allow to hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, dry. prevent a cleaning ring. (See previous vomit, urine and blood. If a stain remains, clean it with NOTICE.) solvent-type cleaner. 242 Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Cleaning the Top of the Care of Safety Belts Just use warm water and a clean cloth. Instrument Panel Keep belts clean and dry. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to Use only mild soap and water to clean remove dirt. You may have to do it the top surfaces of the instrument panel. more than once. Sprays containing silicones or waxes Do not bleach or dye safety may cause annoying reflections inthe Things like tar, asphalt and shoe L belts. If you do, it may windshield and even make it difficult to polish will stain if you don’t get them severely weaken them. In a crash see through the windshieldunder certain off quickly. Use a clean cloth and they might not be able to provide solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner. conditions. adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
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Glass Cleaning the Outsideof the Cleaning the Outside of Your Glass should be cleaned often. GM Windshield and Wiper Blades Oldsmobile Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) If the windshieldis not clear after using The paint finish on your vehicle or a liquid household glass cleaner will the windshield washer, or if the wiper provides beauty, depth of color, gloss remove normal tobacco smoke and dust blade chatters when running, wax or retention and durability. films. other material may be on the blade or Washing Your Vehicle Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, windshield. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s because they may cause scratches. Avoid Clean the outside of the windshield with placing decals on the inside rear finish is to keep it clean by washing it GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami often with lukewarmor cold water. window, since they may have to be Powder@ (GMPart No. 1050011). The scraped off later. windshield is clean if beads do not form Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct If abrasive cleanersare used on the when you rinse it with water. rays of the sun. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, inside of the rear window, an electric Clean the bladeby wiping vigorously defogger element may be damaged. Any dish or car washing (non-detergent) with a cloth soaked in full strength soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that temporary license should not be windshield washer solvent. Then rinse attached across the defogger grid. contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning the blade with water. agents should be flushed promptly and Wiper blades should be checked on a not allowed todry on the surface, or regular basis and replaced whenworn. they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure vehicle washes may cause water to enter your vehicle.
~~~ ~ Finish Care Aluminum Wheels White Sidewall Tires Occasional waxing or mild polishing of Don’t use chrome polish on your Your Oldsmobile dealer has a GM your Oldsmobile may be necessary to aluminum wheels. Use wax after you White Sidewall Tire Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it. _-remove residue from the paint finish. clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive You can get GM approved cleaning cleaners or cleaning brushes on them- products from your dealer. you could damage the protective Weatherstrips coating. These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. don’t use an automatic vehic-_ wash that has hard silicon carbj cleaning brushes. These brushe can take off the Protective coati
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Sheet Metal Damage Foreign Material Finish Damage If your vehicle is damagedana requires Calcium chloride and other salts, ice Any stone chips, fractures or deep sheet metal repair or replacement, make melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, scratches in the fnish should be sure the body repair shop applies anti- bird droppings, chemicals from repaired right away. Bare metal will corrosion material to the parts repaired industrial chimneys, andother foreign corrode quickly and may develop into a or replaced to restore corrosion matter can damage your vehicle’s finish major repair expense. protection. if they remain on painted surfaces. Use Minor chips and scratches can be cleaners that are marked safe for painted repaired with touch-up materials surfaces for these stains. available from yourdealer or other service outlets. Larger areasof finish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
246 Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Identification Number Chemicals used for ice and snow Some weather and atmospheric PIN! removal and dust control can collect on conditions can create a chemical fallout. This is the legal identifier for your the underbody. If these are not removed, Airborne pollutants can fall upon and Oldsmobile. It appears on a plate inthe accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. front corner of the instrument panel, on on the underbody parts such as fuel This da.mage can take two forms: the driver’s side. You can see it if you lines, frame, floor parr, and exhaust blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, look through the windshield from system even though they have corrosion and small irregular dark spots etched outside your vehicle. The VIN also protection. into the paint surface. appears on the Vehicle Certification and At least every spring, flush these Although no defect inthe paint job Service Parts labels and the certificates materials from the underbody with plain causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at of title and registration. water. Clean any areas where mud and no charge to the owner, the surfaces of other debris can collect. Dirt packed in new vehicles damaged by this fallout closed areas of the frame should be condition within l2 months or 12,000 loosened before being flushed. Your miles (20 000 km) of purchase, dealer or an underbody vehicle washing whichever comes first. system can do this for you.
