1994 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's

1994 BRAVADA

OWNER'SMANUAL

ETR@AM/FM stereo with ~assettePlayer This part tells you how your ETR@AM-FM stereo and Equalizer audio cassette systemwith equalizer works: The following informationis important if your vehicle is The Upper Knob equipped with an Em@A” stereo with a cassette player andequalizer. This information replaces the The upper knob does these four things: existing information from <‘ETR@A” Stereo with @ It controls the volume. The VOL knob increases Cassette Player and Equalizer” on pages96 and 97 of volume when rotated to the right. your Owner’s Manual. It lets you know what station you’re listening to. (When the radio is on, push the knob to display the station.) It tells you the time. (When the ignitionis off, push the knob to display the time.) It allows you to hearthe other side ofthe tape. (Press the knobwhile the cassette is playing.) The control behind the upper knob movesthe sound between your left and right speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to choose radio stations.Push it to get AM or FM. The control behindthe lower knob moves the sound between your front and rear speakers.

1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 1 Tone Levers (Equalizer) DNR@ The 5 levers near the upper knob control the tone of Your audio system has automatic Dynamic Noise your radio. Reduction. It helps remove backgroundhiss noise from Use the levers to set the bass, midrange,and treble until the radio or tape player. you get the sound you prefer. The60 and 250 levers Dm* is a registered trademark of the National adjust the bass;1K is midrange; 3.5K and 10K adjust Semiconductor Corporation. the treble. Pushbuttons PWR (Power) The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. The PWR button turns your system on and off. You can set the pushbuttons forup to eight favorite AM-ST Button stations (4 AM and 4 EM). Just: Push this button if you want AM stereo. (“STEREO” Tune in the station. will be displayed when you are receivingan AM stereo Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a few station .) seconds .) CrO2 Button Within 5 seconds, push one of the four pushbuttons. Whenever you push the button, the preset station The CrO2 button lets YOU set the system for the type of will appear. cassette being played.If you are playing chrome or metal tapes, push theCr02 button in. If you are playing standard tapes, make sure the button is out.

1994 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT 2 Repeat the stepsfor each pushbutton. SEEK Button NOTE: You can preset 3 more stations oneach band by This chooses stationsalso, but it doesn’t keep changing pushing a pair of buttons next to each atother the same stations as SCAN does. When you push SEEK, the time. Just: radio goes to the next available stationand stays there. 8 Tune in the station. To Play A Cassette Push SET. (SET appears in the VF display for a Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are few seconds.) 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan 8 Within 5 seconds, push two buttons next to each that areso thin they may not work well in this player. other at the same time. Whenever you push that pairTo play a cassette tape: of buttons, the preset stationwill return. Have the radio on. Repeat these stepsfor each pair of buttons. Insert the tape squarely through the tape door. SCAN Button The side with the tape visible goesin first. If you hear When you push this button, the radio willscan to the nothing or hearjust garbled sound, the tape may not be frrst available station, pause a few seconds,and then inserted properly. scan to the next available station. The radiowill continue to scan available stations until you press SCAN again.

1994 OLDSMOBILE BWVADA OWNER’S MANUAL SUPPLEMENT r- 3 If this happens, pushSTOP-EJECT to remove the tape APS (Automatic Program Search) and insert the tape again. Press this button to activate the automatic program Once the tapeis playing, use the upper and lower knobs search, When the button is pressed, the tape will for volume and balance, just asyou do for the radio. The rapidly advanceto the beginning of the next selection. arrows show which sideof the tape is playing. When the 4 button is pressed, the tape will rapidly reverse to the beginningof the current selection. 0 To go forward to another part of the tape, push .. 0 To go backward, push 4 To stop the tape, push the other button lightly. 0 To go from one side of the tape to the other,push in the upper knobon your radio. To remove or stop the tape, push STOP-E JECT. . 105

7 MaintenanceSchedule . . .. 8 Customer Assistance Information . Includes “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 224

9 Index. I . . ... Service Station Information . . . LastPage 1994 BRAVADA OWNER’SMANUAL First Edition 22586103 Important Notes About Driving Published by About this Manual Your Bravada Oldsmobile Division The wordOldsmobile and the General Motors Oldsmobile rocket emblem Please keep this As with other vehicles of Corporation are registered trademarksof manual in your this type, failure to 920 Townsend Street General Motors Corporation. Oldsmobile, so it wiU be operate thisvehicle Lansing, Michigan 4892 1 The wordDelco is a there if you ever need it correctly may result in registered trademarkof when you’re on the loss of control or an General Motors Corporation. road. If you sell the accident. Be sure to read vehicle, pleaseleave this the “on pavement” and manual in it so the new “off-road” driving owner can use it. guidelines in this manual. (See the Index This manual includes under Driving the latestmformation at Guidelines and Off- the time itwas printed. Road Driving.) We reserve the rightto make changesin the product after that time without further notice.

Engineering with a purpose. It’sat the heartof every Oldsmobile. Your new Oldsmobile continues a 97-year tradition of engineering excellence. That tradition was born in Lansing, Michigan, on August2 1, 1897, when Ransom E. Olds began buddinga horseless carriage “inas nearly a perfect manner as possible.” Soon, Oldsmobiles rolled off the nation’s first assemblyline. Innovation and refinement have always set Oldsmobiles apart. In 1939, Oldsmobile introduced the celebrated Hydra-Matic transmission, a four-speed forerunner of today’s advanced systems. In 1948, the high-spirited Rocket V8 engine set standards for performance. A Step Ahead

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

The qualitywe built into your new Oldsmobile gives us the confidence to back it with the Oldsmobile Edge-the most comprehensive owner satisfaction program in the industry. The Edge givesyou 24-hour roadside assistance,

' Bumper-to-BumperWarranty protection, even free transportation while your vehicle is infor warranty service. With theOldsmobile Edge, we've pledged to make your ownership experience a great one.

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

MANY PEOPLE READ THEIR OWNER’S Part 1: Seats & Restraint Systems Part 4: Your Driving and the Road manual from beginningto end when This part tellsyou how to use your Here you’ll find helpful information they first receive their new vehicle. seats and safety belts properly. and tips about the road andhow to This vvlll help you learn about the drive under different conditions. features and controls for yourvehicle. Part 2: Features & Controls In this manual, you’ll find that This part explains how to start and Part 5: Problems on the Road pictures and words work together operate your Oldsmobile. This part tellsyou what to do if you to explain things quickly. have a problem while driving, such as Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems a flat tireor engine overheating. There arenine parts with thumb- This part tellsyou how to adjust the tabbed pagesin this manual. ventilation and comfort controlsand Each part beginswith a brief list of how to operate youraudio system. contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that part contains the information you want. You can bend themanual slightlyto reveal the tabs thathelp you find a part.

6 Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Part 8: Customer Assistance Information Part 9: Index Here the manual tellsyou how to keep This part includes important Here’s an alphabetical listingof your Oldsmobile running properlyand information about reporting safety almost every subjectin this manual. looking good. defects andgives you detailsabout You can use it toquickly find the “RoadsideAssistance” program. something you want to read. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule You will also find customer This part tells you when to perform satisfaction phone numbers Service Station Information: vehicle maintenance and whatfluids (including customer satisfaction This is a quick reference of service and lubricants to use. numbers for the hearing and speech information. You can find it onthe impaired) as well as the mediation/ last page of this manual. arbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering informationfor service publications in thispart.

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Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a numberof safety You will also find a circle with a slasl In the notice area,we tell you about cautions in this book.We use a box through it in this book. This safety something that candamage your with gray backgroundand theword symbol means: vehicle. Many times, this damage CAUTION to tell you about things that Don’t would not be coveredby your could hurt you if you were to ignore Don’t do this warranty, and it could be costly.But the warnhg. Don’t let this happen the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals,you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In thegray caution area, wetell thesenotices: You’ll also see warning labelson your you what the hazardis. Then we tell vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, you what to do to helpavoid or reduce These mean there is something blue for notices andthe words the hazard.Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or otherscould be CAUTION or NOTICE. hurt. Vehide Symbols These are someof the symbolsyou These symbols are important foryou These symbols haveto do with your will find on your vehicle.For and your passengers whenever your lights: example, thesesymbols are used on vehicle is driven: an original battery: Caution Possible Injury A Fasten Safety Belts Master Lighting Switch Protect Eyes by Door LocklUnlock Turn SignalDirection Shielding

HazardWarning Flashers Caustic BatteryAcid A Could Cause Burns Headlight High Beam Avoid Sparks or Flames 8 Parking Lights pf Spark or Flame Could Explode Battery Fog Lights $0 How to Use this Manual

These symbols are on some of your These symbols are used on warning Here are some othersymbols you controls: and indicator lights: may see: Windshield Wipers Engine Coolant Fuse Temperature

Windshield Washer Tailgate Window w Battery Charging System Windshield Defroster Lighter Fuel Rear Window Defogger Horn Engine Oil Pressure Rear Window Wiper Speaker Brake

Rear Window Hood Release WiperlWasher Anti-Lock Brakes

Ventilating Fan

Power Window

10 Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about Seats and Seat Controls ...... 12 the seats in your Oldsmobile and Folding Rear Seat ...... 14 how to use your safety belts properly . Safety Belts ...... 14 You can also learn about some things How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...... 18 you should not do with safety belts. Driver Position ...... 18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 21 Right Front Passenger Position ...... 21 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 22 Children ...... 25 Smaller Children and Babies ...... 25 Child Restraints ...... 26 Larger Children ...... 32 Safety Belt Extender...... 34 Replacing Safety Belts Aftera Crash ...... 34 Seats & Restraint Systems

Seats and SeatControls Lumbar Controls This section tells you about the seats- To adjust lower back supporton the how to adjust thern-and also about driver’s seat: reclining seatbaclts and the folding rear Press the front of the DRIVER it seat. switch to increase support. Press the back of the switch to decrease support. To adjust lower back support on the passenger’s seat: Press the front of the PASS switch Power Seat to increase support. Press the back of To adjust the driver’s power seat: the switch to decrease support. 6-0 (Left Control):Raise the front of the seat by pressing the switch forward. Lower the front of the seat by pressing the switch back. $0 - (Center Control):Move the seat ?:ward by pushing the control left. Move the seat back by pushing the control right. Raise the seat by pushing the control forward. Lower the seat by pushing the control back.

-v0~ (Right Control):Raise the rear of the seat by pressing the switch forward. Lower the rear of the seat by pressing the switch back. 12 Manual Fronf Seat Reclining Front Seatbacks Move the control lever under the front To adjustthe seatback, lift the lever on of the passenger’s seat to unlock it. the outside of your seat. Move the Slide the seat to where you want it. seatback where you want it, then Then release the lever and try to move release the lever. the seat with your body, to make sure But don’t have a seatback reclined if the seat is locked into place. your vehicle is moving. Pull up on thelever and the seatback will go to its original upright position.

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Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you howto use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not dowith safety belts.

Folding Rear Seat You can fold the rear seatback down for more cargo space. The latch is in the upper center of the rear of the seatback. To lower the seatback, push it rearward as you pull up on the latch. Then fold the seatback forward to thedown position. To raise it, lift the seatbaclt and push it back until it loch in the upright position. Test to see that it is locked in place by pushing and pulling the seatback.

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This figurelights up as a reminder to You never how if you’ll be in a crash. Why Safety Belts Work buckle up. (SeeSafety Belt Reminder If you do have a crash, you don’t know When you ride in or on anything, you Light in the Index.) if it will be a bad one. go as fast as it goes. In many states andCanadian provinces, A few crashes aremild, and some 1. For example, if the bikeis going 10 the law saysto wear safety belts. Here’s crashes can be so serious that even mph (16 km/h), so is the child. why: They work. buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are inbetween. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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3. Take the simplest %chicle." Suppose 4. Put someone on it. 5. Get itup tospeed. Then stop the it’s just a seat on wheels. “vehicle.’’ The riderdoesn’t stop.

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6. The person keeps going until stopped 7. or the instrumentpanel ... a. or the safety belts! by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 16 With safety belts, you slow down as the Every air bag system ever offeredfor vehicle does.You get more time to stop. sale has required the use of safety You stop over more distance, and your belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that strongest bones take the forces. That’s has air bags, you still haveto buckle why safetybelts make such good sense. up toget the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but HereAre Questions Many especially in side and other People Ask About Safety collisions. Q: If I’m a good driver, andI never Belts -and the Answers drive far from home, why shouldI Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle wear safety belts? Safety Belt Reminder Light after an accident if I’m wearinga When the key is turned to or A You may be an excellent driver, but Run Start, safety belt? if you’re in an accident - even one a light willcome on for about eight A: You could be -whether you’re that isn’t your fault - you and your seconds to remind people to fasten wearing a safetybelt or not. But you passengers can be hurt. Being a good their safety belts. Unless the driver’s can easily unbuckle a safetybelt, driver doesn’tprotect you from safety belt is already buckled, a tone even if you’re upside down. And things beyond your control, such as will also sound. your chance of being conscious bad drivers. Most accidents occur during and after an accident, so you within 25 miles (40 lun) of home. can unbuckle and get out, is much And the greatest number of serious greater if you are belted. injuries and deaths occur at speeds Q: Why don’t they just putin air bags of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). so people won’t haveto wear safety Safety belts are for everyone. belts? A: Air bags are insome vehicles today and will be in more of them inthe future. But they are supplemental systems only- so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. 17 Seats & Restraint Systems

IHow To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for peopleof adult size. Be aware that there are special things to how about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller m children and babies. If a child will be IDriver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt riding in your Oldsmobile, see the This section describes the driver’s The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. section after this one, called Children. restraint system. Here’s how towear it properly. Follow those rules for everyone’s 1. Close and lock the door. protection. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how,see Seats First, you’ll want to know which in the Index) so you can sit up straight. restraint systems your vehiclehas. We’ll start with the driver position.

18 .. 3. Pick up the latchplate and pull the The lap part of the belt should be worn Q: What’s wrong with this? belt across you. Don’t let it get low and snug on the hips, justtouching A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It twisted. the thighs. In a crash, thisapplies force won’t give nearly as much protection 4. Push the latchplate into thebuckle to the strongpelvic bones. And you’db this way. until itclicks. less likely to slide under thelap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply Pull up onthe latch plate to make force at your abdomen. This could sure itis secure. cause serious or even fatal injuries. The If the belt isn’t long enough, see shoulder belt should go over the Safety Belt Extender at theend of shoulder and across thechest. These this section. parts of the body are bestable to take Make sure the release button on the belt restraining forces. buckle is positioned so you would be The safety belt locltsif there’s asudden able to unbuckle the safety belt stop or a crash. quickly if you ever had to. Seats & Restraint Systems I

Q: What’s wrong with this? 3: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled inthe wrong 4: The shoulder belt is worn under the A: The belt is twisted across the body. place. arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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I” To unlatch the belt, just push the button on thebuckle. The belt should Safety Belt Use During Right Front Passenger go back out of the way. Pregnancy Position Before you closethe door, be sure the Safety belts work for everyone, The right front passenger’s safety belt belt is out of the way. If you slam the including pregnant women. Like all works the same way as the driver’s door on it,you can damage both the occupants, they are more likely to be safety belt. See Driver Position, earlier belt and your vehicle. seriously injured if they don’t wear inthis part. safety belts. When the lap portionof the belt is pulled A pregnant woman should wear a lap- out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let shoulder belt, and the lapportion it go back all the way and start again. should be worn aslow as possible throughout the pregnancy. The bestway to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetuswon’t be hurt ina crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to malung safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 21 Seats & Restraint Systems

Rear Seat Passengers It’s veryimportant for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurtmore often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengerswho aren’tsafety - ~ belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in Rear Seat Outside Passenger Here’s how to wear one properly. the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Positions 1. Pick up the latch plate and pullthe Lap-Shoulder Belt belt across you. Don’t letit get twisted. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. 2. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks. Pullup on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulledout all the way, it will lock.If it does, let it go back allthe way and startagain. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender at theend of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever hadto.

22 3. To make the lap part tight,pull down The lap partof the belt should be worn on thebuckle end of the belt as you .ow and snugon the hips, just touching pull up on theshoulder part. ;he thighs. In acrash, this applies force :o the strongpelvic bones. And you’d be .ess likelyto slide under the lapbelt. If you slid under it, thebelt would apply iorce at your abdomen. This could ;awe serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.These ?arts of the body are bestable to tale 2elt restraining forces. rhe safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.

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I I To unlatch the belt, just push the When you sit in a center seating button on thebuckle. Center Passenger Position position, you have a lap safety belt, Lap Belt which has no retractor. To make the If your vehicle has a rear bench seat, belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it someone can sit in the center position. along the belt.

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To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until thebelt is snug. Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Buckle, position and release it the same That includes infants andall children way asthe lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. smaller than adult size. In fact,the law If the belt isn’t long enough, seeSafety in every state in the United States and Belt Extender at theend of this section. in every Canadian province says Male sure the release button on the children up to some age must be buckle is positioned so you would be restrained while in a vehicle. able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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I Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for +herestraint. You may find these atructions on therestraint itself or in I a booklet, or both. These restraints use he belt systemin your vehicle, but the hild also has to be secured within the estraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how todo that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. l In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you fop Strap Securing a Child Restraint in a can keep an eye on the baby. ~ If your child restraint has a top strap, it Rear Outside Position Wherever you install it, be sure to should be anchored. secure the child restraint properly. You’ll be usingthe lap-shoulder belt. If you need to have an anchor installed, See the earlier section about the top ’ Keep in mind that an unsecured child you can ask your Oldsmobile dealerto strap if the child restraint has one. restraint can move around in a collision put it in for you. If you want to install or sudden stop and injure people in the 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow an anchor yourself, your dealercan tell the instructions for the child ~ vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any you how to do it. ’ child restraint in your vehicle - even restraint. when no child is in it. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety beltthrough or around the restraint.The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face orneck, put it behind the child restraint. 27 Seats & Restraint Systems

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder release button is positioned so you the way out of the retractor to set belt into theretractor while you push would be ableto unbuckle the safety the lock. down on thechild restraint. belt quickly if you ever had to.

28 L- - 7. Push andpull the child restraint in Securing a Child Restraint in a 1. Male thebelt as long as possible by different directions to be sure itis Center Seat Position tilting the latchplate and pulling it secure. along the belt. When you secure a child restraint in a To remove the child restraint, just center seating position, you’ll be using 2 . Put the restraint on the seat.Follow unbuckle the vehicle’s safety beltand the lap belt. But don’t use the rear the instructionsfor the child let it go back allthe way. The safety belt center seat, unless the base of the child restraint. will move freely againand be ready to restraint is smallenough to let you 31. Secure the child in the child restraint work for an adult or larger child reach the buclde and latchplate easily. as the instructionssay. passenger. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and buckle it again.Then see if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in a different place inthe vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. 4. Run the vehicle’s safety beltthrough To remove the child restraint, just Securing a Child Restraint in the or around the restraint. The child ?ight Front Seat restraint instructions will show you unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. Itwill how. be ready to work for an adult or larger tou‘ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. child passenger. See the earlier section about the top 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the strap if the child restraint has one. release button is positioned so you would be ableto unbuckle the safety 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow belt quickly if you ever had to. the instructions for the child restraint. 6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child 2. Secure the child in the child restraint restraint. as the instructions say.

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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the 5. Pull the restof the lap belt allthe way 6. To tighten the belt,feed the lap belt lap and shoulder portionsof the out of the retractor toset the lock. back into the retractorwhile you vehicle’s safety belt through or push down on thechild restraint. around the restraint. Thechild restraint instructionswill show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s faceor neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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7. Push and pull the child restraint in Larger Children Children who aren't buckled up can different directions to be sure it is Children who have outgrown child be thrown out in a crash. secure. Adjust the bucket seat restraints should wear the vehicle's Children who aren't buckled up can forward until the lap portion of the strike other people who are. safety belt holdsthe restraint firmly. safety belts. But don't move it any more than If you have the choice, a child shouldsi1 needed to tighten the lap belt. next to a window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the To remove the child restraint, just additional restraint a shoulder belt can unbuckle the vehicle's safety beltand provide. let it go back allthe way. The safety belt will move freely again and be readyto work for an adult or larger child passenger. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap- shoulder belt, but the childis so small that the shoulder beltis very close to the child’s faceor neck? A Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on thechild’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint thatbelts provide. If the child is so small that theshoulder belt is still very closeto thechild’s face or neck, you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap belt,if your vehiclehas one.

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be wornlow and snug on the hips, just touching thechild’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvicbones in a crash. 33 Seats & Restraint Systems

I If belts are cut or damaged, replace Safety BeltEdender them. Collision damagealso may mean If the vehicle’s safety belt willfasten you will needto have safety beltor seat around you, you should use it. parts repaired or replaced. New parts But if a safety beltisn’t long enough to and repairs may be necessary evenif the fasten, your dealer will order you an belt wasn’t being used at the time of the extender. It’s free. When you go in to collision. order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.The extender will be just for you,and just for the seat in your IReplacing Safety Belts A#er vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for a Crash the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just If you’ve had acrash, do you need new attach it to the regular safety belt. belts? IChecking Your Restraint After a very minor collision,nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were Systems stretched, as they would beif worn Now and then,make sure all your belts, during a more severecrash, then you buckles, latch plates, retractors, need new belts. anchorages and reminder systems are If you ever see a label on a right front working properly. Look for any loose safety beltthat says to replace the belt, parts or damage. If you see anything be sure to do so. Then the new belt will that might keep arestraint system from be there to help protect you inan doing its job, have it repaired. accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.

34 Q: What’s wrong with this? Before replacingany safety belt, see A: The belt is torn. your dealer forthe correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model Torn or frayed belts may not protect number for your vehicle.The model you in a crash. They can rip apart undel year is on your title and registration. I impact forces. If a belt istorn or frayed, And you can find the model number on get a new one right away. the CertificatiodTire label of your vehicle. See Certification/Tire Label in the Index. The model number on thereplacement belt must be listed on thesafety beltyou want to replace. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label.

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36 Part 2 Features & Controls Keys ...... 38 Locks...... 39 Remote Lock Control ...... 40 Tailgate ...... 42 Ignition ...... 45 Here you can learn about the many Starting Your Engine ...... 45 standard and optional features on Shifting the Transmission ...... 48 your Oldsmobile. and informationon Parking Brake ...... 51 starting. shifting and braking.Also Shifting into Park ...... 51 explained are the instrument panel Horn ...... 54 and the warning systems that tell you Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 55 if everything is working properly - Windows ...... 55 and what to do if you have a problem. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...... 55 Windshield Wipers and Washer ...... 57 Cruise Control ...... 59 Headlights ...... 62 Fog Lights ...... 63 Overhead Console ...... 64 Sun Visors ...... 69 Mirrors ...... 69 Storage Compartments ...... 71 Ashtrays and Lighter ...... 73 Luggage Carrier ...... 74 Instrument Panel ...... 76 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...... 80 37 Features & Controls

The square-shaped keys are for the The oval-shaped keys are for the doors .gnition only. and all other loclts. When a new Oldsmobileis delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys and gives them to thefirst owner. Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.

38 Door Locks NOTICE: Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features that canhelp prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if rl you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys. I'here are several waysto lock and unlock your vehicle. From the Outside: Use your door key or Remote Lock Control.

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I I II I I I II I I From the Inside: Power Door Locks IRemote Lock Control To lock the door, push the manual You can lock or unlock alldoors at the You can lock and unlock your doors, or locking leverforward. To unlock the same time from either front door. Push mloclc your tailgate glass, from about door, push the lever back. the switch forward to lock the doors. 50 feet (9 m) away using the key chain The rear doors have only amanual door Push it rearward to unlock them. This :ransmitter supplied with your vehicle. lock lever. switch does not keep you from locking four remote lock control operates on a or unlocking adoor with the key. radio frequency subject to Federal The switch on each rear door works Zommunications Commission (FCC) only that door’s lock. It won’t lock (or Rules. unlock) all of the doors-that’s a safety rhis device complies withPart 15 of the feature. XCRules. Operation is subject to the Leaving Your Vehicle ’olIowing two conditions: (1) This levice may not cause harmful If you are leaving the vehicle, open your .nterference,and (2) This device must door and set the locks fromthe inside. iccept any interference received, Then get out and close the door. ncluding interference that may cause Indesired operation.

40 Should interference to this system Matching rransmitfer(sj To Your occur, try this: Vehicle Check to determine if battery Each key chain transmitter is coded to replacement is necessary. See the prevent another transmitter from instructions on battery replacement. unlocking your vehicle.If a transmitter Check the distance. You may be too is lost or stolen, a replacement can be far from your vehicle. This product purchased through your dealer. has a maximum range. Remember to bring the remaining Check the location. Other vehicles or transmitters with you when you goto objects may be blocking the signal. your dealer. When the dealer matches Battery Replacement the replacement transmitter to your Under normal use, the batteries in your See your Oldsmobile dealer or a vehicle, the remaining transmitters qualified technician for service. key chain transmitter should last about must also be matched. Once the new two years. Changes or modifications to this system transmitter is coded, the lost by other than an authorized service transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal facility could voidauthorization to use You can match a transmitter to as many this equipment. range in any location. If you have to get different vehicles as you own, provided close to your vehicle before the Operation they are equipped with exactly the transmitter works, it’s probably time to When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s same model system.(General Motors change the batteries. door will unlock automatically. If you offers several different modelsof these systems on their vehicles.) Each vehicle To Replace Batteriesin the Remote press UNLOCK again within five Lock Control: seconds, all doors will unlock. All doors can have only two transmitters matched will lock when DOOR is pressed. to it. 1. Pop the cover off by inserting a dime See your dealer to match transmitters to (or something similar) in the groove The tailgate glass willunlock when between the covers and twisting. 0 is pressed, but only when the another vehicle. transmission is in P (Park).

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2. Lift the front cover off, bottom half Parking at Night first. Park in a lighted spot, close all windows 3. Remove and replace the batteries and lock your vehicle. Rememberto (2016). keep your valuablesout of sight. Put 4. Reassemble the transmitter. them in a storage area, or take them 5. Check the transmitter operation. with you. Parking Lots Theft If you park in a lot where someone will Vehicle theft is big business, especially be watching your vehicle,it’s best to in some cities. Although your lock it upand take your keys. But what Tailgate Lock I Oldsmobile has a number of theft if you have to leave your ignition key? From the outside, use the round key to deterrent features, we know that What if you have to leave something open the tailgate. With the key in the nothing we put on it can make it valuable in your vehicle? lock, turn the lock handle to theleft to impossible to steal. However, there are Put your valuables in a storage area, unlock the window. ways you can help. like your glove box. Raise the window, then turn thelock Key in the Ignition Lock the glove box. handle to theright to unlock the tailgate. If you walk away from your vehicle with Lock all the doors except the driver’s. the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so Then take the door key with you. don’t do it. When you park your Oldsmobileand open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transmission. And remember to 42 lock the doors. r

Tailgate-Mounted Spare Tire Power Tailgate Window Carrier (OPTION) Release You must move the carrier arm out of From insidethe vehicle, pressthe REAR the way to open the tailgate window. WINDOW button, located to theleft of the radio, to unlock the tailgate window. Your shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

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New Vehicle “BreakmIn” NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you followthese guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 Here’s How to Move the Arm: ltm/h) or less for the first 500 Glove Box miles (804 ltm) . 1. Squeeze the release handle to free the Use the door key to lock and unlock the Don’t drive at any one speed - carrier arm. glove box. To open, pinch the latch fast or slow - for the first 500 2. Swing the carrier arm away fromthe release. miles (804 ltm) . Don’t make full- tailgate. You may need to give it a throttle starts. slight tug. Avoid malting hard stops for the To latch the carrier arm, swing it hard first 200 miles (322 lun) or so. toward the tailgate. The latch has one During this time your new brake catch, so push hard on the carrier arm linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard to make sure it has locked in place. If it stops with new linings can mean is not securely latched, the carrier will premature wear and earlier swing freely. replacement. Follow this “breaking-in” guideline every time you getnew brake linings.

44 Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transmission, but does not NOTICE: send electrical power to any accessories. If your key seemsstuck in Lock Use this position if your vehicle must be and you can’t turn it,be sure it is pushed or towed, but never try to push- all the way in. If it is, then turn the start your vehicle.A warning chime will steering wheel left and right while sound if you open the driver’s door you turn thekey hard. But turn the when the ignition is off and the key is in key only with your hand. Using a U the ignition. tool to force it could break the key Run: An “on” position to which the or the ignition switch. If none of Ignition Switch switch returns after you start your this works, then your vehicle needs With the ignition key in the ignition engine and release the switch. The service. switch, you can turn the switch to five switch stays in the Run position when positions: the engine is running. But even when Starting Your Engine Accessory: An “on7’position in which the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power Move your shift leverto P (Park) or you can operate your electrical power N (Neutral). Your engine won’tstart in xcessories. Press in the ignition switch accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. any other position - that’s a safety 2s you turn the topof it toward you. feature. To restart when you’re already Start: Starts the engine. When the Lock: The only position in which you moving, use N (Neutral) only. :an remove the key. This locks your engine starts, release the key. The steering wheel,ignition and ignition switch will return to Run for NOTICE: transmission. normal driving. Note that even if the engine is not Don’t try to shift to P (Park) if your running, the positions Accessory and Oldsmobile is moving.If you do, Run are “on”positions that allow you you could damage the transmission. to operate your electrical accessories, Shift to P (Park) only when your such as theradio. vehicle is stopped.

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1. Without pushing the accelerator If the engine still doesn’tstart, wait pedal, turn your ignition keyto Start. another 15 seconds anddo it all again. Driving llzrough Deep When the engine starts, let go of the When the engine starts, let go of the Standing Water key. The idle speed will go downas key and the accelerator pedal. your engine getswarm. NOTICE: NOTICE: NOTICE: If you drivetoo quickly through Your engine is designedto work deep puddles or standing water, Holding yourkey in Start for longer with the electronics in your vehicle. water can come in through your than 15 seconds at a time will cause If you add electrical parts or engine’s airintake and badly damage your battery to be drained much accessories, you could changethe your engine.If you can’t avoid deep sooner. And the excessive heat can way the fuel injection system puddles or standing water, drive damage your starter motor. operates. Before adding electrical through themvery slowly. equipment, check with your dealer. 2. If it doesn’tstart right away, hold your If you don’t, your engine mightnot key in Start. If it doesn’tstart in three perform properly. Ifyou ever have seconds, pushthe accelerator pedal to have your vehicletowed, see the about one-quarter of the way down for part of this manual that tells how to 12 more seconds,or until it starts, do it without damaging your 3. If your engine still won’tstart (or vehicle. See Towing Your Truck in starts but then stops),it could be the Index. flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal allthe way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the key in Start for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline fromthe engine. 46 How long should you keep the coolant warmer plugged in? The answer depends on the weather,the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask thatyou contact anOldsmobile dealer in the areawhere you’ll be I parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heater) (OPTION) In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and NOTICE: better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater After you’ve used the coolant should be plugged in a minimum of four heater, be sure to store thecord as hours prior to starting your vehicle. it wasbefore to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it To use the coolant heater: could be damaged. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open thehood and unwrapthe electrical cord. 3. Plug it intoa normal, grounded 110- volt outlet. Features & Controls

Automatic Transmission Park There are several differentpositions for P (Park): This loclts your rear wheels. your shift lever. It’s the best position to use when you Park P start your engine because your vehicle Reverse R can’t move easily. Neutral N Overdrive ID] Drive D Second 2 First 1

48 Reverse Neutral R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. N (Neutral): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with thewheels. NOTICE: To restart whenyou’re already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Shifting to R (Reverse) whileyour vehicle is moving forward could NOTICE: damage your transmission. Shift to Damage to your transmission R (Reverse) onlyafter your vehicle caused by shifting out of P (Park) is stopped. or N (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t coveredby your To rock your vehicleback and forth to 1 warranty. get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see the Index under If You”reStuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.

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D (Third Gear): This position is like (Dl, but you never go into Overdrive. NOTICE: Here are some timesyou might choose If your rear wheels can’trotate, D instead of [D): don’t try to drive. This might When driving on hilly, windingroads. happen if you were stuck in very When towing a trailer,so there is less deep sand or mud or were up shifting between gears. against a solid object.You could damage your transmissionor When going down asteep hill. transfer case or both. Also, if you 2 (Second Gear): This position gives stop when going uphill, don’t hold Forward Gears you more power but lower fuel your vehicle there with only the ID1 (Automatic Overdrive): This economy. You can use 2 on hills. It can accelerator pedal. This could position is for normal driving.If you help control your speed as you go down overheat and damage the need more power for passing,and steep mountain roads, but then you transmission. Use your brakes or you’re: would also want to use your brakes off shift into P (Park) tohold your Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), and on. vehicle in positionon a hill. push your accelerator pedalabout 1 (First Gear): This position gives you halfway down. even more power (but lower fuel Locking Rear Axle Going about 35 mph (56 ltm/h) or economy) than 2.You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or Your rear axle can give you additional more, push the accelerator pedal all traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or the way down. mud. If the shift lever isput in 1, the transmission won’t shift into first gear gravel. It works like astandard axle You’ll shift downto thenext gear and until the vehicle is going slowly enough. most of the time, but when one of the have more power. rear wheels has no traction and the other does, the locking feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.

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e.. .: ...... ,, :z :. ;.. ;* ,..[-:...... ,*>+,,:... ',',::.::-: ,..:..'*,..::;;;.L L. ..., .#..eL r :.::.:,.'r:..:::::.::: Parking Brake To Release the Parking Brake: ro Set the Parking Brake: Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull Hold the regular brake pedal down with the BRAKE RELEASE lever. your right foot. Push down theparking xalte pedal with your left foot. If the NOTICE: ignition is on, thebrake system warning Driving with the parking brake on ight will come on. can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. If You Are Towing a Trailer and Are Parking on a Hill: See the Index under Towing a Trailer. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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2. Move the shift lever into theP (Park) Move the lever up as far as it will go. position like this: 3. Move the ignition key to Lock. Pull the lever toward you. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can walk awayfrom your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle isin P (Park).

If you have to leave your vehiclewith the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) andyour parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve movedthe shift lever into the P (Park) position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever awayfrom P (Park) without first pulling ittoward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully lockedinto P (Park). 52 Torque Lock Engine Exhaust If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too muchforce on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leavethe driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into P (Park) in the Index. When you are ready to drive, movethe shift lever out of P (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

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Running Your Engine While You’re Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know.

Horn You can sound thehorn by pressing the horn symbol on your steering wheel.

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into P (Park) in theIndex. If you are parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, also see Towing a Trailer in the Index.

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Tilt Steering Wheel Power Windows 4 Turn SignullMukifinction A tilt steering wheel allows youto Switches on the driver's door control adjust the steering wheel before you each of the windows when the ignition Lever drive. You can also raise it to the is on. In addition, each passenger door The lever on theleft side of the steering column includes your: highest levelto give your legsmore has.- a control switch for its own room when you exit and enter the window. Turn Signal and Lane Change vehicle. Indicator To tilt the wheel, hold the steering Cruise Control wheel and pull the lever. Movethe Headlight High-Low Beam steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel Windshield Wipers in place. Windshield Washer The High-Low Beamfeature is discussed under Headlights. See the Index under Headlights.

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Operation of Lights U Although your vehicle’s lighting system 0 (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, side marker lightsand taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply theirown lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may rurn Signal and Lane Change A green arrow on theinstrument panel require that you operate your fog lamps ’ndicator will flashin the direction of the turnor only when your lowerbeam headlights lane change. are also on, or that headlights be The turn signal has two upward (for turned on whenever you must use your light) and two downward (for Left) To signal a lane change, just raise or windshield wipers. In addition, most )ositions. These positions allow you to lower the lever until the green arrow jurisdictions prohibit driving solely ignal a turn or a lane change. starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete yourlane change. The lever with parking lights, especiallyat dawn To signal a turn, move the lever all the will return by itself when you releaseit. or dusk. It is recommended that you yay up or down. When the turnis check with your own state or provincial inished, the lever willreturn As you signal aturn or a lane change, ij highway authority for applicable lutomatically. the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, lighting regulations. signal bulb may beburned out and other drivers won’t see yourturn signal If your vehicle has the electronic instrument cluster, the turnsignal arrows will flashat a faster rate if a signal bulb isburned out. If a bulb is burnedout, replace it tohell avoid an accident. 56 If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see the Index under Fuses G Circuit Breakers) and for burned-out bulbs. If you have atrailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lights, a different turn signal flasher isused. With this flasher installed, the signal indicator will flash evenif a turn signal bulb is burned out. Check the front and Windshield Wipers You can set the wiper speed for a long rear turn signal lights regularlyto make or short delay between wipes. This can sure they are working. You control the windshield wipers by turning theband marked WIPER. be very usefulin light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. For a single wiping cycle,turn theband The closer to LO, the shorter the delay. to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, thenlet go. The wipers will stop For steady wiping at low speed, turn the after one cycle. If you want more cycles, band away from you to the LO position. hold the band on MIST longer. For high speed wiping,turn theband further, to HI. To stop thewipers, move the band to OFF. Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you from seeing well enough to drive safely.To avoid damage, besure to clear iceand snow fromthe wiper blades before using them.If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your bladesdo become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.

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Heavy snow or ice can overload your Driving without washer fluid can be wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them dangerous. A bad mud splash can block until the motor cools. Clear awaysnow your vision. You could hit another or ice to prevent an overload. vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. NOTICE: When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. Windshield Washer Don’t mix water with ready-to- 4t the topof the turn signal/multifunction use washer fluid. Watercan cause ever there’s a paddlewith the word the solution to freeze and damage PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on your washer fluid tank and other :he windshield,push the paddle. parts of the washer system. Also, rhe wipers will clearthe window and water doesn’t clean as well as :hen either stop or return to your preset washer fluid. ;peed. Fill your washer fluid tank only See the Index under Windshield 3/4 full when it’s very cold. This flasher Fluid. allows for expansion, which could damage the tankif it is completely full. Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshieldwasher. It can damage yourwasher system and paint.

3. Push in the SET button at the end of To Resume a Set Speed the lever and release it. Suppose you set your cruise control at a 1. Take your foot off the accelerator desired speed and then you apply the pedal. brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 To Set Cruise Control mph (40 ldh)or more, you can move 1. Move the cruise control switchto ON. the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (which stands for Resume/ Accelerate) for about half a second. You’ll go right backup toyour chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at R/A longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going fasteruntil you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the 2. Get up to thespeed you want. switch at WA. 60 To Increase Speed While Using Push in the button at theend of the To Get Out of Cruise Control Cruise Control lever until you reach the lower speed There are two ways to turnoff the There are two ways to go to a higher you want, then release it. cruise control: speed. Here’s the first: To slow down in very small amounts, Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR 1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the push the button for less than half a Move the cruise switch to OFF. higher speed. second. Each time you do this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 lun/h) slower. 2. Push the button at theend of the To Erase Cruise Speed Memory lever, then release the button and the Passing Another Vehicle While When you turn off the cruise control or accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise the ignition, your cruise control set Using Cruise Control speed memory is erased. at thehigher speed. Use the accelerator pedal to increase Here’s the second way to go to a higher your speed. Whenyou take your foot off speed: the pedal, your vehiclewill slow downto Move the cruise switch from ON to the cruise control speed you set earlier. R/A. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release Using Cruise Control on Hills the switch. How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load, To increase your speed in very small and the steepness of the hills. When amounts, move the switch to R/A for going up steep hills, you may haveto less than half a second and then step on the accelerator pedal to maintain release it. Each time you do this,your your speed. When going downhill, you vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 may have to brake or shift to a lower ltm/h) faster. gear to keep your speeddown. Of course, applying the brake takes you out To Reduce Speed While Using of cruise control. Many drivers findthis Cruise Control to be too much trouble and don’t use There are two ways to reduce your cruise control on steep hills. speed while usingcruise control: 61 Features & Controh II II I LIGHTS

Headlights Push the -:Q-switch to turn on the Headlight High-Low Beam Push the switch marked pe to turn on: headlights, together with: To change the headlights from low Parking Lights Parking Lights beam to high or high to low, pull the Side Marker Lights turn signal lever allthe way toward you. Side Marker Lights Then release it. Taillights Taillights When the high beams areon, a blue Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights light on the instrumentpanel also will Pull the switch or press OFF to turn off be on. the lights. Lights on Reminder If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will hear a warning tone.

62 T II The fog lights will gooff whenever your high beam headlights comeon. When the high beams go off, the fog lights will come on again. L1 instrument Panel intensity Fog Lights Control Use your fog lights forbetter vision in Turn thedial above the headlight foggy or misty conditions. Your parking switch to theleft to dim your lights or low beam headlightsmust be instrument panel lights. This will also on for them to come on. silence your LightsOn Reminder. The fog light switch ison the Turn thedial to theright to make your instrument panel under the headlight instrument panel lights brighter. If you switch. Press the right side of the switch turn the dial all the way to theright to turn thefog lights on, and theleft until it cliclts, yourinterior lights will side of the switch to turn them off. An come on. indicator light will glowin the right side of the switch when they are on. Remember, fog lights alone will not give off as much light as your headlights. Never use your fog lights inthe dark without turning onyour headlights.

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Overhead Console Temperature and Compass If the outside temperature is 37°F (3°C) Display or lowerwhen you turn on the ignition, The front overhead console has reading ICE will appear on the display. It's a lights, a center dome light, a compass The outside air temperature and the caution to thedriver that road and outside temperature display, and compass are displayed at the front of conditions may be icy,and that storage compartments-including one the overhead console. The control appropriate precautions should be for your garagedoor opener and one for switches are located to theleft of the taken. sunglasses. display. Compass Calibration: Turn the display on or off by pressing the ON/OFF switch. Display the The compass is self-calibrating,so it temperature in either degrees does not need to be manually set. Fahrenheit (English) or Celsius (metric) However, when your Bravada is new, by pressing the US/MET switch. the compass may function erratically. If it does, CAL (Calibration) will appear Before you turn on the ignition and move on the display. To correct the problem, the vehicle, the temperature indicated drive in a complete360" circle three will be the last outside temperature times, and the compass will function recorded withthe ignition on. normally.

64 2. Press and hold both the ON/OFF and the US/MET switches. The display will go off. 3. After 5 seconds, VAR CAL will appear on thedisplay. When it does, release both buttons. 1 4. Press US/MET until your zone number appears on the display. 5. Press ON/OFF to enter your zone number. Your variance is now set. Garage Door Opener Compartment You can store your garage door opener in the front compartment of your overhead console, and operate it from this position. To install your garage door opener, follow these instructions: Compass Variance: 1. Open the compartment by pressing Variance is the difference between the compartment latch forward. aagnetic north andgeographic north. Remove the piece of self-sticking [n some areas the difference between Velcro@. :he two can be great enough to cause false compass readings. If this happens, Follow these instructions to set the Jariance for your particular location: 1. Locate your location on thezone map. Note your zone number.

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2. Then peel the protective backing 3. To make sure the buttonon your 5. Add one peg at a time until your from the Velcro@and press it firmly garage door opener is centered above garage door opener operates when to theback of your garage door the button on the compartment door, you press the button with the opener. use the white intersecting lines inside compartment door closed. the compartment as a guide. Center the control button of your garage door opener over the point where the lines intersect, and press the opener firmly into place. Make sure the 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.

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Overhead Storage Compartment I Sunglasses Storage Console Reading Lights To open the rear storage compartment Compartment To turn either reading light on or off, in the overhead console, press the To open the sunglasses storage press the switch next to it. To adjust the release button. compartment in the overhead console, aim of the lights, simply pivot the lamps press the release button. Then pull the in their sockets. compartment down to the full open position, as shown.

67 Feahres & Controls I I 111 L Center Dome Light 9ont Reading Lights Rear Dome Light Located in the center of your vehicle, rhese lights are part of the rearview The rear dome light will come on with this light has no switch of its own. It nirror, andmay be operated in two the center dome light each time you will go on each time you open the ways: open the doors. It also has a switch. Be doors. You can also turn it onby sure to turnit off when you are finished b With the ignition on, turneach light turning the Instrument Panel Intensity on and off with its switch. using it. Control to theright until it cliclts. With the ignition off, open any door. These lights will comeon for about 15 seconds, then turn off. If you turn on the ignition during this delay, the lights will turn off immediately. To avoid draining your vehicle battery’s Qower, be sure to turnoff 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.

68 --...... Sun Visors Lighted Visor Vanity Mirrors hide DaylNight Rearview Mirror To block out glare, you can swing down Open the covers to expose the vanity To reduce glare from lights behind you, the visors. You can also remove them mirror. pull the lever toward you to thenight from the center mount and swing them The lights come on whenyou open the position. to theside, while the auxiliary sunshade cover. These can even be used for For information on this mirror's reading remains to block glare from the front. reading. lights, see the Index under Front To extend the visors at thesides, pull Reading Lights. out thesunshade.

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e NOTICE: When using the accessory power outlets: Maximum load of all electrical equipment should not exceed 8 amps. Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment when not in use. Accessory Power Outlets Leaving electrical equipment on Storage Compartments The two power outlets on thecenter for extended periods can drain The center console has a cup holder and console can be used to plug in electrical your battery. two storage compartments. equipment such as a cellular telephone, To open the cup holder, lightly press on CB radio, etc. Follow the proper the edge. installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment Push the cup holder back in until it you install. clicks when it’s not in use.

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t There are also two storage There are two cup holders inside the You will find a storage compartment on compartments with latching lids. Press glove box door. Note that the glove box each of the front doors. The driver’s the latch and lift the cover to open these. light will remainon while the door is door pocket contains a coin holder. The smaller compartment has a open. A narrow storage shelf runs along the molded rack for cassette tapes and bottom of the instrument panel. It’s compact discs. The larger one has a handy for items such as gloves or small removable tray. books.

72 NOTICE: Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’s ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and the heating element. Ashtrays and Lighter To use the lighter, push it in all the way t md let go. When it’s ready, it will pop The front ashtray is located below the radio. To use the ashtray, pull it toward 1lack by itself. you. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press down on thefront edge of the ashtray and pull the entire ashtray out of the instrument panel.

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NOTICE: Loading cargothat weighs more than 200 pounds (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damageyour vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or thesides of your vehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on the slats and does not scratch or Th.e rear ashtrays are located in the rear Luggage Carrier damage the vehicle. Put the cargo doors. To remove them for cleaning, You can load things ontop of your against the side rails and fasten it Prt :ss down on thesnuffer and pull vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats securely to theluggage carrier. Put tht:m out. and side rails attached to the roof, and the main weight as far forward as crossrails which can be moved forward you can. NOTICE: and rearward in the side rails to secure Don’t put papers and other things cargo. :hat burn intoyour ashtrays. If you jo, cigarettes or other smoking naterials could set them on fire, :awing damage.

Features & Controls The Instrument Panel-Your 4. Rear Window Defogger 16. Ashtray Information System 5. Light Controls 17. Tailgate Window Release Your instrument panel is designed to let 6. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 18. Power Remote Control Mirrors you know ata glance how your vehicle 7. Instrument Cluster 19. Ignition Switch is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and 8. Gearshift Lever 20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch many other things you’ll need to drive 9. Climate Controls 21. Horn safely and economically. IO. Lighter 22. Fuse Panel (under instrument The main components of your 11. Center Vents panel) instrument panel are: 12. Glove Box 23. Hood Release Side Vents 1. 13. Side Window Defogger 24. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Side Window Defogger 2. 14. Side Vents 25. Parking Brake Release Rear WindowWipermasher 3. 15. Audio System

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1Instrument Panel Clusters You have one of these instrument panel clusters, which include indicator warning lightsand gages that are explained on the following pages. Besure to read about those that apply to theinstrument panel cluster for your Oldsmobile. STANDARD CLUSTER

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F IWarning Lights, Gages and Gages can indicate when theremay be I or is a problem with one of your Indicators vehicle's functions. Often gages and This section describes the warning warning lights work together to let you lights and gages that may be on your know when there'sa problem with vehicle. The pictures will help you your vehicle. locate them. When one of the warning lights comes Warning lights and gages can signal that on and stays on whenyou are driving, I something is wrong before it becomes or when one of the gages shows there serious enough to cause an expensive may be a problem, checkthe section repair or replacement. Paying attention that tells you what to doabout it. I' I Speedometer (STANDARD CLUSTER) to your warning lightsand gages could Please follow the manual's advice. our speedometer lets you see your also save you orothers from injury. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly - jeed in both miles per hour (mph) and and even dangerous. So please get to Warning lights goon whenthere may ilometers per hour (ldh). know your warning lights and gages. be or is a problemwith one of your They're a big help. vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on thenext few pages, some warning lights comeon briefly when you turn theignition key just tolet you know they're working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens.

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I Your trip odometer tells how far you Speedometer (ELECTRONIC CLU! R) Odometer and Trip~ have driven since you last reset it. To (STANDARD CLUSTER) Displays your speed in miles perhour Odometer set it tozero, press the reset button (mph) or kilometers per hour (1Wh). four odometer shows how far your located in the right end of the See E/M Switch later in this section. rehicle has been driven, in either miles speedometer. [used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used Your Oldsmobile has a tamper resistant .n Canada). odometer. If you see silver lines between the numbers, you'll know someone has probably tampered with it and the numbers may not be true. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to themileage total of the old odometer, then itmust be. But if it can't, then it's set at zero and a label must be put on thedriver's door to show the old mileagereading when the new odometer was installed. 81 ll

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY kE.GE+F ELONLY Trip mileage appears in place of the To set the trip odometer to zero, press Odometer and Trip regular odometer reading when you :he TRIP switch to display the trip Odometer (ELECTRONICCLUSTER) press the TRIP switch down. To ldometer. Then, press the RESET Your odometer shows how far your change back to the regular odometer, ;witch. vehicle has been driven, in either miles press the TRIP switch again. (used in the U.S.)or kilometers (used Your Oldsmobile has a tamper in Canada). Your trip odometer tells resistant odometer. Theodometer will how far you have drivensince you last read ERROR if someone has tampered reset it. with it. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If the new one can be set to themileage total of the old odometer, then it must be. But if it can’t, then it’s set at zero and a label must be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage reading when thenew odometer was installed.

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4"' UNLEADEDFUEL ONLY c E/M sw&h (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) he/Gage (STANDARD CLUSTER) To change your electronic display from The tachometerdisplays the engine Your fuel gage tells you about how English to metric units, orfrom metric speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). much fuel youhave left, when the co English, press this switch down. The ignition is on. When the indicator nears gages affected are: NOTICE: E (Empty), you will have a little fuel left but should get more soon. Speedometer Do not operate theengine with the Here are four things that some owners Odometer tachometer in thered area, or engine damage may occur. ask about.None of these show a Trip Odometer problem with your fuel gage: Oil Pressure At the service station, thegas pump Engine Coolant Temperature shuts off before the gage reads F (Full).

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It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than thegage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the tankwas half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank’s capacity to fill the tank. The gage moves alittle when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn’t go back to E when you turn off the ignition. Oil Pressure Gage (STANDARD For your fuel tank capacity, see Service CLUSTER) NOTICE: Station Information on thelast page of Your oil pressure gage shows the oil this manual. Damage to your engineGom pressure in psi (pounds per square neglected oil problems can be costly inch) when theengine is running. Oil and is not covered by your warranty. pressure may varywith engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. Driving your vehiclewith low oil pressure can cause extensive engine damage. Have your vehicle serviced immediately.

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Voltmeter (STANDARD CLUSTER) Engine Coolant Temperature Fuel Gage (ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) Your charging system gage willshow Gage (STANDARD CLUSTER) Your fuel gagebars light up when the the rate of charge when the engine is This gage shows the engine coolant ignition is on to show you about how running. When the engine is not temperature. If the gage pointer moves much fuel you have left. running but the ignition is on (in the into the red area, your engine is too When the gage first indicates empty, Run position), the display measures thc hot! It means that your engine coolant you still havea little fuel left, but you voltage output of your battery. has overheated. should get more soon. The reading will change as the rateof If you have been operating your vehicle A box around the gas pump symbol wil: charge changes (with engine speed, under normal driving conditions, you flash when your tank is 1/8 full or less. etc.), butreadings between the warning should pull off the road, stopyour zones indicate the normal operating Here arefive things that some owners vehicle and turn off the engine as soon ask about. Noneof these show a range. Readings in either warning zone as possible. indicate a possible problem with your problem with your fuel gage: HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU At the service station, the gas pump charging system. Have your Oldsmobilc BADLY! serviced immediately. shuts off before the gage reads full. In Problems on the Road,this manual The top bar does not go out until you shows what to do. See the Index under have driven a long distance-about 3r Engine Overheating. miles (48 kilometers). 85 Features & Con&olk

It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated. For example, the gage may haveindicated the tank was half full,but it actually took a little more or less than half the E tank's capacity to fill the tank. The gage movesa little when you turn a corner or speed up. J The tank is not necessarily empty I 1 when the last bar goesout. There is a Oil Pressure Gage (ELECTRONIC 1 to 1.5 gallon (4 to 5.6 L) fuel reserve. CLUSTER) NOTICE: For your fueltank capacity, see Your oil pressure gage shows the oil Damage to your enginefcom Service pressure in psi (pounds per square Station Information on the last page of neglected oil problems can be costly this manual. inch) when the engine is running. Oil and is not covered by your warranty. pressure may varywith engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity. If you havea problem with your oil, the box around the oil pressure symbol may begin to flash after you start your engine, or when you are driving. This indicates that oil is not going through your engine quicklyenough to keep it cool. The engine could be low on oil, or could have some other oil problem. Have it fixed right away.

86 The oil light couldalso flash on in three You also have a warning light. A box other situations: around the battery symbol will flash .When the ignition is on (in theRun when the charging system needs position) but the engine is not service. running, the light willcome on asa 0- If it comes on while you are driving, you A may have a loose belt orother problem test to show you it is working, but the \\ light willgo out whenyou turn the with the electrical charging system. ignition to Start. If it doesn't come on Have it checked right away. Driving U with the ignition on, you may have a while this light is on could drain your problem with the fuse. Have it fixed battery. Voltmeter (ELEcmoNIc CLUSTER) right away. If you must drive a short distance with Sometimes when the engine is idling Your charging system gage willshow the light on, be certain to turn off all at a stop, thelight may flash on and the rate of charge when the engine is your accessories, such as the radio and off. This is normal. running. When the engine is not air conditioner. running but the ignition is on (in the If you make a hard stop, thelight may Run position), thedisplay measures the come on for a moment. This is normal. voltage output of your battery, and will flash until you turn the ignition to Start. The reading will change as the rate of charge changes (with engine speed, etc.), but readings between the warning zones indicate the normal operating range. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem with your charging system. Have your Oldsmobile serviced immediately.

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closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. (See Towing Your Truck in the Index.)