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Engine Identification Service Parfs Identification Label Add-on Electrical Equipment The eighth character in your VIN is the You’ll find this label inside the glove r engine code for your GM engine. This box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to -1 code will help you identify your engine, order parts. On this label is: &on’&LLuu ally Llllllgelectrical tc -- specifications, and replacement partsin Your VIN. your Oldsmobile unless you rhl iI this section. with your dealer first. Some Its model designation. electrical equipment can dar Paint information. your vehicle andthe damage :I - A list of all production options and ouldn’t be covered by your special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
248 Fuses & Circuit Breakers The fuse block is under the instrument ,ook at the silver-colored band inside To Install the Access Panel: panel on the driver’s side. It is covered he fuse. If the band is broken or 1. Put the access panel tab into the slot by an access panel. nelted, replace the fuse. Be sure you below the fuse block. eplace a bad fuse with a new one of the The wiring circuits in your vehicle are 2. Install the screw. protected from short circuits by a :orrect size. combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. To Remove the Access Panel: 1. Remove the screw. 2. Pull down and out on the access panel. Service & Appearance Care e I - 3_“11
Position Rating Circuitry (AMP.) INST LPS 5
PWR ACC 30
HORN/DM 20
IGN/GAU 20
BRAKE 15
STOP/HAZ 15 TAIL LPS 20 TURN/BU L5 HTR A/C 25 RADIO 15
ECM B 15 ECM I 10 PWR WDO 30 WIPER 25 CRANK 3 TRAILER* 30 UNDERHOOD* 4 CD PLAYER 10 *In-linefuse. 250 Headlighf Wiring Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other The headlight wiring is protected by a The windshield wiper motor is protected Power Accessories circuit breaker in the light switch. An by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect electrical overload will cause the lights motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the power windows andother power to go on and off, or in some cases to the wiper will stop until the motor accessories. When the current load is remain off. If this happens, have your cools. If the overload is caused by some too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and headlight system checked right away. electrical problem, have it fixed. closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Tmiler Wiring Harness Before you wire any other electrical The seven-wire trailer wiring harness is accessories into your fuseblock, please protected by an in-line fuse in the check with your Oldsmobile dealer. battery feed wire. This fuse is near the junction block. See the Index under Trailer Winng Harness.
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Capacities & Specifications -4 Automatic Transmission Pan Removaland Replacement ...... 5 quarts 4.75 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 10.5 quarts 10.0 L Cooling System...... 11.8 quarts 11.1 L Refrigerant, Air Conditioning ...... See refrigerant charge label under hood. Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.lfthe air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refngerant is used. If you ’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile dealer. Engine Crankcase Withoutfilter ...... 4quarts 3.75 L Withfilter ...... 4.5quarts 4.3 L Fuel Tank...... ,...... 20gallons 76 L Tire Pressures, Sizes ...... See CertificatiodTire label on driver’s door. Wheel Nut Torque...... 100 pound-feet (140 Nom) NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, besure to fill to the appropriate level on the dipstick, or as recommended in this manual. 252 f r Engine Specifications F" 4.3L V6 Engine VIN Engine Code ...... W ! Type ...... V6 Displacement ...... 4.3 Liters Compression Ratio ...... 9.1:l
I Firing Order ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature Specification 195" F (91' C) Normal Maintenance ReplacementParts Air Cleaner Element ...... AC Type All63C Engine Oil Filter ...... AC Type PF-51 Fuel Filter ...... !- GF481 PCV Valve ...... AC Type CV-892C Spark Plugs ...... AC Type CR43TS Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14 mm) I 253 Service & Appearance Care
Fluids & Lubricants ITEM APPLICATb GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant...... Year-round antifreeze for ...... 1052103 1 gal. (3.8 L) (Ethylene Glycol Base) coolant mixtures ChassisLubricant ...... General chassis lube, etc...... 12346003 or 14 oz. (397 g) (Grease Gun Insert) 1052497 Delco Supreme 1l@ Brake Fluid ...... Brakesystem ...... 1052535 16 oz. (0.5 L) DEXRON@-IIEAutomatic TransmissionFluid ...... Automatic Transmission, Transfer Case 185532105 oz. (1.0 L) 123450061 gal. (3.8 L) Engine Oil ...... Engine lubrication ...... See the Index under Engine Oil. Gear Lubricant 8OW-90...... Limited Slip Differential, Front ...... 105227 1 Differential GM Engine Oil Supplement ...... See your dealer for advice...... 1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L) 1 (E.O.S.)
254 ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Engine Oil ...... Hood, tailgate and door hinges
Windshield Washer Solvent ...... Windshield washer fluid
Power Steering Fluid ...... Power Steering System...... 1050017 32 oz. (1 .O L) 1052884 16 oz. (0.5 L) Silicone Grease ...... Weatherstrips ...... 12345579 1 oz. (28 g)
Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant .... General purpose silicone lubricant, .... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g) weatherstrim 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)
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Replacement Bulbs OUTSIDE LIGHTS BULB Back-upL~ghts...... 1156 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lights ...... 2057 License Plate Light ...... 67 Halogen Headlights ...... H6054 Front Sidemarker Lights ...... 194 Stop/Tail/Turn Signal Lights ...... 2057 Underhood ...... 93 Fog ...... 11513798H3
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.. INSIDE LIGHTS BULB Courtesy Light ...... 1003 .Reading Lights Front ...... 562 Dome Lights . Genter ...... 561 Rear ...... 561 GloveBaxLight ...... 1003 Indicator Lights ...... 174 Turn Signal Indicators ...... 174 Ashtray Light ...... 161 HeaterLight ...... 194 ...... Windshield Wiper Switch Light ...... 194 CargoLight ...... 28 Instrument Cluster Illumination ...... 168 .. 194 Notes Part 7 Maintenance
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This part covers the maintenance required for your Oldsmobile. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplementsyour new vehicle warranties. See your Oldsmobile dealerfor details. 259 Maintenance Schedule lntroduction
Your Vehicle and the Environmc r Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance or the removal of important components can significantly affect the qualityof the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or even the wrong tire inflation can increase the levelof emissions from your .. .-
vehicle. To help protect our environment, and to help keep .A your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
260 How This Part is Organized The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services shows what to ave done and how often. Someof these services can be omplex, so unless you are technically qualified and have le necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s xvice department or another qualified service center do lese jobs.
Performing maintenance workon a vehicle canb dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can seriously injured. Do your own maintenance work only if you have the required know-how and the prop tools and equipment for the job. If you have any doubt have a qualified techniciando the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want toget the service information GM publishes. You will find a list of publications and how to get them in this manual. See the Index under Sewice Publications. Miintenance Schedule See on A; Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedules Selecting the Right Schedule This section tells you the maintenance services you should First you’ll need to decide which of the two Schedules is have done and when you should schedule them. Your right for your vehicle.Here is how to decide which schedule
Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to to follow: 1 be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for yourservice needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supportedservice people will performthe work using genuine GMparts. These Schedules are for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will find these limits on your vehicle’s Certification/Tire label. See the Zndex under Loading Your Whicle. are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legaldriving limits. use the recommended unleaded fuel. See the Zndex under Fuel.
262 Schedule 1 Schedule Il Is any one of these true for your vehicle? Follow Schedule11. only if none of the above conditions1s Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). true. * Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures are below freezing. The engine is at low speed mostof the time (asin door-to- door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic). You operate your vehiclein dusty areas. You tow a trailer. If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving, follow Schedule I. Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(cant.)
ITEM TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenunce Miles (kilometers)or Months NO. Services following Schedules I and II. (whichever occursfirst). Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation, as in stop-and-go traffic. When towing a trailer. When operating in dusty areas. Schedule I should also be followec 1 the vehicle is used for delivery sel vice, police, taxi or other commercial applications. 16 TransferCase Fluid Change See Explanution of ScheduledMaintenance Services following Schedules I and II. "An Emission Conrrol Servtce. 264 The services shown in this schedule for the first60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after the first60,000 miles at the same intervals unless otherwise specified. MILES (000) 3 16 [ 9 112115118121124127130133136139142145148151 154157160 KILOMETERS ,. . fO001 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(Cant.)
- ITEM TO BE SERVICED I WHEN TO PERFORM I Explanation ScheduledMaintenance NO. See of 1 Miles (kilometers)or Months . ..,
1 Schedule I1 2 Follow Schedule II ONLY if none of - the driving conditions specified in 3 Schedule I apply. 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - 16 266 - The services shownin this schedule for thefmt 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after the first60,000 miles at the same intervals unless otherwise specified.
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267 L Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services(cant.)
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedules I Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses and 11. these. All parts should be replaced and all necessaryrepairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle. ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change-Always use SG 3 Tire andWheel Rotation and Inspection-For Energy Conserving I1 Oils of proper viscosity. The proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your “SG” designation may be shown alone or in tires following the instructions in this manual. See combination with others, such as “SG/CC,” the Index under Tires, Inspection & Rotation. “SG/CD” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the Check the tires for uneven wear or damage. If you preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine(e.g., see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel SAE 5W-30 or SAE low-30), see the Index under alignment. Check for damaged wheelsalso. Engine Oil. 4 Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection- 2 Chassis Lubrication-Lubricate the transmission Inspect the beltfor cracks, fraying, wear and shift linkage, parkingbrake cable guides, proper tension. Replace as needed. underbody contact points and linkage.Lubricate the front suspension and steering linkage.
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ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 12 Fuel FilterReplacement*-Replace the fuel filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or sooner if clogged. 13 Engine Timing Check*-Adjust the timing to the underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and corrosion. Clean or replace as needed. 14 Drive Axle Service-Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.Locking Differential-Drain fluid at first oil change and refill. Check fluid level and addas needed at subsequent oil changes. In dustyareas, or trailer towing applications, drain fluid at every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and refill. More frequent lubrication may be required during heavy-duty or off-road me. A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once.
*An Emission Control Service. Section B: Owner Checks & Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. be performed at the intervals specified to help ensurethe Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your safety, dependability and emission control performance of vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in your vehicle. Section D.
At Each Fuel Fi// (It is important foryou or a service station attendant to perform theseunaen d checks at each fuel fill.)
CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE I Engine oil level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See the Index under Engine Oil for further details.
~~~ ~ Engine coolant level Check the engine coolant level in the coolant recovery tank and theadd proper coolant mix if necessary, See the Index under Coolant for further details. Windshield washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid fluidlevel necessary.if See the Index under Windshield WasherFluid for further details. I I
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~~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ I ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ Tire Check ;re inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Certification/ Inflation Tire labellocated on the rear edge of thedriver’s door. See the Index under Tires for further details.
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At Least Once a Year
CHECK WHAT DO OR SERVICE TO Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders withthe lubricant specified in Section D. Body Lubrication Lubricate allbody door hinges,including the tailgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door,console doors and any folding seat hardware. SectionD tells you what to I-.
1. Be ou start, be sure youhave enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply boththe parking brake (seethe Zndex under Parking Brake if necessary) and the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use theaccelerator pedal, and be ready to turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work onlyin P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service.
~ ~ Steering Column Lock While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to Lock in each shift lever position. The key should turn toLock only when the shift lever is inP (Park). The key should come out only in Lock. 272 CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE- Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) When you are doing this check, your vehicle could move suddenly . You or others could br Mechanism b injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of yourvehicle
n case it begins to dl. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to ~ ~
r 9 brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake: With the engine running andtransmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly anyareas where mud and other debris can collect. Drive Axle Service Check readfront axle fluid level and addas needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Transfer Case Check transfer case fluid level. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty off-road use.A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired at once. 273 ___ Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections ana services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, eachspring and fall). You should let your GM dealer's service department or other qualified service center do thesejobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. ---
, -1 INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE OR SERVICE Steering, Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged,loose or missing parts, and Rear-Wheel-Drive signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steeringlines and hoses forproper Axle Boot and Seal hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspectthe drive axle boot seals for Inspection damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Exhaust System Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspectthe body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, Inspection damaged, missing, or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat buildupin the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See the Index under Engine Exhaust. Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttle linkage €or interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Inspection Replace parts as needed. Brake System Inspect the complete system. Inspect brakelines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, Inspection cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear andcracks. Inspect other brakeparts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.You may need to have your brakes inspectedmore often if your driving habitsor conditions resultin frequent braking. NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads whichmay need to be - serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays onor comes on, something may be wrong L "1 with the brake system. See the Index under Brake Systems Warning Light.If your anti-lock brake system warning light stayson or comes on, something may be wrong with the anti-lockbrake system. See theIndex under Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light. "-4 2% Section D: Recommended Fluids& Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified belowby name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the . .._ proper viscosity. The “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SGJCC,” “SG/CD,” or “SF, SG, CC,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity, see the Index under Engine Oil.
Engine Coolant A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glyco- - ase an (GM Part No. 1052103 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification6038 Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid. System F’arking Brake Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. I2346003 or 1052497) or equivalent. Power Steering System GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884) or equivalent. Automatic DEXRON@-IIE AutomaticTransmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345881) or equivalent. . Transmission 275 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants (Cont.)
USAGE FWIDIWBRICANT Locking Differential SAE 8OW-90 Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271). Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120), synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil, or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277). Automatic Engine oil. Transmission Shift Linkage Transfer Case DEXRON@-IIEAutomatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345881). Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirementsof NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (or GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer GM Optikleen@Wa ~ ~ hlvent (GM Part No. 1051515 or equivalent). Solvent
276 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b. Release Pawl b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 12346003 or 1052497) or equivalent. Hood, door and Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). tailgate hinges, rear folding seat, fuel door hinge, rear compart- ment lid hinges Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent. Tailgate Mounted Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirementsof GM Part No. 12345120. Spare Tire Carrier (if equipped) See the Index under Replacement Parts for recommended replacement filters, valves andspark plugs. 277 Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record -.
J After the scheduledservices are performed, record the date, I or Schedule II maintenance charts which correspond-to the odometer reading and who performedthe service in the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all columns indicated. When completingthe Maintenance maintenance receipts.Your owner information portfolio is a Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule convenient place tostore them.