~ Engine Coolant Temperature Brake System Warning Light Gage pcmoNIc CLUSTER) Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulicbrake This gage has bars that show the engine system is divided into two parts. If one coolant temperature. part isn’t working, the other part can A box around thetemperature symbol still work and stop you. For good will flashwhen your engine is too hot. braking, though, you need both parts working well. It means that your engine coolant has The brake system warning lightwill also overheated. If you have been operating If the warning light comes on, there come on whenyou set your parking your vehicle under normal driving could be a brake problem. Have your brake, and it will stay on if your parking conditions, you should pull off the road, brake system inspected right away. brake doesn’t release fully. If it stays on stop your vehicle and turn off the This light should comeon as you start after your parking brake is fully released, engine as soon as possible. the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then, it means you have a brake problem. HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU have it fixed so it will be readyto warn BADLY! you if there’s a problem. In ProbZems on the Road, this manual If the light comes on while you are shows what to do. See the Index under driving, pull off the road and stop Engine Overheating. carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, thepedal may go 88 NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead L1 to costly repairs not covered by your warranty. Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Malfunction IndicatorLamp Light (Service Engine Soon Light) With anti-lock, this light will go on A computer monitors operation of your when you start your engine and may fuel, ignition and emission control stay on for several seconds. That’s systems. This light should come on normal. If the light doesn’t come on, when the ignition is on, but theengine have it fixed so it will be readyto warn is not running, as a check to show you you if there is a problem. it is working. If it does not come on at If the light stayson, or comeson when all, have it fixed right away. If it stays you’re driving, your Oldsmobile needs on, or it comes on while you are driving, service. If the regular brake system the computer is indicating that you warning light isn’ton, you still have have a problem. Youshould take your brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock vehicle in for service soon. brakes. If the regular brake system warning light isalso on, you don’t have anti-lock brakesand there’s a problem with your regular brakes. SeeBrake System Warning Lightearlier in this part 89 Features & Controls

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Battery Light (STANDARD CLUSTER) Check Gages Ljght The battery light will comeon briefly (STANDARD CLUSTER) when you turn on theignition as a This light will comeon briefly when you check to show you it is working. It are starting the engine. If the light should go out once the engine is comes on and stays on while you are running. If it stays on, or comes on driving, check your various gagesto see while you are driving, you may havea if they are in the warning zones. loose belt or other problem with the electrical charging system.Have it checked right away. Driving whilethis light is on could drain your battery. If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be certain to turnoff all your accessories, such as theradio and air conditioner.

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In this part you’ll find out howto Climate Control System ...... 92 c operate the comfort control systems Defogging and Defrosting ...... 93 and audio systems offered withyour Rear Window Defogger...... 94 Oldsmobile. Be sure to read about Setting the Clock ...... 95 the particular system supplied with AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Player and Equalizer ...... 96 your vehicle. AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc Player...... 98 Understanding Radio Reception...... , ,...... , ...... ,...... 101 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...... 102 Care of Your Compact Discs ...... 102 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 103

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Climate Control System There are three air conditioning settings: MAX A/C, NORM A/C, and Your vehicle's heater and air BI-LEV A/C. On very hot days, your conditioner work best if you keep your vehicle will cooldown more quickly and LO HI windows closed. Your vehicle alsohas economically in anyof these settings if flow-through ventilation, described later you open the windows long enough to in this section, to bring outside air into let hot inside air escape. For allsettings, your vehicle. adjust the temperature control lever and 3f Fan Lever: The lever at the tophas fan speed as desired. four positions. Move it toward HI to MAX A/C: Select this setting to get increase the air flow. To decrease the maximum cooling or quick cool-down air flow, move it toward LO. on very hot days. This setting Temperature Lever:Slide the lever on recirculates much of the air inside your the left to control the temperature of the vehicle. It should not be used for long air flow into the vehicle. Movethe lever periods of time because the air may up for warmer air, down for cooler air. become too cold and dry. Function Lever: Slide the lever on the Also slidethe temperature control lever right to select the function desired. The down to thecoolest setting and adjust air conditioner compressor will operate the fan speed as desired. in all settings except VENT and HTR NORM A/C: Use this setting for (Heater) when the outside temperature normal cooling on hot days. This setting is above freezing.When the air cools outside air and directs it through conditioner compressor cycleson, you the instrument panel outlets. may sometimes notice slight changes in your vehicle's engine performanceand BI-LEV A/C: Use on cool but sunny power. This isnormal, because the days. This setting brings in outside air, system is designedto keep the desired but directs it two ways-through the cooling level and help fuel economy. instrument panel outlets and the heater ducts at your feet. At times this temperature difference may bemore apparent than others. VENT: The vent setting brings in outside air through the instrument panel outlets and at your front side windows. HTR The heater setting brings in most heated air through the heater ducts, and some through the defroster vents. Defogging and Defrosting To rapidly defogthe side windows, r If you have the optional engine coolant To rapidly defrost the windshield, slide select the BI-LEV AfC setting and heater and use it during cold weather, the temperature control lever all the adjust the fan to thehighest speed. Aim 20°F (-8°C) or lower, your heating way up and select the (j@ setting. the side vents toward the side windows. system will more quickly provideheat Adjust the fan to thehighest speed. For increased air flow to theside vents, because the engine coolant is already close the center vents. warmed. See the Index under Engine Coolant Heater. (Defrost):This setting directs most of the warmed air to the windshield and side windows. Some will also go to thefloor vents. The air conditioner will also run in this setting to remove moisture from the air when thetemperature is above 40°F (4°C).Adjust the temperature control as desired.

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NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on theinside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

Rear Window Defogger Flow-Through Ventilation System Press ON to warm the defogger grid on Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation :he rear window. The indicator light system supplies outside airinto the will glow while the rear window vehicle when it is moving. Outside air iefogger is operating. The defogger will will also enter thevehicle when the :urn off automatically after about 10 heater or the air conditioning fan is ninutes. If you turn it on again, the running. iefogger will operate for about five Ventilation Tips ninutes only. You can turn thedefogger Iff by turning off the ignition or Keep the hood and front air inlet free ?ressing OFF. of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and Do not attacha temporary vehicle defroster will workfar better, .icense acrossthe defogger grid on the reducing the chance of fogging the :ear window. inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, slide the function lever to HTR and turn the blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving off. 94 1 3.5K 10K , I This helps clear the intake ducts of 2. Increase the volume slowly until you

snow and moisture, and reduces the hear comfortably and clearly. ;CAN SEEK chance of fogging the inside of your windows. NOTICE: nn on Keep the air path under the front Before you add any sound AUTO REVERSE seats and console clear of objects. equipment to your vehicle- like a This helps air to circulate throughout tape player, CB radio, mobile ’( EJECT SEARCH your vehicle. telephone or two-way radio - be Audio Systems sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it Setting the Clock n The following pages describethe audio properly. Added sound equipment systems available for your Oldsmobile, may interfere with the operation of Setting the clock is easy. and how to get the best performance your vehicle’s engine,Delcom radio I. With the radio on or off and the from them. Please read about the or other systems, and even damage ignition on, press SET. The SET system in your vehicle. them. And, your vehicle’s systems indicator will appear on the digital Hearing damage from loud noise is may interfere with the operation of screen for five seconds. almost undetectable until it is too late. sound equipment that has been 2. You must begin to set the clock to Your hearing can adapt to higher added improperly. So, before the correct hour and minute during volumes of sound. Sound that seems adding sound equipment, check those five seconds. Press SCAN to normal can be loud and harmful to your with your dealer and be sure to set the correct hour. Press SEEK to hearing. Take precautions by adjusting check federal rules covering mobile set the correct minute. the volume control on your radio to a radio and telephone units. safe sound level before yourhearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 1. Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.

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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 behind the TUNE- FADE knob adjusts the front/rear speaker balance. 2 AM-FM Equalizer Controls:Boost the bass, emphasize a voice in song, brightenthe AMIFM Stereo with Cassette switch between time and radio station treble-your equalizer gives you Player and Equalizer frequency whilethe radio is on. freedom to adjust five separate The digital displayindicates information The control ring behind the VOL-BAL frequencies of sound to your individual on the time or radio station frequency, knob adjusts the left/right speaker taste. Move a lever up to emphasize a the AM or FM radio band, whether the balance. frequency, moveit down to de- station is in stereo, and many other TUNE-FADE: This knob has two emphasize. It’s best to begin with the radio functions. functions. Turn it to the left or right to levers in the middle position, then adjust individual leversas you like. PWR (Power): Press to turn theunit tune in radio stations (the radio station on and off when theignition is on. frequency will be displayedon the LOUD: Press to increase the bass digital screen). Press the knob to response. This is most helpfulin VOL-BAL (Volume-Balance): Turn change between the AM and FM bands producing a natural sound at low the upper knob to adjust the volume, or (the digital screen will momentarily listening levels. press it to change the side of a tape display AM or FM, and if the station is AUTO DNR (Dynamic Noise that’s playing. Press the knob to display in stereo, STEREO will be displayed). the time when theignition is off, or to Reduction): This sound system automatically reduces background 96 noises on AM,, FM and cassette tapes. AmSt: When you’re tuned to anAM 3. While the SET indicator is displayed, REV (Reverse): Press to reverse the station that broadcastsin stereo, the press one of the four pushbuttons. tape rapidly; press again to play tape. STEREO light will come on. If the The station is now preset. You can SEARCH: Push thisswitch to theright signal isweak, press AmSt to turn the tune to itimmediately by pressing the and the FWD and REV buttons will feature off. You’ll get better reception. same button. function as a“music search,” stopping Press AmSt again to turn thefeature 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for each of four AM the tape at the nextselection on the back on for strong signals. and four FM stations. ~.,.I tape. (Theremust be at least a 3-second SEEK Each time you press SEEK, you Up to threeadditional stati6flS bn.each gap between selections on the tape.) will tune in the next stationon theAM band may be preset by “pairing” The ON light will indicate themusic or FM radio band. pushbuttons: search is selected. SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds 1. Tune in thedesired station. Program: Press the VOL-BAL knob to to the next station on AMthe or FM change the side of tape being played. band; the scan will continue every few 2. Press SET, and withinfive seconds When the arrowpointing up is lighted, seconds until you either press SCAN press any two adjacent pushbuttons the selections listed on the topside of again or press the VOLBAL knob to at thesame time. the tape areplayed. When the arrow stop on a particular station. 3. The station can be tuned in when the pointing down is lighted, selections To Preset Radio Stations: same two pushbuttons arepressed at listed on the bottomside of the tape are the same time. played. The tape player automatically The four pushbuttonscan be used to To Playa Cassette Tape: begins playing the otherside when it preset up to 14 radio stations (seven reaches the end of the tape. AM and seven FM stations). Press PWR (Power) to turn theradio on. Then push a cassette into the Cr02: This button sets tapebias. When 1. Turn thelower control knob(TUNE) playing high biaschrome or metal tapes, to the stationyou want. cassette entrydoor (the tapeside goes in first).Using tapes that arelonger press the button to turn the buttonlight 2. Press SET. The SET indicator will than 90 minutes (45 minutes on each on. When playing standard tapes,press appear on the digital screen for five side) is not recommended. again to turn thelight off. seconds. FWD (Fast Forward): Press to advance EJECT Press to have the cassette tape the taperapidly; press againto play. ejected (the radio willthen play). The cassette tapewill be ejected automatically when the radio isturned off. 97 L Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

RCL (Recall): Press to switch the display fromthe time to radio station frequency. Press againto switch from the radio frequencyto time. BASS: Press the upper part to increase bass. Press the lower part to decrease bass. TREB (Treble): Press the upper part to ST-PL COMP ROM REV FWD SCAN PREV NEXT increase treble. Pressthe lower part to decrease treble. SEEK: Press the left side to tunein the next station lower in frequency. Press the right side to tunein the next station 4MIFM Stereo Radio with .Press the knob to silence the radio higher in frequency. Compact Disc Player temporarily. Press againto restore original volume. SCAN: Press to listen for a few seconds The digital display indicates information to thenext station on the AM or FM 3n the time or radio station frequency, Turn thering behind the knob to band; the scan will continue every few the AM or FM radio band, whether the adjust lefthight speaker balance to seconds until you press SCAN again at station is in stereo, and many other your taste. any timeto stop on a particular station. radio functions. BAND-TUNE (Lower Knob): This To Preset Radio Stations: control has three functions. PWR (Power): Press to turn theunit The five numbered pushbuttons are on when the ignition is on. Press again Turn theknob to tune theradio. used to immediately select anyof ten to turn theunit off. Press the knob to switch fromthe AM preset radio stations, five AM and five MUTE-VOL (Upper Knob):This band to theFM band. Press again to FM. Four of the pushbuttons are also zontrol has three functions. switch fromFM to AM. used when you play a compact disc. Turn theknob to adjust volume up Turn thering behind the hobto 1. Tune thedisplay to a station you or down. adjust the front-rear speaker balance want to preset. (also called “fade”) to your taste. 98 2. Press SET. The SET indicator will There may be too muchmoisture in COMP (Compression): Press to make appear on the digital screen for five the air. Wait about one hour and try soft and loud passages more equal in seconds. again. volume. Press againto resume normal 3. Press one of the numbered The player may betoo hot. If so, Play- pushbuttons while the SET indicator HOT will appear on thedisplay. RDM (Random): Press to play a disc’s is displayed. The station is now When the compact disc player cools, tracks in random order. Press again to preset. You can tune toit it should play again. Press RCL to play them in numbered sequence. immediately by pressing the same remove HOT from the display. REV (Reverse): Press and hold to numbered pushbutton. In addition to the normal tone and rapidly back up within a track. Release 4. Repeat these steps for up to five AM volume controls, you can use the to play from that point. and five FM stations. following controls while the compact FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold To Play a CompactDisc: disc player is playing: to rapidly move forwardwithin a track. Your compact disc player is designed RCL (Recall): Press to see which Release to play from that point. for full-size compact discs only. Do not track is playing. Its number will be SCAN: Press to sample alltracks use the mini-discs that arecalled displayed. Press again to see how long briefly, one at a time. Press againto singles. Theywon’t eject. it has been playing. continue the track that’s playing. 1. Press PWR to turn theunit on. The track number will also be displayed PREV (Previous): Press to back up to whenever you change the volume or a the previous track. Pressing more than 2. Insert a disc partwayinto the slot, new track begins to play. label side up. The player will pullit in. once backs up more than onetrack. In a fewseconds, the disc should play. EJCT (Eject): Press to eject the disc. Press and hold to scroll backward The radio will play. through the tracks. If the disc comes back out without playing: ST-PL (Stop-Play): Press to stop the NEXT: Press to move up to the next compact disc playerand play the radio. track. Pressing more than once moves The disc may be upside down. Press again to stop theradio and play up more than onetrack. Press and hold The disc may be dirty, scratched or wet.the compact disc. It will begin playing to scroll forward through the tracks. The road may be too rough. at thepoint where you stopped it.

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CD Player Security System take more than 15 seconds to To Turn Delco LOC II@Off Delco LOC II@ ais security feature for complete any of them, you may 1. Turn theignition to theAccessory the compact disc player.You can turn it need to start over. or Run position. on or not, as you prefer.If you turn it on, 5. Press SET. 000 will appear. 2. Make sure the radio is off. your player won’twork if it’s ever stolen. 6. Press SEEK to the right and hold it 3. Press and hold the 1 and 4 When you turn on Delco LOC II,@you until the second and third numbers pushbuttons until SEC shows on enter a secret code into thesystem to of your secret code appear. the display. secure it. If your CD player losesbattery 7. Press SCAN until the first number Press SET. The display will show power for anyreason you must unlock 4. of your secret codeappears. 000. the system with the secret code before 8. Press BAND-TUNE and 000 will the system willwork again. 5. Press SEEK to the right and hold it appear again. until the second and third numbers If you turn Delco LOCIP on and 9. Press SEEK to the right and hold it of your secret code appear. decide you don’t want it on any longer, until the fifth and sixth numbers of you can turn it off. 6. Press SCAN until the first number your secret codeappear. of your secret code appears. To Turn Delco LOC II@On: 10. Press SCAN until the fourth 7. Press BAND-TUNE. The display 1. Write down any 6-digitnumber and number of your secret code appears. will show 000. keep it in a safe place. This is your 1 1. Press BAND-TUNE. rEP will secret code. 8. Press SEEK to the right and hold it appear for five seconds. Then 000 until the fifth and sixth numbers of 2. Turn theignition to theAccessory or will appear. your secret code appear. Run position. 12. Repeat steps 6-11. SEC will appear, 9. Press SCAN until the fourth 3. Make sure the radio is off. indicating that thesystem is secure. number of your secret codeappears. Press and hold the 1 and 4 If the display shows - - -, the 4. 10. Press BAND-TUNE. If the display pushbuttons until - - - shows on the verification process wasnot shows - - -, the unit is no longer display. You now have 15 seconds for successful. Repeatthe entire sequence. secured. If the display shows SEC, each of the following steps. If you it is still secured (the numbers did not match either your secret code or the factory’s back-up code). To UnlockAfter a Power Loss: 9. Press BAND-TUNE. If the display AM Stereo When battery power is lost and then shows the time of day, the unit is no Your Delco@ system maybe able to resupplied to a secured unit, LOC will longer locked. If the display shows receive C-QuamB stereo broadcasts. appear onthe display. Followthese LOC, it is still secured (the numbers Many AM stations around the country steps to unlock the unit: did not match eitheryour secret code use C-Quam@to produce stereo, or thefactory’s back-up code). 1. Turn theignition to theAccessory or though some do not. C-Quam@is a Run position. Understanding Radio Reception registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. FM Stereo If your Delco@ systemcan get C- 2. Make sure the radio is off. Quam@signals, your stereo indicator 3. Press SET. The display will show FM Stereo will give you the best sound, light will come on when you are 000. but FM signals will reach only about 10 receiving it. 4. Press SEEK to theright and hold it to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).Tall buildings until the second and thirdnumbers of or hills can interfere with FM signals, your secret code appear. causing the soundto come and go. 5. Press SCAN until the first number of AM your secret code appears. The range for most AM stations is 6. Press BAND-TUNE. The display will greater than for FM, especially at night. show 000. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. 7. Press SEEK to theright and hold it AM can also pick up noise from things until the fifth and sixth numbersof like storms andpower lines. To lower your secret code appear. this noise, tryreducing the treble level. 8. Press SCAN until the fourth number of your secret code appears. Comfort Controls &Audio Systems

player is at fault. If the second cassette results in no improvement in sound quality, try cleaningthe tapeplayer. Proper tape player cleaning should be done with a wiping actionnonabrasive cleaner cassette. To properly clean your tape player, you should follow the directions on thecleaning cassette. Cassettes are subject to wear and the Care of Your Cassette Tape sound quality may degrade over time. Care of Your Compact Discs Always verify that thecassette tape is in Player good condition before obtaining service Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other protective A tape player that is not cleaned on your tape player. regularly is subject to reduced sound cases and away from direct sunlightand quality, ruining the cassette, or dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, damaging the mechanism. Tape dampen a clean, soft clothin a mild, cassettes that are not properly stored in neutral detergent solution and clean it, their plastic cases away from wiping fromthe center to theedge. contaminants, direct sunlight, and Be sure never to touch the signal extreme heat may not operate properly surface when handling discs. Pickup and could cause premature failure of discs by grasping the outer edges or the the tapeplayer. edge of the hole and the outeredge. Your tape player should be cleaned monthly or with every 15 hours of use, as regular maintenance. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a good cassette to see if the tape or the tape

102 1 Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should ever become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badlybent, as it might be by vandals, you should replace it. Check everyonce in a while to be sure the mast is still tightened to thefender.

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.. Here you’ll find information about Defensive Driving...... 106 driving on different kindsof roads Drunken Driving ...... 106 and in varying weather conditions. Control of a Vehicle We’ve also includedmany other What Is All-Wheel Drive? ...... 108 useful tipson driving . Braking ...... 109 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) ...... 110 Braking in Emergencies...... 111 Steering ...... 111 Steering in Emergencies ...... 112 Passing ...... 113 Driving Guidelines ...... 115 Operating Your Bravada Off Paved Roads ...... 115 Driving at Night ...... 124 Driving in the Rain ...... 125 City Driving...... 126 Freeway Driving...... 127 Hill and Mountain.. Roads...... 129 Winter Driving...... 130 Towing a Trailer...... 132 105 Your Driving and the Road

Just how much alcohol istoo much if a Dejiensive Driving Drunken Driving person plans to drive? Ideally, no one The best advice anyone can give about Death and injury associated with should drink alcohol and then drive. driving is: Drive defensively. drinking and driving is a national But if one does, then what’s “too Please start with a very important safety tragedy. It’s the number one contributor much”? It can be a lot less than many device in your Oldsmobile: Buckle up. to thehighway death toll, claiming might think. Although it depends on (See Safety Belts in the Index.) thousands of victims every year. each person and situation, here is some Alcohol takes away three things that general information on the problem. Defensive driving reallymeans “be anyone needs to drive a vehicle: ready for anything.” On city streets, The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of rural roads, or freeways, it means Judgment someone who is drinking depends upon “always expectthe unexpected.” Muscular Coordination four things: Assume that pedestrians or other Vision How much alcohol is in the drink. drivers are going to be careless and Police records showthat almost half of The drinker’s body weight. make mistakes. Anticipate what they all motor vehicle-related deaths involve The amount of food that is consumed might do. Be ready for their mistakes. alcohol - a driver, a passenger or before and during drinking. Rear-end collisions are about the most someone else, such as a pedestrian, had preventable of accidents. Yet they are been drinking. In most cases, these The length of time it has taken the common. Allow enough following deaths are the result of someone who drinker to consume the alcohol. distance. It’s the best defensive driving was drinking and driving. About 20,000 maneuver, in both city and rural motor vehicle-related deaths occur each driving. You never knowwhen the year because of alcohol, and thousands vehicle in front of you is going to brake of people are injured. or turn suddenly.

106 r But it’s very important to keep in mind that theability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that thedriving skillsof many people are impaired at a &IC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statisticsshow that thechance ~~ of being in an accident increases sharply 1Qccording to theAmerican Medical for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 1Qssociation, a 180-pound (82 kg) percent or above. A driver with aBAC I?erson who drinks three 12-ounce(355 level of -0.06 percent (threebeers in one I nl) bottles of beer in an hourwill end ~ ~~ hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) 1~p with BACa of about 0.06 percent. has doubled his or her chance of having rThe person would reach the same BAC rhe law in most U.S. states sets the legal lirnit at a BAC of 0.10 percent. In an accident. At a BAC level of 0.10 E)y drinking three 4-ounce (120 ml) percent, thechance of that driver glasses of wine or threemixed drinks if Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and in e some other countriesit’s lower than having an accident is six times greater; c?ach had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a at a level of 0.15 percent, thechances 1iquor like whiskey, ginor vodka. that. The BAC will be over 0.10 percent after threeto six drinks (in one hour). are twenty-five times greater! And, the 1It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. Of course, aswe’ve seen, it depends on body takes about an hourto rid itself of 1?or example, if the same person drank how much alcohol’is in thedrinks, and the alcohol in one drink.No amount of t:hree doublemartinis (3 ounces or 90 how quicklythe person drinks them. coffee or number of cold showers will Inl of liquor each) withinan hour, the speed that up. I?erson’s BAC would be close to 0.12 Isercent. A person who consumes food j ust before or duringdrinking will have i slightly lowerBAC level.

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“I’llbe careful” isn’tthe right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? Aperson with a higher BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision. There’s something else about drinking and driving that many people don’t know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse. That’s especially true for brain, spinal cord and heart You have three systems that make your injuries. That means that if anyone who vehicle go where you want it to go. has been drinking - driver or They are the brakes, the steering and passenger - is in a crash, the chance of the accelerator. All three systems have being killed orpermanently disabled is to do their work at the places where the higher than if that person had not been tires meet the road. drinking. And we’ve alreadyseen that Sometimes, as whenyou’re driving on the chance of a crash itself is higher for snow or ice, it’s easy to ask more of drinking drivers. those control systems than thetires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle, Wt Is All-Wheel Drive? All the Wheels, All the Time Bravada has a unique system called all- wheel drive (AWD). Simply stated, AWD supplies power fromthe engine to all four wheels, allthe time. It works in 108 all conditions-both on andoff paved Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some surfaces, no matter if the weather is fair people drive in spurts - heavy or foul. Braking action involves perception acceleration followedby heavy braking time and reaction time. The heart of the AWD system isthe - rather than keeping pacewith traffic. transfer case. Here, engine power is First, you have to decide to push on the This is a mistake. Your brakes maynot divided by an interaxle differential. brake pedal. That’s perception time. have time to cool between hard stops. Under normal conditions,it sends 65 Then you have to bring up your foot Your brakes will wearout much faster if percent of the torque to therear axleand and do it.That’s reaction time. you do a lot of heavy braking. If you the other 35 percent to thefront axle. Average reaction timeis about 3/4 of a keep pace with the traffic and allow second. But that’s only an average. It realistic following distances, you will But on a slippery surface, a viscous eliminate a lotof unnecessary braking. clutch in the transfer case adjusts the might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more That means better braking and longer 65/35 proportion according to need, brake life. sending more powerto theaxle with with another. Age, physical condition, traction. alertness, coordination, and eyesight all If your engine everstops while you’re play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and driving, brake normallybut don’tpump Another feature of the AWD system frustration. But even in 3/4 of a second, your brakes. If you do, thepedal may that helps Bravada keepits grip is the a vehicle movingat 60 mph (100 km/h) get harder to push down. If your engine limited-slip rear axle. In conditions travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a stops, you will still have some power where one rearwheel loses traction but lot of distance in an emergency, so brake assist. But you willuse it when the other still has some-as when one keeping enough space between your you brake. Once the power assist is wheel hits an icy patch or slips onto a vehicle and others is important. used up, itmay take longer to stop and muddy road shoulder-this design the brake pedal will beharder to push. provides power to thewheel with And, of course, actual stopping traction. And AWD is simple. It’s distances vary greatlywith the surface always there-working. of the road (whether it’s pavement or gravel); the condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and thecondition of your brakes.

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SERVICE ENGINE SOON ANT’-LOCK I

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Here’s how anti-lock works.Let’s say As you brake, your computer keeps the road is wet. You’re driving safely. receiving updates on wheel speedand Your vehicle has an advanced electronic controls braking pressure accordingly. braking system that can help you keep Suddenly an animal jumps out in front it under control. When youstart your of you. Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change vehicle and begin to drive away,you You slam on thebrakes. Here’s what the time you need to get your footup to may hear a momentary motor or happens with ABS. the brake pedal. If you get too close to clicking noise. This isthe ABS system A computer senses that thewheels are the vehicle in front of you, youwon’t testing itself. slowing down. If one of the wheels is have time to apply your brakesif that about to stop rolling, the computer will vehicle suddenly slowsor stops. Always separately workthe brakes at each front leave enough roomup ahead to stop, wheel and at the rear wheels. Theanti- even though you have anti-lockbrakes. lock system can changethe brake To Use Four-wheel Anti-Lock pressure faster than any driver could. Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the The computer is programmedto make brake pedal downand let anti-lock the most of available tire and road work for you.You may feelthe brakes conditions. You can steer around the vibrate, or you may notice some noise, obstacle while brakinghard. but this is normal.