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DATE ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING
Muintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)
ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING
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Here you will find out how to contact Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 282 Oldsmobile if you need assistance. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired...... 283 This part also tells you how to obtain BBB MediatiodArbitration Program ...... -284 J service publications andhow to report Reporting Safety Defects ...... 286 any safety defects. Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Program..... - ...... 287 Service Publications ...... 288
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"TEP ONE: Discuss your problem with For prompt assistance,please have the a member of dealership management. following information available to give Complaints can oftenbe quickly the Customer Assistance Representative: resolved at that level. If the~matterhas Your name, address, telephone already been reviewed withthe Sales, number Service or Parts Manager, contact the Customer Satis&ctiori Procedure owner of the dealership or the General Vehicle Identification Number (This is Your satisfhction and goodwill are Manager. available from the vehicle registration important to yourdealer and or title, or the plate attached to theleft STEP If after contacting a Oldsmobile. Normally, any problems TWO: top of the instrument panel and visible with the sales transaction or the member of dealership management, it through the windshield.) appears your problem cannot be operation of your vehicle will be Dealership name and location resolved by your dealer's Sales or resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Oldsmobile Vehicle delivery date and present Service Departments. Sometimes, mileage however, despite the best intentions of Customer Assistance Network by calling 1-800-442-6537. all concerned, misunderstandings can Nature of problem occur. If yourconcern has not been In Canada, contact GM of Canada resolved to your satisfaction, the Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa following steps should be taken: by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call 254-17-86. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112. 282 F Customer AssistanceFbr the In order to give your inquiry prompt When contacting Oldsmobile, please Hearing or Speech lmpaired attention, please call the toll-fiee remember that your problem will likely To assist owners who have hearing number'listed above. However, if you be resolved in the dealership, using the difficulties, Oldsmobile has installed wish to write Oldsmobile, write to: dealership's hcilities, equipment and special TDD (Telecommunication united states personnel. That is why we suggest you Devices for the Deaf) equipmentin its Customer Assistance Representative follow Step One first if you have a Customer Assistance Network offices. Oldsmobile Central Office problem. Any hearing or speech impaired 920 Townsend St. customer who has access to a TDD or a P. 0. Box 30095 conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can Lansing, MI 48909 communicate with Oldsmobileby FL" dialing:1-800-TDD-OLDS. Canada Customer Assistance Center (TDD users in Canada can dial General Motors of Canada Limited 1-800-263-3830.) Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 A listing of all Oldsmobile Zone Offices and offices outside the U.S. which can iassist you can also be found in the warranty booklet. 283 Customer Assistance lnfomation
GM Participation In Better Business Bureau We prefer that you not resort to BBB In order to file a claim, you will have to Mediation/Arbitration Program* AUTO LINE until after a final decision provide your name and address, the is made under the Customer Satisfaction vehicle identification number(VIN) of Our experience has shown thatthe -* Customer Satisfaction Procedure Procedure. However, you may file a your vehicle,and a statement of the described earlier in this section has been claim at any time by contacting your nature of your complaint. BBB staff may very successful in achieving customer local Better Business Bureau (BBB) at try to help resolve your dispute through satisfaction. However, if you have not the following toll-free number: mediation. If mediation is not been substantially satisfied, Oldsmobile 1-800-955-5100. For hrther information successful, or if you do not wish to wants you to be aware of GM’s about filing aclaim, you may also write participate in mediation, eligible voluntary participation in a no-charge to: customers may present their case to an mediatiodarbitration program called BBB AUTO LINE impartial third-party arbitrator at an BBB AUTO LINE. This program is Council of Better Business Bureaus informal hearing. The arbitrator will administered by the Council of Better 4200 Wilson Boulevard render a decision in yourcase, which Business Bureaus through local Better Suite 800 you may accept or reject. If you accept a Business Bureaus. The program can Arlington, VA 22203 valid arbitrator decision, GM will be resolve individual disputes involving bound by that decision. The entire vehicle repairs and the interpretationof dispute settlement process should your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaintto the time a 284 Whatever your preferencemay be, * This program mdy not be available in remember that if you are unhappy with all states, dependingon state law. the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you Canadian owners refer to your warranty can still go tocourt because an booklet. arbitrator’s decision is binding on GM General Motors reserves the right to but not an you., unless you accept it. change eligibility limitations and/orto discontinue its participation in this .. Eligibility is limitedby vehicle program. agehileage and other factors. For ** Some states may require thatyou file a further information concerning the claim withBBB AUTO LNE before program, call the BBB at resorting to state-operated procedures 1-800-955-5100. You may also call the (including court). Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network.