110 Braking in Emergencies vehicle going inthe same direction. If What should you do if this ever Use your anti-lock braking systemwhen you’ve evertried to steer a vehicle on happens? Ease up on theaccelerator you need to. With anti-lock,you can wet ice, you’ll understand this. pedal, steer the vehicle the way you steer and brake at thesame time.In The traction you can get in a curve want itto go, and slow down. many emergencies, steeringcan help you depends on the condition of your tires Speed limit signsnear curves warn that more than even the very best braking. and the road surface, the angle at which you should adjust your speed. Of the curve isbanked, andyour speed. course, the posted speeds are based on ISteering While you’rein a curve, speed isthe one good weather androad conditions. Power Steering factor you can control. Under less favorable conditions you’ll want to go slower. If you lose power steering assist Suppose you’re steering through a because the engine stops or the system sharp curve. Then you suddenly If you need to reduce your speed as you is not functioning,you can steer butit accelerate. Both control systems - approach a curve, do it before you enter will take muchmore effort. steering and acceleration - have to do the curve, while yourfront wheels are their workwhere the tiresmeet the straight ahead. Steering Tips road. Adding the sudden acceleration Try to adjust your speed so you can Driving on Curves can demand too muchof those places. “drive” through the curve. Maintain a It’s importantto take curves at a You can lose control. reasonable, steady speed. Waitto reasonable speed. Suppose you’re steering through a accelerate until you are outof the curve, A lot of the “driver lost control” sharp curve. Then you suddenly and thenaccelerate gently into the accidents mentioned on thenews accelerate. Both control systems - straightaway. happen on curves. Here’s why: steering and acceleration - have to do their workwhere the tiresmeet the Experienced driver or beginner, each of road. Unless you have traction control us is subject to thesame laws of physics and the system is on, adding the sudden when driving on curves. The tractionof acceleration can demand too muchof the tiresagainst the road surface makes those places. You can lose control. it possible forthe vehicle to change its path whenyou turn thefront wheels. If there’s no traction, inertiawill keep the 111 Your Driving and the Road

, ROAD RECOVERY / collision. Then xeer around the IOFF problem, to theleft or right depending on the space available. An emergency likethis requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheelat the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, Steering in Emergencies and just as quickly straighten the wheel Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can be once you have avoidedthe object. You may find sometimethat your right more effective than braking. For The fact that such emergency situations wheels have droppedoff the edge of a example, you come over a hilland find are always possible isa good reason to road onto the shoulder while you’re a truck stopped in your lane, or a car practice defensive driving at all times driving. suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only child darts out from between parked slightly belowthe pavement, recovery cars and stops right in front of you. You should be fairly easy. Easeoff the can avoid these problems by braking - accelerator and then,if there is nothing if you can stopin time. But sometimes in the way, steer so that your vehicle you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action- steering straddles the edge of the pavement. You can turn thesteering wheelup to1/4 around the problem. turn until the right front tire contacts Your Oldsmobilecan perform very well the pavement edge.Then turn your in emergemies like these. First apply steering wheelto go straight down the your brakes. It is better to remove as roadway. much speed as you can from a possible

112 pass. A broken center line usually If other cars are lined up to pass a Passing indicates it’s all right to pass slow vehicle, wait yourturn. But take The driver of a vehicle about to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). care that.someone isn’t trying to pass another on two-lanea highway waits for Never cross a solid line on your side you as you pull out topass the slow just theright moment, accelerates, of the laneor a double solid line, even vehicle. Rememberto glance over your moves around thevehicle ahead, then if the road seems emptyof shoulder and check the blind spot. goes back into theright lane again. A approaching traffic. simple maneuver? Check your mirrors, glance over your Do not get too close to thevehicle you shoulder, and startyour left lane Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle want to pass while you’re awaitingan change signal before movingout of the on atwo-lane highway is a potentially opportunity. For one thing, following right lane to pass. When youare far dangerous move, since the passing too closely reduces your area of vision, enough ahead of the passed vehicleto vehicle occupies the same lane as especially if you’re followinga larger see its front in your insidemirror, oncoming traffic for several seconds. A vehicle. Also, you won’t have activate your rightlane change signal miscalculation, an error injudgment, or adequate space if the vehicle ahead and move backinto theright lane. a brief surrender to frustrationor anger suddenly slowsor stops. Keep back a (Remember that your rightoutside can suddenly put thepassing driver face reasonable distance. mirror is convex.The vehicle you just to face with the worstof all traffic passed may seem to be farther away accidents - the head-on collision. When it looks likea chance to pass is coming up, start toaccelerate but stay from you than it really is.) So here aresome tips for passing: in the right lane and don’t gettoo close. Try not to pass morethan one vehicle “Drive ahead.” Look down the road, Time your moveso you will be at atime on two-lane roads. Reconsider to thesides, and to crossroads for increasing speedas thetime comesto before passingthe next vehicle. situations that might affect your move into theother lane. If the way is Don’t overtake a slowly moving passing patterns. If you have any clear to pass, you will have a “running vehicle too rapidly. Eventhough the doubt whatsoever about making a start” thatmore than makes up for the brake lights are notflashing, it may be successful pass, waitfor a bettertime. distance you would lose by dropping slowing down or starting to turn. back. Andif something happensto Watch for traffic signs, pavement If you’re beingpassed, make it easy markings, and lines. If you can see a cause you to cancel your pass, you need only slow downand drop back again for the following driver to get ahead of sign up aheadthat might indicate a you. Perhaps you can ease a little to turn or an intersection, delay your and wait foranother opportunity. the right. 113 hur Driving and the Road

A cornering skid and an acceleration While drivingon a surface with reduced Loss of Control skid are best handled by easing your traction, try your bestto avoid sudden Let’s reviewwhat driving experts say foot off the accelerator pedal. steering, acceleration, or braking about what happens when thethree If your vehicle starts toslide, ease your (including engine brakingby shifting to a control systems (brakes, steering and lower gear). Any sudden changes could acceleration) don’t have enough friction foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the cause the tires to slide. You may not where the tires meet the road to do realize the surface is slippery until your what the driver has asked. vehicle to go. If you start steering quicldy enough, your vehicle may vehicle is skidding. Learnto recognize In any emergency,don’t give up. Keep straighten out. Always be readyfor a warning clues- such as enough water, trying to steer and constantly seek an second skid if it occurs. ice or packed snowon the road to make escape route or area of less danger. a “mirrored surface”- and slow down Of course, traction is reduced when when you have anydoubt. Skidding water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material Remember: Any anti-lock braking In a skid, a drivercan lose control of is onthe road. For safety, you’llwant to slow down and adjust your drivingto system (ABS) helps avoid onlythe the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid braking skid. most skids by taking reasonable care these conditions. It is importantto slow suited to existing conditions, and by not down on slippery surfaces because “overdriving” those conditions. But stopping distance will be longerand skids are always possible. vehicle control more limited. The three types of skids correspond to your Oldsmobile’sthree control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren’t rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causestires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin.

114 Off-road drivingcan be great fun. But it Driving Guidelines does have some definite hazards. The This multipurpose passknger vehicleis greatest of these is the terrainitself. defined as autility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by the “Off-roading”means you’ve left the National Highway Traffic Safety great North American road system Administration (NHTSA) of the United behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. States Departmentof Transportation. Curves aren’t banked. There are no Utility vehicles have higherground road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, clearance and a narrower trackto make rough, uphill or downhill. In short, them capable of performing in awide 3perating Your Bravada Off you’ve gone right backto nature. variety of off-road applications. Specific Paved Roads Off-road driving involves some new design characteristics give them a skills. And that’s why it’s very higher center of gravity than ordinary Many of the same design featuresthat important thatyou read this guide. cars. An advantage of the higher ground help make Bravada responsiveon paved You’ll find many drivingtips and clearance is a betterview of the road roads during poor weather conditions- suggestions. These will help malte your allowing you to anticipate problems. features likethe locking rear axle andall- off-road driving saferand more They are notdesigned for cornering at wheel drive- help makeit much better enjoyable. suited for off-road usethan a the same speeds as conventional 2- Before You Go Ofi-Roading wheel drive vehiclesany more than low- conventional passengercar. Its higher slung sports cars aredesigned to ground clearance also helps Bravadastep There are some things to do before you perform satisfactorily under off-road over some off-road obstacles. But go out. For example, besure to have all conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp Bravada doesn’t have features like specialnecessary maintenance and service turns or abruptmaneuvers. As with underbody shielding anda transfer case work done. Be sure you read all the other vehicles of this type,failure to low gear range, thingsthat are usually information about your all-wheel drive operate thisvehicle correctly may result thought necessary for extendedor severe vehicle in thismanual. Is there enough in loss of control or vehicle rollover. off-road service.This guide is for fuel? Is the spare tirefully inflated? Are operating your Bravadaoff paved roads. the fluid levels up where they should Also, see Anti-Lock Brakes in the Index. be? What are thelocal lawsthat apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving? 115 Your Driving and the Road

If you don’t know, you should check Traveling to Remote Areas with law enforcement peoplein the It makes sense to plan your trip, area. Will you be on someone’s private especially when going to a remote area. land? If so, be sure to get the necessary Know the terrain and plan yourroute. permission. You are much less likelyto get bad Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road surprises. Get accurate maps of trails Driving and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads. There are some important things to remember about how to load your It’s also a good idea to travel with at vehicle. least one other vehicle. If something happens to one of them, the other can The heaviest things should be on the help quickly. I load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward Getting Familiar with Off-Road as you can. Driving Be sure the load is secured properly, It’s a good idea to practice in an area so driving on theoff-road terrain that’s safe and close to home before you doesn’t toss things around. go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different driving skills. Here’swhat we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes, for example, needto constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Yourears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. You’ll findother important information With your arms, hands, feet, and body in this manual. See Vehicle Loading, you’ll needto respond to vibrations and Luggage Carrier and Tires in theIndex. vehicle bounce. 114 Controlling your vehicle isthe key to Scanning the Terrain Will the surface texture change successful off-road driving.One of the Off-road drivingcan takeyou over abruptly up ahead? best ways to control your vehicle isto many differentkinds of terrain. Does the travel take you uphill or control your speed. Here are some You need to be familiarwith the terrain and downhill? (There’s more discussion of things to keep in mind.At higher its many different features. Here are these subjects later.) speeds: some things to consider. Will you have to stop suddenly or you approach things faster and you Surface Conditions change direction quickly? have less time to scan the terrainfor obstacles. Off-roading can take you over hard- When you drive over obstacles roughor packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, terrain, keep a firm gripon thesteering you have less time to react. mud, snow or ice. Eachof these surfaces wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface you have more vehicle bounce when affects the steering, acceleration, and features can jerk the wheel out of your you drive over obstacles. braking of your vehicle in different ways. hands if you’re not prepared. you’ll need more distance for braking, Depending upon the kind of surface you When you drive overbumps, rocks, or especially since you’re on an unpaved are on,you may experience slipping, other obstacles, your wheels can leave surface. sliding, wheelspinning, delayed the ground. If this happens,even with acceleration, poor traction, andlonger one or two wheels, you can’t control the braking distances. vehicle as well or at all. Surface Obstacles Because you will beon anunpaved Unseen or hidden obstacles can be surface, it’s especially important to hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or avoid sudden acceleration, sudden bump can startleyou if you’re not turns, or suddenbraking. prepared for them. Often these obstacles In a way, off-road drivingrequires a are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or different kind of alertness from driving even the rise and fall of the terrainitself. on paved roads and highways. There are Here are some things to consider: no road signs, posted speed limits or Is the pathahead clear? signal lights. You have to use your own good judgment about whatis safe and what isn’t. 117 Your Driving and the Road

Drinking and driving can be very Is there a constant incline, or does the dangerous on any road. And this is hill get sharplysteeper in places? certainly true for off-road driving. Atthe Is there good traction on thehillside, very time you need specialalertness and or will the surface cause tire slipping? driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions Is there a straight path up or down and judgment can be affectedby even a the hill so you won’t have to make small amount of alcohol. You could turning maneuvers? have a serious- or even fatal- accident if you drink and drive or ride Are there obstructions on thehill that with a driverwho has been drinking. can block your path (boulders, trees, (See Drunken Driving in the Index.) logs or ruts)? Driving On Off-Road Hills What’s beyondthe hill? Is there a cliff, an embanlunent, a drop-off, a fence? Off-road driving oftentakes you up, Get out and walk the hill if you don’t down, or across a hill. Driving safelyon Approaching a Hill know. It’s the smart way to find out. hills requires good judgment and an When you approach a hill, you needto understanding of what your vehicle can Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just often haveruts, gullies, troughsand and can’t do. There are some hills that too steep to climb, descend, or cross. simply can’t be driven, no matter how exposed rocks because they are more Steepness can be hard to judge. On a susceptible to the effects of erosion. well builtthe vehicle. very small hill, for example,there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevationwhere you can easily see allthe way to thetop. On a large hill,the incline may getsteeper as you near the top, butyou may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs. Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill. 118 Driving Uphi// Attach a flag to thevehicle to make Push the brake pedal to stop the Once you decide you can safely drive you more visible to approaching vehicle and keep it from rolling up thehill, you need to take some traffic on trails or hills. backwards. Also, apply the parking special steps. Sound the horn as you approach the brake. Use a low gear and get a firm grip on top of the hill to let opposing traffic If your engine is still running, shift the steering wheel. know you’re there. the transmission into reverse, Use your headlights evenduring the release the parking brake, and Get a smooth start up thehill and try slowly back downthe hill in reverse. to maintain your speed. Don’t use day. They makeyou more visible to more power than you need, because oncoming traffic. If your engine has stopped running, you don’t want your wheels to start you’ll need to restart it. With the spinning or sliding. brake pedal depressedand the parking brake still applied, shiftthe Try to drive straight up thehill if at all transmission to P (Park) and possible. If the path twists and turns, restart the engine. Then, shift to you might want to find another route. reverse, releasethe parking brake, and slowly back downthe hill as straight as possible in reverse. As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the12 o’clock position. This way, you’ll be ableto tell if Q: What should I do if my vehicle your wheels are straight and stalls, or is about to stall, and I maneuver as you back down. It’s can’t make it up the hill? best that you back down the hill A: If this happens, thereare some with your wheelsstraight rather things you should do, and there are than in theleft or right direction. Ease up on your speed as you some things you must not do. First, Turning the wheel too far to the approach the topof the.hill.. here’s what you should do: left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover. 119 Your Driving and the Road

Here are some things you must not get some nelp. Exiton the uphill side do if you stall, or are about to stall, and stay clearof the path the vehicle when going up a hill. would take if it rolled downhill. Never attempt to prevent a stall by Driving Downhill shifting into N (Neutral) to “rev- When off-roading takes you downhill, up” theengine and regain forward you’ll want to consider a number of momentum. This won’t work. Your things: vehicle will rollbackwards very quickly and you could go out of How steep is the downhill? Will I be control. Instead, apply the regular able to maintain vehicle control? brake to stop thevehicle. Then What’s the surface like? Smooth? apply the parking brake. Shift into Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? reverse, releasethe parking brake, Gravel? Q: Are there some thingsI should not and slowly back straight down. Are there hidden surface obstacles? do when driving down hill? a Never attempt to turnaround if Ruts? Logs? Boulders? A: Yes! These are important because if you are about to stall when going What’s at the bottom of the hill? Is you ignore them you could lose up a hill. If the hill is steep enough there a hidden creekbank or even a control and have a serious accident. to stall your vehicle,it’s steep river bottom with large rocks? enough to cause you to roll over if When driving downhill, avoidturns you turn around. If you can’t make If you decide youcan go down a hill that takeyou across the incline of it up the hill, you must back safely, then try to keep your vehicle the hill. A hill that’s not too steep straight down the hill. headed straight down, and use a low to drive down may be too steep to gear. This way, engine dragcan help drive across. You could roll overif Q: Suppose, after stalling,I try to back your brakes and they won’t haveto do you don’t drive straight down. down the hill and decideI just all the work. Descend slowly, keeping can’t do it. What shouldI do? Never go downhillwith the your vehicle under control at all times. transmission in N (Neutral). This A: Set the parking brake,put your is called “free-wheeling.” Your transmission in P (Park), and turn off brakes will have to do all the work the engine. Leave the vehicle and go and could overheat and fade. 120 Q: Am I likely to stall when going wheels to therear wheels) reduces the across an incline. Just because the trail downhill? likelihood the vehicle will tumble end goes across the incline doesn’t mean A It’s muchmore likely to happen over end. But when you drive across you have to drive it. The lastvehicle to going uphill.But if it happens going an incline, the much more narrow try it might have rolled over. downhill, here’s what to do. track width (the distancebetween the left and right wheels) may not prevent Stop your vehicleby applying the the vehicle fromtilting and rolling regular brakes. Apply the parking over. Also, drivingacross an incline brake. puts more weight on the downhill Shift to P (Park) and,while still wheels. This could cause a downhill braking, restart the engine. slide or a rollover. Shift back to a low gear, release the Surface conditions can be a problem I parking brake, anddrive straight when you drive across a hill. Loose L down. gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass If the engine won’t start,get out can cause yourtires to slip sideways, and get help. downhill. If the vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will trip it (a Q: What if I’m driving across an Driving Across an Incline rock, a rut, etc.) and roll over. incline that’s not too steep, butI Sooner or later, an off-road trail will hit some loose gravel and start to Hidden obstacles can make the slide downhill. What shouldI do? probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If steepness of the incline even worse. If this happens, you have to decide you drive across a rock with the uphill A: If you feel your vehiclestarting to whether to try to drive acrossthe incline. wheels, or if the downhill wheelsdrop slide sideways,turn downhill. This Here are some thingsto consider: into a rut ordepression, your vehicle should help straighten out the A hill that can be driven straight upor can tilt even more. vehicle and prevent the side slipping. down may be too steepto drive However, a much betterway to For reasons like these, you need to prevent this is to get out and “walk across. When you go straight up or decide carefullywhether to try to drive down a hill, the length of the wheel the course”so you know what the base (the distancefrom the front surface is like before you driveit. 121 Your Driving andthe Road

tend to sink into the sand.This has an effect on steering, accelerating, and braking. You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightlywhen driving on sand.This will improve traction. Hard packed snow and ice offerthe worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it’s very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example,the traction is so poor Stalling on an Mine that you will have difficulty If your vehicle stallswhen you’re accelerating. And if you do get moving, crossing an incline, be sureyou (and Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or poor steering and difficult braking can your passengers) get out on the uphill Ice cause you to slide out of control. side, evenif the door there is harder to When you drive in mud, snow or sand, open. If you get out on thedownhill your wheelswon’t get good traction. side and the vehicle starts toroll over, You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning you’ll be right in itspath. is more difficult,and you’ll need longer If you have to walk down the slope, stay braking distances. out of the path the vehicle will take if it It’s best to use a low gearwhen you’re does roll over. in mud -the deeper the mud, the lower the gear. In really deep mud, the idea isto keep your vehicle movingso you don’t get stuck. When you drive on sand,you’ll sense a change in wheeltraction. But it will depend upon how loosely packedthe sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will 122 Driving In Water After OtY-Road Driving Light rain causes no special off-road Remove any brush or debris that has driving problems.But heavy rain can collected on theunderbody, chassis or mean flash flooding,and flood waters under the hood. These accumulations demand extreme caution. can be a fire hazard. Find out how deep the water is before After operation in mud or sand, have you drive through it.If it’s deep enough the brake linings cleaned and checked. to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or These substances can cause glazing and exhaust pipe, don’t try it - you uneven braking. Check the body probably won’t get through. Also, water structure, steering, suspension, wheels, that deep can damage your axle and tires, and exhaustsystem for damage. other vehicle parts. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling If the water isn’t toodeep, then drive system for any leakage. through itslowly. At fast speeds, water Your vehicle will require more frequent splashes on your ignition system and service due tooff-road use. Refer to the your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also Maintenance Schedule for additional occur if you get yourtailpipe under information. water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you’ll never beable to start your engine. When you go through water, remember that whenyour brakes get wet, itmay take you longer to stop.

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Slow down, especially on higher your eyes to readjust to thedark. When speed roads. Your headlightscan light you are faced with severe glare (as from up only so much road ahead. a driver who doesn’t lower the high In remote areas, watch for animals. beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlights), slow down a little. Avoid If you’re tired, pull off the road in a staring directly into theapproaching safe place and rest. lights. Night Vision Keep your windshieldand all the glass No one can see as well at night as in the on your vehicle clean- inside and out. daytime. But as we get older these Glare at night is made much worseby Driving at Night differences increase. A 50-year-old dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the Night driving is moredangerous than driver may require at least twice as glass can build up a film caused by dust. day driving. One reason is that some much light to see the same thing at Dirty glass makes lights dazzleand drivers are likely to be impaired - by night as a 20-year-old. flash more than clean glass would, alcohol or drugs, with night vision What you do in thedaytime can also malting the pupils of your eyes contract problems, or by fatigue. affect your night vision. For example,if repeatedly. Here aresome tips on night driving. you spend the day in bright sunshine Remember that your headlights lightup Drive defensively. you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your far less of a roadwaywhen you are in a eyes will have lesstrouble adjusting to turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; Don’t drink and drive. night. But if you’re driving,don’t wear that way, it’s easierto pick out dimly Adjust your inside rearview mirrorto sunglasses at night. They maycut down lighted objects. Just as your headlights reduce the glare from headlights on glare from headlights, but they also should be checked regularly forproper behind you. make a lot of things invisible. aim, so should your eyes be examined Since you can’t see as well, you may You can be temporarily blindedby regularly. Some drivers suffer from need to slow down and keep more approaching lights. It can take a second night blindness - the inability to see in space between youand othervehicles. or two, oreven several seconds, for dim light - and aren’t even aware of it.

124 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make I it harder to see road signsand traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wipingequipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiperinserts when they Driving too fast through large water 1 Driving in the Rain show signs of streaking or missingareas puddles or even goingthrough some car Rain and wet roads can mean driving on the windshield, or when strips of washes can cause problems, too. The trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, rubber start to separate from the inserts. water may affect yourbrakes. Try to accelerate or turn aswell because your avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to tire-to-road traction isn’t as good as on slow down before you hit them. dry roads. And, if your tires don’thave much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’s always wiseto go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes arc tuned for driving on dry pavement.

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Hydroplaning Some Other Rainy WeatherTips A , ” Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much Turn on your low-beam headlights - water can build up underyour tires that not just your parking lights - to help they can actually ride on the water.This make you more visible to others. can happen if the road is wet enough Besides slowing down, allow some and you’re going fast enough. When extra following distance. And be your vehicle is hydroplaning, it haslittle especially careful when youpass or no contact with the road. another vehicle. Allow yourselfmore Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. clear room ahead, andbe prepared to But it can if your tires haven’t much have your view restricted by road ICity tread or if the pressure in oneor more is spray. Driving low. It can happen if a lot of water is One of the biggest problems with city Have good tires with proper tread streets is the amount of traffic on them. standing on the road.If you can see depth. (SeeTires in the Index.) reflections horn trees, telephone poles, You’ll want to watch out for what the or other vehicles, and raindrops other drivers are doing and pay “dimple” the water’s surface, there attention totraffic signals. could be hydroplaning. Here are ways to increase your safety in Hydroplaning usuallyhappens at higher city driving: speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast Know the best way to get to where rule about hydroplaning. The best advice you are going. Get a city map and is to slow down whenit is raining. plan your trip into anunknown part of the city just asyou wouldfor a cross-country trip.

126 Try to use the freeways that rim and begin to check traffic. Tryto determine crisscross most large cities. You'll where you expect to blend with the save time and energy. (See the next flow. Tryto merge into the gap at close section, Freeway Driving.) to the prevailing speed. Switch on your Treat a green light as a warning turn signal, check your mirrors and signal. A traffic light is there because glance over yourshoulder as often as the corner is busy enough to need it. necessary. Tryto blend smoothly with When a light turns green, and just the traffic flow. before YOU start to move, check both Once you are on thefreeway, adjust ways for vehicles that have not your speed to theposted limit or to the cleared the intersection or may be Freeway Driving prevailing rate if it's slower. Stay in the running thered light. Mile for mile, freeways (also called right lane unless you want topass. thruways, parkways, expressways, Before changinglanes, check your turnpikes, or superhighways) are the mirrors. Then use your turn signal. safest of all roads. But they have their Just before you leavethe lane, glance own special rules. quicldy over yourshoulder to make sure The most important advice on freeway there isn't anothervehicle in your driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep "blind" spot. to theright. Drive at the same speed Once you are moving on the freeway, most of the other drivers are driving. make certain you allow a reasonable Too-fast or too-slow drivingbreaks a following distance. Expect to move smooth traffic flow.Treat the left lane slightly slower at night. on a freeway as a passing lane. When you want to leave the freeway, At the entrance thereis usually a ramp move to the proper lane well in that leads to thefreeway. If you have a advance. If you miss your exit do not, clear viewof the freeway as you drive under any circumstances, stop and back along the entrance ramp, you should up. Drive on to thenext exit.

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The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes Windshield Washer Fluid Is the along with the humof the tires on the quite sharply. reservoir full?Are all windows clean road, the drone of the engine, and the The exit speed is usuallyposted. inside and outside? rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’tlet it Reduce your speed accordingto your Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? happen to you! If it does, your vehicle speedometer, not to your senseof can leave the road in less than a motion. After driving for any distanceat Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have second, and you could crash and be higher speeds, you maytend to think you you checked all levels? injured. are going slowerthan you actually are. Lights: Are they all working?Are the What can you do about highway IBefore Leavingon a Long lenses clean? hypnosis? First, be aware that itcan Tip Tires: They are vitally important to a happen. safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread Then here are some tips: Make sure you’re ready.Try to be well good enough for long-distance rested. If you must start whenyou’re driving? Arethe tires all inflated to Make sure your vehicle is well not fresh - such as after a day’swork the recommended pressure? ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. - don’t planto make too many miles Weather Forecasts:What’s the that first part of the journey. Wear weather outlook along yourroute? Keep your eyes moving.Scan the road comfortable clothingand shoes you can Should you delay yourtrip a short ahead and to thesides. Check your easily drive in. time to avoid a majorstorm system? mirrors and your instruments frequently. Is your vehicle readyfor a longtrip? If Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s If you get sleepy, pulloff the road into ready to go. If it needs service, haveit Highway Hypnosis a rest, service, or parkingarea and done before starting out. Of course, Is there actually such a condition as take a nap, get some exercise, or both. you’ll find experiencedand able service “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain For safety, treat drowsiness on the experts in Oldsmobile dealerships all falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway as anemergency. across North America. They’ll be ready highway hypnosis, lackof awareness, or and willing to help if you need it. whatever. Here are some things you can check There is something about an easy before atrip: stretch of road with the same scenery, 128 down. Shift to a lower gearwhen you Know how to go uphill. You may go down a steep orlong hill. want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission,and you can climb the hill better. Stay in yourown lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in yourown lane. Hill and Mountain Roads As you go over the topof a hill, be Driving on steep hills or mountains is alert. There could be something in different from drivingin flat or rolling your lane, like a stalled car or an terrain. accident. If you drive regularlyin steep country, You may see highway signs on or if you’re planning to visit there, here mountains that warnof special are some tips that canmake your trips problems. Examples are long grades, safer and more enjoyable. (See Off- passing or no-passing zones, afalling Road Driving in theIndex for rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert information about driving off-road.) to these and tale appropriate action. Keep your vehiclein good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires,cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. howhow togo down hills. The most important thingto how is this: let your engine do some of the slowing 129 Your Driving and the Road

Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow- drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Trynot to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polishthe surface underthe tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hardstop on a slippery Driving on Snow or Ice road. Even though you have an anti-lock Winter Driving braking system, you’llwant to begin Here are some tips for winter driving: Most of the time, those places where stopping soonerthan you would on dry your tires meetthe road probably have pavement. See Anti-Lock in the Index. Have your Oldsmobilein good shape good traction. for winter. Be sure your engine Allow greater followingdistance on coolant mix is correct. However, if there is snow or ice any slipperyroad. between your tiresand the road, you You may want to put winter can have a very slipperysituation. Watch for slipperyspots. The road emergency supplies in your vehicle. You’ll have alot less traction or “grip” might be fine until youhit a spot Include an ice scraper, a small brush or and will need to be very careful. that’s covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may broom, a supply of windshield washer What’s the worst time for this? “Wet fluid, a rag, somewinter outer clothing, appear in shaded areas where the sun ice.” Very cold snowor ice can be slick can’t reach: around clumps of trees, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be and a couple of reflective warning behind buildings, orunder bridges. even more trouble because it may offer Sometimes the surface of a curve or triangles. And, if you will be driving the least traction of all. You can get under severe conditions, include a small an overpass may remain icy when the “wet ice” when it’s about freezing surrounding roads are clear. If you see bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a (32°F; 0.C) and freezing rain begins to couple of burlap bags to help provide a patch of ice ahead of you, brake fall. Tryto avoid driving on wet ice until before you are on it. Try not to brake traction. Be sure you properly secure salt and sand crews can get there. these items in your vehicle. while you’re actuallyon theice, and 130 avoid sudden steering maneuvers. Run your engine onlyas long as you must. This saves fuel. Whenyou run the engine, make it go a little fasterthan just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel forthe heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signalinglater on with your headlights. Let the heater run for awhile. If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Then, shut theengine off and close the If you are stopped by heavy snow, you window almost all the way to preserve could be in a serioussituation. You the heat. Start the engine again and 3 should probably staywith your vehicle repeat this only when you feel really unless you know for sure that you are uncomfortable from the cold. But do it near help and you can hikethrough the as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as snow. Here are some things to do to long as you can. To help keepwarm, su~nmonhelp and keep yourselfand you can get out of the vehicle and do your passengers safe:Turn on your some fairly vigorous exercises everyhalf hazard flashers. Tie reda cloth to your hour or so until help comes. vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make bodyinsulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floormats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 131

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Every Bravada is ready for some trailer You can ask a hitch dealer about sway Towinga Trailer towing. If it was built with trailering controls. options, as many are, it’s ready for Don’t tow a trailer at all during the heavier trailers. But trailering is different first 500 miles (800 lun) your new than just driving your vehicleby itself. vehicle is driven. Your engine, axleor Trailering means changesin handling, other parts could be damaged. durability, and fuel economy. Successful, Then, during the first 500 miles (800 safe trailering takes correct equipment, km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive and it hasto be used properly. over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t That’s thereason for this section. In it are make starts at full throttle. This helps many time-tested, important trailering your engine and other parts of your tips and safety rules. Manyof these are vehicle wear inat theheavier loads. important for your safety andthat of your Three important considerations have to passengers. So please read this section do with weight: carefully before you pulla trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Weight of the Trailer If you do, here are some important points.How heavy can a trailer safely be? There are many different laws having It should never weigh morethan 5,250 NOTICE: to dowith trailering. Make sure your pounds (2 380 kg). But even that can be rig will be legal, not only where you too heavy. Pulling a trailer improperlycan live but also where you’ll be driving. A It depends on how you planto use your damage your vehicleand result in good source for this information can rig. For example, speed, altitude, road costly repairsnot covered by your be state or provincial police. grades, outside temperature and how warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, Consider using a sway controlif your much your vehicle is usedto pull a follow the advice in this section, trailer are all important. And, it can also and see your Oldsmobile dealer for trailer will weigh2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less. You should always use a depend on any special equipment that important information about you have on your vehicle. towing a trailerwith your vehicle. sway control if your trailer will weigh more than 2,000 pounds (900 kg). You can askyour dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Oldsmobile Customer Assistance Network P.O. Box 30095 Lansing, MI 48909 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center Weight of the Trailer Tongue hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should 1908 Colonel Sam Drive The tongueload (A) of any trailer is an weigh 12% ofthe totalloaded trailer weight . Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 important weight to measure because it (B) C affects the total or gross weightof your After you’ve loaded yourtrailer, weigh vehicle. The gross vehicle weight the trailer and thenthe tongue, (GVW) includes the curb weight of the separately, to see if the weights are vehicle, any cargo you may carryin it, proper. If they aren’t, you may be able and the people who will be ridingin the to get them right simply by moving vehicle. Andif you will tow a trailer, some items around in thetrailer. you must add the tongueload to the Total Weighton Your Vehicle’s GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, too. See Loading Tires Your Vehicle in the Index for more Be sure your vehicle’s tires areinflated information about your vehicle’s to thelimit for cold tires. You’ll find maximum load capacity. these numbers on the Certification label If you’re usinga “dead-weight” hitch, at therear edge of the driver’s door or the trailer tongue(A) should weigh see Tire Loading in the Index. Then be 10% of the total loaded trailer weight sure you don’t go over the GVW limit (B).If you have a “weight-distributing” for your vehicle. 133 Your Driving andthe Road

Hitches If your vehiclehas a deadweight hitch Don’t tap intoyour vehicle’sbrake system if the trailer’s brake systemwill It’s important to have the correct hitch and a tailgate-mounted spare tire, and your trailer has a winch or tongue jack, use more than 0.02 cubic inch (0.3 cc) equipment. Crosswinds, largetrucks you could have interference between of fluid from your vehicle’smaster going by, and rough roads are a few them. cylinder. If it does, both braking reasons why you’ll needthe right hitch. systems won’t work well. You could Here aresome rules to follow: Safety Chains even lose your brakes. If you’ll be pulling a trailer that, when You should always attach chains Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 loaded, will weigh morethan 2,000 between your vehicle and your trailer. psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, pounds (900 kg), be sure touse a Cross the safety chains under the the trailer brake system must not be properly mounted, weight-distributing tongue of the trailer so that thetongue used with your vehicle. hitch and sway control of the proper will not drop to theroad if it becomes size. This equipment is very important separated from the hitch. Instructions If everything checks out this far, then for proper vehicle loadingand good about safety chains may be provided by make the brake fluid tap at theport handling when you’re driving. the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer on the master cylinder that sends manufacturer. Follow the fluid to therear brakes. But don’t use Will you have to make any holes in copper tubing for this. If you do, it the body of your vehiclewhen you manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety chains. Always leave will bend and finally break off. Use install a trailer hitch? If you do, then steel brake tubing. be sure to seal the holes later when just enough slack so you can turnwith you remove the hitch. If you don’t your rig. And, never allow safetychains Driving with a Trailer to drag on theground. seal them, deadly carbon monoxide Towing a trailer requires a certain (CO) from your exhaust can get into Trailer Brakes amount of experience. Beforesetting your vehicle (seeCarbon Monoxide in out for the open road, you’ll want to get the Index). Dirt and water can, too. If your trailer weighs morethan 1,000 pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs to know your rig.Acquaint yourself .The bumpers on your vehicle are not its own brakes - and they must be with the feel of handling and braking intended for hitches. Do not attach adequate. Be sure to read and follow with the added weight of the trailer. rental hitches or other bumper-type the instructions for the trailer brakes so And always keep in mindthat the hitches to them. Use only a frame- you’ll be ableto install, adjust and vehicle youare driving is now a good mounted hitch that does not attach to maintain them properly. 134 the bumper. deal longer and not nearly so responsive Passing as your vehicle isby itself. You’ll need more passing distance up Before you start, check the trailer hitch ahead when you’re towing a trailer. and platform, safety chains, electrical And, because you’re a good deal longer, connector, lights, tires andmirror you’ll need to go much fartherbeyond adjustment. If the trailer haselectric the passed vehicle before you can return brakes, start your vehicle and trailer to your lane. moving and thenapply the trailerbrake controller by hand to be sure thebrakes Backing Up are working. This lets you check your Hold the bottom of the steering wheel electrical connection at thesame time. with one hand. Then,to move the trailer to theleft, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to theright, LI move your hand to theright. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. During your trip, check occasionallyto Making Turns be sure that theload is secure, and that the lights and any trailer brakes are still When you’returning with a trailer, working. make wider turns thannormal. Do this so your trailer won’t strilte soft following Distance shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or Stay at least twice as far behindthe other objects. Avoid jerky or sudden vehicle ahead as you would when maneuvers. Signal well in advance. driving your vehiclewithout a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy brakingand sudden turns. Your Driving and the Road

Turn Signals When Towinga On a long uphillgrade, shift down and 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then Trailer reduce your speed to around 45 mph apply your parkingbrake and then (70 km/h) to reduce the possibility of shift to P (Park). When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has engine and transmission overheating. to have a different turn signal flasher 5. Release the regular brakes. and extra wiring. The green arrows on If you are towing a trailerthat weighs When You Are Ready to Leave more than 3,000 pounds (1 350 kg), it’s your instrument panel will flash After Parking on a Hill whenever you signal aturn or lane best to drive in D instead of Overdrive change. Properly hooked up, the trailer (or, asyou need to, a lower gear). This 1. Apply your regularbrakes and hold lights will alsoflash, telling other will minimizeheat build-up and extend the pedal down while you: drivers you’reabout to turn,change the life of your transmission. Start your engine; lanes or stop. Parking on Hills Shift into a gear; and When towing a trailer, the green arrows You really shouldnot park your vehicle, Release the parking brake. on your instrument panel will flash for with a trailer attached, on a hill. If 2. Let up on thebrake pedal. turns even if the bulbs on thetrailer are something goes wrong, your rig could burned out. Thus, you may think start to move. Peoplecan be injured, 3. Drive slowlyuntil the trailer is clear drivers behind you are seeing your and both your vehicle and the trailer of the chocks. signal when they are not, It’s important can be damaged. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and to check occasionallyto be sure the But if you ever haveto park your rigon store the chocks. trailer bulbs are still working. a hill, here’show to do it: Maintenance When Trailer Towing Driving On Grades 1. Apply your regularbrakes, but don’t Your vehicle will need servicemore Reduce speedand shift to a lower gear shift into P (Park) yet. often when you’re pulling atrailer. See before you start down a long orsteep 2. Have someone place chocks under the Maintenance Schedule formore on downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you the trailer wheels. this. Things that are especially might haveto use your brakes so much important in trailer operation are that they would get hot and no longer 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the automatic transmission fluid (don’t work well. chocks absorb the load. overfill), engine oil, axlelubricant, belt, cooling system,and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you findthem The wire applications are: quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good White-Ground idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Dark green-Right turn signal Check periodically to see that all hitch Yellow-Left turn signal nuts and bolts are tight. Brown-Rear lamps Light green-Back-up lamps See the next section, Trailer Wiring Red-Battery charging Harness. Blue-Trailer brakes, auxiliary Trailer Wiring Harness (OPTION) In use, tape or tie theharness to your Your Bravada is equipped with a 7-wire vehicle’s frame rail. Leave enough slack trailer harness with a 30-amp battery so the wiring doesn’t bend or break, but feed wire. It’sstored under the vehicle not so much that it drags on the along the rear frame crossmember. ground. Since connectors for trailers vary, no When it’s not in use, fold the harness connector is provided. You will need to neatly and wrap or tie it. Store in the obtain one for the trailer you want to original place alongthe frame pull. Have it wired to the harness by a crossmember. qualified service technician. When wiring the harness to a connector, disconnect the battery before removing the tapefrom the wire.

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Here you’ll find what to do about someHazard Warning Flashers ...... 140 problems that can occuron the road . Jump Starting ...... 140 Towing Your Bravada...... 144 Engine Overheating...... 145 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 151 Changing a Flat Tire...... 151 0 If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...... 158

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I Press the buttonin to make your front To turn off the flashers, pull out on the Hazard Warning Flashers md rear turn signal lights flashon and collar. Your hazard warning flashers let you 3ff. warn others. They also let police know When the hazard warning flashersare you have a problem. Yourfront and rear Your hazard warning flashers workno on, your turn signals won’twork. turn signal lights will flashon and off. natter what position your key is in, and wen if the key isn’t in. Other Warning Devices But they won’t flash if you’re braking. If you carry reflective triangles, youcan set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has rundown, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Oldsmobile. But please followthe steps below to do it safely.

140 To Jump Start Your Oldsmobile: 3. Turn off the ignition on both 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have vehicles. Turn off all lightsthat aren’t a 12-volt battery with a negative needed, and radios. This will avoid ground system. sparks andhelp save both batteries. And it could save your radio! NOTICE: NOTICE: If the other system isn’t a 12-volt system with a negative ground, If you leave yourradio on, it could both vehicles can be damaged. be badly damaged.The repairs wouldn’t be coveredby your warranty. 2. Get thevehicles closeenough so the jumper cables can reach, butbe sure the vehicles aren’t touchingeach 4. Open the hoods and locate the other. If they are, itcould cause a batteries. Find the positive (+) and II ground connection you don’t want. negative (-) terminals on each You wouldn’t be able to start your battery. ~~ Oldsmobile, and thebad grounding NOTICE: could damage the electrical systems. Ignoring these stepscould result in You could be injuredif the vehicles roll. costly damage to your vehiclethat Set the parking brakefirmly on each wouldn’t be coveredby your vehicle. Put anautomatic transmission warranty. Trying to startyour in P (Park) or a manual transmissionin Oldsmobile by pushing or pulling it N (Neutral). won’t work, and it could damage your vehicle.

141 5. Check that thejumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get ashock. The vehicles couldbe damaged, too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll get a short that would damagethe 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to battery and maybe other parts, too. the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. I U I 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches 12. Remove the cables in reverse order Connect it to thepositive (+) (45 cm) away fromthe dead battery, to prevent electrical shorting. Take terminal of the good battery. Use a but not near engine parts that move. care that they don’t toucheach remote positive (+) terminal if the The electrical connection is just as other or any other metal. vehicle has one. good there, but thechance of sparks 8. Now connect the black negative (-) getting back to thebattery is much cable to thegood battery’s negative less. (-) terminal. Don’t letthe other end IO. Now start thevehicle with thegood touch anything until the next step. battery and runthe engine fora The other endof the negative cable while. doesn’t go to thedead battery. Itgoes 11. Try to start thevehicle with the to a heavy unpainted metal part on dead battery. If it won’t start after a the engine of the vehicle with the few tries, itprobably needs service. dead battery.

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NOTICE: Dollies must be used on ground wheels or vehicle damagewill occur.

When you call, tellthe towing service: That your vehicle has all-wheel drive and cannot be towed with any wheels in contact with the ground. Your Towing Your Bravada vehicle requires dollieswith sling-type or wheel-lift equipment, or a car Try to have a GM dealer or a carrier. professional towing servicetow your vehicle. The usual towing equipment is: The make, model,and year of your vehicle. (A) Sling-type tow truck Whether you can still movethe shift (B) Wheel-lift tow truck lever. (C)Car carrier If there was an accident, what was If your vehicle has been changed or damaged. modified since it was factory-newby When the towing service arrives, let the adding aftermarket items like aero tow operator how that this manual skirting or special tires and wheels, contains towing instructions. The these instructions may not be correct. operator may want to see them. Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers.

144 When your vehicle is beingtowed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle’s steering column lock for this. The transmission should be in P (Park) and the parking brake released. Don’t have your Bravada towed with the wheels in contact with the ground. If Steam Is Coming From Your If your vehicle is beingtowed with Engine sling-type or wheel-liftequipment, either the front or rear wheels must be supported on a dolly. If towing yourBravada with a car carrier, block supports may be required to prevent damage to thevehicle. Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature ;age and the warning light about a hot mgine on your Oldsmobile’s instrument )anel.

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If you no longer havethe overheat NOTICE: warning, you can drive. Just tobe safe, If your enginecatches fire because drive slower forabout ten minutes. If you keep drivingwith no coolant, the warning doesn’t come backon, you your vehicle can be badly damaged. can drive normally. The costly repairs would not be If the warning continues, pull over, covered by your warranty. stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there’s still no sign of steam, push the If No Steam Is Coming From Your accelerator until the engine speed is Engine about twice as fast as normal idle speed. Bring the engine speed backto normal Cooling System If you get the overheat warning but see idle speed aftertwo or three minutes. When you decideit’s safe to lift the or hear no steam, the problem may not Now see if the warning stops. But then, hood, here’s what you’ll see: be too serious. Sometimes the engine if you still havethe warning, TURN (A) Coolant recoverytank can get a little too hot when you: OFF THE ENGINE AND GET (B) Radiator pressure cap Climb a long hill on a hot day. EVERYONE OUTOF THE VEHICLE until it cools down. If the coolant inside the coolant Stop after high speed driving. recovery tank is boiling, don’t do Idle for long periods in traffic. You may decide not to lift the hood but anything else until it cools down. to get service help right away. Tow a trailer. If you get the overheat warningwith no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn off your air conditioner. 2. Turn onyour heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shiftto N (Neutral). 146 NOTICE: Engine damage fromrunning your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty.

If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is doubledby The coolant level should be at orabove pushing the accelerator pedal down. If the FULL HOT mark. If it isn’t, you it doesn’t, your vehicle needs service. may have a leak in the radiator hoses, Turn off the engine. heater hoses, radiator, water pump or How to Add Coolant to the I somewhere else in the cooling system. Coolant RecoveryTank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at orabove the FULL HOT mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at thecoolant I NOTICE: I recovery tank. (See Engine Coolant in the Index for more informationabout In cold weather, water canfreeze the proper coolant mix.) and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts.Use the recommended coolant.

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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator: 1. You can remove the radiator pressur( cap when thecooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn thepressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wail When the coolant in the coolant for that tostop. A hiss means there i: recovery tank is at or above the FULL still some pressure left. HOT mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to theradiator, but be sure thecooling system is cool before youdo it.

148 2. Then keep turning thepressure cap, 3. Fill the radiatorwith the proper mix, I.Then fill the coolant recovery tank to but now push down as you turn it. up to thebase of the filler neck. the ADD mark. Remove the pressure cap.

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- I 5. Put the cap back on thecoolant 6. Start the engine and let it run until 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At an! recovery tank, but leave the radiator you can feel the upper radiator hose time during this procedure if coolant pressure cap off. getting hot. Watch out for the engine begins to flow out of the filler neck, fan. reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure tht 7. By this time the coolant level inside arrows on the pressure cap line up the radiator filler neck may be lower. like this. If the level is lower, add moreof the proper mix through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck.

150 Engine Fan Noise IIfa Tire Goes Flat IChanging a Flat Tire This vehicle has a clutched engine It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, while you’re driving, especiallyif you wheel damage by driving slowlyto a the fan spins faster to provide more air maintain your tires properly. If air goes level place. Turn on your hazard to cool the engine. In most everyday out of a tire, it’s much more likely to warning flashers. driving conditions the clutch is not leak out slowly. But if you should ever engaged. This improves fuel economy have a “blowout,” here are a few tips and reduces fan noise. Under heavy about whatto expect and whatto do: vehicle loading,trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed If a front tirefails, the flat tire will increases when theclutch engages. So create a drag that pulls the vehicle you may hear an increase in fan noise. toward that side. Take your foot off the This is normaland should not be accelerator pedal and grip the steering mistaken as the transmission slipping or wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane making extra shifts. It is merelythe position, then gently brake to a stop cooling systemfunctioning properly. well out of the traffic lane. The fan will slow down when additional A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, cooling is not required and the clutch acts muchlike a skid and may require disengages. You may also hear this fan the same correction you’d use in a skid. noise when you start the engine. It will In any rear blowout, remove yourfoot go away as the fan clutch disengages. from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under controlby steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next section shows how to use your jackingequipment to change a flat tire safely. 151 Problems on the Road

If You Have an Inside-Mounted Spare The following steps will tell you how to Tire: use the jack and change a tire. 1. Unzip the cover.

152 2. Reach inside, and unscrew the wing 3. Open the jack storage compartment 4. Unscrew the wing nut andremove nut at thecenter of the wheel. by lifting the latch and removing the the jack and wheel wrench. Proceed Remove it and the hold-down plate cover. to step 5. just behind the wing nut. Lift the tire off the mounting shoe and remove the cover. Also remove the bolt hooked to thering inside the jack storage compartment.

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I I I If You Have a Tailgate-Mounted 2. Unscrew the wing nut andremove 3. Outside the vehicle, make sure the Spare Tire: the jack and wheel wrench. spare tire carrier arm is fully latched 1. Open the jack storage compartment to thetailgate. Unzip the tire cover by lifting the latch and removing the and push it back. cover.

154 4. Use the wheel wrench to remove the For Both Mounting Systems: 7. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all tht wheel nuts that secure the tire to the 5. Put the spare tire near the flat one. wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. carrier. Then lift the tire off the 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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8. Rotate the jack handle cloclwise to 10. Raise the vehicle by rotating the raise the jack head a little. jack handle cloclwise. Raise the 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 forthe spare near the wheel to be removed. tire to fit. Position the jack there. NOTICE: Raising your vehicle withthe jack 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the improperly positioned will damage wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and the vehicle or may allow the vehicle spare wheel. Place the spare on the to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the wheel mounting surface. jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.

11. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

156 14. Lower the vehicle by rotating the 15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a jack handle countercloclnvise. crisscross sequence as shown. Lower the jack completely.

13. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nutstoward the wheel. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is heldagainst the hub.

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IIf You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “rocking” can help you getout when you’re stuck, but you must use caution.

16. Replace the wheel nut cover on the 19. If you have a tailgate-mounted spare spare wheel. Be sure toinsert the tire, return the jack and wheel pin on the wheel coverinto thehole wrench to their storage in the wheel. Screw the cover in compartment and replace the jack place usingthe TorxBhead wrench. storage compartment cover. Insert 17. Lower the jack head completely by the cover tabs into the trim panel, rotating the jack handle align the cover and fasten the latch. counterclockwise. If you have an inside-mounted spare tire, return the jack and wheel wrench to their storage compartment and secure them with the wing nut. Replace the jack storage compartment cover. 18. Fasten the flat tire where the spare was stored. If you have a tailgate- mounted spare tire carrier, tighten firmly. Push and pull to make sure it is not loose. As soon as possible, tighten the nuts to22-32 pound-feet (30-40 Nom) torque. 158 I NOTICE: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting yourtransmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission.

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while youshift, and press lightly on theaccelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. If you do need to be towed out, see Towing Your Truck in the Index.

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160 Part 6 Sewice &AppearanceCare

Service ...... 162 Fuel ...... 163 Hood Release ...... 165 Engine Oil...... 168 Air Cleaner...... 171 Transmission Fluid ...... 172 Axles/Transfer Case ...... 174 Engine Coolant ...... 174 Power Steering Fluid ...... 176 Windshield Washer Fluid...... 177 . Brakes ...... 178 Battery ...... 180 Bulb Replacement ...... 181 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement...... 182 Loading Your Vehicle...... 183 Tires ...... 185 Appearance Care ...... 190 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...... 195 Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 196 Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 196 Capacities & Specifications ...... 199 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...... 200 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 201 Replacement Bulbs...... 202 161 Sewice & Appearance Care

Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to get the GM proper Oldsmobile ServiceManual. It - tells you muchmore about how to service your Oldsmobile than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts Service receipts and list the mileage and the Your Oldsmobile dealer knows your date of any service work you perform. vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy See Maintenance Record in theIndex. with it. We hope you’ll goto your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks. NOTICE: If you try to do your own service work without knowing enough about it,your vehicle couldbe damaged.

162 right on the pump.And only unleaded than 10% ethanol is fine for your nozzles will fit into your vehicle’s filler vehicle. neck. Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol. Be sure the posted octane is at least 91 for premium, 89 for middle gradeand NOTICE: 87 for regular.If the octane is less than Fuel that is more than 5% 87, you may geta heavy knocking noise methanol is bad for your vehicle. when you drive. If it’s bad enough, it Don’t use it. It can corrode metal can damage your engine. parts in your fuel systemand also Fuel If you’re using fuel rated at 91 octane or damage plastic and rubber parts. higher and you still hear heavy That damage wouldn’t be covered Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at knocking, your engine needs service. under your warranty. And even at 87 octane or higher. Use premium But don’t worry if you hear a little 5% or less, there must be unleaded gasoline rated at 91octane or pinging noise when you’re accelerating “cosolvents” and corrosion higher for high power performance, or driving up a hill. That’s normal, and preventers in this fuel to help avoid when towing a trailer or with a high you don’t have to buy a higher octane these problems. payload requirement. But when fuel to get rid of it. It’s the heavy, operating with a light load as a normal constant knock that means you have a condition, you may use middle grade or problem. GasoUnes forCleaner Air regular unleaded gasolines. What about gasoline with blending Your use of gasoline with deposit The gasoline you useshould meet materials that contain oxygen control additives will help prevent specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. (oxygenates), such asMTBE or deposits from formingin your engine and CGSB3.5-92 in Canada. These alcohol? and fuel system. That helps keep your fuels should have the proper additives, engine in tune and your emission MTBE is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.” so you should not have to add anything control system working properly. It’s Fuel that is no more than 15%MTBE is to the fuel. good for your vehicle,and you’ll be fine for your vehicle. doing your part for cleaner air. In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be Ethanol is ethyl or grain alcohol. Many gasolinesare now blended with sure you get the right kind of gasoline Properly-blended fuel that is no more (unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED” oxygenates. General Motors 163 Sewice & Appearance Care

recommends that you use gasolines To check on fuel availability, ask an with these blending materials, such as auto club, or contact a major oil MTBE and ethanol. By doing so, you company that does business in the can help clean the air, especially in country where you’ll be driving. those parts of the country that have You can also write us at thefollowing high carbon monoxide levels. address for advice. Just tell us where In addition, some gasoline suppliers are you’re goingand give your Vehicle now producing reformulated gasolines. Identification Number (VIN). These gasolines are specially designed General Motors Overseas Distribution to reduce vehicle emissions. General Corporation Motors recommends that you use Fuels in Forei’ Countries North American Export Sales (NAES) reformulated gasoline. By doing so, you If you plan on driving in another 1908 Colonel Sam Drive can help clean the air, especially in country outside the U.S. or Canada, Oshawa, Ontario those parts of the country that have unleaded fuel may behard to find. Do L1H 8P7 high ozone levels. not use leaded gasoline. If you use even You should ask your service station one tankful, your emission controls I operators if their gasolines contain won’t work well or at all. With deposit control additives and continuous use, spark plugs can get oxygenates, and if they havebeen fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, reformulated to reduce vehicle and your engine oilcan deteriorate emissions. quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygensensor will be damaged. Allof that means costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.

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Filling Your Tank IChecking fiings Under the Fuel Capacity: 20 U.S. Gallons (76 L) Hood Use unleaded fuel only. The following sections tell youhow to Be careful not tospill gasoline. Clean check fluids, lubricants and important gasoline from painted surfaces as soon parts under the hood. as possible. See Cleaning the Outside Hood Release of Your Oldsmobile in theIndex. To open the hood, first pull the HOOD When youput thecap backon, turn it to RELEASE handle inside the vehicle. the right until you hear a clicking noise. NOTICE: If you need a new cap, besure to get the right type. Your dealer can get The cap is behind a hinged door on the one for you.If you get the wrong left side of your vehicle. type, it may not fit or have proper venting, and your fueltank and To takeoff the cap, turn it slowly to the emissions system might be damaged. left (counterclockwise). 165 Service &Appearance Care

Then go to thefront of the vehicle and The prop rod maybe hot due to pull up on theunderhood release. increased engine temperatures under Lift the hood. the hood. Use the prop rod sleeve when handling the prop rod. Press down on the prop rod to release it Before closingthe hood, be sure all the from its storage clip.Then put the end filler caps are on properly. Then lift the of the prop rod into theslot in the hood to relieve pressure on theprop underside of the hood. rod. Remove the prop rod fromthe slot in the hood and returnthe prop to its retainer. Then just let the hood down and close it firmly. Underhood Light Your underhood light will comeon whenever you open the hood. 4.3L V6 Engine (CODE w) When you open the hood, you’ll 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 8. Engine Oil Dipstick 9. Radiator Pressure Cap IO. Battery a

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Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you getfuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.

Turn off the engine and give the oil a When to Add Oil few minutes to drain back into the oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, pan. If you don’t, theoil dipstick might then you’ll need to add some oil. But not show the actual level. you must use the right kind. This To Check Engine Oil section explains what kind of oil to use. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a For crankcase capacity, see Capacities paper towel or cloth, then push it back G. Specifications in the Index. in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip lower. NOTICE: Don’t add too muchoil. If your engine hasso much oilthat the oil level gets abovethe cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, your engine could be damaged.