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Reporting Safety Defects to the Reporting Safety Defects to Canadian Government General Motors If you live in Canada, and you believe In addition to notifying NHTSA (or that your vehicle hasa safety defect, you Transport Canada) in a situation like should immediately notify Transport this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Canada, in addition to notifying General Please call us at 1-800-442-6537,or Motors of Canada Ltd. You may write write: to: Oldsmobile Customer Transport Canada Assistance Network Box 8880 P.O. Box 30095 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352 Lansing, Michigan 48909 In Canada, please callus at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 286 Oldsmobile Roadside 24-h~Oldsmobile Roadside Who Is Covered? Assistance Program Assistance Number Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance covers 1-800-535-OLDS (6537) is the one all 1993 Oldsmobile vehicles? Features & Benefits number to call for assistance in the Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance United States. Trained Customer regurdless ofthe driver, and is program means help is just a toll-free Assistance Advisors, on-callto render concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper call away-24 hours a day, 365 days a assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can Plus warranty period, year. dispatch roadside assistance and towing Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile Courteous and capable Customer services or reimbursement to anowner dealership, take your requestfor an or driver when in Oldsmobile’s Assistance Advisors are on-call to Oldsmobile computerized trip routing or provide you with prompt assistance. judgement the claims become excessive simply answer anyquestions the in frequency or type of occurrence. Oldsmobile driver may have about the coverage provided by your Oldsmobile * Whicles sold outside the United Statesdo Roadside Assistance Program. The not have roadside assistance features and Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance benepts. number is fully staffed andoperational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Guidelines ...... 136 Engine Coolant Temperature Fabric Cleaning Hill and Mountain ...... 160 Gage ...... 93, 96 (see Appearance Care) In a Foreign Country ...... 205 Engine Exhaust ...... 59 Fan Warnings ...... 179 In Fog, Mist and Haze ...... 154 Engine Identification ...... 203. 248 Filling the Fuel Tank...... 206 In the Rain ...... 152 Engine Oil ...... -210 Filter Long Distance ...... 158 Additives ...... 212 Air Cleaner ...... 214. 253 Loss of Control ...... 135 Capacity ...... 252 Fuel ...... 253 Off-Road ...... 137 €hecking & Adding ...... 210 Oil ...... 212. 253 On Curves ...... 131 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 213 Flashers. Hazard Warning ...... 176 Passing ...... 133 Energy Conserving ...... 211 Flat Tire ...... 190 .. Through Deep Standing Water ....51 Pressure Gage ...... 92, 94 Flooded Engine ...... 51 Winter Driving ...... 163 When to Change ...... 212 Fluid With a Trailer ...... 171 Engine Overheating ...... 184 Brake ...... 224. 254 Drunken Driving ...... 123 Engine Specifications...... 253 Capacities ...... 252 Engine, Starting ...... 50 PowerSteering ...... 222. 255 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 204 Transmission ...... 216. 252. 254 Electric Outside Mirror Control ...78 Exhaust Windshield Washer ...... 222. 255
.. .. Electrical Equipment, Adding . .51, 248 Dangerous Gas in ...... 59 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 254 Electronic Cluster ...... 93 Parking with the EngineRunning ...60 Fog. Driving in ...... 154 Emergencies, Braking in ...... 130 Expectant Mothers. Use of Fog Lights ...... 68 Emergencies on the Road ...... 175 Safety Belts ...... 23 Folding Rear Seat ...... 14 Emergencies, Steering in ...... 132 Expressway Driving ...... 156 Foreign Countries. Fuels In ...... 205 Emergency Starting ...... 177 Extender. Safety Belt...... 37 Freeway Driving ...... 156 Emergency Towing ...... 181 Exterior Appearance Front Reading Lights...... 76 Engine Block Heater ...... 52, 213 (see Appearance Care) Fuel ...... 203 Engine Coolant ...... 219 AlcoholinFuel ...... 204 Capacity ...... 203. 252 297 Index
Exhaust Warnings ...... 59 Halogen Bulbs ...... 226 Identification Number. Filling Your Tank ...... 206 Harness. Trailer Wiring ...... 174. 251 Vehicle ...... 205. 247 Fuels with Alcohol ...... 204 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 176 Idling Your Engine...... 60 Gage ...... 91 Headlight & Taillight. Removing If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. In Foreign Countries ...... 205 and Replacing ...... 226 Ice or Snow ...... 199 Requirements ...... 203 Headlights ...... 67 Ignition Fuse Panel ...... -250 High-Low Beam Changer ...... 68 Key ...... 40 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 249 Instrument Panel Intensity Positions ...... -49 Control ...... 68 Indicator Lights (seeWarning Lights) “On” Reminder ...... 67 Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints) Gages Replacement Bulb ...... 256 Inflation, Tires ...... 233 Coolant Temperature ...... 93. 96 Wiring ...... 251 Inside RearviewMirror ...... 76 Fuel ...... 91. 94 Heater (see Comfort Controls) Instrument Panel ...... 84 Oil Pressure ...... 92. 94 Heater. Engine Block ...... 52. 213 Instrument Panel Clusters ...... 86 Voltmeter ...... 92. 95 High Beams ...... 68. 151 InstrumentPanel WdgLights .....97 Gasoline ...... 203 Highway Hypnosis ...... 159 Intensity Control ...... 68 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your ...... 206 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 160 Gas Station Information ...... 304 Hills. Parking on ...... 161 -. Gear Positions Hood Release ...... Tire207 J ack...... 191 (see Sh$ing the Transmission) Safety Warning ...... 208 Jump Starting...... 177 Gearshift Lever (seeShifting the Warning. Overheated Transmission) Engine ...... 184 Glove Box ...... 47 Horn ...... 60 Keys ...... 40 Graphic Equalizer Hot Engine. Safety
(see Audio Systems) Warnings ...... 184. 185. 186,187 .. Hydroplaning ...... 153 298 .