~~ Just fill it enough to put thelevel somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. 168 I RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE. such as SAE IOW-40 or SAE 20W-50. If you cannot find oils withthe new LOOK FOR “starburst” symbol onthe front of the HOT ONE OF THESE container, you should look forand use Y -WE __ATHER LABELS -\ oils containingthe following three things: “F “C SH or SG k100 t38 “SH” or “SG” must be on the oil

+so t 21 container, eitherby itself or combined What Kind of Oil to Use with other quality designations, such as +SO t16 “SH/CD,” “SH,SG,CD,”“SG/CD,” etc. Beginning midyear 1993, oils of the +40 t4 These letters show American Petroleum proper quality foryour vehicle will be Institute (API)levels of quality. identified with this new “starburst” +20 -7 symbol. The “starburst” symbol SAE 5W-30 indicates that theoil has been certified 0 -18 Energy Conserving I1 by the American Petroleum Institute Oils with these words on the (API), and is preferred for use in your SAE 5W-30 container will help you save fuel. gasoline engine. PREFERRED These three things are usually included IF NEITHER SAE 5W-30 NOR SAE 1OW-30 in a doughnut shaped logo (symbol) on You should look for this on thefront of COLD GRADE OILS ARE AVAILABLE, SAE 30 the oil container, and use only oils that GRADE MAY BE USED AT TEMPERATURES most containers. If you cannot find oils WEATHER ABOVE 40 DEGREES F (4 DEGREES c). with the “starburst” symbol, you should display this new symbol. DO NOT USE SAE 1OW-40, SAE 2OW-50 OR You should also use the proper viscositJ ANY OTHER GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED. look for oils with the doughnut shaped symbol, containing the three things oil for your vehicle, as shown in the noted above. following chart: Is shown in the chart, SAE 5W-30 is lest for your vehicle. However, you can Ise SAE 1OW-30 if it’s goingto be 0°F :-lS.C) or above. Thesenumbers on an )il container show its viscosity,or 169 Service & Appearance Care

When to Change Engine Oil What to Do with Used Oil See if any one of these is true for you: Did you laow that used engine oil Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 contains certain elements that may be lm). unhealthy for your skinand could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stayon It’s below freezingoutside and most your skin for very long. Clean your skin trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) . and nails with soap and water, or a The engine is at low speed most of the good hand cleaner. Wash or properly time (as in door-to-door delivery, or in throw away clothing or ragscontaining stop-and-go traffic). used engine oil. (Seethe manufacturer’s NOTICE: You tow a trailer often. warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.) If you use oilsthat do not have Most trips are through dusty places. either the “starburst” symbol or an Used oil can be a realthreat to the The vehicle is frequently operated off- environment. If you change yourown API SH or SG designation, you can road. cause engine damagenot covered oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil by your warranty. If any one of these is true for your from the filter before disposal. Don’t vehicle, then you need to change your ever disposeof oil by putting it in the oil and filter every 3,000 miles (5 000 trash, pouring it on the ground, into GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM ltm) or 3 months - whichever comes sewers, or into streams or bodiesof Engine Oil) meets allthe requirements first. water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a for your vehicle. Engine Coolant Heater (Engine place that collects used oil.If you have a Engine Oil Additives Block Heater) problem properly disposingof your used Don’t add anything to your oil. Your oil, ask your dealer, a servicestation or a Oldsmobile dealer is readyto advise if An engine coolant heater can be a big local recycling center for help. you think something should be added. help if you have to park outside in very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder. If your vehicle has this option, see Engine Coolant Heaterin the Index.

1 70 IAir Cleaner Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine when to replace the air filter and the crankcase ventilation filter. See Scheduled Maintenance Services in the Index.

To Check or Replace theAir Cleaner 3. Unsnap the two clips on the housing Filter: cover and remove the cover. 1. Loosen the two wing screws. 2. Lift the air cleaner filter housing.

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How to Check While pulling a trailer. Because this operation can be a little To get the right reading, the fluid difficult, you may chooseto have this should be at normal operating done at anOldsmobile dealership temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F Service Department. (82°C to 93°C). If you do it yourself, besure to follow To Check TransmissionFluid Hot: all the instructions here, or you could Get the vehicle warmedup by driving get a false readingon thedipstick. about 15 miles (24 km)when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If 4. Remove the air cleaner filter fromthe NOTICE: it's colder than 50°F ( 10°C), drive the housing. Too much or too little fluid can vehicle in D (3rd Gear) until the engine 5. Install a new air cleaner filterand damage your transmission.Too temperature gage moves and then reverse steps 1-3. much can mean that some of the remains steady forten minutes. Then fluid could comeout and fall on hot follow the hotcheck procedures. Automatic Transmission engine parts or exhaust system, To Check Transmission Fluid Cold: Fluid starting a fire. Be sure to get an A cold check is made afterthe vehicle When to Check and Change accurate reading if you check your has been sitting for eight hours or more transmission fluid. with the engine off and is used onlyas a 4 good time to check your automatic reference. Let the engine run atidle for transmission fluid levelis when the Wait at least 30 minutes before five minutes if outside temperatures are :ngine oil is changed. Refer to the checking the transmission fluid level if 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder than Maintenance Schedule to determine you have been driving: when to change your fluid. See 50°F (lO"C), you may have to idle the Scheduled Maintenance Services in When outside temperatures are abovc engine longer. Shouldthe fluid level be the Index. 90°F (32°C). low during a cold check, youmust perform a hot check before adding fluid. At high speed for quitea while. This will give you a moreaccurate In heavy traffic- especially in hot reading of the fluid level. weather. To Check the Fluid Hotor Cold: Park your vehicle on a level place. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). With your foot onthe brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in P (Park). Let the engine run at idle for three Then, Without Shuttingoff the How to Add FIuid Engine, Follow These Steps: minutes or more. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to 1. Flip the handle up and thenpull out determine what kind of transmission the dipstick and wipeit with a clean fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids rag or paper towel. G Lubricants in the index. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three If the fluid level is low, add onlyenough seconds and then pull it back out of the proper fluid to bring the level up again. to the COLD area for a cold check or 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t read the lower level. The fluid level take much fluid, generally less than a must be in the COLD area for a cold pint (OSL) . Don’t overfill.We check or in the HOT area or cross- recommend you use only fluid labeled hatched area for a hot check. DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE, 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable because fluidswith that label are made range, push the dipstick back in all especially for yourautomatic the way; then flip the handle down to transmission. Damage causedby fluid lock the dipstick in place. other than DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE isnot covered by your new vehiclewarranty. I 73 Service & Appearance Care

After adding fluid,recheck the fluid IAll-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant I level as described under How to If the level is belowthe bottom of the Check. Transfer Case I filler plug hole, you’ll needto add some When the correct fluid level is When to Check Lubricant lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise obtained, push the dipstick back in all Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to the level to thebottom of the filler plug the way. determine how often to check the hole. IRear Axle lubricant. See Periodic Maintenance What to Use Inspections in theIndex. Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to When to Check and Change How to Check Lubricant determine what kind of lubricant to use. Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the See Recommended Fluids G Lubricants Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some in the Index. determine how often to check the lubricant. Add enough lubricant to IEngine Coolant lubricant and when to change it. See raise the level to thebottom of the filler Scheduled Maintenance Services in plug hole. The following explains your cooling the Index. system and howto add coolant when it What to Use is low. If you have a problemwith How to Check Lubricant Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to engine overheating, see Engine If the level is below the bottom of the determine what kind of lubricant to use. Overheating in theIndex. filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some See Recommended Fluids G Lubricants The proper coolant for your Oldsmobile lubricant. Add enough lubricant to in theIndex. will: raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole. Front Axle Give freezingprotection down to When to Checkand Change -34°F (-37°C). What to Use Lubricant Give boilingprotection up to258°F Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to (125°C). determine what kind of lubricant to use. determine how often to check the Protect against rust and corrosion. See Recommended Fluids E. Lubricants lubricant and whento change it. See in the Index. Help keep the proper engine Scheduled Maintenance Services in the temperature. Index. 174 Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. NOTICE: What to Use If you use an improper coolant mix, Use a mixture of one-half clean water your engine couldoverheat and be (preferably distilled) and one-half badly damaged. The repair cost antifreeze that meets “GM Specification wouldn’t be covered by your 6038-M,” which won’t damage warranty. Too much water in the aluminum parts. If you use this mixture, mix can freeze and crack the you don’t need to add anything else. engine, radiator, heatercore and other parts. Adding Coolant Some conditions, such as air trappedin To Check Coolant the cooling system,can affect the When your engine is cold,the coolant coolant level in theradiator. Check the level should be at ADD, or a little coolant level when the engine is cold higher. When your engine iswarm, the and follow the steps underAdding level should be up to FULL HOT, or a Coolant for the proper way to add little higher. coolant. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. NOTICE: If you use the proper coolant, you don’t have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful.

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To Add Coolant IRadiator Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, addthe proper mix at the coolant recovery tank. NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 1tPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installedto prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on thecap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator IPower Steering Fluid filler neck. How To Check Power Steering Fluid When you replace yourradiator pressure cap, an AC@cap is Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick recommended. with a clean rag. Replacethe cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the Add coolant mixat the recovery tank, Thermostat cap again and look at thefluid level on but be careful not to spill it. Engine coolant temperature is the dipstick. controlled by a thermostat in the engine .When the engine compartment is hot, coolant system. The thermostat stops the level should be at the HOT mark. the flow of coolant through the radiator When the engine compartment is until the coolant reaches a preset cool, the level should be at theFULL temperature. COLD mark. When you replace yourthermostat, an AC@thermostat is recommended.

1 76 What to Add Refer to theMaintenance Schedule to NOTICE: determine what kind of fluid to use. See When using concentrated washer Recommended FluidsG Lubricants in fluid, follow the manufacturer’s the Index. instructions for adding water. Don’t mix water with ready-to- NOTICE: use washer fluid. Water can cause When adding power steering fluid the solution to freeze and damage or malting a complete fluid change, your washer fluid tank and other always use the proper fluid. Failure Windshield Fluid parts of the washer system. Also, to use the proper fluid can cause Washer water doesn’t clean as well as leaks and damage hoses and seals. To Add washer fluid. Open thecap labeled WASHER FLUID Fill your washer fluid tank only % ONLY. Add washer fluid until the bottle full when it’s very cold. This is full. allows forexpansion, which could damage the tank if it is completely full. n Don’t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer. It can damage yourwasher system and paint.

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leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you’ll havetoo much fluid when you get newbrake linings. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system.

Brakes To Check Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without Brake Master Cylinder taking off the cap. Just look at the Your brake master cylinder is here. It is windows on the brake fluid reservoir. filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. The fluid levels should be aboveMIN. If There are only two reasons why the they aren’t, have yourbrake system brake fluid level in your master cylinder checked to see if there is a leak. might go down. The first isthat the After work is done on the brake brake fluid goes down to an acceptable hydraulic system, makesure the levels level during normal brake lining wear. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to are above MIN and below the topof When new linings are put in,the fluid determine when to check yourbrake each window. fluid. SeePeriodic Maintenance level goes backup. The other reason is What to Add that fluid is leakingout of the brake Inspections in the Index. system. If it is, you should have your When you do need brake fluid, use only brake system fixed, sincea leak means DOT-3 brake fluid - such as Delco that sooner or later your brakes won’t Supreme 11s (GM Part No.1052535). work well, or won’twork at all. So, it Use new brake fluidfrom a sealed isn’t a good idea to “topoff’ your brake container only, and always clean the fluid. Addingbrake fluid won’t correct a brake fluid reservoir cap before removing it. 1 78 ~- you have the front brakes replaced, NOTICE: have the rear brakes inspected, too. DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can Brake linings should always be replaced damage your vehicle. Don’t use it. as complete axle sets. Don’t let someone put in the Brake Pedal Travel wrong kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based See your dealer if the brake pedal does oil, such asengine oil, in your not returnto normal height, or if there brake system can damage brake is a rapid increase in pedal travel.This system parts so badly that they’ll could be a sign of brake trouble. have to be replaced. Brake Adjustment Brake fluid can damage paint, so I NOTICE: Every time you make a brake stop, your be careful not tospill brake fluid Continuing to drive with worn-out disc brakes adjust for wear. on your vehicle. If youdo, wash it brake pads could result in costly If your brake pedal goes downfarther off immediately. SeeAppearance brake repair. than normal, your rear drum brakes Care in theIndex. I may need adjustment. Adjust them by Some drivingconditions or climates backing up andfirmly applyingthe Brake Wear may cause a brake squeal when the brakes a few times. Your Oldsmobilehas front disc brakes brakes are first applied or lightly Replacing Brake System Parts and rear drum brakes. applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. The braking systemon a modern vehicle Disc brake pads have built-in wear is complex. Its many parts have to be of indicators that make a high-pitched Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear top quality and work well together if the warning sound whenthe brake pads are indicators, butif you ever hear a rear vehicle isto have really good braking. worn and newpads are needed. The brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake Vehicles we designand testhave top- sound may come and go or be heard all linings inspected. Also, the rear brake quality GM brake parts in them, asyour the time your vehicle is moving(except drums should be removed and Oldsmobile doeswhen it is new. When when you are pushing on the brake inspected each time the tires are you replace parts of your braking system removed for rotation orchanging. When pedal firmly). -for example,when your brake linings 179 Sewice & Appearance Care

wear down and you have to have new ones put in -be sure you get new genuine GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakesmay no longer work properly. For example,if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your front and rear brakes can change, forthe worse. The braking performance you’ve come to expect can changein many other ways if someone puts in the wrong Battery replacement brakeparts. Contact your dealerto learn how to Every new Oldsmobilehas a Delco prepare your vehicle for longerstorage Freedom@battery. You never have to periods. add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on the original battery’s label. Vehicle Storage If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,take off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep yourbattery from running down.

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Headliuht Bulb Rerolacement For the type of bulb, see the Index retainer. under Replacement Bulbs. 3. Unplug the headlight. 1. Remove the fourPhillips-head screws 4. Plug in thenew bulb and put it in from the headlight retainer. place. 5. Install the retainerto theheadlight. 6. Install the screws.

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Taillight Bulb Replacement 4. Turn thesocket countercloclwise to Windshield Wiper Blade remove it. If the socket has a tab, Replacement For the type of bulb, see the Index push the tab inwhile you turn the under Replacement Bulbs. socket. Replacement blades come in different 1. Open the tailgate. types and areremoved in different 5. Turn thebulb countercloclwise to ways. Here’s how to remove the type 2. Remove the T15 Torxs-head screws remove it. without arelease clip: from the light assembly. 6. Put thenew bulb into thesocket and 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away 3. Pull the assembly awayfrom the turn thebulb cloclwise. from the windshield. fender. 7. Put the socket into thelight assembly 2. With a screwdriver, pry the blade and turn thesocket cloclwise until it assembly off the wiper arm. loclts in place. 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on 8. Install the light assemblyand screws. the wiper arm. 9. Close the tailgate. Fog Light BulbReplacement Don’t change your fog lightbulbs unless you have the proper aiming equipment. See your Oldsmobile dealer if you have any further questions. 182 out your load equally on bothsides of Using heaviersuspension components MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS COW XXlKx c- GAWRFRT CAWRRR the centerline. to get added durability mightnot LmG THIS VEHICLE CONFORMSTO ALL APPLICABLEUS. FEDERAL change your weightratings. Ask your MOTOR w1ICLE SAFEl’Y STANDARDSIN EPFECT ON TAE DATE Never exceedthe GVWR for your OF MANUPACTURESwOwN ABOVE. dealer to help you load your vehiclethe SERIAL NUMBER M.P.V. vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight MODEL: SPEED PAYLOAD right way. WAX TIRESIZE RTC RIM PSVWA (COLD) Rating (GAWR) for either the frontor FRT RR rear axle. SPA SEE OWNER’S MANUAL POR ADDITIONAL INPORMATlON And, if you do have a heavy load, you NOTICE: should spread it out. Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of I Loading Your Vehicle overloading. The Certificatioflire label is found on If you put things inside your vehicle - the rear edge of the driver’s door. The like suitcases, tools, packages, or 1label shows the size of your original anything else - they will go as fast as 1tires and the inflation pressures needed the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or 1to obtain thegross weight capacity of turn quickly, or if there is a crash, your vehicle. This is called the GVWR they’ll keep going. (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the 1vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certificationnire label also tells 1you the maximum weights for the front i md rear axles, called Gross Axle 1Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the i 3ctual loads on your front andrear i des,you need to go to a weigh station i md weigh your vehicle.Your dealer can 1help you with this.Be sure to spread 183 Sewice & Appearance Care

weight of these things from the payload. I Your dealer can help you with this. Single Belt Accessory Drive Your new vehicle uses a serpentine belt Trailering Package that is lighter, more durable and fuel If your vehicle comeswith the trailering efficient than systems with several belts. package, there is also a load rating The belt runs over or around the pulleys which includes the weight of the vehicle on theengine. A tensioner is used to and the trailer it tows. This rating is keep the belt tight at all times. The called the Gross Combination Weight tensioner also makes replacing the belt Rating (GCWR). easier. If you need to replace the belt, be When you weigh your trailer, be sureto sure to get the correct replacement belt. include the weight of everything you put Your dealership orparts supplier can in it. And, remember to figure the weight help you with this. The Accessory Drive of the people inside as partof your load. Belt Routing labelon your vehicle will Your dealer can help you determine show you how to route the belt your your GCWR. vehicle uses. Add-on Equipment IAir Conditioning When you carry removableitems, you Every now and then have your may need to put a limit on how many dealership check yourair conditioning system to be sure it has not lost any Payload people you carry inside your vehicle.Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you cooling ability.If you think the system The Payload Capacity isshown on the buy and install the new equipment. is not working properly, have your Certificationflire label. This is the dealership check itout as soon as maximum load capacitythat your NOTICE: possible. vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the Your warranty doesn’t cover parts The air conditioning will not work when weight of the people inside as part of the temperature is below40°F (4°C). your load. If you added any accessories or components that fail because of or equipment after your vehicle leftthe overloading. factory, rememberto subtract the could also wash away the lubricant,so Accelerator ControlSystem be sure tolubricate the lock after using Your Maintenance Schedule will tell a de-icer of this type. you how often the accelerator linkage pivot points mustbe lubricated and Tailgate-Mounted Spare Tire what type of lubricant to use. Carrier Accelerator cables and cruise control The spare tire carrier must be lubricated cables should not be lubricated. Any to keep it operating smoothly. Your cables that are wornor are hardto pull Maintenance Schedule will tell you should be replaced. what type of lubricant to use. Hood Latches andHood Tires Hinge We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle Your Maintenance Schedule will tell comes with high quality tires made by a you how to lubricate the hood latch and leading tire manufacturer. These tires hood hinge assembly. are warrantedby the tiremanufacturers and their warranties aredelivered with Lock Cylinders every new Oldsmobile. If your spare tire To be sure your locks operate properly, is a different brand than your road tires, they must be lubricated. Your you will havea tire warranty folder from Maintenance Schedule will tell youhow each of these manufacturers. often to lubricate them and whattype of lubricant to use. You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash outthe factory installed lubricant andcause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain alcohol

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Inflation-Tire Pressure When to Check The Certification/Tire label which is NOTICE: Check your tiresonce a month or more. on therear edge of the driver’s door Don’t let anyone tellyou that Also, check the tire pressure of the shows the correct inflation pressures underinflation or overinflation is all spare tire. for your tires, when they’re cold. right. It’s not. If your tires don’t How to Check “Cold” means your vehicle has been have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Use a good quality pocket-type gageto sitting for at least three hours ordriven check tire pressure. Simply lookingat no more than a mile. Also see Too much flexing the tires will not tell you the pressure, Capacities G Specifications in the Too much heat especially if you have radial tires- Index. Tire overloading which may look properly inflated evenif they’re underinflated. Bad wear If your tires have valve caps, besure to Bad handling put them back on. They help prevent Bad fuel economy. leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. If your tires have too much air

(overinflation) ) you can get: Unusual wear Bad handling Rough ride Needless damage from road hazards.

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rire Inspection and Rotation When It’s Time for New Tires To make your tires lastlonger, have 3ne way to tell when it’s time for new :hem inspected and rotatedat the :ires is to check the treadwear nileages recommended in the .ndicators,which will appear when your Maintenance Schedule. See Scheduled tires have only 2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or Maintenance Services in theIndex. less of tread remaining. Use this rotation pattern. You need a new tire if [f your vehiclehas front tires with You can see the indicators at three or iifferent load ratings or treaddesigns more places around the tire. (such asall season vs. on/off road) than You can see cord or fabric showing the rear tires, don’t rotateyour tires through thetire’s rubber. kont to rear. The tread or sidewall iscracked, cut Mer the tireshave been rotated, adjust or snagged deep enough to show cord ;he front and rearinflation pressure as or fabric. shown on the Certificatioflirelabel. The tire has a bump, bulge or split. Make certain thatall wheelnuts are ?roperly tightened. See Wheel Nut l’orque in the Index. I87 Service & Appearance Care

The tire has a puncture, cut, or other as a tire graded 100. The relative damage that can’t be repaired well performance of tires depends upon the because of the size or location of the actual conditions of their use, however, damage. and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, Buying New Tires service practices and differences in road To find out what kind and size of tires characteristics and climate. you need, look at the Certificationnire Traction A, B, label. - C The traction grades, from highest to The tires installed on your vehicle when lowest are: A, B, and C. They represent it was new hada Tire Performance the tire’s ability to stop on wet Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) pavement as measured under controlled number on each tire’s sidewall. When Uniform Tire Qualify Grading conditions on specified government test you get new tires, get ones with that surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire same TPC Spec number. That way, your The following informationrelates to the marked C may have poortraction vehicle will continue to have tires that system developedby the United States performance. are designed to give proper endurance, National Highway Traffic Safety handling, speed rating, traction, ride Administration which grades tires by Warning: The traction grade assigned to and other things during normal service treadwear, traction and temperature this tire is based on braking(straight- on your vehicle.If your tires have an all- performance. (This applies only to ahead) traction tests and does not season tread design, the TPC number vehicles sold in the United States.) include cornering (turning) traction. will be followed by a “MS” (for mud Treadwear Temperature - A, B, C and snow). The treadwear grade is a comparative The temperature grades are A (the If you ever replace yourtires with those rating based on the wear rate of the tire highest), B, and C, representing the not having a TPC Spec number, make when tested under controlled tire’s resistance to thegeneration of sure they are thesame size, load range, conditions on a specified government heat and its ability to dissipate heat speed rating and construction type test course. For example, a tire graded when tested under controlled (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) conditions on a specified indoor original tires. times as well on the government course laboratory test wheel. Sustained high 188 temperature can cause the material of Wheel Alignment and Tire Each new wheel should have the same the tire to degenerate and reduce tire Balance load carrying capacity,diameter, width, life, and excessive temperature can lead offset, and be mounted the same way as to sudden tire failure. The grade C The wheels on your vehicle were the one it replaces. aligned and balanced carefully at the corresponds to a level of performance If you need to replace any of your which all passenger car tires must meet factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts, under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety replace them only with new GM Standard No. 109. Grades B and A In most cases, you will not need to have original equipment parts. This way, you represent higher levels of performance your wheels aligned again.However, if will be sure to have the right wheel, on the laboratory test wheel than the you notice unusual tire wear or your wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your minimum required by law. vehicle pullingone way or the other, the Oldsmobile model. Warning: The temperature grade for alignment may need to be reset. If you this tire is established for a tire that is notice your vehicle vibratingwhen properly inflated and not overloaded. driving on a smooth road, your wheels Excessive speed, underinflation, or may need to be rebalanced. excessive loading, either separately or in Wheel Replacement combination, can cause heat buildup Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked and possible tire failure. or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep These grades are molded on the coming loose, the wheel, wheelbolts, sidewalls of passenger car tires. and wheel nuts should be replaced. If While the tires availableas standard or the wheel leaks air, replace it (except optional equipmenton General Motors some aluminum wheels, which can vehicles may vary with respectto these sometimes be repaired). See your grades, all such tires meet General Oldsmobile dealerif any of these Motors performancestandards and have conditions exist. been approved foruse on General Motors Your dealer will know the kind of wheel vehicles. All passenger type(P Metric) you need. tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. 189 Service & Appearance Care

Tire Chains Turpentine NOTICE: Lacquer Thinner The wrong wheel can also cause NOTICE: Nail Polish Remover problems with bearing life,brake Don’t use tire chains; they can They can all be hazardous - some cooling, speedometer/odometer damage your vehicle. more than others- and they can all calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, damage your vehicle,too. and tire clearance to thebody and IAppearance Care chassis. Remember, cleaningproducts can be NOTICE: hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can Don’t use any of these unless this Used Replacement Wheels burst into flame if you strike a match or manual says you can. In many uses, get them on a hot part of the vehicle. these will damage your vehicle: Some are dangerous if you breathe their Laundry Soap fumes in a closed space. Whenyou use Bleach anything from a container to clean your Oldsmobile, be sure to follow the Reducing Agents manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your ICleaning the Inside Your doors or windows when you’re cleaning of the inside. Oldsmobile Never use these to clean your vehicle: Use a vacuum cleaner oftento get rid of Gasoline dust andloose dirt. Wipe vinyl or leather with a clean, damp cloth. Benzene Your Oldsmobile dealerhas two GM Naphtha cleaners, a solvent-type spot lifter and a Carbon Tetrachloride foam-type powdered cleaner. They will Acetone clean normal spots and stains very well. Do notuse them on vinyl or leather. Paint Thinner 190 Here are some cleaning tips: sponge. material with a clean, dull knife or Always read the instructions on the Don’t saturate the material. scraper. Use very little cleaner, light cleaner label. pressure and clean cloths (preferably Don’t rub it roughly. cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at Clean up stains assoon as you can - As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, the outside of the stain, “feathering” before they set. use a sponge to remove the suds. toward the center. Keep changing to a Use a clean cloth or sponge, and Rinse the section with a clean, wet clean section of the cloth. change to a clean area often. A soft sponge. When you clean a stain from fabric, brush may be used if stains are immediately drythe area with an air stubborn. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel or cloth. hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help Use solvent-type cleaners in a well- prevent a cleaning ring. (See the ventilated area only. If you use them, Then dry it immediatelywith a blow dryer or a heat lamp. previous NOTICE.) don’t saturate the stained area. Special Cleaning Problems If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it NOTICE: Greasy or Oily Stains will set. Be careful with a hair dryer or heat Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, lamp. You could scorch the fabric. shoe polish, coffeewith cream, chewing Using Foam-Type Cleaner on gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, Fabric Wipe with a clean cloth. wax crayon, tar and asphalt. Vacuum and brush the area toremove Carefully scrape off excess stain. any loose dirt. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric Follow the solvent-type instructions Always clean a whole trim panel or described earlier. section. Mask surrounding trim along First, see if you have to use solvent-type stitch or welt lines. cleaner at all. Some spots and stains Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and will clean off better with just water and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner mild soap. seat fabric. They should be removed following the directions on the as soon as possible. Be careful, If you need to use a solvent: container label. because the cleaner will dissolve them Use suds only and apply with a clean Gently scrape excess soil fromthe trim and may cause them to spread. 191 Service & Appearance Care

Non-Greasy Stains waxes may cause annoying reflections weaning Vinyl in the windshield and even makeit Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, Use warm water and a clean cloth. difficult to see through the windshield fruit, fruit juice, milk, softdrinks, wine, Rub with a clean, damp cloth to under certain conditions. vomit, urine and blood. remove dirt. You may have to do it Carefully scrape off excess stain, then more than once. 4 Care of Safety Belts sponge the soiled area with cool water. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe Keep belts clean and dry. If a stain remains, followthe foam- polish will stain if you don’t get them type instructions described earlier. off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit solvent-type vinyl cleaner. or urine, treat the area with a Cleaning Leather waterhaking soda solution: 1 Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water. and a mild soap or saddle soap. If needed, clean lightly with solvent- For stubborn stains, use a mild type cleaner. solution of 10% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and 90% water. Combination Stains Never use oils, varnishes, solvent- Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, based or abrasivecleaners, furniture Glass chili sauce and unknown stains. polish or shoe polish on leather. Glass should be cleaned often. GM Carefully scrape off excess stain, then Soiled leather should be cleaned Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) clean with cool water and allow to dry. immediately. If dirt is allowedto work or a liquid household glass cleaner will into finish, it can harm the leather. remove normal tobacco smoke and If a stain remains, clean it with dust films. solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning the Top of the Don’t use abrasive cleanerson glass, Instrument Panel because theymay cause scratches. Use only mildsoap and water to clean Avoid placing decalson the inside rear the topsurfaces of the instrument window, since theymay have to be panel. Sprays containing silicones or scraped off later. If abrasive cleaners are 192

~. used on the inside of the rear window, Cleaning the Outsideof Your Finish Care an electric defogger element may be Occasional waxing or mild polishingof damaged. Any temporary license should Oldsmobile your Oldsmobile may be necessary to not be attached across the defogger grid. The paint finish on your vehicle remove residue fromthe paint finish. Cleaning the Outsideofthe provides beauty, depth of color, gloss You can get GM approved cleaning Windshield, Backgluss-and retention and durability. products from your dealer. Washing Your Vehicle Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Wiper Blades The best way to preserve your vehicle’s Parts If the windshield is not clear after using finish is to keep it clean by washing it Bright metal parts should be cleaned the windshield washer, or if the wiper often with lukewarm or coldwater. regularly to keep their luster. Washing blade chatters whenrunning, wax or Don’t wash your vehiclein the direct with water is all that is usuallyneeded. other material may be on theblade or rays of the sun. Don’tuse strong soaps However, you may use GM Chrome windshield. or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, Polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, Clean the outside of the windshield dish or car washing (milddetergent) if necessary. with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami soaps. Don’t use cleaning agents that Use special care with aluminum trim. Powders (GM Part No. 1050011). The contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning To avoid damaging protectivetrim, windshield is cleanif beads do not form agents should be flushed promptly and never use auto orchrome polish, steam when you rinse it with water. not allowed to dry on the surface, or or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A Clean the blade by wiping vigorously they could stain. Dry the finish with a coating of wax, rubbed to high polish, is with a cloth soaked in full strength soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton recommended for all bright metalparts. windshield washer solvent. Then rinse towel to avoid surface scratches and the blade with water. water spotting. Wiper blades should be checked on a High pressure truck washes may cause regular basis and replaced when worn, water to enter your vehicle.

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available from your dealer orother Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage service outlets. Larger areas of finish Your aluminum wheels have a If your vehicle is damaged and requires damage can be corrected in your protective coating similar to thepainted sheet metal repair or replacement, dealer’s bodyand paint shop. surface of your truck. Don’t use strong make sure thebody repair shop applies soaps, chemicals, chrome polish, anti-corrosion material to the parts Underbody Maintenance abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning repaired or replaced to restore Chemicals used for ice and snow brushes on them because you could corrosion protection. removal and dust control can collect on damage this coating. After rinsing the underbody. If these are not thoroughly, a wax may be applied. Foreign Material removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) Calcium chlorideand other salts, ice can occur on theunderbody parts such NOTICE: melting agents, road oil and tar, treesap, as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and bird droppings, chemicals from Don’t use an automaticvehicle exhaust system even though they have industrial chimneys, and other foreign corrosion protection. wash that has hard silicon carbide matter can damage your vehicle’sfinish cleaning brushes. These brushes if they remain on painted surfaces. Use At least every spring, flush these can take off the protective coating. cleaners that aremarked safe forpainted materials fromthe underbody with plain surfaces to remove foreignmatter. water. Clean anyareas where mud and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in 1Weatherstrips Finish Damage closed areas of the frame should be Silicone grease on weatherstrips will Any stone chips, fractures or deep loosened before being flushed. Your make them last longer, seal better, and scratches in thefinish should be dealer or anunderbody vehicle washing not stick or squeak. Apply silicone repaired right away. Baremetal will system can do this for you. grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp corrode quickly and may develop into a Chemical PaintSpotting major repair expense. weather more frequent application may Some weather andatmospheric be required. (See Recommended Fluids Minor chips and scratches can be conditions can create a chemical fallout. G Lubricants in theIndex.) repaired with touch-up materials Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can take two forms: 194 blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spotsetched into the paintsurface. Although no defect in thepaint job causes this, Oldsmobile will repair, at no charge to theowner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase, whichever comes first. Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Number (UN) Label This is the legal identifier for your You’ll find this label inside the glove Oldsmobile. It appears ona plate in the box. It’s very helpfulif you ever needto front corner of the instrument panel, on order parts.On this label is: the driver’s side. Youcan see it if you your VIN, look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also the model designation, appears on theVehicle Certification and paint information, and Service Parts labels and the certificates a list of all production options and of title andregistration. special equipment. Engine ldentification Be sure that this label isnot removed The eighth character inyour VIN is the from the vehicle. engine code. This code will help you identify your engine,specifications, and replacement parts.

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IAdd-on Electrical Equipment U NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage I your vehicleand the damage I Look at thesilver-colored band inside wouldn’t be coveredby your Fuses & Circuit Breakers ;he fuse.If the band is broken or warranty. Some add-on electrical The fuse block is under the instrument nelted, replace the fuse. Be sure you equipment can keep other panel on the driver’s side. It is covered replace a bad fuse with a newone of the components from working as they by an access panel. :orrect size. should. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are To Install the Access Panel: protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, 1. Put the access panel tab intothe slot and fusible thermal links in the wiring below the fuse block. itself. This greatly reduces the chance of 2. Install the screw. damage caused by electrical problems. To Remove the Access Panel: 1. Remove the hex-head screw. 2. Pull down and out onthe access panel.

196 Position Rating Circuitry (AMP.) INST LPS 5 Instrument Panel Lights, Headlight Warning Buzzer, Heater Light, Ashtray Light, Radio Illumination Light, Rear Wiper Switch Light PWR ACC 30 Power Door Locks, Rear Defogger,Console Accessory Receptacles, CD Player HORN/DM 20 Horn, Dome Lights, GloveBox Light, Clock, Lighter, Lighted INST LPS PWR ACC Vanity Mirror, Outside Rearview Mirror, Courtesy Lights IGN/GAU 20 Indicator Lights and Gages, Rear Defogger Relay,Cruise HORNIDM IGNIGAU BRAKE STOPIHAZBRAKEHORNIDMIGNIGAU Control, Rear Defogger Switch, Seat Belt Timer BRAKE 15 Four Wheel Anti-lock Brake Module, Digital RatioAdapter h TAIL LPS TURNIBU HTR A/C RADIO Module (Speedometer) STOP/HAZ 15 Stop Lights, Hazard Warning Lights, Chime Module, Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) TAIL LPS 20 Light Switch, TaiVPark Lights, ElectronicCluster, License Light TURNDU 15 Turn Signals & Back-up Lights HTR A/C 25 Heating and Air Conditioning RADIO 15 Radio, Inside Rearview Mirror MapLights, Rear Wiper, Rear Washer, Compass ECM B 15 Electronic Control Module, Fuel Pump ECM I 10 Electronic Control Module %se Usage PWR WDO 30 Power Windows WIPER 25 Windshield Wipersand Washer CRANK 3 Electronic Control Module TRAILER* 30 Trailer Wiring Harness UNDERHOOD':' 4 Underhood Light CD PLAYER 10 CD Player (attached to fuse block) "In-line fuse. 197 Service & Appearance Care

Headlight Wiring Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power The headlight wiring isprotected by a The windshield wipermotor is Accessories circuit breaker in the light switch. An protected by a circuit breaker and a Circuit breakers in the fuse panel electrical overload willcause the lights fuse. If the motor overheats due to protect the power windows and other to go on and off, or in some cases to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop power accessories. Whenthe current remain off. If this happens, have your until the motor cools. If the overload is load is too heavy, the circuit breaker headlight system checked right away. caused by some electrical problem, have opens and closes, protecting the circuit Trailer Wiring Harness it fixed. until the problem is fixed or goes away. The seven-wire trailer wiring harness is Before you wire anyother electrical protected by an in-line fusein the accessories into your fuse block, please battery feed wire.This fuse is near the check with your Oldsmobiledealer. junction block. See the Index under Trailer Wiring Harness.

198 I Capacities & Specifications I Automatic Transmission Pan Removal and Replacement ...... 5 quarts 4.7 L After Complete Overhaul ...... 10.5 quarts 9.9 L Cooling System ...... 11.8 quarts 11.2 L Refrigerant (R-12), Air Conditioning ...... 2 lb. 5 oz. 1.13 kg Not all air conditioning refrigerants arethe same. If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant isused. If you’re not sure,ask your Oldsmobile dealer.For additional information, see your “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” booklet. Engine Crankcase Without filter ...... 4 quarts 3.8 L W ith filter With ...... 4.5 quarts 4.3 L Fuel Tank Fuel ...... 20 gallons 76 L Tire Pressure, Tire All ...... 35 psi 240 ltPa W heel Nut TorqueNutWheel ...... 95 pound-feet 130 N*m NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to theappropriate level on the dipstick, or as recommended in this manual.

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Engine Specifications 4.3L V6 Engine VIN Engine Code ...... W Type ...... V6 Displacement ...... 4.3 Liters Compression Ratio ...... 9.1: 1 Firing Order ...... 1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature Specification ...... 195°F (91OC)

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element...... AC Type A1 163C Engine Oil Filter ...... AC Type PF-51 Fuel Filter ...... GF481 PCV Valve ...... AC Type CV-892C Spark Plugs ...... AC Type oCR43TSM Gap: 0.045 inch (1.14 rnm)

200 Fluids & Lubricants I ITEM APPLICATION GM PART NUMBER SIZE Antifreeze Coolant ...... Year-round antifreeze for ...... 1052103 1 gal. (3.8 L) (Ethylene Glycol Base) coolant mixtures Chassis Lubricant ...... General chassis lube, etc...... 12346003 or 14 oz. (397 g) (Grease Gun Insert) 1052497 Delco Supreme 110 Brake Fluid ...... BrakeSystem ...... 1052535 16 02. (0.5 L) Automatic Transmission Fluid ...... Automatic Transmission, Transfer Case DEXRON@-I11...... 12346143 32 02. (1.0 L) DEXRONB-IIE ...... 12345881 32 02. (1.0 L) Engine Oil ...... Engine lubrication ...... See the Index under Engine OiZ. Gear Lubricant 8OW-90 ...... Limited Slip Differential,...... 1052271 Front Differential GM Engine Oil Supplement (E.O.S.) ... See your dealer for advice ...... 1052367 16 oz. (0.5 L) 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 02. (0.5 L)

Silicone Grease ...... Weatherstrips ...... 12345579 1 02. (28 g) Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Lubricant .... General purpose silicone ...... 1052276 (aerosol) 4.5 oz. (127 g) lubricant, weatherstrips ...... 1052277 12 oz. (0.35 L)

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Replacement Bulbs OU TSIDE LIGHTS BULB LIGHTS OUTSIDE Back-up Lights ...... 1156 Front Parlting/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 INSIDE LIGHTS Courtesy Light ...... 1003 Reading Lights Front ...... 562 Dome Lights Center ...... 561 Rear ...... 561 Glove Box Light ...... 1003 Indicator Lights ...... 174 Turn Signal Indicators ...... 174 Ashtray Light ...... 161 Heater Light ...... 194 Windshield Wiper Switch Light...... 194 Cargo Light ...... 28 Instrument Cluster Illumination ...... 168, 194 202

. Part 7 Maintenance Schedule

Section Introduction This part covers the maintenance A Word About Maintenance ...... 204 required foryour Oldsmobile. Your Your Vehicle and theEnvironment ...... 204 vehicle needs these servicesto retain How This Part is Organized ...... 204 its safety, dependability and emission control performance. A. Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules...... 205 Selecting the Right Schedule ...... 205 Schedule ...... 206 Schedule I1 ...... 208 Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services ...... 210 B. Owner Checks & Services r At Each Fuel ...... 212 Have you purchased the At Least Once a Month...... 2i2 GM Protection Plan? At Least Once aYe ...... 213 The Plan supplements your Periodic Maintenance Inspections...... 215 new vehicle warranties. C. See your Oldsmobile dealer for details. D. Recommended Fluids& Lubricants...... 217 E. Maintenance Record...... 219 203 Maintenance Schedule

Introduction Your Vehicle andthe Environmen A Word About Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good We at General Motors want to help you working condition, but also helps the keep your vehiclein good working environment. All recommended condition. But we don’t laow exactly maintenance procedures are important. how you’ll driveit. You may drive very Improper vehiclemaintenance or the short distances only a few times a week. removal of important components can Or you may drive longdistances all the significantly affectthe quality of the air time in very hot, dusty weather. You we breathe. Improper fluid levels or may use your vehicle in making even the wrong tire inflation can deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, increase the level of emissions from to do errands or in many other ways. your vehicle. To help protect our Because of all the different ways people environment, and to help keep your If you are skulled enough to do some use their GM vehicles, maintenance vehicle in good condition, please work on your vehicle, you will probably needs vary. You may even need more maintain your vehicle properly. want to get the service information GM frequent checks and replacements than How This Part is Organized publishes. You will finda list of you will findin the schedules in this publications and how to get them in I part. So please read this part and note The remainder of this part is divided this manual. See Service Publications i j how you drive.If you have any into five sections: in the Index. questions on how to keep your vehicle “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance “Section B: Owner Checks and in good condition, see your Oldsmobile Services” shows what to have done and Services” tells youwhat should be dealer, the place many GM owners how often. Some of these services can checked whenever you stop for fuel.It choose to have their maintenance work be complex, so unless you are also explains what you can easily do to done. Your dealer can be relied upon to technically qualifiedand have the help keep your vehiclein good use proper parts and practices. necessary equipment, you should let condition. your dealer’s servicedepartment or another qualified service center do these jobs. 204 “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Selecting the Right Schedule Inspections” explains important Section A: Scheduled inspections that your Oldsmobile First you’ll need to decide whichof the Maintenance Services two schedules is right for your vehicle. dealer’s service department or another qualified service center should perform. Using Your Maintenance Here’s how to decide which schedule to Schedules follow: “Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants” listssome products GM This section tells you the maintenance Schedule I recommends to help keep your vehicle services you should have done and Is any one of these truefor your properly maintained. These products, or when you should schedule them. Your vehicle? their equivalents, should be used Oldsmobile dealer knows your vehicle Most trips areless than 4 miles (6 whether you do the work yourself or best and wantsyou to be happy with it. km) . have it done. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and Most trips areless than 10 miles (16 “Section E: Maintenance Record” supported service people will perform km) when outside temperatures are provides a place for youto record the the work using genuine GM parts. below freezing. maintenance performed on your vehicle. These schedules are for vehicles that: The engine is at low speed most of the Whenever any maintenance is time (as indoor-to-door delivery, or in performed, be sure to write it down in carry passengers and cargo within stop-and-go traffic). this section. This will help you recommended limits. You will find determine when your next maintenance these limits on your vehicle’s You operate your vehicle in dusty should be done. In addition, itis a good Certificatioflire label. See the Index areas or off-road frequently. idea to keep your maintenance receipts. under Loading Your Vehicle. You tow a trailer. They maybe needed to qualify your are driven on reasonable road If any one (ormore) of these is true for vehicle forwarranty repairs. surfaces within legal driving limits. your driving, follow ScheduleI. use the recommended unleaded fuel. Schedule I1 See the Index under Fuel. Follow Schedule I1 only if none 01me above conditions is true.

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Schedule I Follow ScheduleI if your vehicle is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: When most trips are less than 4 miles ITEM TO SERVICEDBE WHEN TO PERFORM (6 lun) . NomSee Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months When most trips areless than 10 Services following Schedules I and 11. (whichever occurs first). miles (16 lm) and outside temperatures remain below freezing. 2 1 Chassis Lubrication 1 Everv 3.000 Miles (5000 kml or 12 Months. I When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation, as instop-and-go traffic. 4 I EngineAccessory Drive Belt Inspection (erv 60.000 Miles (100 000 kml. I When towing a trailer. When operating in dusty areas or off- See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance road frequently. 6 I Transmission Service Services following Schedules I and 11. I Schedule I should also be followedif the vehicleis used for delivery service, 8 I Spark PlugWire 1nspection"t I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 lm). I police, taxi or other commercial applications. 10 I Fuel Tank, Cap & Lines Inspection*t I000Miles (100 000 lun). I

12 I FilterFuel Replacement*t I Everv 30.000 Miles (50 000 lun). I

I See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 16 I Transfer CaseFluid Change Services followinrr Schedules I and 11. I 206 The services shownon this chart up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should be performed after 60,000 miles at the same intervals. MILES (000) 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 39 3645 4842 51 54 57 60 KILOMETERS (000)

* = An Emission Control Service. t = The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance servicesbe performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded in “SectionE: Maintenance Record.” IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 207 Schedule I/ Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply. ITEM TO BE SERVICED WHEN TO PERFORM See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months No' Services following Schedules I and 11. (whichever occurs first).

I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km). I

I 10 I Fuel Tank, CaD & Lines Inspection*t I Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km). I

~~ I See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance I 16 1 Transfer CaseFluid Change Services followingSchedules I and 11. I II * =An Emission Control Service. I t = The US.Environmental Protection Agency or the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard has determined that the failure to performthis maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completionof vehicle usefullife. General Motors, however,urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals andthe maintenance be recorded in “SectionE: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Maintenance Record.’’ 209 Explanation of Scheduled 3. Tire and Wheel Rotation and To help ensure proper operation, we Maintenance Services Inspection - For proper wearand recommend a pressure testof both the maximum tire life, rotate your tires cooling system andthe pressure cap. Below are explanations of the services following the instructions in this listed in Schedule I and Schedule 11. 6. Transmission Service - Change manual. See Tires, InspectionG. both the fluid and filter every15,000 The proper fluids and lubricants to use Rotation in the Index. Check the miles (25 000 lun) if the vehicle is are listed in Section D. Make sure tires for uneven wearor damage. If you see irregularor premature wear, mainly driven under one or more of whoever services your vehicle uses these conditions: these. All parts should be replaced and check the wheel alignment. Check for all necessary repairsdone before you or damaged wheels also. In heavy city trafficwhere the anyone else drivesthe vehicle. 4. Engine Accessory Drive Belt outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. ITEM SERVICE Inspection - Inspect the drive belt NO. for cracks, fraying, wearand proper In hilly or mountainous terrain. tension. Replace as needed. 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change*- When doingfrequent trailer towing. Always use SH or SG Energy 5. Cooling System Service‘:- Drain, Uses such asfound in taxi, police Conserving I1 oils of proper viscosity. flush and refill the system with new car or delivery service. or approved recycled coolant The “SH” or “SG” designation may be If you do not use your vehicleunder shown aloneor in combination with conforming to GM Specification 6038-M. Keep coolantat theproper any of these conditions, change both others, such as “SH/CD,” “SH, SG, mixture as specified. See CooZant in the fluid and filter every100,000 CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.To determine the the Index. This provides proper miles (166 000 lun) . preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s freeze and boil protection, corrosion engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30or SAE 1OW- 7. Spark Plug Replacement”- inhibitor level and maintains proper Replace spark plugswith the proper 30), see the Index under Engine Oil. engine operating temperature. type. SeeReplacement Parts in the 2. Chassis Lubrication- Lubricate the Inspect hoses and replace if they are Index. transmission shift linkage, parking cracked, swollen or deteriorated. brake cable guides, underbody contact Tighten screw-type hose clamps. 8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection‘%t- points and linkage. Lubricatethe front Clean the outside of the radiator and Inspect for burns, cracks or other suspension and steering linkage. air conditioning condenser. Wash the damage. Checkthe boot fit at the pressure cap and neck. coils and at thespark plugs. Replace 210 wires as needed. 9. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement': - carbon tracking and corrosion. may indicate a problem. See the Replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 Clean or replaceas needed. Index under Brake System Warning km) or more often under dusty 14. Differential (Axle) Service-Check Light. When the wheels are conditions. Ask your dealer forthe rear/front differential fluid leveland removed for rotation, inspect disc proper replacement intervals for your add as needed. Check constant brake pads for wearand rotors for driving conditions. velocity joints and axle seals for surface condition. Also inspect 10. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines leaking. drum brake linings for wear and Inspection*t - Inspect fuel tank, craclts. Inspect other brake parts, Locking Rear Differential -Drain including drums, wheel cylinders, cap and lines (including fuel rails fluid at first engine oil change and and injection assembly) for damage calipers, parking brake, etc. at the refill. Check fluid level and addas same time. or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for needed at subsequent oil changes. In an even filler neck imprint or any dusty areas, or trailer towing You may need to have your brakes damage. Replace parts as needed. applications, drain fluid at every inspected more oftenif your driving 1 1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation 15,000 miles (25 000 ltm) and refill. habits or conditions result in (PCV) System 1nspection':t - More frequent lubricationmay be frequent braking. Inspect the system for proper required during heavy-dutyor off- 16. Transfer Case Fluid Change-In function. Replace any worn, plugged road use. A fluid loss inthis system heavy or frequent trailer towing or collapsed hoses and seals. may indicate a problem. Have it applications, drain fluid and refill Replace valve onlyif necessary. inspected and repaired at once. every 30,000 miles (50 000 ltm).

12. Fuel Filter Replacement'$t- 15. Brake Systems Inspection-When '$ = An Emission Control Service. Replace the fuel filter every30,000 the engine oil is changed, inspect f = The US.Environmental Protection Agency miles (50 000 ltrn), or sooner if the lines and hoses for proper or the California Air ResourcesBoard has determined that the failure to pelform this clogged. hookup, binding, leaks, craclts, maintenance item will not nullifythe 13. Engine Timing and Distributor chafing, etc. Check the parking emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. Check':'t- Adjust the timing to brake adjustment and the fluid level in the master cylinder. A low brake General Motors, however, urges thatall the underhood label specifications. recommended maintenance servicesbe Inspect the inside and outside of the fluid level can indicate worn disc performed at the indicated intervals and the distributor cap and rotor for craclts, brake pads which may needto be maintenance be recorded in "Section E: serviced. A fluid loss in this system Maintenance Record.'' 211 Maintenunce Schedule

4 Section B: Owner Checksand Services Listed beloware owner checks and services which should be performedat theintervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairsare completed at once. Whenever any fluidsor lubricants are added to your vehicle, makesure they are theproper ones, asshown in Section D.

At Each FuelFill (/t is important for you or a service station attendantto perform these underhood checksat each fuel fi//-) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Check the engine oil leveland add the proper oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil in the Index for Engine Oil Level further details. Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixif necessary. See CooZant in the Engine Indexfurther for details. Windshield Washer Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if FluidLevel necessary. See WindshieZd Washer Fluid in the Index for further details.

\t Least Once a Month CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE I Tire Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to thepressures specified on theCertification/ Tire label located on therear edge of the driver’s door. See Tires in theIndex for further details. Cassette Deck Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be doneevery 15 hours of tape play. SeeAudio Systems in the Index for further details. 212 At Least Once a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinderswith the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also lubricate all hingesand latches, Body Lubrication including those for the hood, rear compartment,glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use. CAUTION When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly.it If does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. 1, Before you start, be sure you have enough room around thevehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary) and the Starter Switch regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal,and be readyto turnoff the engine immediatelyif it starts. 3. Try to start theengine in each gear. The startershould work only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. While parked, and withthe parking brake set, try to turn thekey to LOCK in each shift lever Steering Column position. Lock The key should turn toLOCK only when theshift lever is in P (Park). The key should come out only in LOCK.

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At Least Once a Year (cant.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could beginto move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure thereis room in frontof your vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Beready to apply the regular brake atonce should the vehicle Parking Brake begin to move. and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot onthe regular Transmission P (Park) brake, set the parking brake. Mechanism Check To check the parking brake: Withthe engine running and transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressurefrom 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: Shiftto P (Park). Then release all brakes. Underbody Flushing At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials fromthe underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly anyareas where mud and other debris can collect. Differential Service Check rear/front differential fluid leveland add as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Check transfer case fluid level. Check vent hoseat transfer case for ltinlts and properinstallation. Transfer Case More frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty off-road use.A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Have it inspectedand repaired at once.

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

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

Now and then,make sure all your belts, buckles,latch plates, retractors, anchorages and Restraint Systems reminder systems are working properly. Look for any looseparts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have repaired.it Steering, Suspension Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, looseor missing parts, and Rear-Wheel- signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering linesand hoses for proper hook- Drive Axle Boot and up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for Seal Inspection damage, tears or leakage. Replace sealsif necessary. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look forbroken, Exhaust System damaged, missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or Inspection other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into thevehicle. See Engine Exhaust in the Index.