Lane Change Indicator ...... 62 Low Battery ...... 177 Odometer and . Trip Odometer ...88, 89 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 20 Low Oil Pressure Warning .....92. 94 Off-Road Driving ...... 139 Front ...... 20, 23 Luggage Carrier ...... 82 Oil. Engine ...... 210 Rear ...... 23 Lumbar Controls ...... 13 Capacity ...... 252 Use by Children~...... 27 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 213 Lighter ...... 81 Maintenance Record ...... 278 Pressure Gage ...... 92. 94 Lights Maintenance Schedule ...... 259 Quality ...... 211 Center Dome ...... 76 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 97 Thickness ...... 211 Fog ...... 68 ManualFront Seat ...... 12 When to Change ...... 212 Headlights ...... -67 Methanol in Gasoline...... 204 Operating Off-Road ...... 139 Interior ...... 68 Mileage Indicator Operation of Lights ...... 67 Reading ...... 76 (see Odometer) Outside Rearview Mirrors ...... 78 Rear Dome ...... 77 Mirrors Outside Temperature Display ...... -72 Removing & Replacing Convex Outside ...... 78 Overhead Console ...... 72 Bulbs ...... 226 Inside Manual Day/Night ...... 78 Overheated Engine Replacement Bulbs ...... 256 Power Remote Control ...... 78 Warnings ...... 184, 185,186, 187 Taillights ...... 227 Visor Vanity ...... 77 Overheated Engine Coolant Turn Signal ...... 61 Mountain Driving ...... 160 Warning ...... 186, 187,221 Underhood ...... 208 Warning ...... 97 Loading Your Vehicle ...... 138, 228 New Vehicle “Break-In” ...... 48 Park. Shifting Into ...... 57 Lock, Tailgate ...... 45, 232 Night Driving ...... 149 Parking Locks, Door ...... 41, 232 On Hills ...... 161 Locks, Power ...... 42 Over Things That Burn ...... 59 ..... Long Distance Driving...... 158 octane Requirements With the Engine Running .....58. 60 (see Fuel Requirements) Parking Brake ...... 56 299
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Parking on Hills ...... 161 Rear Seat. Folding ...... -14 safety Belts ...... 14 Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts) Rear Window Defogger ...... 104 Adults ...... 19 Passing ...... 133 Rear Window Wiper Center Passenger Position ...... 26 Payload ...... 230 and Washer ...... 71 Checking ...... 37 . -.. Periodic Maintenance Inspections . .274 Rearview Mirror ...... 78 Children ...... 27 Polishing and Waxing Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 13 Child Restraints ...... 28 (see Appearance Care) Remote Lock Control ...... 42 Child Restraints, How to Install . . -29 Power Boor Locks ...... 42 Replacement Bulbs ...... 256 Child Restraints. Power Driver Seat ...... 12 Replacement Fuses ...... 250 Where to Put ...... 28 Power Mirrors ...... 78 Replacement Parts ...... 253 Cleaning ...... 243 Power Outlets, Accessory ...... 79 Replacing Bulbs ...... 226 Driver Position ...... 19 Power Steering ...... 130 Replacing Safety Belts ...... 37 Extender ...... 37 Power Steering Fluid ...... 222. 255 Replacing Tires ...... 236 How to Wear ...... 19 Power Windows ...... 61. 251 Replacing Wheels ...... 238 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 20 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts Restraints, Child ...... 28 Larger Children ...... 35 During ...... 23 Road Signs ...... 118 Passenger Belts ...... 23 Problems on the Road ...... 175 Color ...... 118 Pregnancy. Use During...... 23 Publications (see Service Publications) Shape ...... 119 Questions & Answers .....18, 21. 38 Symbols ...... 120 Rear Safety Belts ...... 23 Traffic Lights ...... 120 Reminder Light...... 19 Radiator Overheating Your Own Signals ...... 121 Replacement ...... 37 (see Overheated Engine) Roads, Hill and Mountain ...... 160 Right Front, Adult Passenger .....23 Radiator Pressure Cap ... .185. 187. 221 Rocking Your Vehicle ...... 199 Smaller Children and Babies 27 ...... 4. Radio (see Audio Systems) Rotation, Tire ...... 235 Top Strap ...... 29 Rain. Driving in the ...... 152 Torn ...... 38 Reading Lights ...... 76 Twisted ...... 22 300 .