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INSPECTION WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I OR SERVICE I Throttle Linkage Inspect the throttlelinkage for interference or binding,and for damaged or missingparts. Inspection Replace parts as needed. Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake linesand hoses for properhook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wearand rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspectother brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,etc. Check parking brakeadjustment. You may need to have Brake System your brakes inspected more oftenif your driving habitsor conditions result in frequent braking. Inspection NOTE: A lowbrake fluid level can indicateworn disc brake pads which may need to be serviced. Also, if the brake systemwarning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrongwith the brake system. See the Index under Brake System Warning Light. If your anti-lock brake system warning light stays on orcomes on, something may be wrong with the anti-lock brake system. See the Index under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light. Section D: Recommended Fluids& Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer

USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT

API serviceSH or SG Energy Conserving I1oils of the proper viscosity. The“SH” or “SG” designation Engine Oil may be shown alone or in combination with others, such“SH/CD,” as “SH,SG,CD,”“SG/CD,” etc. To determinethe preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine,Engine see Oil in theIndex. A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze Engine Coolant (GM Part No. 1052103 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 6038-M. Hydraulic Brake System Delco Supreme 1I@ Brake Fluid (GM PartNo. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of Parking Brake Guides NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Power Steering GM Hydraulic Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1052884 or equivalent). System Automatic Transmission DEXRONo-I11 or DEXRONB-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid. Locking Differential SAE 8OW-90 Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271). Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 123451120),synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil

~ ~~ Automatic Transmission Shift Engine oil. Linkage

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USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT

Transfer Case DEXRONB-I11 or DEXRONo-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GMPart No. 12345881). Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent)or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Windshield Washer Solvent GM Optildeen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No.1051515) or equivalent. 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 (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or GC-LB. Hood, Door and Tailgate Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 1050109). Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips Dielectric Silicone Grease (GMPart No. 12345579 or equivalent). Tailgate Mounted Spare Tire Carrier Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirementsof GM Part No. 12345120. (if equipped) See RepZacernsnt Parts in the Index for recommended- replacement filters, valvesand spark plugs. 218 Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to themaintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY PERFORMEDMAINTENANCE

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ODOMETER DATE REA DING SERVICED BY PERFORMEDMAINTENANCE

220 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

Here you will find out how to contactCustomer Satisfaction Procedure ...... 222 Oldsmobile if you need assistance. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired...... 223 This part also tells you how to obtain BBB Auto Line Program...... 223 service publicationsand how to Reporting Safety Defects...... 224 report any safety defects. Oldsmobile RoadsideAssistance Program ...... 225 Service Publications...... 225

221 Customer AssistanceInformtion

matter has already been reviewedwith left top of the instrument panel and the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, visible through thewindshield.) contact the owner of the dealership or Dealership name and location the General Manager. Vehicle delivery date and present STEP TWO- If after contacting a mileage member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be 9 Nature of concern resolved by the dealership without We encourage you to call the toll free further help, contact the Oldsmobile number listed previouslyin order to Customer Assistance Networkby give your inquiry promptattention. Customer Satisfaction calling 1-800-442-6537.In Canada, However, if you wish to write contact GM of Canada Customer Oldsmobile, writeto Procedure Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling United States Your satisfaction and goodwill are 1-800-263-3777 (English) or Customer Assistance Representative mportant toyour dealer and 1-800-263-7854 (French). Oldsmobile Central Office 3ldsmobile. Normally, any concern 920 Townsend St. with the sales transaction or the In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call P.O. Box 30095 3peration of your vehicle will be Lansing, MI 48909 resolved by your dealer’s Sales or 1-809-763-1315. In allother overseas locations, contact GM North American Canada Service Departments. Sometimes, Customer Assistance Center however, despite the best intentions of Export Sales inCanada by calling 1-416-644-4112. General Motors of Canada Limited dl concerned, misunderstandings can 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 3ccur. If your concern has notbeen For prompt assistance, please havethe Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 resolved to your satisfaction, the following information availableto give the Customer Assistance Representative: When contacting Oldsmobile, please €allowing steps should be taken: remember that your concern will likely STEP ONE- Discuss your concern Your name, address, telephone number be resolved in the dealership, using the with a member of dealership Vehicle Identification Number (This dealership’s facilities,equipment and management. Complaintscan often be is available from the vehicle personnel. That is why we suggestyou quickly resolvedat thatlevel. If the registration or title, or the plate at the follow Step One firstif you havea concern. 222 ICustomer Assistancefor the in this section is very successfulat To file a claim, you will beasked to resolving problems. provide your name and address, your Hearing or Speech Impaired There may be instanceswhere an vehicle identification number (VIN), impartial third-partycan assist in arriving and a statement of the natureof your (TDW at a solutionto a disagreement regarding complaint. Eligibility is limited by To assist owners who have hearing vehicle repairs orinterpretation of the vehicle age and mileage, and other difficulties, Oldsmobilehas installed New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assistfactors. special TDD (Telecommunication in resolving these disagreements We prefer you utilizethe Customer Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Oldsmobile voluntarily participatesin Satisfaction Procedure before youresort Customer Assistance Center. Any BBB AUTO LINE. to AUTO LINE, but you may contact hearing or speech impaired customer the BBB at any time. The BBB will who has access to a TDD or a BBB AUTO LINE isan out-of-court program administeredby the Better attempt to resolve the complaint serving conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can as an intermediary between you and communicate with Oldsmobile by Business Bureau systemto settle disputes between customersand automobile Oldsmobile. If this mediation is dialing: 1-800-TDD-OLDS. (TDD users unsuccessful, an informal hearing will in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently be scheduled where eligible customers I own or lease aGM vehicle. may present their case to an impartial GMParticipation in BBB third-party arbitrator. If you are notsatisfied after following AUTO LmE- Alternative the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, The arbitrator will male a decision Resolution Program* you maycontact the BBB using the toll- which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound Both Oldsmobile and your Oldsmobile free telephone number, or write them at the following address: by that decision. The entire dispute II dealer are committed to malingsure resolution procedure should ordinarily you are completely satisfiedwith your BBB AUTO LINE take about forty days from the time you new vehicle. If a situation arises where Council of Better Business Bureaus file a claimuntil a decision is made. you feel yourconcern has notbeen 4200 Wilson Boulevard adequately addressed, our experience Suite 800 has shown that theCustomer Arlington, VA 22203 Satisfaction Procedure described earlier Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 223 Customer AssistanceInfomution

Some state laws may require you to use NHTSA cannot become involvedin REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS this program before filing a claimwith a individual problemsbetween you, your state-run arbitration program or in the dealer, or General Motors. TO GENERAL MOTORS courts. For further information, contact To contact NHTSA, you may either call In addition to notifying NHTSA (or the BBB or the Oldsmobile Customer the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at Transport Canada) in a situation like Assistance Center at 1-800-442-6537. 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the this, we certainly hope you’ll notifyus. * This program may not be available in all states, Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Please callus at 1-800-442-6537, or depending on state law. Canadian owners refer write: to your Warranty and Owner Assistance NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation Oldsmobile Customer Assistance information booklet. General Motors reserves the Network right to change eligibility limitations and/or to Washington, D.C. 20590 discontinue its participation in this program. P.O. Box 30095 You can also obtain other information Lansing, MI 48909 about motor vehicle safety from the IREPORTlllvG SMETYDEFECTS Hotline. TO THE UNITED STATES In Canada, please callus at IREPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS GOVEWMENT 1-800-263-3777 (English) or TO THE CXVADIAiV 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or,write: If you believethat your vehicle has a General Motors of Canada Limited defect which could cause a crash or GOVEWMENT Customer Assistance Center could cause injury or death, you should If you live in Canada, and you believe 1908 Colonel Sam Drive immediately informthe National that your vehicle has a safety defect, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration you should immediately notify (NHTSA), in addition to notlfying Transport Canada, in addition to General Motors. notifying General Motors of Canada If NHTSA receives similarcomplaints, Limited. You may write to: it may open an investigation, and if it Transport Canada finds that a safety defect existsin a Box 8880 group of vehicles, it may order a recall Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2. and remedy campaign.However, 224 dispatch roadside assistance and towing I service, locate the nearest Oldsmobile Service Publications dealership, take your request for an Information on how to obtain Product Oldsmobile computerized trip routing Service Publications, Subscriptions and or simplyanswer any questions the Indexes and Service Manuals as Oldsmobile driver may haveabout the described below is applicable only inthe coverage providedby your Oldsmobile fifty U.S. states (and theDistrict of Roadside Assistance Program. The Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 I Oldsmobile RoadsideAssistance ~~ ~ . number is fully staffed and operational pounds (4 536 kg). IOldsmobile Roadside 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In Canada, information pertaining to Who is Covered? Product Service Bulletins and Indexes Assistance Program Features can be obtained by writing to: Oldsmobile RoadsideAssistance covers & Benejits all 1994 Oldsmobile vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited The Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance Service Publications Department Coverage is for the Oldsmobile vehicle, program means help isjust a toll-free call 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. away-24 hours a day, 365 days a year. regardless of the driver,and is Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 concurrent with the Bumper-to-Bumper Courteous and capable Customer warranty period. Oldsmobile regularly sends its dealers Assistance Advisors are on-call to useful servicebulletins about provide youwith prompt assistance. Oldsmobile reserves the right to limit Oldsmobile products. Oldsmobile services or reimbursement to an owner monitors product performance in the 24-Hour OIdsmobiIe Roadside or driver when in Oldsrnobile’s field. We then prepare bulletins for Assistance Number judgement the claims become excessive servicing our products better. Now, you 1-800-442-OLDS (6537) is the one in frequency or type of occurrence. can get these bulletins too. number to call for assistance in the United States. Trained Customer Assistance Advisors, on-call to render assistance to Oldsmobile drivers, can 225 Customer Assistunce Informution

Bulletins covervarious subjects. Some Subscriptions How You Can Get an Index pertain to theproper use andcare of You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile Indexes are published periodically. your vehicle. Somedescribe costly Product Service Publications (PSP’s). Most of the PSP’s which could repairs. Others describe inexpensive This will include bulletins for all potentially apply to themost recent repairs which, if done on time with the vehicles soldby Oldsmobile and will not Oldsmobile models will belisted in the latest parts, may avoid future costly be limited to PSP’s applicable to any most recent publication for that model repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician particular model. year. This means you may want to wait how to repair a new or unexpected until the end of the model year before condition. Others describe a quicker For subscription costs and ordering information call the toll-free number ordering an index, if you are interested way to fix your vehicle. They can help a in buyingPSP’s pertaining to a current technician service your vehicle better. shown in the following text. What You’ll Find in the Index model yearcar or truck. Most bulletins apply to conditions Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular affecting a small number of cars or A list of all PSP’spublished by model year vehiclemay be published in trucks. Your Oldsmobiledealer or a Oldsmobile in a model year (1990 or later years, and thesewould be listed in qualified technician may have to later). PSP’s covering all models of the later year’s index. When you order determine if a specific bulletin applies Oldsmobile vehiclesare listed in the an index for a model yearthat is not to your vehicle. same index. over yet, we’ll send you the most You can subscribe to all Oldsmobile Price information for the PSP’s you recently published issue. bulletins. This way you’ll getthem as may want to buy. they come out. You can wait a while and get an index to thebulletins. You can also get individual bulletins. However, you’ll need the index to identlfy them.

226 Toll-Free Telephone Number Oldsmobile Service Manuals If you want an ordering form for an For Service Manual costand ordering index or a subscription, just call toll- information call 1-800-551-4123. free and we'll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is 1-800-551-4123. Copies at Participating Dealers Copies of Indexes and PSP's are at your participating Oldsmobile dealer. You can ask to see them. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP's are meant for technicians. They are not meant forthe "do-it- yourselfer." Technicians havethe equipment, tools: safetyinstructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely.

227 Product Service Publication Ordering Information

Oldsmobile Division service publications are intended for use by professional, qualified technicians. Attempting repairs or service without the appropriate training, tools, and equipment could cause injury to you or others and damage to your vehicle that may cause it not to operate properly. Available publications include Service Manuals, Product Service Publication indexes, quarterly and model year PSP’s and binders. For 1994 Product Service Publication pricing information and orders call 1-800-551-4123.

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232 Index

Audio Systems ...... 95 Brake System Warning Light ...... 88 ABSWarning Light ...... 88 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Brakes. Anti-Lock ...... 110 Accelerator Control System ...... 185 Cassette Player & Equalizer ...... 96 Braking ...... 109 Accessory Belt Drive...... 184 AM/FM Stereo Radio with Braking in Emergencies...... 111 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 71 Compact Disc Player ...... 98 Braking Technique ...... 109 Adding Care of Compact Discs ...... 102 Break.1n. New Vehicle...... 44. 132 Automatic Transmission Care of Cassette Player ...... 102 Buckling Up (see Safety Belts) Fluid ...... 176. 199. 201 Radio Reception.For the Best ...... 101 Bulb Replacement Brake Fluid ...... 178. 201 Setting the Clock...... 95 Fog Light...... 182 Electrical Equipment ...... 46. 95. 196 Automatic Transmission Headlight ...... 181 Engine Coolant ...... 174. 177. 199. 201 Adding Fluid ...... 173 Taillight ...... 182 Engine Oil ...... 168. 199. 201 Checking Fluid...... 172 Bulbs. Replacement...... 202 Power Steering Fluid ...... 176. 201 Shifting ...... 48 Windshield Washer Fluid ...... 177. 201 Capacities & Specscations ...... 199 Add-on Equipment ...... 184 Battery ...... 180 Carbon Monoxide in Air Cleaner...... 171. 200 Jump Starting ...... 140 Exhaust ...... 53. 54. 131. 135 Air Conditioner ...... 92. 184 Light ...... 87. 90 Cargo BedLiner ...... 75 Alcohol. Driving Under the Belt. Accessory Drive...... 184 Cassette Tape Player Influence of ...... 106 Blizzard ...... 131 (see Audio Systems ) Alcohol in Gasoline ...... 163 Block Heater. Engine ...... 47. 170 CD Player (see Audio Systems) All-Wheel Drive...... 108 Blowout. Tire...... 151 Center Passenger Position Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...... 194 Brake (see Safety Belts ) Antenna ...... 103 Adjustment ...... 179 Certificatioflire Label ...... 186 Antifreeze ...... 174. 199. 201 Fluid ...... 178. 201 Chains. Tire ...... 190 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Master Cylinder ...... 178 Changing a Flat Tire ...... 151 Using ABS...... 110 Parking ...... 51 Checking Warning Light ...... 88 Rear Drum ...... 179 Brake Fluid...... 178 Appearance Care ...... 190 Replacing Brake System Parts ...... 179 Engine Coolant ...... 174 Ashtrays and Lighter ...... 73 Warning Light ...... 88 Engine Oil ...... 168 Wear Indicators ...... 179 233 Power Steering Fluid...... 176 Air Conditioner...... 92. 184 Freeway ...... 127 Safety Belt Systems...... 34 Heater...... 92 Guidelines ...... 115 Transmission Fluid ...... 172 Ventilation ...... 94 Hill and Mountain ...... 118. 129 Checking Things Underthe Hood .... 165 Compass...... 64 In a Foreign Country...... 164 Child Restraints...... 26 Console Storage...... 64. 71 In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice...... 122 Children and Safety Belts...... 25 Control of a Vehicle ...... 108 In the Rain ...... 125 Cigarette Lighter...... 73 Convex Outside Mirror ...... 70 In Water ...... 123 Circuit Breakers & Fuses ...... 196 Coolant ...... 176. 203 Long Distance ...... 128 City Driving...... 126 Checking & Adding ...... 149. 177 Loss of Control ...... 114 Cleaner. Air...... 171. 200 Proper Mixture to Use ...... 149. 177 Off-Road ...... 115. 123 Cleaning Safety Warnings About..... 149.177. 178 On Curves ...... 111 Aluminum Wheels ...... 194 Temperature Gage ...... 85. 88 On Inclines ...... 121 Antenna ...... 103 Cruise Control ...... 59 Passing.,...... 113 Cassette Player ...... 102 Cup Holder ...... 71 Through Deep Standing Water ...... 46 Fabric ...... 191 Curves. Driving on ...... 111 Winter Driving ...... 130 Glass ...... 192 Customer Assistance Information...... 221 With a Trailer...... 132 Inside of Your Vehicle...... 190 Drunken Driving ...... 106 Outside of Your Vehicle...... 193 DeadBattery: What to Do...... 140 Safety Belts ...... 192 Defensive Driving...... 106 Electric Outside Mirror Control..... 70 Special Problems...... 191 Defogger. Rear Window...... 94 Electrical Equipment. Underbody Maintenance ...... 194 Defrosting ...... 93 Adding ...... 46. 95. 196 Vinyl or Leather...... 192 Dome Lights ...... 68 Electronic Cluster...... 79 Warnings ...... 192. 193. 194. 196 Door Locks ...... 39 Emergencies. Brakingin ...... 111 Weatherstrips ...... 194 Driver Position ...... 18 Emergencies on the Road ...... 139 Windshield ...... 193 Driving Emergencies. Steeringin ...... 112 Climate Controls ...... 92 At Night...... 124 Emergency Starting ...... 140 Clock. Setting the ...... 95 City ...... 126 Emergency Towing...... 144 Clusters. Instrument Panel ...... 78 Controlling a Slid ...... 114 E/M Switch ...... 83 Coin Holder ...... 72 Defensively...... 106 Engine Block Heater ...... 47. 170 Comfort Controls ...... 92 Drunken ...... 106 Engine Coolant...... 174. 201 234

. Engine CoolantHeater ...... 47. 170 Filling the Fuel Tank ...... 165 Fuse Panel...... 197 Engine CoolantTemperature Filter Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 196 Gage ...... 85. 88 Air Cleaner...... 171. 200 Engine Exhaust ...... 53. 54. 131. 135 Fuel ...... 200 Gages Engine Identification ...... 195 Oil ...... 170. 200 Coolant Temperature ...... 85. 88 Engine Oil ...... 168 Flashers. Hazard Warning...... 140 Fuel ...... 83. 85 Additives ...... 170 Flat Tire...... 151 Oil Pressure ...... 84. 86 Capacity ...... 199 Flooded Engine...... 46 Voltmeter ...... 85. 87 Checking & Adding ...... 168 Fluid Gasoline ...... 163 Disposing of Used Oil ...... 170 Brake ...... 178. 201 Gasoline Tank. Filling Your...... 165 Energy Conserving...... 169 Capacities ...... 199 Gas Station Information ...... 240 Pressure Gage ...... 84, 86 Power Steering ...... 176. 201 Gear Positions When to Change...... 170 Transmission ...... 174. 201. 203 (see Shifting the Transmission) Engine Overheating ...... 145 Windshield Washer ...... 177. 201 Gearshift Lever Engine Specifications ...... 200 Fluids & Lubricants ...... 201 (see Shifting the Transmission) Engine, Starting ...... 45 Fog Lights...... 63 Glove Box...... 44 Ethanol in Gasoline ...... 163 Folding Rear Seat ...... 14 Graphic Equalizer Exhaust Foreign Countries. Fuel In ...... 164 (see Audio Systems ) Dangerous Gas in ...... 53, 54, 131, 135 Freeway Driving ...... 127 Parking with the Engine Running ... 54 Front Axle ...... 174 H alogen Bulbs...... 181 Expectant Mothers, Use of Front Reading Lights...... 68 Harness. Trailer Wiring...... 137. 200 Safety Belts...... 21 Fuel ...... 163 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 140 Expressway Driving ...... 127 Alcohol in Fuel ...... 163 Headlight & Taillight. Removing Extender, Safety Belt...... 34 Capacity ...... 199, 240 and Replacing ...... 181 Exterior Appearance Exhaust Warnings...... 53, 54, 131, 135 Headlights ...... 62

(see Appearance.. Care ) Filling Your Tank ...... 165 High-Low Beam Changer ...... 62 Fuels with Alcohol ...... 163 Instrument Panel Intensity Fabric Cleaning Gage ...... 83, 85 Control ...... 63 (see Appearance Care ) In Foreign Countries ...... 164 “On” Reminder ...... 62 Fan Warning ...... 142 Requirements ...... 163 235 Index

Replacement Bulb...... 202 Instrument Panel Warning Lights ...... 80 Long Distance Driving ...... 128 Wiring ...... 198 Low Battery ...... 140 Heater (see Comfort Controls) Jack. Tire ...... 152 Low Oil Pressure Warning ...... 84. 86 Heater. Engine Block...... 47. 170 Jump Starting ...... 140 Luggage Carrier ...... 74 High Beams ...... 62 Lumbar Controls ...... 12 Highway Hypnosis ...... 128 Keys...... 38 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 118. 129 Maintenance Record ...... 219 Hood Release ...... 165 LaneChange Indicator ...... 56 Maintenance Schedule ...... 206 Safety Warning...... 166 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 18 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...... 89 Warning. Overheated Front ...... 18, 21 Manual Front Seat ...... 13 Engine ...... 145. 147. 148 Rear ...... 22 Methanol in Gasoline ...... 163 Horn ...... 54 Use by Children...... 25 Mileage Indicator Hot Engine. Safety Lighter ...... 73 (see Odometer) Warnings ...... 145. 147. 148 Lights Mirrors Hydroplaning ...... 126 Center Dome ...... 68 Convex Outside ...... 70 Fog ...... 63 Inside Manual Day/Night ...... 69 Identification Number. Vehicle ..... 195 Headlights ...... 62 Power Remote Control ...... 70 Idling Your Engine...... 52. 54 Interior ...... 67 Visor Vanity...... 69 If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Reading...... 67, 68 Mountain Driving ...... 118, 129 Ice or Snow ...... 158 Rear Dome ...... 68 Ignition Removing & Replacing Bulbs...... 181 NewVehicle “Break-In” ...... 44. 132 Key ...... 38 Replacement Bulbs...... 202 Night Driving...... 124 Positions ...... 45 Taillights ...... 182 Indicator Lights (see Warning Lights) Turn Signal...... 56 Octane Requirements Infant Restraint (see Child Restraints ) Underhood ...... 166 (see Fuel Requirements) Inflation. Tires ...... 186 Warning ...... 80 Odometer and Trip Odometer ..... 81. 82 Inside Rearview Mirror ...... 69 Loading Your Vehicle...... 116, 183 Off-Road Driving...... 115. 123 Instrument Panel ...... 77 Lock, Tailgate...... 42, 185 Oil. Engine...... 168 Instrument Panel Clusters...... 78 Locks, Door ...... 39, 185 Capacity ...... 199 Instrument Panel Intensity Control ... 63 Locks, Power ...... 40 Disposing of Used Oil...... 170 236 Pressure Gage ...... 84, 86 Power Steering ...... 111 Replacing Wheels...... 189 Quality ...... 169 Power Steering Fluid ...... 176. 201 Restraints. Child ...... 26 Thickness ...... 169 Power Windows ...... 55. 198 Roads. Hill and Mountain ...... 129 When to Change...... 170 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts Roadside Assistance Program ...... 225 Operating Off-Road ...... 115 During ...... 21 Rocking Your Vehicle...... 158. 159 Operation of Lights ...... 56 Problems on the Road ...... 187139 Rotation. Tire ...... Outside Rearview Mirrors ...... 70 Publications Outside Temperature Display ...... 64 (see Service Publications) S afety Belts ...... 14 Overhead Console ...... 64 Adults ...... 18 Overheated Engine Radiator Overheating Center Passenger Position ...... 24 Warnings ...... 145, 147, 148, 175, 176 (see Overheated En&e ) Checking ...... 34 Overheated Engine Coolant Radiator Pressure Cap ..... 146. 148. 176 Children ...... 25. 32 Warning ...... 145, 147, 148, 175, 176 Radio (see Audio Systems) Child Restraints ...... 26 Owner Checks & Services ...... 212 Rain. Driving inthe ...... 125 Child Restraints. How to Install ...... 26 Reading Lights...... 67. 68 Child Restraints. Where to Put ...... 27 park. Shifting Into ...... 51 Rear Axle ...... 174 Cleaning ...... 192 Parking Rear Seat. Folding ...... 14 Driver Position ...... 18 Over Things That Burn ...... 53 Rear Window Defogger...... 94 Extender ...... 34 With the Engine Running ...... 52. 54 Rear Window Wiperand Washer ...... 59 How to Wear ...... 18 Parking Brake ...... 51 Rearview Mirror ...... 69 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 18 Passenger Belts (see Safety Belts ) Reclining Front Seatbacks ...... 13 Larger Children...... 32 Passing ...... 113 Recommended Fluids Passenger Belts ...... 21 Payload ...... 184 & Lubricants ...... 201. 217 Pregnancy. Use During ...... 21 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 215 Remote Lock Control ...... 40 Questions & Answers ..... 17. 19.20. 35 Polishing and Waxing Replacement Bulbs...... 202 Rear Safety Belts...... 22 (see Appearance Care ) Replacement Fuses ...... 197 Rear Seat Passengers ...... 22 3 Power Door Locks ...... 40 Replacement Parts ...... 200 Reminder Light ...... 17 Power Mirrors ...... 70 Replacing Bulbs...... 181. 182 Replacement ...... 34 Power Outlets, Accessory ...... 71 Replacing Safety Belts...... 34 Right Front. Adult Passenger ...... 21 Power Seat, Driver’s ...... 12 Replacing Tires ...... 188 Smaller Childrenand Babies ...... 25 237 Top Strap ...... 27 Spare Tire ...... 43. 152 Stuck. If You Are ...... 158 Torn ...... 35 Inside-Mounted...... 152 Sun Visors ...... 69 Twisted ...... 20 Tailgate-Mounted...... 154 Why You Should Wear Spare Tire Carrier ...... 43 Tachometer ...... 83 Safety Belts...... 14 Spark Plugs ...... 200 Tailgate ...... 42. 43 Safety Defects.Reporting ...... 224 Specifications & Capacities ...... 199 Tape Player (see Audio Systems) Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 205 Speed Control (see Cruise Control ) Technical Facts & Specifications Seat Adjustment ...... 12 Speedometer ...... 80. 81 Bulbs ...... 202 Seat Belts (see Safety Belts) Stains. Removing ...... 193 Electrical Equipment. Seat Controls ...... 12 Stalling on anIncline ...... 122 Add-on ...... 46. 95. 196 Lumbar Controls ...... 12 Starting Your Engine...... 45 Fluid Capacities & Types ...... 199. 201 Manual Front Seat ...... 13 Starting Your Vehicle if the Battery Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...... 196 Power Front Seat ...... 12 is “Dead” (see Jump Starting) Service Parts Identification Rear Seat. Folding...... 14 Steering Label ...... 195 Reclining Seatback...... 13 In Emergencies...... 112 Vehicle Identification Number Service EngineSoon Light ...... 89 Off-Road Recovery...... 112 (VIN) ...... 195 Service Information ...... 162 Tips ...... 111 Temperature Warning ...... 85. 88 Service Parts Identification Label .... 195 Steering Wheel. Tilt...... 55 Theft ...... 42 Service Publications ...... 225 Stereo Sound System Thermostat...... 176 Service Station Information ...... 240 (see Audio Systems ) Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 55 Setting the Clock ...... 95 Storage Time. Setting the ...... 95 Setting the Trip Odometer ...... 81. 82 Console...... 71 Tires ...... 185 Shifting Into Park ...... 5 1 Cup Holder ...... 71 Blow Out ...... 151 Shifting the Automatic Transmission.... 48 Door Compartment/Coin Holder .... 72 Buying New...... 188 Single Belt AccessoryDrive ...... 184 Garage Door Opener ...... 65 Chains ...... 190 Skidding...... 114 Glove Box ...... 44 Flat. Changing...... 151 Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a ... 131 Luggage Carrier...... 74 Inflation ...... 186 Sockets. Accessory Power...... 71 Overhead ...... 67 Inspection & Rotation ...... 187 Sound Equipment. Adding...... 95 Sunglasses ...... 67 Loading ...... 185 Sound System (see Audio Systems) Storing Your Vehicle...... 180 Pressure ...... 186 238 Quality Grading ...... 188 Windows. Power...... 55. 198 Spare ...... 152, 154 Underhood Light...... 166 Windshield Washer Fluid.... 58. 177.201 Wear Indicators ...... 187 Unleaded Gasoline ...... 163 Windshield Wiper Replacement...... 182 Wheel Alignment & Upholstery Care ...... 191 Windshield Wipers ...... 57. 198 Tire Balance...... 189 Urban Driving...... 126 Winter Driving...... 130 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 157, 199 If Your Vehicle isStuck in Wheel Replacement ...... 189 Vehicle Identification Number Deep Snow ...... 158 When to Replace Wheels...... 189 (VIN) ...... 195 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard...... 131 Winter Driving ...... 122 Vehicle Loading...... 116. 183 Wipermasher. Rear Window ...... 59 Top Strap ...... 27 Vehicle Storage ...... 180 Wiring Harness. Trailer ...... 137. 198 Torque Lock ...... 53 Ventilation ...... 94 Wrecker Towing ...... 144 Towing a Trailer...... 132 VIN ...... 195 Towing Your Bravada...... 144 Visor Vanity Mirror...... 69 Trailer Towing ...... 132, 184 Voltmeter ...... 85. 87 Trailer Wiring Harness ...... 137, 1.98 Trailering Package ...... 184 Warning Flashers. Hazard ...... 140 Transmission, Automatic Warning fights (see Automatic Transmission) Anti-Lock Brake System ...... 89 Trip Odometer ...... 81, 82 Battery ...... 90 Turn Signal and Brake ...... 88 Lane Change Indicator ...... 56 Check Gages ...... 90 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...... 55 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Cruise Control ...... 59 (Service Engine Soon) ...... 89 Headlight High-Low Washer. Windshield...... 58 Beam Changer...... 62 Weight (GAWR) ...... 183 Turn & Lane Change Indicator ...... 56 Weight (GVWR) ...... 183 Turn Signal Indicator ...... 56 Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance.... 189 Windshield Washer ...... 58 Wheel Nut Torque ...... 157. 199 Windshield Wipers...... 57 Wheel Replacement...... 189 Window. Tailgate...... 43 - 239 .. Service Station Information

Hood Release Battery See Page 165 The Delco Freedoms Battery needs no water. See Page 180 Engine Oil See Page 168 Cooling System Windshield Washer Fluid Check and add coolant only at the See Page 177 coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at theFULL HOT mark when the Transmission Fluid engine is warm. See Page 174 See Page 172

Spare Tire Pressure See Pages 186and 199

Fuel Ca lpacity 20 U.S.Gal. (76 L) Cold Tire Pressure Use unleaded gas only, See CertificatiodTire label on the rear 87 octane or higher. edge of driver’s door or Capacities E. See Page 163 Specifications. See Pages 186 and 199