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Why You Should Wear Snowstorm. If You’re Cup Holder ...... 79 Safety Belts ...... 14 Caught in a ...... 165 Door Compartment/ Scheduled Maintenance Services... 262 Sockets. ACGeSSory Power ...... 79 Coin Holder ...... 80 Seat Adjustment ...... 12 Sound Equipment. Adding ...... 106 Garage Door Opener ...... 74 Seat Belts (seeSafety Belts) Sound System (seeAudio System) Glove Box ...... 47 Seat Controls ...... 12 Spare Tire ...... 192. 234 Luggage Carrier ...... 82 Lumbar Controls ...... l2 Inside-Mounted ...... 192 Overhead ...... 75 Manual Front Seat ...... 13 Tailgate-Mounted ...... 193. 232 Sunglasses ...... 75 Power Front Seat ...... 12 Spare Tire Carrier ...... 46. 232 Storing Your Vehicle ...... 225 Rear Seat, Folding ...... 14 Spark Plugs ...... 253 Stuck, If You Are ...... 199 Reclining Seatback ...... 13 Specifications and Capacities...... 252 Sun Visors ...... 77 Service Engine Soon Light ...... 97 Speed Control (see Cruise Control) Service Information ...... 202 Speedometer ...... 88. 89 Service Parts Identification Label . .248 Stains. Removing ...... -242 Tachometer ...... 90 .... Service Publications...... 288 Starting Your Engine ...... 50 Tailgate ...... 45 Service Publications Order Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery Tape Player (seeAudio Systems) Form ...... 291 is “Dead’’ (see Jump Starting) Technical Facts & Specifications Service Station Information...... 304 Steering Bulbs ...... 256 ... Setting the Clock ...... 106 In .Emergencies ...... 132 Electrical Equipment, Add-on ...248 Setting the Trip Odometer...... 88, 89 Off-Road Recovery ...... 133 Fluid Capacities & Types .. .252. 254 Shifting Into Park...... 57 Tips ...... 131 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 249 Shifting the Automatic Transmission. . 53 Steering Wheel. Tilt ...... -61 Service Parts Identification Signaling Turns ...... 61, 121 Stereo Sound System Label ...... 248 Signs, Road ...... 118 (see Audio System) Vehicle Identification Number Skidding ...... 135 Storage (VIN) ...... 205, 247 Console ...... 79 Temperature Warning ...... 93,96 Towing Your Bravada ...... 181 Vehicle Identification Number 1 Theft ...... 44 Traffic Lights ...... , . . . . .l20 (VIN) ...... 205,247 Thermostat ...... 221 Trailer Towing ...... 167, 230Vehicle Loading ...... 138, 228 Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 61 Trailer Wiring Harness ...... 174, 251Vehicle Storage ...... 225 Time, Setting the . . , ...... lo6 Trailering Package ...... 230 Ventilation ...... lo5 Tires ...... 233 Transmission, Automatic VIN...... 205,247 Blow Out ...... 190 (see Automatic Transmission) Visor Vanity Mirror ...... 77 Buying New ...... 236 Trip Odometer ...... 88, 89 Voltmeter ...... 92,95 Chains ...... 239 Turn Signal and Flat, Changing . . . . . , ...... 191 Lane Change Indicator ...... 62 Inflation ...... 234 Turn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever . .61 Warning Flashers, Hazard ...... 176 Inspection & Rotation...... 235 Cruise Control ...... 63 Warning Lights Loading . , ...... 233 Headlight High-Low Anti-Lock Brake System ...... 98 Pressure ...... 234 Beam Changer ...... 68 Battery ...... 95,99 Quality Grading ...... 237 Turn & Lane Change Indicator . . .62 Brake ...... 98 Spare ...... 192,233 Turn Signal Indicator ...... 62 Check Gages ...... 99 Wear Indicators ...... 235 Windshield Washer ...... 70 Coolant Temperature ...... 96 Wheel Alignment & Windshield Wipers ...... 69 Oil Pressure ...... 94 Tire Balance ...... 238 Malfunction Indicator Lamp --I Wheel Nut Torque ...... 198, 252 (Service Engine Soon) ...... 97 Wheel Replacement , ...... 238 Underhood Light ...... 208 Washer, Windshield ...... 70 When to Replace Wheels ...... 238 Unleaded Gasoline...... 203 Weight (GVWR) ...... 228 Winter Driving . . . . . , ...... 148 Upholstery Care ...... , . . . .241 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance. .238 Top Strap . . . , ...... 29 Urban Driving ...... 155 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 198, 252 Torque Lock...... 163 Towing a Trailer. . . . , . , ...... 167 302 Wheel Replacement ...... 236 Window, Tailgate . . . , ...... 45 Windows, Power . , ...... 61 Windshield Washer ...... 70 Fluid...... ~.. .70, 222, 255 Windshield Wiper Replacement ...... 228 Windshield Wipers ...... 69, 251 Winter Driving ...... 163 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow ...... 166 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ...... , .165 Wiper/Washer, Rear Window ...... 71 Wiring Harness, Trailer ...... 174, 251 Wrecker Towing ...... 181 Service Station lnfomation
The Delco Freedom@ battery needs no water. See Page 225
“YJ Check and add coolantonly at the --? coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be * at the mTLL HOT mark when the engine is warm. See Page 2s
Fuel Capacity 20 U.S. Gal. (76 L) See Lertmcat re labelon Use unleaded gas only, inside edge of UI.LVCZ’S door. 87 Octane or higher. See Page 234 See Page 203